Use Reference Images with Intention

Use Reference Images with Intention

Art Direction · 3 min read

Explain the shapes, colors, and atmosphere you want from an image.

Choose a reference for a reason

Pick images that show a useful detail: a building silhouette, a path layout, a palette, or a lighting mood. Only upload material you have permission to use.

Describe the part that matters

Explain which features should guide the result and which should be ignored. Reference images support a written prompt; they are not a promise of an exact copy.

Example prompt

Use this image for the warm colors and rounded roofs. Make an original village with three small houses and a central fountain.

Review the result in context

Check that the visual direction still supports navigation and gameplay. Ask for targeted adjustments when the style makes an objective or interaction hard to see.

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