The Visualizer Toolkit uses High Dynamic Range (HDR) environments to place the 3D pack shot into realistic lighting conditions (e.g., retail shelves, photo studios, or natural sunlight). This allows quality control teams to see exactly how metallic elements or high-gloss finishes will behave under grocery store fluorescent lights. Step-by-Step Workflow for Repackaging with Esko Tools
Whether you're working on a limited edition repack or a standard beverage line, this workflow ensures what you see on screen is exactly what you get on the shelf.
If you are working on a specific packaging project, tell me: The Visualizer Toolkit uses High Dynamic Range (HDR)
. She imported the 3D model of her bottle—a sleek, irregular glass shape—and used the "repeat" function
[ Studio Toolkit ] ──(Generates 3D Mesh)──> [ Studio Designer (AI) ] ──(Saves Project)──> [ Studio Visualizer ] Create container shapes, Apply, map, and pre-distort Apply specialized ink physics, wrap sleeves, & simulate shrink 2D vector artwork on the 3D model substrates, and lighting profiles Studio Toolkit for Shrink Sleeves If you are working on a specific packaging project, tell me:
Some of the key features of Visualizer Studio Toolkit include:
The Client: A European dairy brand needing to repack 12 shrink-sleeved yogurt drinks to comply with new EU nutrition labeling laws (Nutri-Score). The Old Method: Physical printing of 500 sleeves per SKU, hand-shrinking onto bottles, photographing, then adjusting. Time: 8 weeks. Cost: €18,000 in waste. The Esko Studio 10 Method: Time: 8 weeks
Simulate clear transparent films, white opaque plastics, or metallic foils.
The software includes a dedicated shrink simulation engine. This module calculates how the sleeve material will react when exposed to heat. It accounts for: The material properties (PVC, PETG, OPS, or PLA). The vertical and horizontal shrinkage percentages.
Designers see their 2D artwork instantly applied to a 3D model.