Comments on: Product Photography: How To Achieve The Ghost Mannequin Effect http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/ #1 Subscribed Ecommerce Blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:37:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Paula Gibbon http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14817 Paula Gibbon Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:43:30 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14817 Hi, at www.designerdesirables.com we used mannequins and EVERYONE kept saying that mannequins were terrible, I went against the flow, as I did not want suspended garments hanging in the air so eventually we moved to "real models" and we have seem a growth in sales. It is costly and hard to choose the right model but we went for different sizes to appeal to as many as possible. We still need flat shots for mags and like everyone else struggling how to do it, but love live models have a look http://tiny.cc/WWpQq Hi, at http://www.designerdesirables.com we used mannequins and EVERYONE kept saying that mannequins were terrible, I went against the flow, as I did not want suspended garments hanging in the air so eventually we moved to “real models” and we have seem a growth in sales. It is costly and hard to choose the right model but we went for different sizes to appeal to as many as possible. We still need flat shots for mags and like everyone else struggling how to do it, but love live models have a look http://tiny.cc/WWpQq

]]> By: Jaspal Budwal http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14815 Jaspal Budwal Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:07:07 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14815 To Whom It may concern, I would like to learn how to do create a invisible mannequin shots that allow your neck and label to be visible. I would appreciate if you could drop me a email. Kind Regards Jas To Whom It may concern,

I would like to learn how to do create a invisible mannequin shots that allow your neck and label to be visible.

I would appreciate if you could drop me a email.

Kind Regards

Jas

]]> By: Susan Linnet Cox http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14813 Susan Linnet Cox Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:14:58 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14813 I am working on my book, tentatively titled "The Invisible Model" on all off-figure styling and photography techniques. Stayed tuned at Photo Styling Workshops or my blog at www.theinvisiblestylist.com for progress reports. Hope to solve some of these mysteries! I am working on my book, tentatively titled “The Invisible Model” on all off-figure styling and photography techniques. Stayed tuned at Photo Styling Workshops or my blog at http://www.theinvisiblestylist.com for progress reports. Hope to solve some of these mysteries!

]]> By: Kevin Neal http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14811 Kevin Neal Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:55:03 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14811 I'm a Professional Photographer who has done a lot of clothing for various clients, using a variety of techniques. I usually go for a mannequin if the client wants constancy throughout the shots, though they can be time consuming to dress compared a model they are cheaper. To create the invisible effect I simply put a path around the clothing then either retouch the neckline back in sampling from a flat area on the front, or if the inside is a different lining just take a quick shot of that area flat and clone it in. If consistency isn't the main concern I'd go for a person, you don't need to hire a professional model just use someone with a decent body, you need to pay more attention to creases and wrinkles because they will look more prominent when the person is removed I’m a Professional Photographer who has done a lot of clothing for various clients, using a variety of techniques.

I usually go for a mannequin if the client wants constancy throughout the shots, though they can be time consuming to dress compared a model they are cheaper. To create the invisible effect I simply put a path around the clothing then either retouch the neckline back in sampling from a flat area on the front, or if the inside is a different lining just take a quick shot of that area flat and clone it in.

If consistency isn’t the main concern I’d go for a person, you don’t need to hire a professional model just use someone with a decent body, you need to pay more attention to creases and wrinkles because they will look more prominent when the person is removed

]]> By: Product Photographer http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14809 Product Photographer Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:51:36 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14809 You can either saw the mannequin in the obvious places for this effect as others have stated or spend a long time editing two images together. I started off editing my images and found I was spending far too long on them, so now I use a mannequin which saves me much valuable time. You can either saw the mannequin in the obvious places for this effect as others have stated or spend a long time editing two images together. I started off editing my images and found I was spending far too long on them, so now I use a mannequin which saves me much valuable time.

]]> By: David Forcina http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14807 David Forcina Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:32:10 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14807 You can either saw the mannequin in the obvious places for this effect as others have stated or spend a long time editing two images together. I started off editing my images and found I was spending far too long on them, so now I use a mannequin which saves me much valuable time. You can either saw the mannequin in the obvious places for this effect as others have stated or spend a long time editing two images together. I started off editing my images and found I was spending far too long on them, so now I use a mannequin which saves me much valuable time.

]]> By: Chuck Goodenough http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14805 Chuck Goodenough Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:45:53 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14805 Hi Susan, I'd love to see what you're already doing so I can comment and make suggestions. For single, unique items, you might be better off shooting on model and finding a photographer who will work with you on quantity if you have regular merch turnover and need consistency. Chuck http://www.chuckgoodenough.com Hi Susan,
I’d love to see what you’re already doing so I can comment and make suggestions.

For single, unique items, you might be better off shooting on model and finding a photographer who will work with you on quantity if you have regular merch turnover and need consistency.
Chuck
http://www.chuckgoodenough.com

]]> By: Linda Bustos http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14803 Linda Bustos Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:47:26 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14803 Hi Susan, for one of Elastic Path's clients we actually bought mannequins and sawed off the arms and head to get the floater look. Other option is to use the garment flat, which many top retailers still do. Hi Susan, for one of Elastic Path’s clients we actually bought mannequins and sawed off the arms and head to get the floater look. Other option is to use the garment flat, which many top retailers still do.

]]> By: Susan http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14801 Susan Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:19:04 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14801 hi everyone - i am an entrepreneur working on an e-commerce site for high end retail. one of our biggest challenges in getting the business off the ground is finding top quality, consistent photography akin to net-a-porter and other photos you all have discussed on this thread. unlike the other big ecommerce retailers, our inventory consists of unique pieces, so spending a lot of money on one shot (or a group of shots for one item) only yields one sale. between stylist and the time it takes to dress and undress, retouching fees, so much of our cost goes to photography and the economics don't seem to work anymore. anyone have any suggestions? we are looking to achieve a high quality product but have a start up budget. we like the "floating" look but have been quoted high prices for the clipping that creates this look. thanks, susan hi everyone -

i am an entrepreneur working on an e-commerce site for high end retail. one of our biggest challenges in getting the business off the ground is finding top quality, consistent photography akin to net-a-porter and other photos you all have discussed on this thread.

unlike the other big ecommerce retailers, our inventory consists of unique pieces, so spending a lot of money on one shot (or a group of shots for one item) only yields one sale. between stylist and the time it takes to dress and undress, retouching fees, so much of our cost goes to photography and the economics don’t seem to work anymore.

anyone have any suggestions? we are looking to achieve a high quality product but have a start up budget. we like the “floating” look but have been quoted high prices for the clipping that creates this look.

thanks,
susan

]]> By: dunk sb http://www.getelastic.com/product-photography-how-to-achieve-the-ghost-mannequin-effect/comment-page-1/#comment-14799 dunk sb Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:21:49 +0000 http://www.getelastic.com/?p=1911#comment-14799 product image is very important, take care. product image is very important, take care.

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