Mockup Techniques for Odd Objects Tutorial

Learn how to master mockup techniques on unconventional surfaces to make your designs look realistic anywhere.

Key Steps

Initial Setup

• Objective: Apply designs onto odd objects like cans, cardboard, and newspapers.
• Preparation:
  • Duplicate your layer to preserve the original.
  • Use Adobe Firefly for design creation or import your own.

Mockup on Cans

1. Select and Prepare the Object:

   • Use the object selection tool to select the cans.
   • Exclude non-design areas (e.g., straw) using a mask and brush tool.

2. Create Smart Objects:

   • Duplicate and convert layers into Smart Objects to keep track of changes.
   • Use the rectangle tool for alignment and convert it to a Smart Object.

3. Warp and Adjust Design:

   • Use warp to adjust design alignment.
   • Use Control/Command Key for precise shape adjustments.
   • Apply lighting effects using separate layers for shadows, midtones, and highlights.

Design on Cardboard and Newspapers

1. Preparation:

   • Use the lasso tool and Content-Aware Fill to remove existing elements.
   • Follow the similar steps as above for creating rectangles and converting them.

2. Perspective Adjustment:

   • Utilize 'distort' and 'warp' options to align the design with object contours and perspectives.

3. Blending Options:

   • Use blend modes like multiply, screen, and gradient masks to seamlessly integrate designs.

Final Touches

• Address lighting and shadow issues with blending options.
• Use feathering on masks for softer edges.
• Adjust fill levels to control the intensity of different layers.

Conclusion

• The tutorial covered design applications on various surfaces using warp tools and blending techniques.
• Factors like perspective, masking, and smart objects enhance the realism of mockups.

Additional Tips

• Pay attention to the original light direction to better place shadows and highlights.
• Use masks and smart objects to non-destructively edit and refine your designs.

Next Steps

• Experiment with different objects and surfaces.
• Explore more intricate designs and techniques in future tutorials.

Thank you for watching. Share your design suggestions for future tutorials in the comments!