Step 1: Upload image
* Use a reference image: Upload the image that will be the basis for editing. If you donโt have one, a new image is generated from your text. * Upload method: You can add up to 10 reference images by dragging generated images or using the \[+ Select option\] button.
Step 2: Cinematography (Camera and lens settings)
Choose the characteristics of professional film equipment to define the look and composition of the image.
Step 3: Lighting Style
After setting the gear, the most important step is designing the light. The lighting style can make the scene feel like a thriller or a romance. Choose a lighting preset that defines the mood.- Natural light: Natural, Golden hour, Blue hour
- Studio: Softbox, Backlight, Cinematic
- Mood & color: Moody, High key / Low key, Amber / Crimson / Emerald, etc.
- Special effects: Volumetric, Black & white
Step 4: Exposure settings
Adjust brightness and depth of field for the image. Exposure is not just brightnessโit completes the โphysical textureโ of the image.- Aperture: Controls background blur (depth of field).
- Shutter: Controls motion blur or sharpness.
- ISO: Sensitivity; fine-tune overall brightness. _โป Click the _*\[AUTO\]** button next to each setting for AI to compute optimal values.
- \[AUTO\]: If youโre unsure about the exposure triangle, click \[AUTO\] next to each setting. AI balances values for your lighting and lens.
- Cheat sheet preview: Use \[Cheat sheet preview\] (top right) to see how current settings affect the image.
- Sliders: Move sliders to fine-tune brightness and depth of field.
- Emotional portrait: Open aperture to F1.4, ISO 200 for clean image. Background melts away; only the face stands out.
- Fast chase: Set shutter to 1/1000 or faster for sharp action.
- Gritty noir: Raise ISO for grain, or slow shutter for uneasy mood.
Step 5. Output settings & custom prompt
- Set the โframeโ of the scene and give the AI final creative notes. Aspect ratio: Choose a frame that fits the genre. 16:9 (Landscape): Standard cinematic widescreen; ideal for wide backgrounds or dialogue. Resolution: Determines sharpness of the result. 1K (HD): Good for quick previews and web sharing. Custom prompt: Add creative detailsโcostume, action, weatherโbeyond the technical setup.
- Director example: โMan in a torn leather jacket,โ โFalling snow,โ โStrong neon sign light.โ
- Batch number: How many images to generate per click.
- Generating several at once and picking the best is a common workflow, but it uses more tokens.
