Best Practices for AI Image Generation
Great MotionMuse results start before you click Generate. Source quality, clear intent, and the right template matter more than long, complicated prompts.
1. Start with a strong source image
Image-to-video models amplify whatever is already in the frame. A clean photo is the cheapest upgrade you can make.
- Use sharp focus on the main subject
- Prefer even lighting over harsh shadows or blown highlights
- Keep faces large enough in the frame
- Avoid heavy filters, watermarks, and text overlays
- Crop out distracting background clutter when possible
Do
- Use high-resolution photos
- Match the pose to the template style
- Keep one clear subject when testing
Avoid
- Blurry or very dark phone shots
- Tiny distant subjects
- Screenshots of screenshots
2. Write prompts that describe motion
When you use custom prompts, describe what should move and how, not just the scene. Short, concrete phrases usually beat long poetic paragraphs.
- Subject + action: “woman turns toward camera”
- Pace: “slow”, “subtle”, “gentle bounce”
- Camera feel: “static camera”, “soft zoom-in”
- Mood/lighting: “warm sunset light”, “studio softbox”
Prompt checklist
One subject. One primary motion. One lighting note. Then generate. Iterate by changing a single variable at a time so you learn what actually improved the clip.
3. Choose templates intentionally
Templates encode motion patterns. If the template assumes a standing pose and your photo is a close-up selfie, expect awkward results. Browse styles that match body framing and intended action first.
4. Optimize for short clips
MotionMuse shines on short loops (about 4–6 seconds today, with longer options rolling out). Design for a clear beat:
- Opening still → small motion → clean ending pose
- Avoid asking for complex multi-scene stories in one generate
- Use regenerations to refine timing rather than stacking every request into one prompt
5. Spend credits wisely
Test with a strong base image and 2–3 template variants before upgrading plans or topping up. Free daily credits are useful for experimentation; paid plans help when you need volume and priority queue. Review pricing and credit rates before larger batches.
6. Review privacy and content rules
Only upload images you have rights to use. Follow the platform Terms of Use, and never try to generate content involving real people without consent where that would be inappropriate or prohibited.
Put these tips into practice
Upload a clean photo, pick a matching template, and run a focused first generation.
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