Runway: Multi-reference image generation with @ symbols

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Demo summary

The user demonstrates generating a complex image by uploading multiple references (lion, jaguar pattern, volcano) and using @ symbols in the prompt to assign specific roles to each reference.

Step-by-step

Switch to Image from the top left corner
Type a prompt describing the subject, actions, background, colors, and style
Set the aspect ratio, number of variations, and resolution
Click the reference icon to upload images
Assign a name to each uploaded reference image
Use the @ symbol followed by the assigned name in the prompt to specify how each reference should be used
Click generate to create the image

Options

Choose between 720p or 1080p resolution
Apply style templates like Vivid or High Contrast if not using references
Use multiple references simultaneously for subject, texture, and environment

Tips

Give each reference a specific name for more precise control when writing the prompt
Use this feature to create complex characters or landscapes before moving on to video generation

Highlights

“This looks really good.”

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