Does the On-Model type work for glossy or dark sneakers and trainers?

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

Will my sneaker stay identical through the on-Model?

The opening frame is painted with instructions to keep the colorway, sole, laces and side branding 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 sneaker before you publish.

Which shape should a sneakers on-Model be?

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

Sneakers

Sneakers on-Model video

The On-Model type turns a running shoe into a person presenting, wearing or using the product — a model makes one natural gesture while the camera eases in. For sneakers that means a 360 turn on a black acrylic floor with a reflection, in a clip five to eight seconds long, with the colorway, sole, laces and side branding held in every frame.

Every sneaker 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 sneakers and trainers.

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 colorway, sole, laces and side branding readable
A on-Model clip in 9:16 or 16:9, the shapes sneaker buyers see on eBay
The same sneaker rendered as a on-Model and nine other types for split tests
Consistent On-Model settings across every sneaker SKU so the gallery reads as one shoot

Suggested order

1
Render sneakers and trainers 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 colorway, sole, laces and side branding untouched.
Product on Model Video
2
Set the shape for eBay
9:16 or 16:9 covers the eBay player; switch it with the shape chips before rendering.
Product on Model Video
3
Cut a second on-Model at another shape
eBay and Shopify use different player shapes; the same sneaker renders at 9:16 or 16:9 with one click.
Product on Model Video