Merchandizing specialists saw a long time ago that packages matter. When you would like to distribute an e-book or some software, you should obtain a nice package for it. As the product is virtual, so is the wrapping. There are 3 available methods to create a virtual cover:

- Requesting it from somebody

- Grasping the essence of Photoshop

- Employing some dedicated software

If you have a a company that can do it for you, the job will be a piece of cake. If the specialist knows something about 3D, they will want some compensation. Every boxshot or ebook cover will round up to $150. Employing Photoshop is okay as long as you know how to work with it. Sure, the work will require getting a few action scripts that could raise your expenses by another hundred. And there is the cost of Photoshop, of course, which will cost you $700. The third option is to go for the dedicated boxshot software. It is good to learn that the market of such solutions is competitive with the price range of $15-100. There is clearly plenty room for your taste. Actually, there are 3 sorts of software programs:

Ready made templates which allow no freedom

3D with polygonal rendering

Sophisticated 3D ray tracing soft

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