How to Design a Product Photography Mockup using 3D CAD Software
Designing a product photography mockup is an essential step for showcasing your product in a professional and appealing manner. In today’s visually-driven market, an effective mockup can make a significant difference in attracting customers and communicating your brand’s value. With the help of modern 3D design tools like SelfCAD, creating realistic and customizable product photography mockups has never been easier or more accessible. This guide will walk you through the process of designing a product photography mockup using SelfCAD. From setting up the initial model to rendering a photorealistic scene, we will explore how to leverage SelfCAD’s intuitive tools and features.
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Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; set width to 85, height to 120, depth to 50,
Click to finalize cube
From the modify category on the toolbar choose fillet; set intensity to 7, level to 3.
Click to finalize fillet
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; set top radius to 10, Bottom radius to 10, height to 20, horizontal segments to 10, position y to 120
Click to finalize cylinder
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; set width to 78, height to 20, depth to 37, position y to 135.
Click to finalize cube
From the modify category on the toolbar choose fillet; set intensity to 6, level to 4.
Click to finalize fillet
Click on mesh 8 to select; click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, choose mesh 8 to subtract and set keep subtracted objects to true
Click to finalize difference
Click on mesh 4 to select it; click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose union.
Click to finalize union
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube, set width to 70, depth to 70.
Click to finalize cube
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; set width to 77, height to 25, , depth to 50, position x to -50, position z to 72
Click to finalize cube
Click on mesh 16 to select, click on mesh 20 to deselect
Click rotate on the toolbar; set y to 15
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on union 1 to select it. Click on mesh 16 to deselect
Click move on the toolbar; set y to 99 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on mesh 16 to select it. Click on union 1 to deselect
Click copy button to copy selected objects; click move on the toolbar; Set x to -68.59, z to -68.59 using highlighted gizmo, set x to -79.2, z to -57.98 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click to activate face selection; click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; set extrusion amount to 100
Click to finalize extrusion
Click on highlighted region to deselect it
Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; set radius to 7, position z to 76.
Click to finalize sphere
Click copy button to copy selected objects
Click move on the toolbar; set x to 56.57, z to 19.43 using highlighted gizmo, set x to 45.26, z to 8.12 using highlighted gizmo
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click copy button to copy selected objects
From the utilities category on the toolbar choose snap; click on highlighted point to change position of the object
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.