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Learn how to use reference images in Adobe Captivate to guide AI-generated visuals. Control composition layout and visual style for consistent, brand-aligned course content.

What are reference images?

Maintaining visual consistency across your eLearning content is crucial for professional course design and brand alignment. Reference images are existing visuals that you upload to guide Adobe Captivate's AI image generation process. They serve as visual blueprints that help the AI understand and replicate specific aspects of your desired output.

Reference images can control two key aspects of generated content:

Composition: Defines the layout and spatial arrangement of visual elements. This includes how objects are positioned, framed, and structured within the image.
Style: Controls the artistic treatment, such as color schemes, lighting, and overall visual aesthetic. It shapes the look and feel of the generated image.

Add reference images

To guide the AI in generating visuals that match your course layout or branding, you can upload reference images for composition or style. This helps maintain consistency across slides and gives you more control over the final output.

Select an image on the slide and then select Generate image.
Select the folder icon next to either Composition or Style.

Upload a reference image to match the composition and style
Browse and select an image file from your system to upload as your reference.
In the prompt field, enter a detailed description of the content you want to create. Your prompt should focus on the subject matter while letting the reference images guide the visual treatment.
Select Generate to produce images that combine your text description with the visual guidance from your reference images.

Best practices for using reference images

Composition references:

Choose images with clear, well-defined layouts.
Ensure the structural elements are easy to identify.
Select images with the framing and positioning you want to replicate.
Avoid cluttered or confusing compositions.

Style references:

Pick images with distinct, recognizable visual styles.
Choose references with clear color schemes or artistic treatments.
Ensure the style aligns with your brand guidelines.
Select high-quality images that demonstrate the desired aesthetic.

Tips for using reference images effectively

Combine reference types: Use both composition and style references to guide the AI more precisely and achieve visuals that closely match your intended outcome.
Write clear prompts: Reference images help with visual tone, but your text prompt defines the subject and context, hence make it specific and descriptive.
Refine through iteration: If the generated image is too similar to the reference or doesn’t reflect your intended content, adjust your prompt and try again.
Experiment with references: Test different reference images to discover which combinations work best for your course design and audience needs.

Composition reference Example

Composition refers to an image's structure and how the visual elements are arranged within the frame. Outline, balance, and depth are key aspects considered when matching the structure of a reference image.

Purpose: Defines the layout, framing, and spatial arrangement of elements.
Best for: Ensuring consistent visual structure across course modules or slides.
Application: Use when you want multiple images to share a similar positioning or layout pattern.

For example, a sketch showing characters positioned in front of charts can be used as a reference to produce an image with similar framing and layout, such as characters placed in front of digital screens displaying data. This ensures visual consistency across slides and modules, helping learners focus on content without distraction.

Composition reference image	Generated output
A sketch to emphasize the layout and position of characters in the image	Generated output aligned with the composition of the reference image

Style reference Example

The Style reference feature lets you guide the look and feel of generated image variations. Style references represent various categories, such as 3D, landscapes, lighting effects, and textures.

Purpose: Controls the artistic style, color scheme, and overall visual treatment.
Best for: Maintaining brand consistency or adhering to a corporate visual identity.
Application: Upload branded visuals or approved images to guide the AI in producing on-brand outputs.

For example, an abstract design featuring a specific color palette, such as orange, blue-green, white, and gray, can guide the AI in producing an illustration that reflects the same aesthetic. The generated output maintains the reference image's color scheme and visual tone, ensuring brand consistency across course materials.

Style reference image	Generated output
Style reference that emphasizes the color scheme	Output that matches the style of the reference image

Summary

Using reference images for composition and style in Adobe Captivate helps you create visuals that are consistent, engaging, and aligned with your eLearning goals. By selecting images that reflect the desired layout or artistic treatment, you can guide the AI to produce outputs that enhance the overall look and feel of your course. Experiment with both composition and style references to achieve the best results and maintain a cohesive visual identity across your projects.

Troubleshooting reference images

Issue	Possible cause	Solution
Generated visuals don’t match course style	Reference image lacks clear style cues	Use a style reference that reflects your desired color scheme, lighting, and artistic treatment
Layout of visual elements feels off	Composition reference is missing or unclear	Add a composition reference that guides spatial arrangement and framing
Images look inconsistent across slides	Different reference types used inconsistently	Use both composition and style references consistently to maintain visual identity
Output doesn’t reflect the intended concept	Prompt is too vague or lacks context	Refine your text prompt to clearly define subject, setting, and style
AI-generated image is too similar to reference	Reference dominates the prompt	Adjust the prompt to emphasize content over style, or try a different reference image
Visuals don’t enhance learning objectives	Reference and prompt are not aligned with instructional goals	Choose references and write prompts that directly support your course content and learner needs

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