Box Shot 3D for Mac

As a graphic designer, I've created and produced a lot of packaging, which I normally render for my portfolio with Photoshop. The only problem with this method is that it's time-consuming and can be a bit difficult getting all of the renderings consistent with angle and lighting. This application seems to work pretty well, although it was a bit irritating to have to import the same dieline in three times, once for each visible surface; plus the open file dialog window didn't remember the last location, making me have to navigate back to my portfolio folder each time. I also couldn't find any way to set defaults, so that I could save a few standard different angle/lighting/shadow settings for different uses. Although it seems to be a good application, I can't see spending $80 for it as I would only need to use it occasionally. Also, I'm not sure what "shareware" means anymore, since one has to purchase the application to get it out of demo mode. Wouldn't "demoware" or "commercial" be a better category?

It's getting there. Can still be inaccurate when matching panels of wrapped around art. Hey dev, can you add an option to remove the rounded corners on the Tagged box shape? And the ability to punch out shapes/holes in panels. Also, what I'd really like is for it to output a Quicktime VR file so that my clients can see their artwork in a faux 3D environment.

What can I say? It just keeps on getting better! Good on you, devs! :)

Wish they made a less-expensive "lite" version for people who only need this ability very occasionally. :(

Absolutely awesome, the best app I have ever used for this type of thing, bar none! Brilliant support as well! I can't praise this app enough.