Image Generation Guide

Image Generation Guide

Create stunning AI-generated images from text descriptions using the latest AI models.

Available AI Models

Google Imagen (Recommended)

  • Imagen Fast - 3 sparks
    • Quick generation (10-15 seconds)
    • Good quality for most uses
    • Best for testing and iteration
  • Imagen Standard - 5 sparks
    • Balanced speed and quality
    • Great for professional content
    • Most popular choice
  • Imagen Ultra - 7 sparks
    • Highest quality output
    • Best for hero images and hero content
    • Slower but worth it for final assets

OpenAI GPT-Image

  • DALL-E 3 - 7 sparks
    • Excellent prompt interpretation
    • Creative and artistic results
    • Good for conceptual work

Aspect Ratios

Choose the right aspect ratio for your use case:

  • Square (1:1) - Social media, profile pictures, icons
  • Portrait (3:4 or 9:16) - Mobile screens, stories, vertical content
  • Landscape (4:3 or 16:9) - Presentations, banners, headers

Writing Effective Prompts

Basic Structure

A good image prompt includes:

  1. Subject - What's the main focus?
  2. Style - Photorealistic, cartoon, watercolor, etc.
  3. Details - Colors, lighting, mood, composition
  4. Context - Setting, background, environment

Example: "A professional businesswoman presenting in a modern conference room, photorealistic style, warm lighting, confident expression, bright and airy atmosphere"

Style Keywords

Add these to guide the visual style:

  • Photorealistic: "photorealistic", "photo", "DSLR", "high detail"
  • Illustration: "digital art", "illustration", "flat design", "vector"
  • Artistic: "watercolor", "oil painting", "sketch", "impressionist"
  • 3D: "3D render", "Blender", "CGI", "Pixar style"

Lighting & Mood

Control the atmosphere:

  • "golden hour lighting", "soft natural light", "dramatic shadows"
  • "bright and cheerful", "moody and atmospheric", "warm tones"
  • "cinematic lighting", "studio lighting", "backlit"

Composition Tips

  • "close-up portrait", "wide angle shot", "bird's eye view"
  • "centered composition", "rule of thirds", "symmetrical"
  • "shallow depth of field", "bokeh background"

Advanced Options

Transparent Backgrounds

Enable transparent backgrounds for:

  • Overlaying on slides or documents
  • Creating cutout characters or objects
  • Flexible compositing

Note: Works best with clear subject isolation (e.g., "a red apple on white background")

Negative Prompts

Exclude unwanted elements by adding "without" or "no":

  • "a landscape without people"
  • "professional headshot, no glasses"
  • "minimalist design, no text or logos"

Image Editing (Chat-Based)

After generating an image, you can refine it:

  1. Click "Edit" on your generated image
  2. Describe the change you want in natural language
  3. Examples:
    • "Make the background darker"
    • "Change the person's shirt to blue"
    • "Remove the text in the corner"
    • "Add a sunset sky"
  4. Click "Apply" - costs same as original generation

Common Use Cases

eLearning & Training

  • Scenario characters and situations
  • Concept illustrations
  • Icons and graphics
  • Course heroes and thumbnails

Tip: Use consistent style keywords across all course images for visual cohesion.

Marketing & Social Media

  • Blog post headers
  • Social media graphics
  • Ad creatives
  • Product mockups

Tip: Generate multiple variations and A/B test.

Presentations

  • Slide backgrounds
  • Concept visuals
  • Icons and diagrams
  • Section dividers

Tip: Use landscape aspect ratio (16:9) for full-screen slides.

Prompt Examples

Character/People

  • "A friendly female teacher in her 30s standing in a classroom, photorealistic, warm natural lighting, smiling and approachable"
  • "Diverse group of office workers collaborating around a laptop, modern office setting, bright and professional"

Objects & Products

  • "A sleek modern laptop on a clean wooden desk, soft natural window light, minimalist aesthetic, 4K detail"
  • "Floating geometric shapes in vibrant colors, abstract 3D render, gradient background"

Scenes & Environments

  • "A cozy coffee shop interior with warm lighting, customers working on laptops, plants and wooden furniture, inviting atmosphere"
  • "Futuristic city skyline at sunset, flying cars, neon lights, cyberpunk aesthetic"

Abstract & Conceptual

  • "Teamwork concept visualization, interconnected puzzle pieces, vibrant colors, isometric illustration"
  • "Digital transformation concept, abstract network of connected nodes, blue and purple gradient, modern tech feel"

Quality Tips

  • Be Specific: "Red sports car" vs "Shiny red Ferrari 488 GTB in a garage"
  • Reference Art Styles: "in the style of Studio Ghibli", "Pixar 3D animation"
  • Mention Quality: "4K", "high detail", "professional photography"
  • Test and Iterate: Generate 2-3 variations, refine prompts based on results
  • Use the Prompt Builder: Get AI suggestions to improve your prompts

Troubleshooting

Image Doesn't Match Prompt

  • Be more specific with details
  • Try breaking complex prompts into simpler ones
  • Use different model (Imagen vs DALL-E interpret differently)
  • Add style and quality keywords

Poor Quality Output

  • Upgrade to Imagen Standard or Ultra
  • Add quality keywords: "high resolution", "detailed", "professional"
  • Simplify prompt - too many details can confuse

Unwanted Elements

  • Use negative prompts ("without X")
  • Be more specific about what you DO want
  • Try chat-based editing to remove elements

Commercial Use

You own the rights to images you generate with AI Media Studio. You can:

  • Use in commercial projects
  • Include in client deliverables
  • Post on social media and websites
  • Print and distribute

No attribution required, though always appreciated!