How to Design a Product Photography Mockup Using 3D CAD Software

Learn How to Design a Product Photography Mockup using 3D CAD Software with the help of this article

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.