Smart Object Warping around products for a more realistic view
C
Christian Nunez
Allow the logos that are placed onto the product to use a warping effect to wrap around the fabric of the product
Technical Implementation:
Displacement Mapping Approach:
- Use pre-generated grayscale displacement maps specific to each product type (hoodies, t-shirts, crewnecks).
The uploaded logo should dynamically adjust based on this texture map.
WebGL / Three.js for Real-Time Warping (Preferred for 3D)
- Implement real-time distortion using WebGL shaders to make the logo wrap around fabric folds.
Example: Similar to how Printful, Printify, or Zazzle handle live previews.
Canvas + CSS Filters for Lightweight 2D Warping (Alternative)
- Apply a subtle CSS transform or canvas-based warping effect for a faster, mobile-friendly implementation.
- AI-Generated Warping (For Server-Side Processing)
When an image is uploaded, the system automatically processes it using AI-driven displacement effects and returns a realistic preview.