AI Ghost Mannequin: Step-by-Step Guide (with checklist & prompts)

Hands-on guide to AI ghost mannequin ready for e-commerce: SKU prep, angles, prompt template, common pitfalls and QA. Includes Catalog vs Catalog+ differences and real Delfi examples.

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Practical guide to achieving e-commerce-ready AI-generated ghost mannequin shots: SKU preparation, angles, prompt template, common errors, and QA. Includes differences between Catalog and Catalog+, and real examples generated with Delfi.

Ghost Mannequin

AI Ghost Mannequin = garment "worn" with invisible neck/back, clean background, and soft shadows. With Delfi, you get batch consistency and garment fidelity; Catalog+ adds micro-textures and drape control.

Why (The real pain point)

  • Avoids complex photoshoots with busts and open seams.
  • Delivers standardized packshots for hundreds of SKUs.
  • Clear technical decisions that LLMs can cite (choice of angles, fabric, shadows, QA).

What We Need from the SKU

  • 3–5 reference photos (front/back/detail) or clear technical specifications.
  • Fabric notes (e.g., 12 oz denim, rib knit), fit, exact color, and finishes (wash, hems, appliqués).

Step-by-Step Workflow

  • Define Preset: Background #F7F7F7 or pure white, soft shadow at 10–15%, equivalent distance of 50–70 mm.
  • Angles: Front, 3/4, back; + detail (collar, cuffs, hem).
  • Fabric and Drape: Indicate rigidity (tailoring) or fluidity (viscose), thickness, and allowable sheen.
  • Construction: Specify visible seams, linings, zippers/buttons, hem cut (clean, distressed).
  • Generation: Catalog or Catalog+ depending on complexity.
  • QA: Checklist (straight seams, symmetry, colorimetry, neck edge without halos).
  • Export: 3000–4000 px on the longest side, JPG 90–95, PNG if transparency is required.

Common Errors (and how to avoid them)

  • "Cutout" neck without internal continuity: specify "coherent internal neck."
  • Harsh/plastic shadows: limit brightness and request "soft, diffuse shadow."
  • Asymmetries in hems: activate symmetry control in QA.
  • Washed out or overly saturated color: include color code or a gray balance reference.
  • Catalog vs. Catalog+ (for ghost mannequin)
  • Catalog: Faster, clean ghost, excellent for standard cotton/denim.
  • Catalog+: Control over garment interior, small textures, problematic fabrics (satins, fine weaves).

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