Using inspiration images with Vizcom

Introduction

Vizcom allows you to use reference images as style guides to influence the look and feel of your illustrations. This feature is particularly useful for artists and designers who want to maintain a consistent style across different projects.

This guide will walk you through the process of using a reference image as a style guide in Vizcom.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Create a New Project

1. Start a new project:

   • Once logged in, click on the "Create New Project" button on the dashboard.

Step 2: Upload Your Base Image

1. Upload the image you want to render from

   • Click on the "Upload" button or drag and drop the image you want to use as your base.

   • By uploading an image, Vizcom will describe it, so you will already have a prompt to work with.

Step 3: Upload Your Reference Image

1. Upload your reference image:

   • leave it in the "Style" format

   • Click on the "Upload Reference Image" button within the panel.

   • Select the image that you want to use as a style guide. This image will influence the style of your base image.

   • Upload as many images as you want, but only the selected big options is going to influence the renderings

     
     

Step 5: Adjust the Palette

1. Set a palette

2. Adjust the strength and influence sliders

   • Use the sliders and settings to adjust how much the reference image should influence the style of your base image.

   • You can fine-tune the level of influence to get the desired effect.

Step 6: Apply the Style

1. Apply the style to your base image:

   • Once you are satisfied with the settings, click on the "Generate" button.

   • Vizcom will process the images and apply the style from the reference image to your base image.

   • Tip: Use the selection tool (G) on separate areas for material application or select the entire canvas with ctrl+A (/ CMD+A) for a more precise scene application.

Material Transfer

For transferring reference materials, scenes in a more accurate and photorealistic way.

Step 2

Have a rendering on the canvas (or any volume image that has depth, so sketches won't work)

Step 2

Upload a refere

nce image and check "Material transfer"

Step 3

Give a general context with the prompt

Step 4

Select an area where you want to apply the reference.
(If you don't select anything, it will transfer it to the entire canvas)

Step 5

• Set the strength of the image, which will determine, how mush power you want to give to the image.

• Set the drawing influence as well, according to how much you want to change on the shapes, keep it close to 100% if you only want the color, material, finish to be affected.

Step 6

• The material is applied, keep generating and changing the settings until you satisfied.

• Try it with different reference images. (Material patches, 3D material images, or standard product images can both work for this purpose)

This feature can quickly visualize any materials and wild combination of ideas, but don't expect full accuracy and precision, it's best utilised to explore different material options, rather than strictly aaplying a certain existing material.

So…

Using the reference image feature in Vizcom is a powerful way to maintain a consistent style across your projects. By following these steps, you can effectively use this feature to enhance your illustrations and designs.

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Be mindful

You decide what type of reference images you will use, and from what source. Try to be mindful of other creators intellectual property when uploading reference images. (Uploaded reference images will not train or have any influence on the models of Vizcom, it is a separate, personal feature for the user, unique to every file)