Use case

Reveal animations for industrial design

Turn an existing design model into an easy-to-play presentation asset for people who do not need to operate the source CAD or 3D file.

Create a reveal See how it works

No installation · Source model normally stays in your browser · No subscription

A completed cloth reveal made with the Drapery Reveal browser workflow.

A reveal built for the moment

Industrial designers routinely communicate form to reviewers, classmates, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders. A reveal adds a deliberate opening moment while preserving the final model view as the focus.

How the workflow supports this use case

Export a browser-suitable model, check the visible materials, choose a camera that communicates the important surfaces, and use a pull direction that clears critical features.

  • Start with a supported 3D model rather than rebuilding the product as a video asset.
  • Use cloth direction, lighting, camera, and timing to create one clear visual beat.
  • Export the finished reveal in a layout suited to the place where it will be presented.

The useful outcome

A short MP4 can travel more easily through presentations, portfolio pages, review threads, and project recaps than an interactive source model.

Plan for the real constraints

The animation is a visualization, not a dimensional inspection or engineering approval. Drapery Reveal normalizes model size and does not preserve CAD measurement workflows.

  • Check materials and textures in the browser before recording.
  • Keep important details inside the safe area for the selected aspect ratio.
  • Review the exported file in the final channel before a public launch.

From model to reveal

The editor is available without an installation. You can test a sample, open your own model, and refine the scene before deciding whether to record.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Can I make more than one aspect ratio?

Yes. A completed recording can be prepared in vertical, portrait, square, landscape, or original proportions.

Do I need an account to test the scene?

No. You can open a model, drape the cloth, and preview the reveal before signing in. Recording requires an account.

Continue exploring

Related resources

Cloth reveal animation examplesSee how the same focused reveal idea reads across objects with different proportions, silhouettes, and surfaces.One-time credits. No subscription.Build and preview a scene before paying. An account is required to record; choose free branded recordings or use a Pro credit for an unbranded recording with Pro appearance controls.Turn a 3D model into a reveal videoUse an existing model as the source for a short reveal video without rebuilding it as a series of static frames.

Try the real workflow

Give your 3D model an entrance.

Open the editor, test the reveal, and decide what to record after you see the simulation.

Create a reveal