We’re all given the same bag templates in Studio, but adding customized shadows and glares can make your items stand out AND make them look more 3-dimensional. Let’s try another template:
This is a great little clutch, but the default shadows make it look flat. Let’s start by removing the existing shadows. Go into either “Upper” or “Lower Part” on the right > “Shadow,” and then select the pencil icon on the left and “Eraser. Use the eraser to clear the current shadows:
Next we’ll add customized shadows. While still in “Shadow” switch over to “Brush” within the pencil icon. Paint a shadow just barely around the edge, with more on the lower back side.
Since the top has straight edges, we’ll also add shadows on the bottom below the top piece, so show some separation and make it look more 3D. Hold down the “Shift” button when painting the shadow to get a straight line:
Using a slightly lighter color, paint a lighter shadow along the top edges to make a curved look along the top closure:
Next we’ll erase the default glare by going into “Upper Part” > “Glare,” selecting the pencil icon and the “Eraser.”
Now paint a glare along the top by going to “Upper Part” > “Glare” > Pencil Icon > “Brush,” and painting a line along the top within the shadows:
Choose one of the lighter brush colors and add some more, lighter glare along the original line to give it more shape. Then turn up the “Glare Opacity” in glare to whatever % looks good to you:
Now you can change the colors and patterns on the bag to whatever you like, and the shadows and glare will make the item look more 3D:
I hope these tips help your bags stand out!
