SynthMockThe SynthMock field guide
From a screen
to something worth showing.
Practical lessons for two screens, precise movement and light that makes the material feel real. Start with Duo, then make it your own.
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Projects & templates2 min readOrganize Duo templates in a folder
Create a template folder, add a deliberate set of Duo compositions, and review the collection before sharing it.
Projects & templates2 min readShare a Duo template or a folder of templates
Create a public Duo template link, preview the recipient experience, manage sharing, and understand short links and link-open counts.
Projects & templates2 min readSave and reopen a Duo project with its screens intact
Check source uploads and saved state before leaving a Duo project, then verify both screens and motion when reopening it.
Light & materials2 min readKeep one Duo finish across a project
Choose Night Sky or Star White, inspect the material under the existing lights, and keep the selected finish consistent across shots.
- Light & materials2 min read
Light a Night Sky Duo against a dark background
Separate a dark Duo frame from its background with controlled reflections and key-light placement while keeping the screen readable.
Light & materials2 min readKeep Star White Duo metal from looking flat
Balance highlights and darker reflections on Star White Duo so the frame retains its material detail instead of becoming a white silhouette.
Light & materials2 min readAdd Duo glass reflections without hiding the interface
Tune Duo’s screen Reflection control with the camera and lighting, then shape the metal with light direction while preserving readable app artwork.
Light & materials2 min readMove light around a Duo mockup
Understand Light Rotation, Key Light Rotation, Key Light Height and Light Tilt before changing the camera to fix a Duo reflection.
Light & materials2 min readChoose Lightbox or Ring Glow for Duo
Compare SynthMock’s two lighting rigs at the same Duo pose, then rotate the chosen environment to suit the frame and display.
- Art direction2 min read
Build a Duo scene on a gradient-flow background
Choose a gradient-flow palette for a Duo mockup, keep it consistent through the sequence, and check contrast without changing the phone material.
- Camera & framing2 min read
Capture a Duo still at a chosen fold pose
Pick a useful static or timeline frame, check both the fold and camera composition, and export a clean Duo image with paid access.
- Camera & framing2 min read
Frame a Duo mockup for vertical video
Compose a 9:16 Duo sequence with safe folding and camera endpoints, readable screens, and a matching vertical export preset.
Put the idea into motion
A good starting point
makes room for your work.
Explore the Duo collection, choose a scene and bring your own screens.