Model Generation

Write prompts to generate images from scratch or edit existing images.

Model Generation: start from an image

Model Generation: start from text

Create a New Scene

Every time you create a new scene, you will be asked how would you like to start your generation. To move forward with your generation, select one of the following two methods:

Start from image: best for editing or refining and existing image. (Learn how to here)
Start from text: best for generating images from scratch. (Learn how to here)

How to create a new scene

Scene Panel on the left side of the screen: On the left upper side of the screen on the "Scene Panel", select the icon to a create a new scene.
From anywhere on the playground Right-click anywhere on your playground and choose + create new scene or use the keyboard shortcut +Shift+S on Mac and Control+Shift+S on Windows.
Drag & drop an image onto the playground Drag an image from the Library panel on the left side & drop onto the empty space in the playground will automatically create a new scene.
Every time you create a new playground Upon launching your new playground, you will be prompted to choose how you would like to begin your scene.

Start from an image

Select "start from image" to edit or refine an existing visual. This feature lets you use your image as a base and implement changes or add details through text prompts. The task is highly flexible, but the outcome relies on the clarity of your prompt and the image generation model used.

How to Change Your Tutorial Language Tutorials are shown in English by default. To view this tutorial in a different language, hover over the top right corner and select Language.

Start a New Generation

Select "Start from image"

Upload Your Image

Select and upload the image you would like to edit.

You may upload an image by:

Dragging and dropping an image from the Library panel
Selecting Upload an image inside the scene
Dragging and dropping an image from a folder on your computer

Once uploaded, the product will appear in the scene.

Select your Image Model

This is the first option on the left-side Task Menu. The best model for consistency Nano Banana Pro is already automatically selected. You may choose other models to generate your image.

Available AI Generation Models for Image Generation

Nano Banana Pro: Seamless, consistent edits with accurate details and reflections
Nano Banana 2: Refine and transform visuals with faithful structure and natural detail
Nano Banana: Seamless, consistent edits with accurate details and reflections
GPT5: Photorealistic details with precise semantic understanding.
Seedream 4.5: Ultra-consistent edits with superior detail retention and natural lighting
Seedream 4: High-fidelity edits with natural lighting and detail retention
Seedream 3: Fresh, consistent variations from original images
Flux Kontext: Precise, seamless edits with natural results
Qwen: Versatile visual creation with accurate text integration

Type your Text Prompt

On the right-side Generation Settings panel type your prompt.

Text Prompt Tips

Be Direct, Not Polite: AI doesn't need formalities. Use clear, simple commands to get exactly what you want. Especially for languages such as Japanese, it is very important to keep the language direct and avoid formal writing.
Start with an action verb: Tell the AI exactly what action to take right at the beginning of the sentence. Use clear commands like "Replace the background with...", "Remove the...", or "Change the lighting to..." instead of just describing a scene.
Work from macro to micro: Building on your point about working in steps, always change the biggest elements first. Fix the background or the overall lighting in step one. Once that is locked in, use a second prompt to add or refine smaller details.
Literal over poetic: Since you want to avoid abstract language, remember that the AI cannot interpret feelings. Don't ask for a "luxurious vibe." Instead, ask for the physical things that create that vibe: "gold accents, soft studio lighting, and smooth marble."
Prompt the Edits, Not the Whole Image: When editing, you do not need to describe the entire original image all over again. Only describe the specific change you want to make to the targeted area.
Define the anchor points: Expanding on your point about being specific—if you are changing the floor but want to keep the wall, explicitly state the boundary: "Keep the back wall exactly as it is, change only the floor to white concrete."

Prompt Library (Save and Re-Use)

You may save your prompts to your library and use them later. Any prompts saved on the Library through this steps will be available for re-use later. You will be able to save prompts anytime, even after generation has been completed. With the Generation Settings Panel opened:

Select Library under the prompt text area.
On the right-side of the search bar, select the icon to save your current prompt.

Automatic Prompt from Image

You may create prompts by uploading an image and Beachside will automatically create a description. With the Generation Settings Panel opened:

This step will replace any prompt that is currently on the text area.

Select Library to re-use a previously saved prompt.
From the icon, upload an image and Beachside will create a description and place the text in the prompt field.

Optional: Use the Brush Tool

Use Brush to provide localized visual guidance to the AI model. Draw shapes, separate instructions by color, and clarify intent directly on the canvas:

Under the scene, select the Brush from the tools menu.
Draw shapes directly on the canvas to indicate areas of change.
Reference Brush Layers in Your Prompt

Optional: Add a reference image

You may add up to 3 reference images to the basic text input to give more guidance to the prompt generator. On the Generation Settings Panel:

Select the Reference Image under the prompt text area.
Select up to 3 images from the Playground or Upload tab.
If uploading:
- Select the Upload tab.
- Select Upload or choose a previously uploaded image.
To remove a reference image:
- Hover over the image number.
- Select the button.

Select the Number of Outputs

In the right-side Light settings panel:

Select how many variations to generate.
You may generate up to 4 scenes at once.

Generate

After confirming all settings, select Generate.

The generated scenes will appear in your Playground.

For Nano Banana Pro, select Precise for higher-fidelity results on complex elements like packaging shape, embossed logos, or texture. See Generation effort.

Start from text

Select "start from text" to generate an image from scratch. The outcome relies on the clarity of your prompt and the image generation model used.

How to Change Your Tutorial Language Tutorials are shown in English by default. To view this tutorial in a different language, hover over the top right corner and select Language.

Start a New Generation

Select "Start from text"

Select your Image Model

This is the first option on the left-side Task Menu. Seedream 4 is already automatically selected. You may choose other models to generate your image.

Available AI Generation Models for Text Generation

Seedream 4: High-fidelity edits with natural lighting and detail retention
Nano Banana 2: Refine and transform visuals with faithful structure and natural detail
Seedream 4o: Ultra-consistent edits with superior detail retention and natural lighting
GPT5: Photorealistic details with precise semantic understanding.
Seedream 3: Fresh, consistent variations from original images
Qwen: Versatile visual creation with accurate text integration
Imagen 4: Photorealistic, detailed imagery with fast typography precision.
Recraft: Consistent visual generation for creative workflows.

Type your Text Prompt

On the Text Prompt area type your prompt.

Text Prompt Tips

Be Direct, Not Polite: AI doesn't need formalities. Use clear, simple commands to get exactly what you want. Especially for languages such as Japanese, it is very important to keep the language direct and avoid formal writing.
Start with an action verb: Tell the AI exactly what action to take right at the beginning of the sentence. Use clear commands like "Replace the background with...", "Remove the...", or "Change the lighting to..." instead of just describing a scene.
Work from macro to micro: Building on your point about working in steps, always change the biggest elements first. Fix the background or the overall lighting in step one. Once that is locked in, use a second prompt to add or refine smaller details.
Literal over poetic: Since you want to avoid abstract language, remember that the AI cannot interpret feelings. Don't ask for a "luxurious vibe." Instead, ask for the physical things that create that vibe: "gold accents, soft studio lighting, and smooth marble."
Prompt the Edits, Not the Whole Image: When editing, you do not need to describe the entire original image all over again. Only describe the specific change you want to make to the targeted area.
Define the anchor points: Expanding on your point about being specific—if you are changing the floor but want to keep the wall, explicitly state the boundary: "Keep the back wall exactly as it is, change only the floor to white concrete."

Prompt Library (Save and Re-Use)

Select Library under the prompt text area.
On the right-side of the search bar, select the icon to save your current prompt.

Automatic Prompt from Image

You may create prompts by uploading an image and Beachside will automatically create a description:

This step will replace any prompt that is currently on the text area.

Select Library to re-use a previously saved prompt.
From the icon, upload an image and Beachside will create a description and place the text in the prompt field.

Select an Aspect Ratio

Under:

Open the Aspect Ratio dropdown menu.
Select the appropriate resolution and format for your output. Resolution

Select the Number of Outputs

In the right-side Light settings panel:

Select how many variations to generate.
You may generate up to 4 scenes at once.

Generate

After confirming all settings, select Generate.

The generated scenes will appear in your Playground.

Generation effort for Nano Banana Pro

Generation effort is in beta for Nano Banana Pro within Start from Image. Support for more tasks, including Combo, is planned.

Generation effort controls how closely Nano Banana Pro analyzes your image before generating, so fine detail like product shape, embossed logos, and texture come through intact.

There are two effort levels:

Standard (default): best for most generations. Takes approximately 60 seconds.
Precise: analyzes your image closely, best for complex elements. Takes approximately 90 seconds.

How to use

Open the effort selector

Next to Generate, select the arrow to open the effort dropdown.

Standard is selected by default.

Choose Precise for complex elements

Select Precise for generations with fine detail, such as packaging shape, embossed logos, or texture.

The Generate button's icon and background update to show your selection.

Generate

Select Generate.

Precise takes longer than Standard, approximately 90 seconds.