How to Improve Image Results
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Image Generation
Overview
Refine your shot description to get better AI-generated images.
Best Practices
Write a more detailed shot description.
Mention key props or environment details.
Example
Instead of:
Sally stands by the pool.
Try:
Sally is standing by the edge of a pool, frame right.
A note on precision: Image generation sometimes produces the wrong result even with detailed shot descriptions. Occasionally, it also gets stuck in a loop. The technology isn't quite there yet. The intent of image generation in ShotKraft is to be representational. For 100% accurate storyboards, we strongly encourage you to hire a real human storyboard artist — or follow the tips below to get the best generated images you can.
More tips
Avoid vague emotional descriptions ("she looks sad") — the AI responds better to physical and spatial descriptions.
Include scene context: "dimly lit warehouse" gives better results than just "warehouse".
Mention camera position relative to subject: "shooting up at", "over the shoulder", "from behind" all meaningfully affect output.
Getting Character Appearances Right
If a character doesn't look the way you imagined, here's the most effective fix:
Delete all existing images for that character.
Find the first shot in your project where the character appears.
Add a physical description directly in the shot description field. For example, change Maria enters the room to Maria, 30-year-old brunette, enters the room.
Regenerate — the physical description will anchor the character's look for subsequent shots.
Tip: You can also upload a reference photo of the character (ideally in a close-up shot) to help guide the AI. After uploading, delete any existing images for that character and regenerate.
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