Ghost Mannequin Photography Technique

Ghost mannequin

What is the Ghost Mannequin? Ghost means hollow and Mannequin means dummy model. But for the service, Ghost Mannequin is not always related to the dummy model. Sometimes human models play roles instead of a dummy. The editing method is applicable for the apparel or garments images most of the time. Ghost mannequin photography pricing is also reasonable and low. Also, it is convenient to find ghost mannequin photography services near you. Businesses related to apparel manufacturers, distributors, or retailers need this editing the most. At the same time, fashion houses, online marketers, and sole distributors also use this. You can call this editing as Magic Mannequin also as the structure is intact without the model or dummy.

Ghost mannequin

Now, let’s talk about ‘Ghost Mannequin’ service. The editing method that removes the human model or a dummy from apparel is Ghost Mannequin service. For this, you will need Clipping Path Services and Image Retouching Services too. Let’s know the categories first. 4 types of Ghost Mannequin you can have within the service. They are,

  1. Neck Joint Photoshop
  2. Bottom Joint Photoshop
  3. Sleeve Joint Photoshop
  4. 3D/360° Packshot

You need to maintain the Ghost Mannequin photography technique to provide all the images for editing. The procedure is not limited to one image only. In fact, depending on the garment or apparel, you will require a couple of images. For example, if you need only Neck Joint without the mannequin, you need to capture two images. One, with the mannequin for the front part and another for the back part without the mannequin. Then we will combine them together to give the garment a complete look.

Ghost mannequin

If you need Neck Joint along with Bottom Joint, you need to photograph with the mannequin first. Then you need the back part for the neck and bottom as well. Similarly, if you need Sleeve Joint also, the back part or inner part of the sleeve photograph is mandatory. And the last and most time-consuming editing of Ghost Mannequin is 3D/360° Packshot. For this, several images with the mannequin need to take according to rotation smoothness. If you need 6 frames rotation for the packshot, you need to capture 6 images with the mannequin. Also, you need to take 6 images each for the back part of the neck, bottom, and sleeves. All the images should be shot 60° distance to one another. Similarly, if you need 12 frames for the rotation, you will need 12 images for all the relevant parts.

Published by Daxton Butler

I am a passionate photographer. When it comes to wedding photography I love to give advice to the new comers along with shooting.

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