How to use a Style reference image in Adobe Firefly
Match the style of a reference image in Firefly's Text to Image module.
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Match the style of a reference image in Firefly’s Text to Image module.
Introduction
Ever wish you could apply your style to your generated images?
Now you can with Firefly's Reference image feature.
My name is Jesús Ramirez.
In the next few minutes, I'm going to show you how to use the Reference image feature in the Text to image module to generate content based on other images.
Generating images with text prompts
From the Firefly website at www.firefly.adobe.com, enter a prompt in this box. or scroll down and click on the Text to image card.
In the Prompt input box, type cute dog sitting.
Then click the Generate button.
Adobe Firefly will generate four variations based on the prompt and they all look incredible.
Now let's generate four variations influenced by the style of our reference image.
Applying reference images for consistent style
Scroll down to the Reference image feature under the Style section.
This feature can help you create a consistent look and feel that represents your style or brand across different assets.
You can click on this button to upload any image you have the rights to use, or you can click on the Browse gallery button to use one of the Reference images licensed by Adobe.
To start, click on this image from the Acrylic and oil category.
Notice that this reference image now appears below the prompt.
Now click on the Generate button and Adobe Firefly will generate four images combining your reference image and your prompt.
The reference image includes brush strokes with lots of greens and yellows and these characteristics appear in the resulting variations.
Now I'll choose this reference image from the 3D category, and I'll Generate again.
In this case, the reference image has a red background with a cyan foreground element, and that's precisely what Adobe Firefly generated.
Creating custom reference images from generated content
Now let me show you how to create custom reference images.
Click the back arrow to return to the Text to image module.
Then enter the prompt old metal texture with peeling yellow paint, 3D material sphere on a white background and click the Generate button.
The variations all look great.
Hover over the one you like best, go into Edit and choose Use as style reference.
Notice that this variation now appears in the thumbnail below the prompt.
Now replace the previous prompt with, metal statue of a cute dog sitting, and Generate.
The results are all fantastic and they look similar to the reference image we generated with the Text to image module.
I always recommend describing a back on your prompt
Using backgrounds and textures in style references
when generating a style reference image.
Let me show you why.
If I had simply used the prompt, old metal texture with peeling yellow paint, the results are just the texture.
And if I use any of these variations as a style Reference image, they will apply the texture to the entire image, not just the dog.
You can also try getting creative with the background in your style Reference images.
For example, you can use the prompt, old metal texture with peeling yellow paint, 3D material sphere on a lake with distant mountains, and I'll Generate.
The results all look great.
I'll use this one as a style Reference image, then I'll replace the prompt with, metal statue of a cute dog sitting.
I'll Generate again.
The resulting variations will contain the dog statue with the lake and mountains in the background.
Now that you know how to use the Style reference image feature in the Text to image module, try it with your generations.
Again, my name is Jesús Ramirez.
Thank you for watching.
What you learned
Match styles with a reference image
You can match the style of your Firefly-generated images to the style of another Style reference image. A Style reference image is a powerful tool for anyone who wants to develop a consistent look across a variety of generated assets.
Enter a prompt
In the Text to Image module, enter a text prompt that describes what you want to generate, and choose any Effects and other Text to Image inputs you want to use.
Choose a style reference image
Then designate a Style reference image from one of several sources: Choose a reference image from the Style reference gallery; upload a reference image for which you have the necessary rights; or generate a completely new image and choose Edit > Use as Style reference image. The designated reference image appears next to your prompt.
Generate images that match your style reference image
Click Generate. The variations Firefly generates will be influenced not only by your prompt and other inputs. They’ll also exhibit color, texture, lighting and other stylistic qualities of your Style reference image. Applying the same Style reference image to other Firefly-generated images will help you build out your brand with a consistent look.
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