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Add References gives you six ways to anchor your generations to real visual inputs rather than relying on description alone. Each reference type targets a different dimension of the image — from the overall look to the specific angle of the shot.

Styles

Use any image as a visual blueprint. The AI extracts the aesthetic — lighting, mood, color, texture — and applies it to your new prompt.

Color Palettes

Extract the color scheme from a reference image and carry it into your generation, independent of subject or style.

Characters

Train a reusable identity from reference photos — a person, character, or product — and call it into any prompt by name.

Elements

Pull a specific object or motif from a reference image and inject it into your generated scene.

Effects

Replicate the visual treatment of a reference — film grain, light leaks, atmospheric haze, glow — and apply it to your output.

Camera Angles

Match the perspective and framing of a reference shot — bird’s eye, low angle, close-up — and apply it to your generated composition.

When to use each

What it controlsBest for
StylesOverall aesthetic — lighting, mood, textureMood boards, consistent campaign aesthetics, art direction
Color PalettesDominant colors and tonal balanceBrand color consistency, themed series, editorial work
CharactersSubject identity — who or what appearsCharacter consistency, product shoots, brand mascots
ElementsSpecific objects or motifsProduct integration, prop consistency, recurring visual details
EffectsVisual treatment — grain, glow, grade, atmosphereCinematic looks, analog aesthetics, post-processing consistency
Camera AnglesPerspective, framing, and shot angleStoryboarding, shot-matching, compositional consistency

Combining reference types

You can use multiple reference types together in a single generation. For example:
  • Use Characters to anchor the subject and Styles to set the overall aesthetic.
  • Use Color Palettes alongside Effects for tight control over both hue and visual treatment.
  • Use Camera Angles with any other reference type to lock in both the composition and the look.
Each reference type operates on a different layer of the image, so combining them gives you more precise control without one overriding another.