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Marketing specialists realized a while ago that packages matter. When you would like to distribute a book or a piece of software, you should have a cool package for it. As the good is virtual, so is the wrapping. There are three available methods to create a virtual cover:

- Requesting it from somebody

- Grasping the essence of Photoshop

- Using some specialized software

The first option appears to be pretty simple. Nevertheless, good specialists charge good money. Every box shot or ebook cover will round up to $150. Using Photoshop is okay as long as you know how to make the program do what you want from it. Certainly, the task will require obtaining a few action scripts that could cost you another hundred. And do not forget the price of Photoshop, of course, which will cost you $700. The last option is to go for the specialized boxshot software. Beginning from $15 you can obtain a product that will satisfy your demands. You will find a lot of programs to choose from. In reality, there are 3 types of such solutions:

Fixed templates, no free rotation

3D with polygonal rendering

3D with ray tracing

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