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Ready to kill the moodboard? Here is how to run your first production in the Slayr Studio. We’ve designed the interface to work like a sentence. You just fill in the blanks and let the engine handle the heavy lifting.

Step 1: The Sentence Builder

This is your primary control surface. You aren't "prompting", you’re selecting variables that steer the creative brain.

  • [shootType]: Choose between Studio (clean, product-focused), Location (lifestyle, environmental), or Interior (perfect for "lived-in" business vibes).

  • [brand]: Type your brand name or drop in your URL. This gives the engine a direct line to your current vibe and aesthetic.

  • [location]: This is your world-builder. It doesn't just set the light; it dictates the architecture, the surrounding flora and fauna, and the local "vibe." You can be broad ("The Amalfi Coast") or hyper-specific ("A minimalist brutalist loft with tropical ferns").

  • [imageCount]: Select how many shots you want in this session.

  • [format]: Vertical (social), or Horizontal (web).

  • [imageStyle]: Browse our Style Library. Every style has a visual reference thumbnail to show you exactly how it handles light, color, and contrast before you pick it.

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Step 2: Resolution (Choose Wisely)

Choose your resolution before you hit Submit. You cannot "up-res" a 1K image to 4K after the shoot is done, so think about your end-use now.

  • 1K: Social and email.

  • 2K: Web headers.

  • 4K: Print and high-end heroes.

Step 3: Protecting the Hero & Setting Foundations

Next to the sentence builder are the "guardrails" for your shoot.

  • Reference Image: Upload a clean photo of your product, a UI screenshot for software, or even a staff member you want to feature. The platform will create iterations of them in the shot (just make sure you have their permission first!).

  • Brand Guidelines: This is the "Creative Spine" that tells the engine your specific brand cues, personas and more.

    • No Guidelines? No Problem: We’ve built an easy way to create the guidelines Shoot Slayr references most. Just follow the prompts in your Profile Menu to build your guidelines in minutes.

Step 4: The Micro Brief (Optional)

The Micro Brief is for "intent shifts." Keep it to a single line.

  • "Make it feel more premium."

  • "Less lifestyle, more product hero."

Step 5: Submit & Wait

Hit Submit. A full production usually takes a couple of minutes. In that time, the engine is researching your category, building a shot list, and "shooting" your frames.

Step 6: The Contact Sheet & The "Fix" Note

Once the shoot is done, you’ll receive a Contact Sheet of finished images.

  • The Edit/Fix Note: If an image is 95% perfect but the AI did something weird—like pouring a drink into a jug instead of a cup—hit the Fix button, give it a brief note on what’s wrong, and the engine will re-render that specific image.

  • Download: Pick the "gems" you love and download them directly to your machine.

The Golden Rule: Don't Aim for One

AI is iterative magic. Don’t bet your whole budget on a single image generation. Aim for a range. By running a shoot of 8 or 12 images, you ensure you get the 3 or 4 absolute masterpieces that would have cost you $5,000.00 USD and a week of your life to shoot for real.

Organize Your Sidebar

On the left-hand side of the Studio, you’ll see your shoot history.

  • Default Naming: By default, Slayr names the shoot after the Style you picked (e.g., "Golden Hour Bloom").

  • The Rename Move: To keep your projects organized, right-click on the shoot name in the sidebar and select 'Rename'. Give it a name you’ll remember, like "Winter 2026 Collection" or "Homepage Hero V2".

 

 

Go get 'em.