Creating Locations allows you to design reusable environments for your scenes. Once saved, locations can be applied across multiple shots and projects to maintain visual consistency while directing.
Getting started
- In the Framing panel, click the Location icon.
- This opens the Location Modal.
From here, you can either:
- Select an existing location (ready to use), or
- Create a new location.
Using an existing Location
Locations in your Location Library are ready to use immediately.
- Select an existing location.
- Click Use in Project.
This inserts the location into the Framing prompt field, allowing you to generate scenes with that environment.
Editing an existing Location
You can modify any saved location in your library.
- Hover over a location in the Location Library.
- Click View & Edit.
This opens the Location Refinement page, where you’ll see available location angles.
From this screen, you can:
- Refine the location using the prompt field
- Select an ambience filter
Note: Click the reload icon next to the ambience filters to browse additional options.
Uploading your own image
Already have the perfect environment image? You can skip AI generation entirely and bring your own photo or image directly as a Location — preserving its full quality with no regeneration drift.
This is ideal for:
- A real-world location you've photographed
- A branded or specific environment you want to recreate exactly
- Any image you already have that you want to use as-is
How to upload your own location image
- In the Location modal, click the Upload your own card.
- Upload your image.
- Optionally, add a name.
- Click Continue.
Your image goes directly to the Location Refinement page — no AI generation step required. From there, you can still refine the location using the prompt field, apply ambience filters, and generate location angles.
Adding angles to your uploaded location
On the refinement page, click Upload angles to add extra reference images of your location from different perspectives. These help the AI maintain visual consistency when generating scenes.
Note: Uploaded images go through the same content moderation as all other uploads.
Creating a new Location
- Click New Location in the Location Modal.
- The Location Library and Prompt Area will appear.
Describe your location
In the Prompt Field, describe the location you want to create.
Include details such as:
- Appearance – architecture, landscape, colors, materials
- Lighting – daylight, sunset, neon lighting, soft indoor lighting
- Atmosphere or mood – cinematic, cozy, futuristic, dramatic
- Environment details – weather, objects, surrounding elements
Example Prompt
A modern rooftop terrace overlooking a city skyline at sunset, warm lighting, plants and lounge seating, cinematic atmosphere.
💡Pro Tip: Continue to click Auto-prompt or edit manually until you see your ideal prompt. Click the back button to revert to the previous prompt.
Using reference images
Reference images allow you to guide the AI when creating a location, helping it match your vision more accurately.
You can use images for:
- Inspiration
- Exact reference matching
Style Reference vs. Exact Match
When adding images, choose how the AI should interpret them.
Use as a Style Reference
The AI references the image’s style, colors, and general appearance while allowing flexibility in the final result.
Best for:
Creating a new location inspired by an existing image without copying it exactly.
Use as Exact Match
The AI attempts to recreate the reference image as closely as possible, including layout, visual style, and proportions.
Best for:
Reproducing a specific location or reference image.
Adding reference images
You can add images from:
- Upload History
- Studio Creations
- Toolkit Creations
- Files from your computer
To use an image from one of your libraries:
- Select the image.
- Click Use file
Combining reference images with prompts
Reference images work best when paired with a detailed prompt.
In the Prompt Field, describe:
- The overall environment
- Lighting and time of day
- Architectural or natural features
- Atmosphere and style
Example Prompt with Image
A cozy wooden cabin interior with warm fireplace lighting, snow visible through large windows, cinematic winter atmosphere.
The uploaded image can guide the AI’s interpretation of these details.
💡Pro Tip: Continue to click Auto-prompt or edit manually until you see your ideal prompt. Click the back button to revert to the previous prompt.
Generate your Location
- Choose the number of outputs you’d like.
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Click the Generate icon. The number of credits required to generate the image(s) will be shown when you hover over the button.
Selecting a new Location
After generating location outputs, you can choose your preferred version and refine it further.
- In the Generations Panel, hover over the output you want to use.
- Click Create Location.
This opens the Location Refinement page, where you can refine the location further.
Refining your Location
After generation, you can:
- Write the prompt description to edit the details
- Apply ambience filters
- Generate additional variations
- Create location angles
Note:
Click the reload icon next to the ambience filters to see more options.
Why Location angles matter
Location angles generate multiple views of your environment, helping the system understand how the location appears from different perspectives.
These angles act as a reference set for the location, helping maintain consistency across frames when directing scenes.
Location angles help ensure that your environment remains recognizable when generating:
- Different camera angles
- Various framing styles
- Multi-scene sequences
Editing Individual Angles
You no longer need to regenerate the full set to fix one angle:
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Edit a single angle – click the pencil icon on the angle you want to change, add a prompt, and generate. The primary image and every other angle stay untouched.
- Guide the edit with reference images – attach references to steer the result instead of relying on the prompt alone.
- Delete an angle – remove one you don’t need and keep working with the rest.
- Bring it back anytime – the empty slot stays in place, even after saving or using the location in a project, so you can regenerate it whenever you’re ready.
Rename your Location
Within the Location modal, you can rename your character at any time during the creation process.
Save your Location
Once you're satisfied with your location:
- Click Use in Project or Set as Default.
Your location will now appear in your Location Library and can be reused in future projects.
Managing Locations
- From the Framing or Directing panel, click the "add location" icon.
- In the Location, click the More (⋯) icon on any character to:
- View & Edit
- Rename
- Duplicate
- Delete
Accessing your Location ID
Accessing your Location ID can be helpful if you need to contact Support.
- From the Framing or Directing panel, click My Creations.
- From the Library, toggle Show Drafts to On
- Filter your Creations according for Locations.
- Click on any Location.
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Click on the ‘i’ icon.
- Hover over the ‘i’ icon and select Copy.
Downloading your Location
- From the Framing or Directing panel, click My Creations.
- From the Library, toggle Show Drafts to On
- Filter your Creations according for Locations.
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Hover on any Location and click the Download icon.
Accessing your Locations
To use your locations again:
- Go to the Framing panel.
- Click the Location icon.
- Select your saved location from the Location Library.
Note: You can also add them by tagging using '@'. For example if your location is called Mountain Top, you can write your prompt like "@Lielle is building a snowman on @Mountain Top."
Maintaining Location consistency
When telling a story or building a multi-scene project, maintaining location consistency helps your visuals feel cohesive and professional.
Consistent locations help maintain:
- Environment design
- Lighting and atmosphere
- Scene continuity across frames
Best practices
- Use the same saved location across related frames.
- Avoid drastically changing the location description in prompts.
- Generate location angles for better perspective consistency.
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