Backdrop

Working with Backdrops

Backdrops are essential to professional product visualization, providing context and visual framing for your 3D models. Glossi Studio offers a range of backdrop options that help you create consistent, high-quality product images across your entire catalog.

Unlike traditional 3D workflows that require extensive environment creation, Glossi's backdrop system provides ready-to-use solutions that automatically adjust to your product, saving significant setup time while maintaining professional quality.

All backdrop controls are located in the Scene panel on the left side of Glossi Studio. This documentation covers all backdrop types, how to access and configure them, and best practices for different visualization needs.

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Selecting Any Backdrop

To select any backdrop type in Glossi:

1. Navigate to the Scene panel on the left side

2. Look for the "Backdrop" section

3. Click the "Select" button underneath the current backdrop name

4. Choose your desired backdrop from the backdrop selection menu

After selecting a backdrop, additional configuration options appear in the same panel. This is often just color settings. If certain backdrops aren't available for your model, use "Scale to Fit" to adjust your model size and access more backdrop options.

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Backdrop Library

Glossi offers a growing library of backdrop options to suit different visualization needs. New backdrop types are added regularly to the platform, providing even more creative options. Here are the most commonly used backdrop types:

Basic Backdrops:

• Half-Pipe (Default): Creates a curved, seamless transition from floor to wall, eliminating the hard edge and matching the style of traditional product photography.

• Solid Colors: The simplest way to showcase your model. Choose any color and adjust its properties to create clean, professional presentations.

• Floor & Wall: Creates a professional studio-style environment with clean, adjustable surfaces that show scale and dimension.

• HDRI Environments: Place your model in realistic surroundings that both light and reflect in your scene. These backdrops provide context while maintaining professional quality.

• Floating HDRI: Create depth by placing your model in front of environmental backdrops. Great for showing scale and context while maintaining focus on your model.

Note: For detailed information on advanced backdrop types like Transparent and Backplate, please see their dedicated documentation pages. These specialized backdrops are available only for photo exports and offer powerful features for professional product visualization.

Advanced Backdrop Types

Glossi includes several advanced backdrop options for specialized visualization needs:

Transparent Backdrop (Photo Mode Only)

The transparent backdrop removes all visible background elements providing maximum flexibility for post-processing. This backdrop type is only available when exporting from Photo Mode.

Backplate System (Photo Mode Only)

The Backplate system is an advanced backdrop option that places products against custom background images while maintaining physically accurate shadows and reflections (either just floor shadows or floor and wall). For more see the Backplate System Guide.

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Adjusting Your Backdrop

Each backdrop type has its own set of controls. For example:

• Half-Pipe and solid color let you pick exact for your scene

• HDRI backgrounds allow rotation and image adjustments

• Floor & Wall automically created geometry to place your model in front of a wall.