An AI image generator for the visual parts of your story
Create a character, establish a location or explore a cover concept before producing a video. MakiVue brings text-to-image and reference-image creation into one image workspace, so you can choose a starting point, compare results and carry a selected image into your next production step.
What this workflow helps you create
Choose text or a reference image
Describe a new picture when you are exploring an idea. Add a reference image when you already have a character design, composition or visual direction. The selected model determines which reference options are supported.
Develop characters and locations separately
Give each asset a clear job. A character concept should make the face, clothing and silhouette readable; a scene reference should establish layout, light and atmosphere. Review those details before combining them in a storyboard.
Prepare images for the next medium
Choose an aspect ratio for the intended use and inspect the full frame. A cover needs room for later typography, while an image-to-video starting frame needs a clear subject and space for the planned movement. Download the image you want to keep.
From input to a result you can review
- 01
Define one visual asset
Decide whether you need a character concept, location, cover background or storyboard image. State the subject, setting, composition and style instead of asking for several unrelated pictures in one prompt.
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Choose the generation input
Use a text prompt for a new concept, or add a suitable reference to guide the result. Select an image model and aspect ratio, and check the available options and pricing before generating.
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Review and continue
Compare the face, hands, important props, light and composition. Revise a specific issue in the next prompt, download a selected image, or use it as a reference in a later image or video task.
Example: a character concept with a clear purpose
A young courier in a mustard-yellow raincoat, short dark hair, a small canvas satchel, standing at the entrance of a quiet rooftop at dusk. Medium full shot, face clearly visible, soft overcast light, restrained blue and yellow palette, cinematic illustrated style, simple background.
This is a written prompt example, not a generated sample. First review the character design; use a separate prompt when you need a wide view of the rooftop or a close-up of a prop.
Choose a practical starting point
Character concept images
Explore a protagonist’s costume, hairstyle and visual style before committing to multiple story shots. Keep a chosen reference and its defining details for later prompts.
Scene and atmosphere references
Test the layout and lighting of a station, rooftop or room. A stable setting reference helps you describe where characters and props belong when planning the scene.
Short drama covers and visual concepts
Generate a background or key visual with a readable focal point. Check the intended crop and add any final titles or lettering in a suitable design workflow.
Questions before you generate
What is the difference between text to image and image to image?
Text to image starts with a written description. Image to image also uses an existing picture to guide a new result. Use text for early exploration and a reference when you have a visual direction to develop. Supported reference behavior varies by model.
Can I generate images for an AI short drama?
Yes. You can prepare character concepts, scene references and keyframe ideas, then use suitable images in your storyboard or image-to-video workflow. Check each image for visual errors and continuity before generating clips.
Will a reference keep a character identical in every image?
A reference can help maintain visual direction, but it does not guarantee an identical face, costume or prop placement. Keep descriptions consistent and compare the results across shots. Revise images that drift before producing video.
Is the AI image generator free to try?
New accounts receive 1,000 signup credits. Image generation consumes credits according to the selected model and actual usage. Check pricing before generating; the signup balance is a limited allowance rather than unlimited free generation.
Explore related workflows
New accounts receive 1,000 signup credits. Generation uses credits according to the selected model and actual usage; the bonus does not guarantee a complete video or series.