3D DIGITIZING AND 360° VIEW CREATION FOR
E-COMMERCE

ONLINE COURSE

3D Digitizing image creation for e-commerce

 

The course will teach you how to create 360° interactive views for various products for e-commerce. You will learn gear, lighting techniques and post-production in cappasity editor.


On the second part of the course for commercial photographers, you will learn specifics of creating 360° rotations for luxury jewelry pieces: rights, bracelets, and necklaces. 

 

This is one of the most demanded courses for e-commerce clients: the study shows that the conversion rate is increased by up to 60% when listed products are interactive.

Get The Required Software

This course was made in partnership with Cappasity 3D/VR shopping platform, and you can start creating 3D and 360° rotations today with a provided free software:  Register and Download Easy 3D Scan (R)  

Examples

 

(click to enable rotation)

Gear needed for the course

Turn-Tables

Turnspro Time Lapse Camera Mount

Good: 

Smooth, long-running, takes two AA batteries. Good for small items, including jewelry. Low price

 

 

Bad: 

Does not have a remote, comes without a plate (since this is pano head, not a turn table) – you have to buy a screw-in plate separately

Syrp Genie Mini Panning Motion Control System

Good: 

Smooth rotation, long battery life, has a remote smartphone app, variable speeds, usb charging. BEST

 

Bad: 

Higher that usual price, can behave strange due to a sophistication (Bluetooth, Application on smartphone to operate)

Vello MPH-P8 Plate for Pan Head (8")

Good: 

This is a plate for turntables and panning heads (like Syrp Gene Mini and TursPro), it screws into a head’s pin.

 

Great to make DIY turn table from anything that rotates:-)

Arqspin 24" Motorized Photography Turntable

Good: 

Accept up to 300lb, great for shooting large products or outfits on a model.

 

 

Bad: 

No remote

Vello FreeWave Orbit Motorized Pan Head with Remote and MPH-P8 Plate Kit

Good: 

Great for any panorama/video shooting, but not for Cappasity 3D scan software because can’t spin for more than 360°.

 

Bad: 

Only 360° rotation, it WON’T WORK with Cappasity 3D Scan

Arqspin 9" Motorized Photography Turntable

Good: 

Low price, comes with white top plate

 

 

Bad: 

Rotation is not smooth enough for macro/jewelry shooting, no remote

Arqspin 12" Motorized Photography Turntable

Good: 

Overall it’s a good turn table for any medium sized product, comes with white top plate.

 

Bad: 

Rotation is not smooth enough for macro/jewelry shooting, no remote.

Lighting

Godox SL-100W Studio Continuous Video Light Lamp Bowens Mount

Good: 

Good for most of photo-video work, not expensive, reliable for it’s price. Bowens mount means many accessories and light modifiers on a market. Comes with a remote (wireless)

 

Bad: 

Large and bulky

Limo Studio 700W Photography Softbox Light Lighting Kit

Good: 

Low price, has a built-in softbox, comes in kit of 2 and with light stands

 

 

 

Bad: 

Not as bright as LED, takes time to “heat up” for the CFL bulb, light modifier can’t be replaced by anything else

YONGNUO YN-600 Pro LED Video Light/ Led Studio Light

Good: 

Color balanced photo/video light, low price, can be used without softbox

 

Bad:

No light modifiers possible, only built-in barndoors.

YONGNUO YN100 LED Sun Light 100W 5500K for Camera Video YN100 LED

Good: 

Similar to Godox by features, but in smaller case

 

 

Bad: 

Price?

Studio PRO 450W 2 Photography Photo Video Studio Continuous 5500K Lighting Kit

Good: 

 Low-cost, includes 2 lights, comes with light stands

 

Bad: 

Low power comparing to LED, no light modifier (no softbox), must be used with a diffuser to reduce glare from glossy parts

Polaroid Lighting 150W Equivalent 2200 Lumen PAR38 Dimmable LED Light

Good: 

DIY Solution, great light for the money. Directed (spot) light for DIY softbox of with a diffuser/light tent

 

 

Bad: 

No light modifiers are possible, requires additional gear to be used (stands, socket)

Light Modifiers and Accessories

Limo Studio Photo Video Studio 10ft Adjustable Muslin Background Backdrop Support System Stand

Good: 

Holds any background (backdrop) for a professional studio. Will work with large items

 

Bad: 

 Requires a backdrop

Savage Widetone Seamless Background Paper

Good: 

Good and large white background paper

 

 

Savage Seamless Background Paper, 53" wide x 12yards

Good: 

Good background paper

Square Perfect 1045 60-inch Light Tent Photo Cube Softbox

 

Good: 

Can be used for medium/small item without backdrops and softboxes. Good for low-cost DIY solutions with LED light bulbs.

 

Bad: 

Limitations such as not adjustable distance to a diffuser, etc. May not work for bright or white items on a white background.

Course Curriculum

Theory and Gear Review


Work with Lighting – Filming


Bonus Lessons


Support & Webinars


Certification Exam


ABOUT THE COURSE’S

 

Instructor


Alex Koloskov

 

Is “one of the most recognized product photographers in the world˝ and the founder of the Photigy school of photography.

 

Before starting to teach, Alex ran a successful commercial studio photography business for many years. His clients included companies like WalMart, Siemens, Home Depot, Endochoice, and many other well-known brands.

 

In 2012, Alex with his wife Genia Larionova founded Photigy, the world’s best online school for product photographers. Since then they have helped thousands of photographers to build successful commercial studio photography businesses.

 

Alex is one of the worlds best commercial advertising photographers, co-founder and teacher at Photigy.com, Instructor at KelbyOne.com and Udemy.com

 

He is also the man behind Photigy’s most popular courses and tireless idea generator.

 

Portfolio: www.koloskov.com

DURATION

10hours, 44 minutes

LEVEL

Advanced

TYPE

Online Video Course

3D Digitizing and 360° View Creation For E-Commerce

Our Student's Stories Of Success

Photigy is the greatest motivational and inspirational database of knowledge. 

 

With the help of Photigy’s program and the learnings I’ve gained from other digital art programs, I’m creating images that I would never have even contemplated a short time ago.

Photigy has allowed me to improve my skills at my current job. I have gained more respect from my co-workers and other photographers.

Photigy has been a huge part of my learning and has taught me far more than any other platform.

Definitely my involvement with Photigy throughout my work is tangible. Not only because my jobs have been improving over time, but also because it works like a source of inspiration.

Photigy enhanced my overall photography skills; after studying, I can create images that I couldn’t previously and of course it helps me in my work.

GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION

7 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

7 DAYS SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the purchase you have paid for, you may let us know with a note describing why you are disappointed and we will issue a full refund or credit your charge card for what you paid for the course or courses.

Alex Koloskov

President, Photigy School Of Photography