Have you tried creating images with Articulate's AI Assistant? It's pretty cool, right? However, getting the right image may require a few attempts since you get four images and any iterations require an adjustment of the prompts and then a retry of the four images.
Don't worry! I've got some simple tips to help you get the images you want, even with this limitation.
What You're Working With
Here's the deal with Articulate's AI Assistant:
- You type in a prompt describing what you want
- AI Assistant gives you four different images
- You review what you like or don't
- Adjust prompt for new images or regenerate again
Easy Ways to Get Better Results
1. Be Super Clear About What You Want
The more details you include at the beginning, the better.
Instead of: "Show me a classroom"
Try: "Show me a bright classroom with colorful posters, students at desks, and a teacher at the whiteboard"
2. Notice What's Working
Look at all four images and ask yourself:
- Which parts do I like?
- What needs to be fixed?
- Did anything unexpected show up?
3. Make Small, Targeted Changes
You don't need to start over with each try. Just tweak the parts that need help:
- Add specific details: "Make sure there's a whiteboard with some writing on it"
- Change the style: "Make it look like a cartoon instead of a photo"
- Adjust the view: "Show the whole room, not just a close-up"
- Set the mood: "Make it look friendly and welcoming"
AI Assistant provides some pre-built styles which are tuned to work consistently and you also have the option to add a custom style.
4. Save Your Good Prompts
Since you can't save the actual images to build on later, keep a list of prompts that worked well:
- Copy and paste them into a document
- Note which ones gave you good results
- Create your own collection of descriptions that work for your typical needs
5. Try These Power Words
Certain words can really change your results:
- Lighting: "bright," "soft," "warm"
- View: "close-up," "from above," "eye-level"
- Type: "photo," "drawing," "3D"
- Feel: "professional," "friendly," "casual"
Let's See How This Works
First try: "Show a training session."
After looking at the results, try this instead: "Show a workplace training session with 6 employees sitting in a half-circle. The trainer is standing by a screen showing a simple chart. The room is modern with lots of natural light. Make it look like a realistic photo with warm colors."
Final Thoughts
Remember, each set of four images gives you clues about how to improve your next try. You might need several rounds of tweaking to get exactly what you want.
For those of us creating training materials, focus on describing learning situations that look natural, not fake. Think about including details like what's on the screen, what expressions people have, and how engaged they look.
Getting good at this is like learning a new language - the more you practice talking to the AI through your prompts, the better you'll get at getting useful images, even if you can't directly build on a specific image you like!
Be sure to check out these resources on prompting for the images you want:
