From Beginner to Expert - Your Comprehensive Resource
- Getting Started
- Understanding Whisk
- Basic Usage
- Beginners Prompting Guide
- Advanced Techniques
- Whisk Animate
- Expert Tips & Tricks
- Troubleshooting
- Best Practices
- Limitations & Considerations
- Resources & Community
- Age Requirement: 18+ years old
- Location: Available in most countries (see supported regions) except UK
- Subscription: Google AI Pro, Ultra, or Ultra for Business
- Access: Visit labs.google/fx/tools/whisk
- Google AI Pro: Full Whisk experience + Veo 2 model access
- Google AI Ultra: Pro benefits + more credits + early access to experimental features
- Google AI Ultra for Business: Enterprise access with highest AI feature levels
- Navigate to labs.google/fx/tools/whisk
- Sign in with your Google account
- Ensure you have an active Google AI subscription
- Familiarize yourself with the interface
Google Whisk is an experimental AI image generation tool released in December 2024 that revolutionizes creative workflows by using images as prompts instead of traditional text descriptions. It combines Google's most advanced AI models to create unique visual content.
- Gemini AI: Analyzes uploaded images and generates detailed text captions
- Imagen 3: Uses captions to create high-quality, photorealistic images
- Veo 2: Powers the animation feature for image-to-video conversion
Your Images → Gemini Analysis → Text Captions → Imagen 3 → Final Image
- Essence over Exactness: Captures the "essence" of reference images, not exact replicas
- Rapid Ideation: Designed for fast visual exploration and experimentation
- Creative Remixing: Blends elements from different sources for unique results
The Whisk interface consists of:
- Left Column: Three upload areas (Subject, Scene, Style)
- Bottom Section: Text prompt box with aspect ratio controls
- Main Area: Generated image display and controls
- Purpose: The main focus of your image
- Examples: Characters, objects, animals, people
- Tips: Choose clear, well-defined subjects for best results
- Purpose: The environment or context
- Examples: Backgrounds, locations, settings
- Tips: Consider lighting and atmosphere in your scene choice
- Purpose: The aesthetic direction and visual treatment
- Examples: Art styles, materials, techniques, color palettes
- Tips: Style references strongly influence the final look
- Prepare: Upload visual elements or use "inspire me"/"roll the dice" features
- Explore: Select assets (1+ subjects, 1 scene, 1 style) for creative remixing
- Add Guidance (Optional): Include light text prompts for specific details
- Generate: Click generate and review Whisk's creative combinations
- Refine: Enter refine mode for smaller adjustments that stay close to original
- Diagnose: Click prompt icon to view and edit underlying AI-generated descriptions
- Share: Generate share links for collaboration and community feedback
💡 Prompt: "Cartoon image of a mouse sitting at an outdoor bistro table holding a menu. The mouse looks up from the menu and says, 'Whisk me up some ice cream images, Tom. Make them fluffy!' The waiter is a cat in a red sweater, standing next to the table and holding a tablet with pictures of ice cream on it."
🎨 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (widescreen)
📊 Result: Whimsical cartoon scene with detailed character interactions💡 Prompt: "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars"
🎨 Aspect Ratio: 16:9
📊 Result: Sci-fi urban landscape with warm lighting💡 Prompt: "A cozy coffee shop in autumn with warm lighting and people reading books"
🎨 Aspect Ratio: 1:1 (social media)
📊 Result: Atmospheric interior scene perfect for lifestyle content🎯 Subject: Photo of a vintage telephone
🌍 Scene: Modern office environment
🎨 Style: Pixar animation style reference
📊 Result: Pixar-style animated vintage phone in contemporary setting🎲 Using Dice Feature:
🎯 Subject: Sad blue robot (randomly generated)
🌍 Scene: Cafe on a snowy cliff (randomly generated)
🎨 Style: Colorful geometric shapes (randomly generated)
📊 Result: Unique artistic composition you'd never think to create manually🎯 Subject: Your pet's photo
🌍 Scene: Magical forest with glowing mushrooms
🎨 Style: Studio Ghibli animation reference
📊 Result: Your pet as an anime character in a fantasy setting🎯 Subject: Robot character image
🌍 Scene: Cafe on snowy cliff
🎨 Style: Colorful geometric shapes
💬 Text Addition: "The robot is holding a green balloon and talking to a purple dog"
📊 Result: Original scene enhanced with specific actions and new elements🎯 Subject: Your business logo
🌍 Scene: Trendy coffee shop interior
🎨 Style: Instagram-worthy bright aesthetic
💬 Text Addition: "Make it bright and cheerful for social media, add warm lighting"
📊 Result: Professional brand content ready for social platforms🎯 Subject: Historical figure portrait
🌍 Scene: Period-appropriate background
🎨 Style: Educational illustration style
💬 Text Addition: "Make it suitable for educational purposes, clear and engaging"
📊 Result: Teaching-ready historical visualization🖼️ Base Image: Generated character in a park
🎬 Animation Prompt: "The character is walking slowly"
⏱️ Duration: 8 seconds
📊 Result: Smooth walking animation maintaining image quality🖼️ Base Image: Landscape with trees
🎬 Animation Prompt: "Gentle wind blowing through the leaves"
⏱️ Duration: 8 seconds
📊 Result: Subtle natural movement bringing the scene to life🖼️ Base Image: Portrait or object
🎬 Animation Prompt: "Camera slowly zooming in"
⏱️ Duration: 8 seconds
📊 Result: Cinematic zoom effectThese are the types of simple text additions that work well with Whisk:
✨ Action Prompts:
• "The robot is running"
• "Make the characters eat ice-cream"
• "The dinosaur and the cat are high fiving!"
🎨 Style Adjustments:
• "Make sure the enamel pin is round"
• "Adjust the color scheme to follow a pastel palette"
• "Add more vibrant colors"
• "Make it look more cartoonish"
😊 Mood & Emotion:
• "Make the character happy and smiling"
• "Add a mysterious atmosphere"
• "Create a cozy, warm feeling"
• "Make it look more dramatic"📱 Social Media Post:
🎯 Subject: Product photo
🌍 Scene: Lifestyle environment (home, office, outdoor)
🎨 Style: Brand aesthetic reference
💬 Text: "Make it Instagram-ready with bright, engaging colors"
📊 Ad Campaign:
🎯 Subject: Brand mascot or logo
🌍 Scene: Target audience environment
🎨 Style: Campaign visual style
💬 Text: "Professional advertising look, clean and modern"📚 Historical Lesson:
🎯 Subject: Historical figure or artifact
🌍 Scene: Period-appropriate setting
🎨 Style: Educational illustration
💬 Text: "Clear, educational style suitable for students"
🔬 Science Visualization:
🎯 Subject: Scientific concept or object
🌍 Scene: Laboratory or natural environment
🎨 Style: Scientific illustration style
💬 Text: "Make it accurate and educational"🎨 Concept Art:
🎯 Subject: Character design sketch
🌍 Scene: Fantasy or sci-fi environment
🎨 Style: Concept art reference
💬 Text: "Professional concept art style for game development"
📖 Storytelling:
🎯 Subject: Story character
🌍 Scene: Story setting
🎨 Style: Illustration style matching story tone
💬 Text: "Bring the story to life with engaging visuals"🎯 Subject 1: Dinosaur image
🎯 Subject 2: Robot character
🎯 Subject 3: Teacup
🌍 Scene: Park setting
💬 Text: "Cartoon dino and robot drink tea in a park"
📊 Result: Complex scene with multiple interacting elements
⚠️ Pro Tip: Keep to 2-4 subjects for reliable results1️⃣ Generate initial image with references
2️⃣ Click on generated image to view AI-created prompt
3️⃣ Example AI prompt: "A fluffy orange tabby cat sitting peacefully in a lush green forest clearing, painted in soft watercolor technique with gentle brushstrokes and muted natural colors, dappled sunlight filtering through the trees"
4️⃣ Edit specific parts: Change "orange tabby" to "black and white" or "peaceful" to "playful"
5️⃣ Regenerate with modified prompt| Input Type | Expected Outcome | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 🖼️ Image Only | Creative interpretation, artistic remixing | Exploration, style discovery |
| 📝 Text Only | Direct concept realization | Specific ideas, quick concepts |
| 🔄 Hybrid | Controlled creativity with visual anchors | Professional projects, precise needs |
| 🎬 Animation | 8-second motion videos | Social media, presentations |
🎯 Subject Selection:
✅ Use clear, well-lit, high-resolution images
✅ Ensure main subject is prominently featured
✅ Crop tightly around important elements
❌ Avoid cluttered or ambiguous images
🌍 Scene Optimization:
✅ Choose backgrounds that complement your subject
✅ Consider lighting and atmosphere
✅ Match the mood you want to create
❌ Don't use overly complex or distracting scenes
🎨 Style Mastery:
✅ Use images that clearly demonstrate the desired aesthetic
✅ Consider art movements, techniques, or materials
✅ Think about color palettes and visual treatments
❌ Avoid mixing conflicting style elementsBased on Google's official Veo documentation and verified testing, here's the proven formula for maximum results:
🎯 SUBJECT + 🌍 CONTEXT + ⚡ ACTION + 🎨 STYLE + 📹 CAMERA + 🖼️ COMPOSITION + 🌟 AMBIANCE1. 🎯 SUBJECT (Required)
Who/What: The main focus of your scene
Examples:
• "A bearded man in flannel shirt and weathered jeans"
• "A tiny mouse with oversized glasses"
• "A vintage rotary phone mounted on brick wall"
• "An enormous glacial cavern with frozen candy figures"
2. 🌍 CONTEXT (Required)
Where: The environment and setting
Examples:
• "sits cross-legged beside a flickering campfire in a quiet forest clearing"
• "in a cozy forest den with glowing mushrooms"
• "bathed in eerie glow of green neon sign on gritty street"
• "on a grassy cliff overlooking sandy beach with crashing waves"
3. ⚡ ACTION (Highly Recommended)
What's Happening: Movement and activities
Examples:
• "picks up the phone with desperate urgency"
• "reading a book by mushroom light"
• "trudging through center with helmet lights casting beams"
• "slowly loses shape, dripping down the cone"
4. 🎨 STYLE (Recommended)
Visual Aesthetic: Overall look and feel
Options:
• Cinematic realism
• Animated cartoon style
• Stop-motion animation
• Voxel/pixel art style
• Film noir aesthetic
• Studio Ghibli style
• Documentary style
• Horror film atmosphere
5. 📹 CAMERA (Optional but Powerful)
Camera Movement and Position:
• "Aerial shot" / "Eye-level view" / "Low-angle shot"
• "Dolly zoom from far blur to close-up"
• "Wide, slow-panning shot"
• "Shaky handheld camera"
• "Tracking shot following subject"
• "Time-lapse perspective"
6. 🖼️ COMPOSITION (Optional)
How the Shot is Framed:
• "Wide shot capturing full scene"
• "Close-up focusing on facial expressions"
• "Extreme close-up on hands/objects"
• "Medium shot showing upper body"
• "Over-the-shoulder perspective"
7. 🌟 AMBIANCE (Optional)
Mood, Lighting, and Atmosphere:
• "bathed in warm, golden light of sunset"
• "eerie twilight with pale cyan light filtering from above"
• "under clear blue sky with vibrant backdrop"
• "warm tones creating cozy feeling"
• "dramatic shadows and neon colors"
📝 FORMULA:
[Camera Movement] [Shot Type] of [Detailed Subject] [Action] in [Atmospheric Context], [Lighting Description]. [Additional Details] [Emotional Tone].
🎬 EXAMPLE:
A shaky dolly zoom goes from far away blur to close-up cinematic shot of a desperate man in weathered green trench coat as he picks up a rotary phone mounted on gritty brick wall, bathed in eerie glow of green neon sign. The zoom reveals tension and desperation etched on his face as he struggles to talk. Shallow depth of field focuses on his furrowed brow and black rotary phone, blurring background into sea of neon colors and indistinct shadows, creating sense of urgency and isolation.
🎯 USE FOR: Drama, thriller, emotional scenes, character studies📝 FORMULA:
An animated [Shot Type] of [Cute/Small Subject] [Gentle Action] [Magical/Cozy Setting] [Warm Lighting]. [Charming Details].
🎬 EXAMPLE:
An animated shot of a tiny mouse with oversized glasses, reading a book by the light of a glowing mushroom in a cozy forest den. Soft, warm light emanates from the mushroom, casting gentle shadows on moss-covered walls while the mouse's whiskers twitch with concentration.
🎯 USE FOR: Children's content, educational material, heartwarming stories📝 FORMULA:
[Aerial/Wide] shot of [Dramatic Location] where [Natural Action] [Prominent Features], bathed in [Golden Hour/Atmospheric Lighting], capturing [Emotional Quality] of [Geographic Description].
🎬 EXAMPLE:
Aerial shot of a grassy cliff onto a sandy beach where waves crash against the shore, a prominent sea stack rises from the ocean near the beach, bathed in the warm, golden light of either sunrise or sunset, capturing the dramatic elevation change and the serene beauty of the Pacific coastline.
🎯 USE FOR: Nature documentaries, travel content, establishing shots📝 FORMULA:
Time-lapse of [Stylized Subject] [Transformation Process] under [Simple Background]. [Focus Description] highlighting [Visual Change] as [Specific Details], creating [Artistic Effect] against [Color Description].
🎬 EXAMPLE:
Time-lapse of a voxel-style ice cream melting under a clear blue sky. The pink, grey, and white scoops slowly lose their shape, dripping down the yellow, blocky cone held by a large, voxel hand with blue sleeve. Focus on the melting process, highlighting the changing texture and form of the voxel elements as the ice cream deforms and drips, creating a colorful, pixelated melt against the vibrant blue backdrop.
🎯 USE FOR: Abstract art, experimental content, stylized animations📝 FORMULA:
[Dynamic Camera] of [Multiple Subjects] [Action Sequence] through [Challenging Environment], their [Equipment/Clothing] [Environmental Interaction]. [Scale Description] and [Atmosphere].
🎬 EXAMPLE:
A wide, slow-panning shot of an enormous glacial cavern, bathed in eerie twilight. Pale cyan light filters from above, illuminating frozen candy figures within the ice walls. Two figures in white exosuits, their helmet lights casting beams, trudge through the center. Capture the cavern's scale and stillness.
🎯 USE FOR: Adventure content, sci-fi scenes, exploration narratives✨ BASIC ACTIONS:
• "The character is walking slowly"
• "The person turns their head to look around"
• "The figure gestures with their hands while speaking"
• "The character sits down and stands up"
🎭 EMOTIONAL ACTIONS:
• "The character smiles and waves enthusiastically"
• "The person looks around nervously, fidgeting"
• "The figure dances joyfully to unheard music"
• "The character reaches out to touch something gently"
🏃 DYNAMIC ACTIONS:
• "The character runs through the scene"
• "The person jumps over an obstacle"
• "The figure spins around in excitement"
• "The character climbs up a steep surface"🍃 NATURAL MOVEMENT:
• "Gentle wind blowing through the leaves"
• "Waves lapping against the shore rhythmically"
• "Clouds drifting slowly across the sky"
• "Grass swaying in the breeze"
🔥 ATMOSPHERIC EFFECTS:
• "Flickering campfire casting dancing shadows"
• "Steam rising from hot coffee cup"
• "Snowflakes falling gently from above"
• "Mist rolling across the landscape"
💧 WATER EFFECTS:
• "Rain drops creating ripples in puddles"
• "Waterfall cascading down rocks"
• "Bubbles floating upward through water"
• "Ocean waves crashing against cliffs"🎥 BASIC CAMERA MOVES:
• "Camera slowly zooming in on subject"
• "Smooth pan from left to right"
• "Camera pulls back to reveal full scene"
• "Gentle tilt up to show sky"
🎬 CINEMATIC MOVES:
• "Dolly shot following the character"
• "Crane shot rising above the action"
• "Tracking shot moving alongside subject"
• "Orbit shot circling around the focus"
📱 MODERN STYLES:
• "Handheld camera with slight shake"
• "Drone shot ascending from ground level"
• "Security camera static angle"
• "Phone camera vertical orientation"📝 TEMPLATE:
"In the style of Studio Ghibli animation: [Subject] [Action] in [Magical/Natural Setting]. [Soft lighting] with [Detailed background elements]. [Emotional atmosphere] with [Color palette description]."
🎬 EXAMPLE:
"In the style of Studio Ghibli animation: A young girl with flowing hair feeds magical forest creatures beside a crystal-clear stream. Dappled sunlight filters through ancient trees, illuminating floating pollen and tiny spirits. Warm, nostalgic atmosphere with rich greens and golden highlights."📝 TEMPLATE:
"In Pixar animation style: [Expressive character] [Exaggerated action] in [Colorful environment]. [Dynamic lighting] emphasizing [Emotional moment]. [Smooth, polished rendering] with [Vibrant colors]."
🎬 EXAMPLE:
"In Pixar animation style: A round, cheerful robot with large expressive eyes discovers a small plant growing in metallic debris. Warm sunset lighting emphasizes the wonder on the robot's face. Smooth, polished rendering with vibrant oranges and soft blues."📝 TEMPLATE:
"In stop-motion animation style: [Textured character] [Deliberate movement] in [Handcrafted environment]. [Practical lighting] with [Visible texture details]. [Slightly jerky motion] characteristic of frame-by-frame animation."
🎬 EXAMPLE:
"In stop-motion animation style: A felt puppet character with button eyes carefully arranges miniature furniture in a dollhouse room. Warm practical lighting reveals fabric textures and handmade details. Slightly jerky motion characteristic of frame-by-frame animation."📝 TEMPLATE:
"In film noir style: [Mysterious character] [Dramatic action] in [Urban nighttime setting]. [High contrast lighting] with [Deep shadows] and [Dramatic angles]. [Black and white or desaturated colors] creating [Moody atmosphere]."
🎬 EXAMPLE:
"In film noir style: A detective in a trench coat walks down a rain-soaked alley under flickering streetlights. High contrast lighting creates deep shadows across brick walls. Black and white cinematography with dramatic low-angle shots creating mysterious, suspenseful atmosphere."📝 TEMPLATE:
"In horror film style: [Vulnerable subject] [Tense action] in [Ominous environment]. [Dramatic lighting] with [Unsettling shadows] and [Eerie atmosphere]. [Desaturated colors] with [Strategic darkness] building [Psychological tension]."
🎬 EXAMPLE:
"In horror film style: A person slowly opens a creaking door in an abandoned house. Flickering candlelight casts unsettling shadows on peeling wallpaper. Desaturated colors with strategic darkness building psychological tension and dread."❌ WRONG WAY:
"No walls, don't show buildings, no people in background"
✅ RIGHT WAY:
"Open landscape, natural environment, isolated subject"
📋 NEGATIVE PROMPT TEMPLATES:
🚫 TO AVOID CLUTTER:
Instead of: "No messy background"
Use: "Clean, minimal background, simple composition"
🚫 TO AVOID UNWANTED OBJECTS:
Instead of: "Don't show cars or buildings"
Use: "Natural landscape, forest setting, organic environment"
🚫 TO AVOID POOR QUALITY:
Instead of: "No blurry or low quality"
Use: "Sharp focus, high detail, professional cinematography"📝 TEMPLATE FOR 2-3 SUBJECTS:
"[Subject 1] and [Subject 2] [Shared Action] in [Common Environment]. [Subject 1] [Specific Action] while [Subject 2] [Different Action]. [Interaction Description] showing [Relationship Dynamic]."
🎬 EXAMPLE:
"A cartoon dinosaur and friendly robot share tea in a sunny park. The dinosaur carefully holds a tiny teacup with clawed hands while the robot pours from a colorful teapot. Their interaction shows playful friendship as they laugh together under blooming cherry trees."📝 HYBRID STYLE TEMPLATE:
"Combining [Style 1] with [Style 2]: [Subject] [Action] in [Setting]. [Style 1 characteristics] blended with [Style 2 elements] creating [Unique aesthetic description]."
🎬 EXAMPLE:
"Combining Studio Ghibli with cyberpunk: A young engineer tends to glowing digital flowers in a high-tech garden. Soft, hand-drawn character animation blended with neon lighting and holographic elements creating a magical-technological fusion aesthetic."🎯 SUBJECT CHECK:
□ Is the main subject clearly defined?
□ Are physical details specific enough?
□ Is the subject's role/purpose clear?
🌍 CONTEXT CHECK:
□ Is the environment well-described?
□ Does the setting match the subject?
□ Are spatial relationships clear?
⚡ ACTION CHECK:
□ Is the movement/action specific?
□ Does the action fit the character?
□ Is the timing/pace indicated?
🎨 STYLE CHECK:
□ Is the visual style clearly specified?
□ Are style references consistent?
□ Does the style match the content?
📹 TECHNICAL CHECK:
□ Is camera movement specified if needed?
□ Is composition/framing mentioned?
□ Are lighting/mood elements included?1️⃣ START SIMPLE:
Generate with basic Subject + Action + Context
2️⃣ ADD STYLE:
Regenerate with specific style references
3️⃣ REFINE DETAILS:
Edit AI-generated prompt for precision
4️⃣ ENHANCE MOTION:
Add specific animation prompts for video
5️⃣ POLISH:
Fine-tune lighting, mood, and atmosphere📸 STEP 1: PERFECT YOUR STATIC IMAGE
🎯 Subject: Choose compelling, animation-ready subject
🌍 Scene: Select environment that supports movement
🎨 Style: Pick style that animates well (avoid overly complex styles)
💡 Composition: Frame for motion (leave space for movement)
🎬 STEP 2: PLAN YOUR ANIMATION
⚡ Motion Type: Character movement, environmental effects, or camera motion?
⏱️ Duration: Plan for 8-second maximum
🎭 Emotion: What feeling should the motion convey?
🎯 Focus: What should viewers watch?
🎨 STEP 3: CRAFT ANIMATION PROMPT
📝 Use Template: "[Subject] [specific motion] [environmental interaction] [camera behavior]"
🎪 Example: "The character walks slowly forward while gentle wind blows their hair, camera follows with smooth tracking shot"
🚀 STEP 4: GENERATE AND REFINE
▶️ Generate first version
👀 Analyze results
✏️ Refine prompt based on output
🔄 Iterate until perfect"[Character description] [primary action] [secondary details] [environmental interaction] [emotional state] [camera instruction]"
Example:
"The robot character waves enthusiastically with both arms while small LED lights on its chest pulse with excitement, standing in the sunny park as leaves gently fall around it, camera holds steady medium shot""[Static scene description] with [natural movement] [atmospheric effects] [lighting changes] [camera behavior]"
Example:
"The cozy coffee shop interior with steam rising from cups on tables, warm light flickering from fireplace, rain drops creating patterns on windows, camera slowly pans across the scene""[Artistic subject] [transformation process] [visual effects] [color changes] [rhythm/timing] [perspective]"
Example:
"The geometric shapes morph and rotate in synchronized patterns, colors shifting from cool blues to warm oranges, pulsing with musical rhythm, viewed from slowly rotating perspective"- Use just the text prompt box without image references
- Good for: Quick concepts, specific descriptions
- Example: "A futuristic cityscape at sunset with flying cars"
- Use only image references without text
- Good for: Pure visual remixing, style transfers
- Tip: Let Whisk interpret your visual intent
- Combine image references with text guidance
- Good for: Precise control while maintaining visual coherence
- Example: Subject image + "make the character running through rain"
- Click the "+" icon above the Subject box to add more subject references
- Limit: Maximum 8 total references across all categories
- Optimal: 2-4 subjects for reliable results
- Restriction: Only one Scene and one Style reference allowed
- High-Quality Sources: Use clear, well-lit, high-resolution images
- Consistent Lighting: Match lighting conditions across references when possible
- Clear Subjects: Avoid cluttered or ambiguous reference images
Whisk Animate transforms static Whisk-generated images into 8-second videos using Google's Veo 2 model.
Available in 70+ countries including US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and many others. See official list for complete coverage.
- Generate an image in Whisk
- Click the "Animate" button on your generated image
- Add motion guidance (optional text prompt)
- Generate your 8-second video
- Motion Prompts: "The character is walking", "Gentle wind blowing", "Camera slowly zooming in"
- Limitations: 8-second maximum duration
- Free Tier: 10 free videos per month for users in supported countries
- Credits: Uses separate animation credits (subscription increases limits)
- Quality: Maintains high visual fidelity from static image
- Monthly Reset: Credits reset monthly, subscriber limits are inclusive of free videos
Hidden Features
- Access: Click the notepad icon when hovering over generated images
- Alternative: Click directly on any generated image
- Purpose: See and modify the text prompt Whisk created from your images
- Benefit: Fine-tune results by adjusting auto-generated descriptions
- Access: Hamburger menu (top-left) → Load Template
- Purpose: Pre-made style reference combinations
- Use Case: Quick starting points for common styles
- Location: Dice icon in interface
- Purpose: Generate random reference suggestions
- Best For: Overcoming creative blocks, discovering new combinations
- Access: Browse community creations within Whisk interface
- Purpose: Discover inspiration from other users' creations
- "Make it your own": Click to remix any gallery image as your starting point
- Community Sharing: Explore trending styles and popular combinations
- Share Link Generation: Click share icon on any generated image
- Recipe Sharing: Share links include the "recipe" (your creative process)
- Asset Control: Choose whether to include or hide ingredients (source images)
- Public Access: Anyone with share link can view and remix
- Collaborative Remixing: Others can build upon your shared creations
- Purpose: Make smaller to medium changes while staying close to original
- Use Cases: "Make the hat blue", "Add a sunset background"
- Process: Gemini updates prompts based on refinement guidance
- Advantage: Preserves overall composition while adjusting specific elements
- Aspect Ratios: Use 9:16 for Stories, 1:1 for posts, 16:9 for videos
- Consistency: Develop a style reference library for brand consistency
- Batch Creation: Generate multiple variations quickly
- Mood Boards: Use style references to establish visual direction
- Concept Exploration: Rapidly iterate on design ideas
- Client Presentations: Create visual concepts without detailed prompting
- Historical Scenes: Combine period-appropriate elements
- Scientific Visualization: Blend technical subjects with clear scenes
- Storytelling: Create consistent characters across multiple images
- Resolution: Use high-quality source images (minimum 512px)
- Clarity: Ensure main subjects are clearly visible
- Cropping: Crop tightly around important elements
- Lighting: Choose well-lit references for better analysis
- Specificity: Be specific about desired changes
- Descriptive Language: Use clear, descriptive adjectives
- Action Words: Include verbs for dynamic scenes
- Style Descriptors: Mention specific artistic techniques or materials
- Cause: Whisk captures essence, not exact appearance
- Solution:
- Add detailed text descriptions of specific features
- Use the refine feature for adjustments
- Edit the underlying prompt for more control
- Try multiple reference angles of the same subject
- Image Upload Issues: Ensure images are under size limits and in supported formats
- Reference Limit Exceeded: Maximum 8 total references (subjects + scene + style)
- Regional Restrictions: Use VPN if accessing from unsupported regions
- Blurry Results: Use higher quality reference images
- Inconsistent Style: Ensure style reference is clear and distinctive
- Missing Elements: Add specific text guidance for required elements
- No Animate Button: Check if your region supports Whisk Animate
- Poor Motion: Be more specific with motion guidance prompts
- Credit Issues: Check remaining animation credits in account
- Peak Hours: Avoid peak usage times for faster generation
- Reference Quality: Higher quality inputs = better outputs
- Prompt Clarity: Clear, specific prompts reduce generation time
- Subject References: Choose images with clear, unambiguous main subjects
- Scene References: Select backgrounds that complement your subject
- Style References: Use images that clearly demonstrate the desired aesthetic
- Consistency: Maintain consistent lighting and quality across references
- Be Specific: "The robot is running through a forest" vs "robot running"
- Use Descriptive Language: Include colors, materials, emotions
- Consider Context: Think about the relationship between elements
- Iterate: Refine prompts based on initial results
- Start Simple: Begin with basic combinations before adding complexity
- Experiment: Try unexpected combinations for unique results
- Document: Save successful reference combinations for future use
- Share: Use the gallery and sharing features for inspiration
- Brand Consistency: Develop a library of brand-appropriate style references
- Client Approval: Generate multiple variations for client selection
- Rights Management: Ensure you have rights to use reference images
- Quality Control: Review all outputs before final use
- Character Consistency: Results may vary from reference appearance
- Reference Limits: Maximum 8 total references per generation
- Animation Duration: 8-second maximum for video outputs
- Regional Availability: Limited to supported countries
- Essence vs Exactness: Whisk interprets rather than copies
- Style Dominance: Style references can override subject characteristics
- Complexity Limits: More than 4 subjects may produce unreliable results
- Experimental Nature: Features and capabilities may change
- Appropriate Content: Follow Google's content policies
- Copyright Respect: Use only images you have rights to use
- Commercial Use: Review terms for commercial applications
- Privacy: Be mindful of personal images in references
- Whisk Tool: labs.google/fx/tools/whisk
- FAQ: labs.google/fx/tools/whisk/faq
- Google Labs: labs.google
- Support: support.google.com/labs
- Discord: discord.gg/googlelabs
- Gallery: Browse community creations within Whisk
- Sharing: Use share links to collaborate and get feedback
- Loading: Shared creations load directly in recipients' Whisk interface
- Remixing: Recipients can immediately start remixing shared content
- Deletion Impact:
- If you delete a shared image, the link shows "content no longer available"
- If you delete source assets, existing remixes by others retain those assets
- Share links remain functional even if ingredients are deleted
- Official Tutorials: Available within the Whisk interface
- Community Guides: Shared by experienced users
- Video Tutorials: Available on various platforms
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This guide is based on verified information from official Google sources and reputable AI communities. Last updated: January 2025
Note: Google Whisk is an experimental tool, and features may change. Always refer to official Google documentation for the most current information.