Name every intended component
Use position and colour to distinguish objects: “the notebook on the left,” “the silver pen” and “the small cable organiser.” The image workflow supports up to eight distinct pictured products and can return up to three candidates for each when available. For a crowded scene, narrow the request or provide a clearer crop. Do not assume the box, ribbon and every background object should automatically become selected components in the presentation.
Evaluate groups rather than the whole mood
Compare the notebook candidates against the notebook requirement, then do the same for each other item. A strong match for one object does not validate the rest of the scene. Keep similar, uncertain and unmatched results distinct. Search results do not select products or modify the presentation by themselves. Once you choose actual SKUs, verify their dimensions and function together; independently suitable products may still be awkward as a packed set.
A hypothetical four-item set
An agency receives a reference containing a notebook, pen, bottle and sculpted desk object. Catalogue alternatives may be available for the first three, while the sculpted object remains a custom concept. Keep that fourth item visible with pending feasibility and price instead of dropping it or assigning zero cost. Compare whether the set still tells the client’s intended story without it. If the client retains it, request a custom review and plan packaging only after the relevant dimensions are known.
Rebuild the set around a shared purpose
After reviewing individual matches, step back and assess the reconstructed set. The original photograph may have relied on lighting, arrangement or decorative props rather than a useful combination of products. Ask whether each chosen item earns its place and whether two components repeat the same function. Remove optional clutter before increasing the box size. If the distinctive custom component is essential to the concept, preserve it as a separate development task instead of replacing it with an unrelated catalogue item simply to make every line look complete.
Before you move forward
- List every required object by position or appearance.
- Review each group of catalogue candidates.
- Keep unmatched components visible.
- Recheck the complete set and packaging after selection.
Common questions
Will the studio find all objects in a crowded image?
It may identify several relevant products, but clarity and catalogue coverage matter. Name missed objects explicitly and review every group rather than assuming complete recognition.
Can I keep a custom item beside catalogue items?
Yes. Preserve it as a custom component with unresolved details clearly marked. Its pending cost means the known product subtotal is not yet the complete set price.
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