> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://carat.im/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating product shots

> Learn how to create commercial images and videos from a single image.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Request a plan">
    ```text theme={null}
        Create a photo shoot plan to get various images of the matcha cake in the photo. A professional photographer's shooting plan for menu boards, Instagram, and product detail pages.
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create images">
    ```text theme={null}
        Now create commercial images from various angles while maintaining the exact texture and color of the original matcha cake, as if shot by a professional.
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Change background">
    ```text theme={null}
        Create 4 variations with different pastel tone backgrounds.
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create video">
    ```text theme={null}
        Create a video slowly rotating around the matcha cake in the photo. Keep the cake shape exactly as is. Make it in vertical 9:16 ratio. Use the Carat default model.
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>