There are many different tools available on the market that
you can use to create virtual products shots: ebook covers, software boxes,
CDs, membership cards, etc.
Cover
Factory is another entry into this market. Some of the ways it tries
to differentiate itself include very aggressive pricing. Currently, Cover
Factory is only $39.95 which puts it well within the average person's
grasp.
Cover
Factory enables you to render your choice of product shots using a
fairly standard wizard approach: it guides you through the process, allowing
you to click on options to further customize the look and feel of the final
image.
Now when you visit the Cover
Factory web site, they have a gallery of sample images. At first
glance you may not find them either impressive or appealing because they are
a) low resolution samples and b) not created by a professional artist. But
don't let the web site fool you into thinking that the software is either
low-powered or poorly designed. I have no doubt that with a little creativity
and by using the high-resolution option that you can and will create
remarkably good images.
Cover
Factory includes an integrated graphics editing program allowing you
to draw shapes, add gradients and textures, redo/undo, rotate/align, different
types of binding and positioning of objects, shadow and lighting, reflections,
variable observer positions, and much, much more. This is a very full-featured
and powerful tool, and is easily comparable to most of its competitors
products.
Cover
Factory also offers a free trial of the software, so you can put it to
the test prior to making your purchase; most of its competitors do not offer
this option, so you know the developer is willing to stand behind his work.
Additionally, registered users can gain access to a library of 200+ additional
images and their discussion board.
All in all, Cover
Factory is worth a look. You can learn more here.
Cover Factory
