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Image GenerationImage 01 Subject Reference
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Image 01 Subject Reference

MiniMax with a subject reference: keep a character or object consistent across generations by providing a reference image.

Pixio read

The best image results come from specific composition, style, and lighting language. Be explicit about what should be in frame and what should feel dominant.

Open in PixioStudy the workflow

Best results start with a precise subject, composition, and style direction.

Why creators use it
Composition drives quality
Lighting direction matters
Great for polished finals
Prompt
Creation input
Compose
Workflow behavior
Ref
Consistency control
Finals
Design fit
Pixio briefing

How to get the best out of Image 01 Subject Reference

Generate
Best when you need a fresh composition from text and direction.
Key art, concepts, campaigns, exploration.
Edit
Best when the composition is already there and only selected parts need to change.
Inpainting, replacements, polish passes, localized control.
Reference
Best when a subject, style, or visual identity needs to remain consistent.
Character systems, branded visuals, multi-image continuity.
Basic Info

Image 01 Subject Reference on Pixio is MiniMax's subject-reference mode: keep a character or object consistent across generations by providing a reference image. Use it when you have a reference (person, character, or object) and want to place them in new scenes or poses with consistent identity.

Image 01 Subject Reference

Image 01 Subject Reference on Pixio is MiniMax's subject-reference mode: keep a character or object consistent across generations by providing a reference image. Use it when you have a reference (person, character, or object) and want to place them in new scenes or poses with consistent identity.

Use this when

  • You need consistent character or object across multiple images using a reference image.
  • You want MiniMax quality with subject consistency (same person, character, or product in different scenes).
  • You are creating series, storyboards, or brand assets that reuse the same subject.
  • You have a clear reference image and want to generate new scenes or poses while preserving identity.
  • You prefer MiniMax for reference-based generation over other multi-reference models.

Modes in Pixio

ModeInputBest for
Subject ReferenceReference image + promptNew scenes or poses with consistent subject from reference

Options

OptionValuesNotes
Reference imageYour uploadClear view of subject (face, character, or object)
PromptYour textNew scene, pose, or setting; subject identity comes from reference
Subject strengthLow–High (check Pixio)How closely to match reference identity
Aspect ratio1:1, 16:9, 9:16 (check Pixio)Match deliverable
CreditsPlan-basedCheck model card in Pixio

Credits

Credits are plan-based; check the model card in Pixio for your plan and cost per image.

Prompt structure

[New scene/pose/setting] + [Composition] + [Lighting] + [Style]. Describe the new context; the reference defines who or what appears. Do not repeat the subject identity in the prompt.

Learn in the Academy

Step-by-step lessons, hands-on prompts, and a quiz to master Image 01 Subject Reference.

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Use in Pixio

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Quick reads
Composition drives quality
Lighting direction matters
Great for polished finals
Options and credits
Prompting
Subject + composition + lighting + style
Be explicit about what leads the frame.
References
Recommended for consistency
Use when subject or brand identity must hold.
Edits
Variations and rerolls
Change only the weak area whenever possible.
Practical playbook
Use these heuristics to get cleaner, more controllable outputs without wasting runs.
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Prompt architecture
Build the output like a creative brief.
[Subject] + [Style] + [Composition] + [Lighting] + [Background] + [Quality Intent]
Prompt demo
Luxury skincare bottle on wet black stone, centered composition, soft magenta rim light, cool studio fill, shallow reflections, premium editorial product photography.

A strong image prompt defines the subject, composition, lighting, and finish instead of leaving them implied.

Modes and controls
Build the frame from text
Generate

Example prompts

"Same person sitting in a café with a book. Natural lighting, cozy interior. Photoreal, warm."

"Same character in a fantasy forest with glowing mushrooms. Soft magical light. Illustration style, consistent identity."

"Same product on a wooden desk in a modern office. Daylight from window. Clean, commercial."

"Same person at a beach at sunset. Golden hour, waves. Relaxed, photoreal, consistent face and body."

When to use Image 01 Subject Reference vs other models

ScenarioBest choice
MiniMax + subject consistency from referenceImage 01 Subject Reference
MiniMax text-to-image (no reference)Image 01
Multi-reference (Runway)Runway Gen-4 References-to-Image
Flux + character consistency (LoRA)Flux Dev

Tips

  • Use a clear reference image with the subject well visible (face or full object).
  • Describe only the new scene in the prompt; the reference supplies identity.
  • Adjust subject strength in Pixio if the output drifts from the reference.
  • One main subject per reference for best consistency.
Open Generate
1

Tell the model what should dominate the frame first.

2

Use lighting language early; it changes everything downstream.

3

When editing, describe what stays, not just what changes.

4

References help when continuity matters more than novelty.

Use precise visual language to control subject, composition, lighting, and style from the start.

Change only what matters
Edit

Preserve the useful parts of the image while steering the rest with masks, references, or prompt edits.

Hold the identity together
Reference

Bring in reference images or LoRAs when consistency is more important than exploration.

Prompt
Creation input
Compose
Workflow behavior
Ref
Consistency control
Finals
Design fit
Best use cases
1

Image 01 Subject Reference is strongest when the visual brief is specific about framing, style, and what should read first.

2

Use it for campaign images, product shots, subject consistency, or polished concept work.

3

When editing, say exactly what changes and what must remain untouched.

Pixio workflow
Step 01
Define the frame

Lock the subject, composition, and lighting direction before you chase style nuance.

Step 02
Protect consistency

Use references or edits when the same subject, style, or layout has to survive across versions.

Step 03
Polish to finals

Once the frame works, refine only the weak areas instead of rewriting the whole composition.

Best paired with
Upscale

Finish strong compositions by scaling them without rebuilding the frame from scratch.

Pixio Image Edit

Use editing tools after the initial generation when the composition is right but the details still need polish.