> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Silo Shots Guide

> Quality requirements and best practices for product photography

## Silo Quality Requirements

Perfect product shots are the foundation of stunning AI-generated scenes. Follow these guidelines for optimal results.

<Info>
  **Key Principle**: The quality of your input directly affects your output. Invest in good product photography.
</Info>

## File Requirements

### Accepted Formats

* **Standard**: .jpg, .png, .webp
* **All common image types** are supported
* **Transparency**: PNG with alpha channel works perfectly
* **File size**: Up to 50MB per image

### Resolution Guidelines

<Warning>
  **Always provide the highest-resolution photos available.** AI can't add detail that isn't there.
</Warning>

| Minimum      | Recommended      | Optimal      |
| ------------ | ---------------- | ------------ |
| 1000×1000px  | 2000×2000px      | 4000×4000px+ |
| Web-only use | Standard quality | Print & zoom |

## Background Options

### White Background (Silo)

Traditional product photography with pure white background:

* **Advantages**: Clean, consistent, professional
* **Best for**: E-commerce, catalogs, batch processing
* **Tips**: Ensure true white (#FFFFFF), not gray

### Lifestyle Shots

Existing room scenes with your product:

* **Advantages**: Can extract product with context
* **Process**: AI automatically removes background
* **Use when**: Silo shots unavailable

<Note>
  Background removal is automatic for both types - no manual masking needed!
</Note>

## 3D Rendering Guidelines

### Export Settings

When using 3D software, optimize your exports:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Resolution">
    * **Minimum**: 2K (2048×2048)
    * **Recommended**: 4K (4096×4096)
    * **Maximum quality**: 8K if available
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Textures">
    * Enable all texture maps
    * Maximum texture resolution
    * Include bump/normal maps
    * Proper UV mapping
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Lighting">
    * Neutral studio lighting
    * Soft shadows enabled
    * No harsh directional light
    * Even illumination
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Critical Canvas Placement Rules

### The Permanent Position Principle

<Warning>
  **CRITICAL**: Where you place the product on canvas is its FINAL position. This cannot be changed after generation.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload Product">
    Import your silo or lifestyle shot
  </Step>

  <Step title="Position Carefully">
    Place product where it should appear in final scene
  </Step>

  <Step title="Scale Appropriately">
    Size tells AI about floor level and perspective
  </Step>

  <Step title="Leave Space">
    Empty canvas space = room for AI to build scene
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Common Positioning Mistakes

| Mistake                  | Result             | Solution                  |
| ------------------------ | ------------------ | ------------------------- |
| **Product fills canvas** | No room for scene  | Scale down, reposition    |
| **Floating placement**   | Unrealistic scenes | Lower to establish floor  |
| **Edge placement**       | Cropped results    | Center with margin        |
| **Wrong scale**          | Proportion issues  | Reference real-world size |

## Pre-Generation Workflow

### Accessorizing Before Generation

<Info>
  **Rule**: Add ALL accessories BEFORE clicking "Generate background"
</Info>

1. **Position main product** on canvas
2. **Select Accessorize tool**
3. **Brush areas** for each accessory
4. **Describe specifically** what should appear
5. **Then generate** complete scene

### Brush Tool Technique

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Size Guidance" icon="brush">
    * Brush size hints accessory scale
    * Make slightly larger than intended
    * Overlap is better than gaps
  </Card>

  <Card title="Description Quality" icon="pencil">
    * Be specific and detailed
    * Include materials and colors
    * Describe positioning
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Accessory Description Examples

Good: **Good Descriptions:**

* "Sleeping brown Welsh Corgi wrapped in blue wool blanket"
* "Large fiddle leaf fig in white ceramic planter with drainage tray"
* "Stack of 5 hardcover books with neutral linen spines"

Avoid: **Poor Descriptions:**

* "Brown dog"
* "Plant"
* "Books"

## Photography Best Practices

### Lighting Setup

* **Even lighting**: Minimize harsh shadows
* **Neutral color**: Avoid color casts
* **Multiple angles**: Helps AI understand form
* **Consistent exposure**: Across all shots

### Product Preparation

* **Clean thoroughly**: Dust and marks show
* **Steam/iron fabrics**: Remove wrinkles
* **Check alignment**: Straight lines, symmetry
* **Stage properly**: Natural product position

### Technical Tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Camera settings">
    * Tripod for stability
    * F8-F11 for sharpness
    * Low ISO (100-400)
    * Proper white balance
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Post-processing">
    * Minimal editing only
    * Maintain natural colors
    * Don't over-sharpen
    * Keep shadows/highlights
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="File handling">
    * Save uncompressed
    * Maintain color profile
    * Use consistent naming
    * Organize by category
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Quality Checklist

Before uploading, verify:

* [ ] Maximum available resolution
* [ ] Clean, distraction-free image
* [ ] Proper file format
* [ ] Good lighting and exposure
* [ ] Natural product position
* [ ] No unwanted reflections
* [ ] Consistent angle (for sets)

## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Blurry Results">
    **Cause**: Low resolution source
    **Fix**: Use higher resolution original
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Color Shifts">
    **Cause**: Incorrect white balance
    **Fix**: Neutralize in photo editing first
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Lost Details">
    **Cause**: Over-compressed files
    **Fix**: Use less compressed format
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Next Steps

<Check>
  Quality shots ready? Learn to write effective [AI Prompts](/guides/ai-prompts) for stunning scenes.
</Check>