Images & design

Transform a room while keeping the same character

Prepare the source, run the supplied image workflow, compare the result, and keep only the version that preserves the important details.

Adapted from TUT-012, dated 2026-03-29.

What you'll make

A checked set of generated visuals matched to the source assets and intended format.

Transform a room while keeping the same character

Who this is for

Creators, marketers, founders, and small teams producing visual work from their own source assets.

Step by step

Run the workflow

  1. 01

    The full workflow behind how I made this exact video

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Follow the shown setup, keep the source order unchanged, and run one controlled test.
    Source example for transform a room while keeping the same character.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for transform a room while keeping the same character.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for transform a room while keeping the same character.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for transform a room while keeping the same character.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for transform a room while keeping the same character.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  2. 02

    Prepare the source material

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Capture as many images as you need, no pro camera gear required.
    Source example for the full workflow behind how i made this exact video.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for the full workflow behind how i made this exact video.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for the full workflow behind how i made this exact video.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for the full workflow behind how i made this exact video.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for the full workflow behind how i made this exact video.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for the full workflow behind how i made this exact video.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  3. 03

    Open DirectorGPT

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Your Personal Director
    2. We eliminate the guesswork from prompt engineering. This CustomGPT is calibrated to generate cinematic, ad-ready prompts optimized specifically for NanoBanana Pro.
    3. The CustomGPT functions as your Creative Director. It builds structured concepts and converts them into production-ready prompts.
    Prompt setup used for prepare the source material.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  4. 04

    Upload the source to DirectorGPT

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Let's get started.
    2. Link Open the CustomGPT (DirectorGPT):
    3. Open the DirectorGPT using the link above.
    4. Upload your image into the DirectorGPT.
    Upload interface used for open directorgpt.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  5. 05

    The DirectorGPT generates the prompt for you

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Review the concept. If needed, ask for more variations in the same style.
    Prompt setup used for upload the source to directorgpt.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Prompt setup used for upload the source to directorgpt.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  6. 06

    Upload your image and send it

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Ready to copy and paste prompt:
    2. Generate the prompt, don't change the person face, only the house. Lighting can change and match the human, don't change her facial features. Also make sure the lighting of background and subject matches
    Upload interface used for the directorgpt generates the prompt for you.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  7. 07

    Open the image generator

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. With your assets ready and your DirectorGPT prompts in hand, it's time to turn your phone photos into commercial-looking ad frames.
    2. Go to Google Flow and select "Create with Flow."
    3. Select + New project
    Prompt setup used for upload your image and send it.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Prompt setup used for upload your image and send it.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Prompt setup used for upload your image and send it.
    Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  8. 08

    Upload the source image

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. You may receive free credits (varies by account).
    2. Upload your source image.
    Upload interface used for open the image generator.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for open the image generator.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for open the image generator.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  9. 09

    Copy the selected prompt from DirectorGPT and paste it into Google Flow

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Follow the shown setup, keep the source order unchanged, and run one controlled test.
    Expected result for upload the source image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for upload the source image.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  10. 10

    Select the "Omni" icon and select "VIDEO 3.0 Omni"

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. The Generation Engine
    2. Now bring your ad frame to life in Kling AI. Precision here helps the model match your intended commercial look.
    3. Click here to access KlingAI
    4. Upload your source video as well as the generated image into the context window, and press generate.
    5. @video change background to @image
    Upload interface used for copy the selected prompt from directorgpt and paste it into google flow.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for copy the selected prompt from directorgpt and paste it into google flow.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Upload interface used for copy the selected prompt from directorgpt and paste it into google flow.
    Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  11. 11

    Compare the generated versions

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. This workflow performs best in Professional Mode. Standard or free modes may produce lower resolution or unstable motion.
    2. Generation behavior
    3. Expect to run multiple generations before getting the result you want.
    4. Get the Tools Here
    Expected result for select the "omni" icon and select "video 3.0 omni".
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  12. 12

    Set the edit rhythm

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Raw AI footage is your base. Post-production is where it becomes cinematic.
    2. Temporal Remapping (Speed Ramps):
    3. Use speed curves to create rhythm and emphasize key moments.
    Source example for compare the generated versions.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for compare the generated versions.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Source example for compare the generated versions.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  13. 13

    Grade the colour

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Visual Enhancement: Glow
    2. Apply a "Soft Glow" or "Edge Glow" effect to simulate high-end lens diffusion and luxury aesthetics.
    3. Color Grading: The Final Look
    4. Final color adjustments allow you to refine the mood beyond the AI's base
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Expected result for set the edit rhythm.
    Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.
  14. 14

    Polish and export the final edit

    Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.

    1. Polish is what makes it feel expensive. Fine-tuning is what maximizes impact and gives your commercial a premium finish.
    Source example for grade the colour.
    Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
    Common failure modes
    • The model changes the subject, framing, text, product, or background instead of editing only the requested element.
    • The result looks polished at first glance but contains broken hands, unreadable text, warped objects, or inconsistent lighting.

Before you use it

Final checks

  • Check the full result for changed people, products, text, timing, or layout.
  • Confirm the tool, model, controls, and cost before generating.
  • Keep private or unreleased material out of third-party tools.

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Next step

Run one low-cost test, record the first visible failure, and revise only the instruction or source asset tied to that problem.

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