The process at a glance.
- Choose one stable parent image.
- Ask a different focused question for each branch.
- Compare both results with that same parent.
- Continue only after choosing an acceptable version.
Use siblings for a fair comparison
Select the same source for both alternatives. Changing the light on version two and then using it to create version three can carry hidden changes into the comparison. Separate branches make the relationship clearer.
Choose using the brief
Judge the result on the question you asked: warmth, contrast, material, setting, or style. Check that the protected details survived before selecting the most striking image.
Continue after accepting a branch
Once a version is good enough to carry forward, select it as the next source for a focused refinement. Keep the original and useful intermediate versions so you can step back when needed.
Before you keep the result.
- Compared versions share the same source
- Each edit has one purpose
- Important details survive the change
- The original remains available
A few questions.
When should I edit a result instead of the original?
After you have accepted it and want to refine that direction. Otherwise, return to the original to avoid compounding drift.
How many variations should I make first?
Start with a small, meaningful comparison. Each reference edit costs 2 credits, so two attempts use 4 credits.
