Explaining Gemini's Image Generation Feature! Master it for Work and Daily Life
Hello, this is the official note editorial department for Google's AI, "Gemini".
Did you know that Gemini has an "image generation feature"?
In October 2024, Google's latest AI image generation model became available in Japanese and can now be used with Gemini.
Simply by describing what you imagine in words, you can easily generate images in various styles, from highly realistic landscapes to classic oil painting touches.
In this article, I would like to introduce the overview and features of Gemini's image generation function, as well as specific scenes where it can be utilized in work and daily life!
*Explanations regarding the use of generative AI, including Gemini, are for illustrative purposes. Please verify the accuracy of actual response results yourself.
Overview and Features of Gemini's Image Generation Feature
The newly available Gemini image generation feature has three major characteristics.
High Image Quality
First, it can express images that are sharp and vivid down to the smallest detail. For example, even with specific and somewhat complex prompts like the following, it can generate highly delicate and high-quality images.
Prompt Example
Generate an image showing the interior of a historic library with towering bookshelves filled with leather-bound books. Include a scene where light streaming through stained glass windows illuminates dust dancing in the air, weaving colorful patterns on the marble floor.
Gemini's response:https://g.co/gemini/share/b7264cf31d95
Realistic Visuals
It is also adept at realistic reproduction of pets, scenes, and more. For example, as shown below, you can generate photo-realistic images just by describing what you imagine in words.
Prompt Example
Create an image of a long dress made of paper napkins placed in an elegant showroom.
Gemini's response:https://g.co/gemini/share/3366538b8cd8
Diverse Styles
Furthermore, it supports the generation of images in various styles, from realistic landscapes to classic oil paintings, whimsical clay animation scenes, and modern digital art.
Let's take a look at the watercolor and paper cutout images created by Gemini as a test. Even with completely different styles, it has generated them with high precision.
Prompt Example
Generate an image of a jungle with a flowing river in a vibrant watercolor style.
Gemini's response: https://g.co/gemini/share/20df35abac04
Prompt Example
Generate an image of a landscape with rolling hills, a traditional village, and a beautiful blue sky, created as a layered paper cutout.
Gemini's response: https://g.co/gemini/share/b67dd22bd3b3
What makes this high-quality image generation possible is Google's latest AI image generation model, 'Imagen 3'.
Compared to the previous version, Imagen 2, this model has evolved in various aspects such as clarity, color accuracy, resolution, and a wider variety of styles, which is why it can achieve the high-quality image generation shown earlier.
From seasonal events to nail art, let's try using the image generation feature casually in daily life
Now, let's introduce various daily scenarios where Gemini's image generation feature can be useful.
Christmas-themed bento box
Gemini is useful for giving shape to rough ideas. For example, when you want to make a Christmas-themed bento, feel free to ask like this:
Prompt Example
I want to make my child's bento cute for Christmas! Create an image of what it should look like.
Gemini's response: https://g.co/gemini/share/a8d6c5ba9efc
Also, if you want to actually make this cute bento, you can just ask Gemini about that too. It's a good idea to have it generate the ingredients and recipe to use as a reference for your actual bento making.
Nail designs
Gemini is also useful when you want to convey an image in your head to someone else. For example, when you want to share your nail design ideas with your nail technician, try consulting Gemini.
Prompt Example
Create a photo of nail art inspired by autumn leaves.
I want it to look like a gradient and include some stones!
Gemini's response:https://g.co/gemini/share/f6d16c71028e
Having a clear image of the final result beforehand can help improve the quality of your actual nail art, so if you do your own nails, please give it a try.
New Year's card illustrations
When you want ideas for illustrations, such as for New Year's cards, Gemini is here to help. Try asking Gemini to generate an image while including your own specific preferences.
Prompt example
Create a cute picture of a snake perfect for a New Year's card.
I'd like a design where its body is winding around the numbers 2025.
Gemini's response:https://g.co/gemini/share/c025a32a892b
If the generated image is different from what you imagined, it's also a good idea to tell Gemini your additional requests to improve it.
Prompt example
Change the color of the snake from green to blue.
Gemini's response:https://g.co/gemini/share/c004107c24f5
In this way, try to shape your ideas by consulting with Gemini as many times as necessary.
Let Gemini create images for work, such as for brainstorming project ideas
Next, I will introduce scenarios for using Gemini's image generation feature at work.
Cover image ideas for project proposals
If you create project proposals or presentation materials, you might have experienced moments where you felt it was hard to find the perfect image.
By using Gemini, you can generate images directly from the ideas in your head, just like with nail designs or New Year's card illustrations, so you no longer need to search Google for the perfect image.
The following is an example of someone at a travel agency planning a new product who wants to generate an image to convey their vision for a proposal cover to a designer.
Prompt example
I am thinking of a new product plan for winter travel.
Please create a landscape image for the cover of the proposal that evokes the feeling of a fun winter trip. Please structure it so that a single Christmas-colored tour bus is driving through a snowy landscape.
Gemini's response:https://g.co/gemini/share/cac72ec31590
Of course, if the generated image is different from what you imagined, you can instruct Gemini on what you want to fix, just as I introduced with the New Year's card illustration.
Character Image
When you want to create a unique character, please feel free to rely on Gemini.
For example, if you are thinking of ideas for a new mascot character for a local government, you can consult it in this way, and it will provide you with a nice image.
Prompt Example
I am thinking of creating a new mascot character for our local government, which is famous for its hot springs.
Please come up with a mascot character idea. I would like it to look like a hot spring symbol doing a 'thumbs up' pose.
Gemini's response:https://g.co/gemini/share/e07788dd4cf4
You can also use it for various purposes, such as having it come up with character ideas to liven up workplace social gatherings, or generating character appearance concepts for a new game you are planning.
Please feel free to use Gemini as a sounding board for your work, and use the design ideas that come out to refine them together with a designer.
Gemini's image generation features will continue to evolve
As introduced here, Gemini excels at generating high-quality, realistic images in a variety of styles.
If you have a specific image in your head, it is a good idea to give Gemini detailed instructions to generate the image, and if you haven't solidified a specific image yet, you can start by telling it the general content.
From brainstorming for work to casual daily consultations, please try using Gemini's image generation features!