Write a visual brief first
State purpose, subject, composition, light, materials, typography, aspect ratio and invariants. A production brief is easier to score than stacked style adjectives.
Choose models by the job
Photorealism, illustration, readable text, editing speed and reference consistency may favor different routes. Run the same prompt and reference set when comparing options inside PicLumen.
- Keep one variable per test
- Score adherence and repair effort
- Save approved frames and rejection notes
Canvas and local repairs
Use editing or Canvas tools to fix weak regions without discarding a successful composition. Zoom into edges, hands, logos and small text before export.
Hand off to motion carefully
When the destination is image-to-video, leave room for camera move and lock identity. Compare the same approved frame in PicLumen and on Polox AI, then review temporal consistency and retry cost.