Does the On-Model type work for glossy or dark potted plants, planters and seed kits?

Yes. The opening frame lights the plant for its material, and the on-Model motion keeps that light consistent. For very reflective potted plants, planters and seed kits, a dark set shows the highlights moving best.

Will my plant stay identical through the on-Model?

The opening frame is painted with instructions to keep the leaf shape, pot glaze and soil level 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 plant before you publish.

Which shape should a plants on-Model be?

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

Plants

Plants on-Model video

The On-Model type turns a potted monstera into a person presenting, wearing or using the product — a model makes one natural gesture while the camera eases in. For plants that means leaves stirring in a breeze with dappled light, in a clip five to eight seconds long, with the leaf shape, pot glaze and soil level held in every frame.

Every plant in the range can go through the same On-Model settings, so the Shopify collection page and the PDP galleries look like one shoot. Swap On-Model for another type with one click to split-test potted plants, planters and seed kits.

Open pre-set in the Studio Product on Model Video

Clip

Rendered in the Studio from one product photo.

What this is for

Motion — a model makes one natural gesture while the camera eases in — that keeps the leaf shape, pot glaze and soil level readable
A on-Model clip in 9:16 or 16:9, the shapes plant shoppers see on Etsy
The same plant rendered as a on-Model and nine other types for split tests
Consistent On-Model settings across every plant SKU so the gallery reads as one shoot

Suggested order

1
Render potted plants, planters and seed kits 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 leaf shape, pot glaze and soil level untouched.
Product on Model Video
2
Set the shape for Etsy
9:16 or 16:9 covers the Etsy player; switch it with the shape chips before rendering.
Product on Model Video
3
Cut a second on-Model at another shape
Etsy and Shopify use different player shapes; the same plant renders at 9:16 or 16:9 with one click.
Product on Model Video