can find the Image Generator inside of our AI Toolkit<\/a>, alongside other powerful tools to help you build a workflow that fits how you like to create. And licensing is simple – everything you create using AI Image Generator is fully covered under your Storyblocks license<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Explore AI Image Generator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to use Image Generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Add your text prompt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step in using AI Image Generator is writing out your text prompt that describes what\u2019s included in the image you\u2019re trying to create. No need to make it conversational or include any commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Runway\u2019s Gen4 Image model, there\u2019s no hard and fast rule about prompt length. You can have a short prompt and get good results. Or you can add two extremely detailed paragraphs and also<\/em> get great results. It just depends on how specific your vision is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So don\u2019t worry about including too much detail, as long as you get the essentials – subject, setting, lighting, style, angle, and composition<\/strong>. When you\u2019re adding details into your prompt, focus on what you want to include vs specifying what you don\u2019t<\/em> want to add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runway has a great prompting guide<\/a> that gets into a lot of detail about different keywords you can use for visual styles and what kind of effect they will have on your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example of a short prompt: A cartoon toasted slice of bread with a shiny butter pat in the middle on top of a simple white plate with a kitchen in the background.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example of a good long prompt: Dark, noir-style side shot visual of a squirrel in a stereotypical detective hat and trenchcoat, smoking a cigar, looking out at the skyline of a large, grimy, metropolitan city under nightfall from the top of a building outdoors, with a waning moon that creates an eerie light. Smoke rises from a factory off in the distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Upload reference images (optional) and choose output settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have specific visuals in mind for the direction or vibe of your image, you can upload up to 3 reference images to help guide the style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if there\u2019s a specific background or setting you want your image to have, you can upload it to help give the generator a specific direction to use. Or if you\u2019re creating an ad for a product, you can use examples of other ads that have a similar style to what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re added your reference images, then you can choose the output settings for your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n