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How to Batch Create Video Mockups for Wall Art

Overview

This tutorial shows you how to batch create video mockups (MP4 format) for wall art using the Bulk Mockup Photoshop plugin. You'll learn how to organize your files, prepare your PSD template, and automatically generate multiple video mockups in minutes.

This workflow is perfect for Etsy sellers, printable art creators, and anyone who needs to showcase wall art designs in video format for marketing or product listings.

What You'll Need

  • Adobe Photoshop with Bulk Mockup plugin installed (v3.2.3 or later recommended)

  • A wall art mockup PSD template with a smart object layer

  • Your design files (PNG, JPG, or other image formats)

Step 1: Create Your Folder Structure

Start by organizing your project into three folders. This keeps your workflow clean and helps the plugin locate all necessary files.

Create these three folders on your computer:

  • TEMPLATES – Store your PSD mockup file here

  • ARTS – Place all your design files (wall art images) here

  • EXPORTS – This is where your finished MP4 videos will be saved

File explorer showing three folders: 'ARTS', 'EXPORTS', and 'TEMPLATES' for organizing mockup project files. A grid of eight framed art prints are displayed on a light-colored wall with white wainscoting, attributed to Gustav Klimt.

You can name these folders whatever you like, but using clear names like these makes it easy to stay organized, especially when working on multiple projects.

Step 2: Enable Timeline in Photoshop

To create video mockups, you need to enable Photoshop's Timeline panel. This allows the plugin to generate MP4 files instead of static images.

  1. Open your wall art mockup PSD file in Photoshop

  2. Go to Window in the menu bar

  3. Click Timeline to enable the Timeline panel

Cropped screenshot of Adobe Photoshop menu bar with 'Window' dropdown open, 'Timeline' highlighted and selected to enable the Timeline panel. File 'MockupB08.psd' at 50% zoom.

The Timeline panel will appear at the bottom of your Photoshop workspace.

Step 3: Rename Your Smart Object Layer

The Bulk Mockup plugin identifies which layer to replace by looking for a specific naming convention. You need to rename your smart object layer to @design.

  1. In the Layers panel, locate your smart object layer (usually named something like "Placeholder" or "Design")

  2. Double-click the layer name

  3. Rename it to @design (include the @ symbol)

  4. Press Enter to confirm

  5. Save your PSD file and close it

Photoshop Layers panel showing 'Placeholder' layer highlighted and being renamed to '@design', with other layers like 'Change Wall Color' visible. Timeline panel partially shown at bottom; mockup canvas displays framed artwork.

The @design naming convention is case-sensitive and must include the @ symbol. Without this exact name, the plugin won't recognize which layer to replace.

Step 4: Configure the Bulk Mockup Plugin

Now you'll set up the plugin to process your mockups automatically.

  1. In Photoshop, go to Plugins > Bulk Mockup

  2. In the plugin interface, configure the folders:

    • PSD Templates Folder – Select your TEMPLATES folder

    • Design Files Folder – Select your ARTS folder

    • Export Folder – Select your EXPORTS folder

Bulk Mockup Photoshop plugin main interface with tabs ('Main', 'Settings'), input fields for PSD Templates Folder, Design Files Folder, Export Folder, resize options, and 'START GENERATING' button.

Step 5: Set Export Format to MP4

To generate video mockups instead of static images, you need to change the export format to MP4.

  1. Click the Settings tab in the Bulk Mockup plugin

  2. Go to the Export section

  3. Select MP4 as your export format

  4. Leave other settings at their defaults (H.264 codec, High Quality preset)

Bulk Mockup plugin 'Settings' > 'Export' tab with MP4 selected as export format (H.264, High Quality preset), alongside other options like JPG/PNG; dark theme UI with version v3.2.3.

The MP4 format is ideal for sharing video mockups on social media, Etsy listings, or product showcase videos.

Step 6: Generate Your Video Mockups

With everything configured, you're ready to batch create your video mockups.

  1. Return to the Main tab in the plugin

  2. Click START GENERATING

  3. The plugin will automatically process each design file in your ARTS folder

  4. Wait for the batch process to complete

The plugin will create one MP4 video mockup for each design file in your ARTS folder.

Step 7: Access Your Video Mockups

Once processing is complete, all your video mockups will be saved in the EXPORTS folder.

File explorer in Exports folder showing generated MP4 video mockups (e.g., '1MockupB08boho-7852923.mp4'). Adjacent Bulk Mockup main screen and Photoshop layers/timeline visible.

Your video files are now ready to use for product listings, social media posts, or marketing materials.

For more advanced workflows like processing multiple scenes or multiple smart objects in a single video, check out the Batch Process Video Mockups guide.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about creating video mockups or encounter any issues, contact the Bulk Mockup support team at [email protected].

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Batch Process Video Mockups — Multiple Scenes & Multiple Smart Objects

Use Cases

  • Creating product showcase videos for Etsy listings

  • Generating social media content for printable wall art

  • Building video portfolios for interior design mockups

  • Automating video mockup creation for marketing campaigns

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