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Participant
July 23, 2024

composition references is not working

  • July 23, 2024
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i've uploaded an reference image but it doesn't follw it at all ( even i've set it to 100%)
refreshing/ restarting browser can not fix this issue

 

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Participant
July 16, 2025

The problem is that you are using the word "child" in the prompt. Firefly ignores the composition reference if the words "child", "girl", "boy", "daughter", etc. appears in the prompt. I usually use the word "person" if I need firefly to look at the composition reference. Though that can still be a problem, for example if I have a picture of a frowning adult, but I want a frowning child that has the same expression as the picture. I would be grateful if anyone has a solution for this, or if they know if there's an official explanation of this behavior from Adobe. Thanks!

Kartika Rawat
Community Manager
Community Manager
July 17, 2025

 

Thanks for pointing that out. Firefly currently avoids generating videos/ images that include children. This is a careful step to make sure the model handles such content responsibly. We know it can be limiting, but it’s part of ensuring safety as the tool improves.

 

I hope this helps.

^KR

Participant
August 2, 2024

Kevin, thank you for your suggestions. The problem persists however with no manner of composition reference making any change to the rendering 

Kevin Stohlmeyer
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 2, 2024

@redheadrev A few things to consider -

Images should have a focal point when used for Composition/Structure reference. This image has a lot going on for the AI to discern the subject structure.

Second, the main subject is obscured - meaning the child has their back to the camera.

Third - The prompt is asking for a cartoon which contradicts the image used for reference.

Try this instead - no uploaded image, prompt is:

"Illustration of a girl receiving holy communion from an adult in front of her; adult is kneeling"

you can ellaborate from there "girl with blonde hair and pig tails" etc. to refine.

If you really want a cartoon-like image, you can add that to the beginning of the prompt.

"Cartoon illustration of a girl receiving holy communion from an adult in front of her; adult is kneeling"

 

 

 

 

Participant
August 2, 2024

Prompt: cartoon of a child receiving communion. 

 I added this as a composition reference at 100%

  1.  this is the result:

Participant
August 2, 2024

I'm having the same issue. No transparency. 

droopydog500
Community Manager
Community Manager
July 23, 2024

Hello @Alin38774853zh0c,

Thank you for your message. I am sorry you are having this problem. 

Is your composition reference image transparent? If so, fill in the transparency with a contrasting colour. The prompt also makes a difference.  Please share an image that shows your prompt and the composition reference.

Thanks,
    droopy

Adobe Community Expert (not an Adobe employee)