CGI Hand Modeling

• What is hand modeling?

  CGI hand modeling is the digital equivalent of traditional hand modeling, showing products as if they are being held by real hands—but with far greater flexibility and precision. Instead of hiring a hand model and coordinating a photoshoot, every detail of the hand and product interaction is created digitally.

  At Welpix, we craft hands so realistic that you can see the bones, pores, and the subtle way light moves across the skin, making your product appear naturally in a person’s grasp.

  This technique allows for complete creative control over the presentation, eliminating the need for costly reshoots or complicated logistics. From luxury watches and sparkling bracelets to premium lipsticks, CGI hand modeling helps shoppers instantly understand the size, fit, and feel of a product, enhancing confidence and making your catalog visually compelling from the very first glance

• The benefits of CGI hand modeling

  Gender

  Our CGI hand modeling allows you to choose hands that match your product’s target gender. Whether your campaign calls for masculine, feminine, or neutral aesthetics, we can craft hands with the right size, shape, and proportions. This ensures that your product feels authentic and relatable to your audience, enhancing engagement without the cost or scheduling hassle of multiple live models.

  Ethnicity

  Representation matters, and CGI hand modeling makes it effortless. We can match a wide range of skin tones and ethnic features to reflect your target audience—whether it’s a warm Mediterranean tone, a rich deep shade for luxury campaigns, or a lighter tone for minimalist skincare. This flexibility allows you to test and mix options quickly, making your product images more inclusive and relevant, without paying thousands for multiple hand models.

  Styling

  Styling is key to telling your product’s story. Our CGI hands can be customized with manicures, nail polish shades, and even tattoos to perfectly complement your campaign. Matte black tips for a men’s fragrance, glossy French nails for bridal jewelry, or bold modern designs—everything is possible digitally. The best part? You can adjust or redo any styling choice instantly without reshooting, saving time and resources.

  Applications

  CGI hands bring your product to life across multiple categories. They can show jewelry catching the light, watches fitting perfectly on a wrist, cosmetics being applied, fragrances held elegantly, or electronics in use. Essentially, any product that can be held benefits from CGI hand modeling, demonstrating both functionality and storytelling. This boosts customer confidence, elevates your images, and removes the risk, waste, and complexity of traditional shoots.

• What's included in our service?

  This order ensures a natural progression:

  1. Modeling the product (foundation)
  2. Choosing a style (creative direction)
  3. Optional hand integration (realism & lifestyle)
  4. Crop rations (practical application)
  5. Revisions (service guarantee)

  3D product modeling

  Before we create the stunning CGI images you see on our website, we must first create your product in 3D software. With just reference images of your product, we can accurately model it in detail.

  You only need to go through the 3D product modeling process once — after that, we can always retrieve your product from our archive for future projects. This saves you time and helps you avoid additional costs that traditional photography may require, such as shipping expenses.

  Four different styles

  Once your product has been modeled in 3D, the next step is to decide how you’d like it presented. We offer four distinct styles: Catalog, Minimalist, Simple Props, or Custom.

  Each style creates a unique visual outcome that shapes the viewer’s perception. For example, the Catalog style is perfect for an e-shop catalog, keeping the focus entirely on the product. If you’d like to make a bold statement in a marketing campaign, then the Custom style is the way to go. Whether you need images, videos, or both, we can create them to match your vision.

  3D hand styling

  If you want your visuals to feel even more natural and engaging, we can also integrate your product with our CGI hand models.

  We have developed both male and female hands that can be styled to suit your product perfectly — whether you want to highlight elegance, strength, or everyday use.

  By combining your 3D product with our hand models, we can create realistic, lifestyle-inspired visuals without the need for traditional photography.

  Three crop ratios for every image

  To make sure your imagery works across all platforms, we provide each final image in three different crop ratios.

  1×1 is perfect for social media posts (commonly used on Instagram), 9×16 works best for reels and stories, and 16×9 is versatile for websites, banners, and beyond. This way, you’ll always have the right format for your needs.

  Unlimited revisions

  Our priority is your satisfaction. We work closely with you throughout the process, listening to your feedback and making adjustments whenever needed.

  If you change your mind or want to explore new ideas, you can always reach out to us. We’re confident that we can deliver imagery that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

• How much does it cost?

  We have developed a well-structured pricing system to give our customers a clear answer to the question: “How much does it cost?”.

  The cost of 3D modeling

  The 3D modeling cost is determined purely by the amount of time invested in creating your product. The rate is calculated on an hourly basis and may vary depending on the product’s intricacy. Basic perfume bottle typically takes us one hour to model, while a watch with elaborate features can take up to ten hours. To know exactly how much time we would need to model your product, you can send us some pictures of it. You can do this by clicking here. It is a one-time fee, as we can store the 3D model in our archive and use them for future projects. On the other hand, if you have a pre-existing 3D model of your product that we can use, the modeling stage can be bypassed completely. Additionally, you have the option of watching a video that breaks down our product photography pricing process.

  The cost of four different styles

  The second factor in our hand modeling product photography pricing is four different styles. Prices vary anywhere from €49 to €299 per image depending on which style you choose: Catalog, Minimalist, Simple Props, and Custom, and they increase with the complexity of the images. CGI hand modeling pricing is similar for both images and animations, but with a slight difference. While for images we charge our services per image, for animations we charge per second. The reason for this is that one second of animation requires 30 frames – we are talking 30 frames per second. So if you want to estimate the budget for your next CGI hand modeling project, you can use our user-friendly pricing page.

  Free trial

  If you are interested in our services or want to learn more about us, you can schedule a free a consultation. Or you can simply show us your product and we can show you, and we can show you what we can do with it.

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- Madeline