About the COurse
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.
Duration
10 hours, 44 minutes
Level
Advanced
Includes
Number of Assignments: 1
At the End
Photigy Certificate.
Duration
10 hours, 44 minutes
Level
Advanced
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
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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 Cappasity3 D 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 100WS 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
LimoStudio 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 YN600 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 YN100LED LED Sun Light 100W 5500K For Camera Video YN100 LED
Good:
Similar to Godox by features, but in smaller case
Bad:
Price?
StudioPRO 450 Watt 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 150-watt Equivilent 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
LimoStudio 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 12 yards
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
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
Curriculum
Theory and Gear Review
- The Review Turntables. Part 1
- The Review Turntables. Part 2
- The Review Turntables. Part 3
- The Review Turntables. Part 4
Work with lighting – filming
- Webinar. Part 1
- Webinar. Part 2, Lighting
- Webinar. Part 3, Lighting
- Webinar. Part 4
- Webinar. Part 5
Bonus Lessons
- White on white. Assembly
- White on white. Part 1, Mixer
- White on white. Part 2
- White on white. Part 3, Post-production
- Shooting Glass – Part 1
- Shooting Glass – Part 2
Support & Webinars
- Support Webinar: 3D Digitizing and 360° View Creation
Certification Exam
- Assignment for the course: 360° and 3D creation
- Examples of 360° rotation for different subjects
Deal Of The Day
Signup for this course and receive 2 bonuses:
– 45% Discount for the course
– Free LIFETIME PRO subscription on Cappasity platform ($1200/year value)
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