Does the On-Model type work for glossy or dark totes, backpacks and crossbodies?

Yes. The opening frame lights the bag for its material, and the on-Model motion keeps that light consistent. For very reflective totes, backpacks and crossbodies, a dark set shows the highlights moving best.

Will my bag stay identical through the on-Model?

The opening frame is painted with instructions to keep the leather grain, hardware and stitching as uploaded, and the On-Model motion — a model makes one natural gesture while the camera eases in — moves the camera and the light rather than the product. Compare the clip with the bag before you publish.

Which shape should a bags on-Model be?

9:16 or 16:9 is the usual choice; the shape chips in the Studio switch it before rendering. Shopify and Amazon players each have a preferred shape, listed on the platform pages.

Bags

Bags on-Model video

A on-Model of totes, backpacks and crossbodies is a person presenting, wearing or using the product, and most bags sellers never get to shoot one. Upload one photo of a leather tote and the On-Model type renders it: a model makes one natural gesture while the camera eases in, with the leather grain, hardware and stitching as photographed.

Use the on-Model clip in the video slot behind your main images: it shows bag shoppers a person presenting, wearing or using the product without breaking Shopify's media rules. Anything worn, held or used by a person suit this type best, and totes, backpacks and crossbodies are squarely in that group.

Open pre-set in the Studio Product on Model Video

Clip

Rendered in the Studio from one product photo.

What this is for

Totes, backpacks and crossbodies filmed as a person presenting, wearing or using the product without shipping a sample to a studio
Motion — a model makes one natural gesture while the camera eases in — that keeps the leather grain, hardware and stitching readable
A on-Model clip in 9:16 or 16:9, the shapes bag shoppers see on Shopify
The same bag rendered as a on-Model and nine other types for split tests

Suggested order

1
Render totes, backpacks and crossbodies as a person presenting, wearing or using the product
The On-Model type sets the motion — a model makes one natural gesture while the camera eases in — while keeping the leather grain, hardware and stitching untouched.
Product on Model Video
2
Set the shape for Shopify
9:16 or 16:9 covers the Shopify player; switch it with the shape chips before rendering.
Product on Model Video
3
Render a still of the bag first
Four credits to approve the setting before the on-Model clip is billed; the still becomes the opening frame.
Lifestyle Still