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-# Image Generation Reference
-
-Comprehensive guide for image creation, editing, and composition using Imagen 4 and Gemini models.
-
-## Core Capabilities
-
-- **Text-to-Image**: Generate images from text prompts
-- **Image Editing**: Modify existing images with text instructions
-- **Multi-Image Composition**: Combine up to 3 images
-- **Iterative Refinement**: Refine images conversationally
-- **Aspect Ratios**: Multiple formats (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4)
-- **Quality Variants**: Standard/Ultra/Fast for different needs
-- **Text in Images**: Limited text rendering (varies by model)
-
-## Models
-
-### Imagen 4 (Recommended)
-
-**imagen-4.0-generate-001** - Standard quality, balanced performance
-- Best for: General use, prototyping, iterative workflows
-- Quality: High
-- Speed: Medium (~5-10s per image)
-- Cost: ~$0.02/image (estimated)
-- Output: 1-4 images per request
-- Resolution: 1K or 2K
-- Updated: June 2025
-
-**imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001** - Maximum quality
-- Best for: Final production, marketing assets, detailed artwork
-- Quality: Ultra (highest available)
-- Speed: Slow (~15-25s per image)
-- Cost: ~$0.04/image (estimated)
-- Output: 1-4 images per request
-- Resolution: 2K preferred
-- Updated: June 2025
-
-**imagen-4.0-fast-generate-001** - Fastest generation
-- Best for: Rapid iteration, bulk generation, real-time use
-- Quality: Good
-- Speed: Fast (~2-5s per image)
-- Cost: ~$0.01/image (estimated)
-- Output: 1-4 images per request
-- Resolution: 1K
-- Updated: June 2025
-
-### Gemini 3 Pro Image (Alternative)
-
-**gemini-3-pro-image-preview** - Conversational image generation
-- Best for: Iterative refinement with natural language editing
-- Quality: High
-- Context: 65k input / 32k output tokens
-- Cost: $2/1M text input, $0.134/image output (resolution-dependent)
-- Unique: Native 4K text rendering, grounded generation
-- Updated: January 2025
-
-### Legacy Models
-
-**gemini-2.5-flash-image** - Legacy image generation
-- Status: Deprecated (use Imagen 4 instead)
-- Still functional for backward compatibility
-- Input: 65,536 tokens
-- Output: 32,768 tokens
-- Cost: $1/1M input
-
-## Model Comparison
-
-| Model | Quality | Speed | Cost | Best For |
-|-------|---------|-------|------|----------|
-| imagen-4.0-ultra | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🐢 Slow | 💰💰 High | Production assets |
-| imagen-4.0-standard | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⚡ Medium | 💰 Medium | General use |
-| imagen-4.0-fast | ⭐⭐⭐ | 🚀 Fast | 💵 Low | Rapid iteration |
-| gemini-3-pro-image | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⚡ Medium | 💰 Medium | Text rendering |
-| gemini-2.5-flash-image | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⚡ Medium | 💵 Low | Legacy (deprecated) |
-
-**Selection Guide**:
-- **Marketing/Production**: Use `imagen-4.0-ultra` for final deliverables
-- **General Development**: Use `imagen-4.0-generate-001` for balanced workflow
-- **Prototyping/Iteration**: Use `imagen-4.0-fast` for quick feedback
-- **Text-Heavy Images**: Use `gemini-3-pro-image` for 4K text rendering
-
-## Quick Start
-
-### Basic Generation (Imagen 4)
-
-```python
-from google import genai
-from google.genai import types
-import os
-
-client = genai.Client(api_key=os.getenv('GEMINI_API_KEY'))
-
-# Standard quality (recommended)
-response = client.models.generate_images(
-    model='imagen-4.0-generate-001',
-    prompt='A serene mountain landscape at sunset with snow-capped peaks',
-    config=types.GenerateImagesConfig(
-        numberOfImages=1,
-        aspectRatio='16:9',
-        imageSize='1K'
-    )
-)
-
-# Save images
-for i, generated_image in enumerate(response.generated_images):
-    with open(f'output-{i}.png', 'wb') as f:
-        f.write(generated_image.image.image_bytes)
-```
-
-### Quality Variants
-
-```python
-# Ultra quality (production)
-response = client.models.generate_images(
-    model='imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001',
-    prompt='Professional product photography of smartphone',
-    config=types.GenerateImagesConfig(
-        numberOfImages=1,
-        imageSize='2K'  # Use 2K for ultra (Standard/Ultra only)
-    )
-)
-
-# Fast generation (iteration)
-# Note: Fast model doesn't support imageSize parameter
-response = client.models.generate_images(
-    model='imagen-4.0-fast-generate-001',
-    prompt='Quick concept sketch of robot character',
-    config=types.GenerateImagesConfig(
-        numberOfImages=4,  # Generate multiple variants (default: 4)
-        aspectRatio='1:1'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-### Legacy Flash Image (Backward Compatibility)
-
-```python
-# Still works but deprecated
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='A futuristic cityscape',
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['Image'],
-        image_config=types.ImageConfig(
-            aspect_ratio='16:9'
-        )
-    )
-)
-
-# Save from content parts
-for i, part in enumerate(response.candidates[0].content.parts):
-    if part.inline_data:
-        with open(f'output-{i}.png', 'wb') as f:
-            f.write(part.inline_data.data)
-```
-
-## API Differences
-
-### Imagen 4 vs Flash Image
-
-**Imagen 4** uses `generate_images()`:
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_images(
-    model='imagen-4.0-generate-001',
-    prompt='...',
-    config=types.GenerateImagesConfig(
-        numberOfImages=1,
-        aspectRatio='16:9',
-        imageSize='1K'  # Standard/Ultra only
-    )
-)
-# Access: response.generated_images[0].image.image_bytes
-```
-
-**Flash Image** uses `generate_content()`:
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='...',
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['Image'],
-        image_config=types.ImageConfig(...)
-    )
-)
-# Access: response.candidates[0].content.parts[0].inline_data.data
-```
-
-**Key Differences**:
-1. Different method: `generate_images()` vs `generate_content()`
-2. Different config: `GenerateImagesConfig` (camelCase params) vs `GenerateContentConfig`
-3. Parameter names: `prompt` vs `contents`, `numberOfImages` (camelCase) vs `number_of_images` (snake_case)
-4. Response structure: `response.generated_images[i].image.image_bytes` vs `response.candidates[0].content.parts`
-5. Fast model limitation: No `imageSize` parameter support
-
-## Aspect Ratios
-
-| Ratio | Resolution | Use Case | Token Cost |
-|-------|-----------|----------|------------|
-| 1:1 | 1024×1024 | Social media, avatars | 1290 |
-| 16:9 | 1344×768 | Landscapes, banners | 1290 |
-| 9:16 | 768×1344 | Mobile, portraits | 1290 |
-| 4:3 | 1152×896 | Traditional media | 1290 |
-| 3:4 | 896×1152 | Vertical posters | 1290 |
-
-All ratios cost the same: 1,290 tokens per image.
-
-## Response Modalities
-
-### Image Only
-
-```python
-config = types.GenerateContentConfig(
-    response_modalities=['image'],
-    aspect_ratio='1:1'
-)
-```
-
-### Text Only (No Image)
-
-```python
-config = types.GenerateContentConfig(
-    response_modalities=['text']
-)
-# Returns text description instead of generating image
-```
-
-### Both Image and Text
-
-```python
-config = types.GenerateContentConfig(
-    response_modalities=['image', 'text'],
-    aspect_ratio='16:9'
-)
-# Returns both generated image and description
-```
-
-## Image Editing
-
-### Modify Existing Image
-
-```python
-import PIL.Image
-
-# Load original
-img = PIL.Image.open('original.png')
-
-# Edit with instructions
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents=[
-        'Add a red balloon floating in the sky',
-        img
-    ],
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['image'],
-        aspect_ratio='16:9'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-### Style Transfer
-
-```python
-img = PIL.Image.open('photo.jpg')
-
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents=[
-        'Transform this into an oil painting style',
-        img
-    ]
-)
-```
-
-### Object Addition/Removal
-
-```python
-# Add object
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents=[
-        'Add a vintage car parked on the street',
-        img
-    ]
-)
-
-# Remove object
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents=[
-        'Remove the person on the left side',
-        img
-    ]
-)
-```
-
-## Multi-Image Composition
-
-### Combine Multiple Images
-
-```python
-img1 = PIL.Image.open('background.png')
-img2 = PIL.Image.open('foreground.png')
-img3 = PIL.Image.open('overlay.png')
-
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents=[
-        'Combine these images into a cohesive scene',
-        img1,
-        img2,
-        img3
-    ],
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['image'],
-        aspect_ratio='16:9'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-**Note**: Recommended maximum 3 input images for best results.
-
-## Prompt Engineering
-
-### Effective Prompt Structure
-
-**Three key elements**:
-1. **Subject**: What to generate
-2. **Context**: Environmental setting
-3. **Style**: Artistic treatment
-
-**Example**: "A robot [subject] in a futuristic city [context], cyberpunk style with neon lighting [style]"
-
-### Quality Modifiers
-
-**Technical terms**:
-- "4K", "8K", "high resolution"
-- "HDR", "high dynamic range"
-- "professional photography"
-- "studio lighting"
-- "ultra detailed"
-
-**Camera settings**:
-- "35mm lens", "50mm lens"
-- "shallow depth of field"
-- "wide angle shot"
-- "macro photography"
-- "golden hour lighting"
-
-### Style Keywords
-
-**Art styles**:
-- "oil painting", "watercolor", "sketch"
-- "digital art", "concept art"
-- "photorealistic", "hyperrealistic"
-- "minimalist", "abstract"
-- "cyberpunk", "steampunk", "fantasy"
-
-**Mood and atmosphere**:
-- "dramatic lighting", "soft lighting"
-- "moody", "bright and cheerful"
-- "mysterious", "whimsical"
-- "dark and gritty", "pastel colors"
-
-### Subject Description
-
-**Be specific**:
-- ❌ "A cat"
-- ✅ "A fluffy orange tabby cat with green eyes"
-
-**Add context**:
-- ❌ "A building"
-- ✅ "A modern glass skyscraper reflecting sunset clouds"
-
-**Include details**:
-- ❌ "A person"
-- ✅ "A young woman in a red dress holding an umbrella"
-
-### Composition and Framing
-
-**Camera angles**:
-- "bird's eye view", "aerial shot"
-- "low angle", "high angle"
-- "close-up", "wide shot"
-- "centered composition"
-- "rule of thirds"
-
-**Perspective**:
-- "first person view"
-- "third person perspective"
-- "isometric view"
-- "forced perspective"
-
-### Text in Images
-
-**Limitations**:
-- Maximum 25 characters total
-- Up to 3 distinct text phrases
-- Works best with simple text
-
-**Best practices**:
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='A vintage poster with bold text "EXPLORE" at the top, mountain landscape, retro 1950s style'
-)
-```
-
-**Font control**:
-- "bold sans-serif title"
-- "handwritten script"
-- "vintage letterpress"
-- "modern minimalist font"
-
-## Advanced Techniques
-
-### Iterative Refinement
-
-```python
-# Initial generation
-response1 = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='A futuristic city skyline'
-)
-
-# Save first version
-with open('v1.png', 'wb') as f:
-    f.write(response1.candidates[0].content.parts[0].inline_data.data)
-
-# Refine
-img = PIL.Image.open('v1.png')
-response2 = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents=[
-        'Add flying vehicles and neon signs',
-        img
-    ]
-)
-```
-
-### Negative Prompts (Indirect)
-
-```python
-# Instead of "no blur", be specific about what you want
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='A crystal clear, sharp photograph of a diamond ring with perfect focus and high detail'
-)
-```
-
-### Consistent Style Across Images
-
-```python
-base_prompt = "Digital art, vibrant colors, cel-shaded style, clean lines"
-
-prompts = [
-    f"{base_prompt}, a warrior character",
-    f"{base_prompt}, a mage character",
-    f"{base_prompt}, a rogue character"
-]
-
-for i, prompt in enumerate(prompts):
-    response = client.models.generate_content(
-        model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-        contents=prompt
-    )
-    # Save each character
-```
-
-## Safety Settings
-
-### Configure Safety Filters
-
-```python
-config = types.GenerateContentConfig(
-    response_modalities=['image'],
-    safety_settings=[
-        types.SafetySetting(
-            category=types.HarmCategory.HARM_CATEGORY_HATE_SPEECH,
-            threshold=types.HarmBlockThreshold.BLOCK_MEDIUM_AND_ABOVE
-        ),
-        types.SafetySetting(
-            category=types.HarmCategory.HARM_CATEGORY_SEXUALLY_EXPLICIT,
-            threshold=types.HarmBlockThreshold.BLOCK_MEDIUM_AND_ABOVE
-        )
-    ]
-)
-```
-
-### Available Categories
-
-- `HARM_CATEGORY_HATE_SPEECH`
-- `HARM_CATEGORY_DANGEROUS_CONTENT`
-- `HARM_CATEGORY_HARASSMENT`
-- `HARM_CATEGORY_SEXUALLY_EXPLICIT`
-
-### Thresholds
-
-- `BLOCK_NONE`: No blocking
-- `BLOCK_LOW_AND_ABOVE`: Block low probability and above
-- `BLOCK_MEDIUM_AND_ABOVE`: Block medium and above (default)
-- `BLOCK_ONLY_HIGH`: Block only high probability
-
-## Common Use Cases
-
-### 1. Marketing Assets
-
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='''Professional product photography:
-    - Sleek smartphone on minimalist white surface
-    - Dramatic side lighting creating subtle shadows
-    - Shallow depth of field, crisp focus
-    - Clean, modern aesthetic
-    - 4K quality
-    ''',
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['image'],
-        aspect_ratio='4:3'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-### 2. Concept Art
-
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='''Fantasy concept art:
-    - Ancient floating islands connected by chains
-    - Waterfalls cascading into clouds below
-    - Magical crystals glowing on the islands
-    - Epic scale, dramatic lighting
-    - Detailed digital painting style
-    ''',
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['image'],
-        aspect_ratio='16:9'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-### 3. Social Media Graphics
-
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='''Instagram post design:
-    - Pastel gradient background (pink to blue)
-    - Motivational quote layout
-    - Modern minimalist style
-    - Clean typography
-    - Mobile-friendly composition
-    ''',
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['image'],
-        aspect_ratio='1:1'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-### 4. Illustration
-
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='''Children's book illustration:
-    - Friendly cartoon dragon reading a book
-    - Bright, cheerful colors
-    - Soft, rounded shapes
-    - Whimsical forest background
-    - Warm, inviting atmosphere
-    ''',
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['image'],
-        aspect_ratio='4:3'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-### 5. UI/UX Mockups
-
-```python
-response = client.models.generate_content(
-    model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-    contents='''Modern mobile app interface:
-    - Clean dashboard design
-    - Card-based layout
-    - Soft shadows and gradients
-    - Contemporary color scheme (blue and white)
-    - Professional fintech aesthetic
-    ''',
-    config=types.GenerateContentConfig(
-        response_modalities=['image'],
-        aspect_ratio='9:16'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-## Best Practices
-
-### Prompt Quality
-
-1. **Be specific**: More detail = better results
-2. **Order matters**: Most important elements first
-3. **Use examples**: Reference known styles or artists
-4. **Avoid contradictions**: Don't ask for opposing styles
-5. **Test and iterate**: Refine prompts based on results
-
-### File Management
-
-```python
-# Save with descriptive names
-timestamp = int(time.time())
-filename = f'generated_{timestamp}_{aspect_ratio}.png'
-
-with open(filename, 'wb') as f:
-    f.write(image_data)
-```
-
-### Cost Optimization
-
-**Token costs**:
-- 1 image: 1,290 tokens = $0.00129 (Flash Image at $1/1M)
-- 10 images: 12,900 tokens = $0.0129
-- 100 images: 129,000 tokens = $0.129
-
-**Strategies**:
-- Generate fewer iterations
-- Use text modality first to validate concept
-- Batch similar requests
-- Cache prompts for consistent style
-
-## Error Handling
-
-### Safety Filter Blocking
-
-```python
-try:
-    response = client.models.generate_content(
-        model='gemini-2.5-flash-image',
-        contents=prompt
-    )
-except Exception as e:
-    # Check block reason
-    if hasattr(e, 'prompt_feedback'):
-        print(f"Blocked: {e.prompt_feedback.block_reason}")
-        # Modify prompt and retry
-```
-
-### Token Limit Exceeded
-
-```python
-# Keep prompts concise
-if len(prompt) > 1000:
-    # Truncate or simplify
-    prompt = prompt[:1000]
-```
-
-## Limitations
-
-### Imagen 4 Constraints
-- **Language**: English prompts only
-- **Prompt length**: Maximum 480 tokens
-- **Output**: 1-4 images per request
-- **Watermark**: All images include SynthID watermark
-- **Fast model**: No `imageSize` parameter support (fixed resolution)
-- **Text rendering**: Limited to ~25 characters for optimal results
-- **Regional restrictions**: Child images restricted in EEA, CH, UK
-- **Cannot replicate**: Specific people or copyrighted characters
-
-### General Limitations
-- Maximum 3 input images for composition
-- No video or animation generation
-- No real-time generation
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-### aspect_ratio Parameter Error
-
-**Error**: `Extra inputs are not permitted [type=extra_forbidden, input_value='1:1', input_type=str]`
-
-**Cause**: The `aspect_ratio` parameter must be nested inside an `image_config` object, not passed directly to `GenerateContentConfig`.
-
-**Incorrect Usage**:
-```python
-# ❌ This will fail
-config = types.GenerateContentConfig(
-    response_modalities=['image'],
-    aspect_ratio='16:9'  # Wrong - not a direct parameter
-)
-```
-
-**Correct Usage**:
-```python
-# ✅ Correct implementation
-config = types.GenerateContentConfig(
-    response_modalities=['Image'],  # Note: Capital 'I'
-    image_config=types.ImageConfig(
-        aspect_ratio='16:9'
-    )
-)
-```
-
-### Response Modality Case Sensitivity
-
-The `response_modalities` parameter expects capital case values:
-- ✅ Correct: `['Image']`, `['Text']`, `['Image', 'Text']`
-- ❌ Wrong: `['image']`, `['text']`
-
----
-
-## Related References
-
-**Current**: Image Generation
-
-**Related Capabilities**:
-- [Image Understanding](./vision-understanding.md) - Analyzing and editing reference images
-- [Video Generation](./video-generation.md) - Creating animated video content
-- [Audio Processing](./audio-processing.md) - Text-to-speech for multimedia
-
-**Back to**: [AI Multimodal Skill](../SKILL.md)