Metail EcoShot

Metail EcoShot provides on-model imagery for apparel CAD users, enabling designs to be showcased on real-life models. The service originated from Metail’s AI and computer vision work and has evolved to include AI-assisted models through ongoing development and partnerships. The approach shifts from ghost mannequins and avatars toward more realistic presentation in a model-based format.

EcoShot integrates its visual workflow with the idea of supporting fashion brands in bringing 3D designs to market quickly. The company discusses leveraging AI capabilities to complement real-life models, with a focus on speed and flexibility in imagery for product presentation. The broader context includes Metail’s focus on apparel AI and its ongoing experiments with GANs and other AI techniques to enhance model imagery.

The platform emphasizes AI-assisted imagery and model-based visuals, including AI-generated models that complement real-life models. It references collaborations and ownership changes related to EcoShot, noting a shift to Tronog while retaining core AI-driven capabilities for on-model visuals.

Metail highlights its AI expertise across multiple applications, including MAS for 3D body scans and integration with fashion-specific workflows, aiming to empower 3D users with more convenient on-model imagery.

Use cases

• Visualise designs on real-life models for 3D CAD users
• Complement real-life models with AI-generated models