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Rocman
Rocman
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April 10, 2026
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What do you have to do to get Firefly to follow the prompt????

What a waste of credits. It totslly ignored my very detailed instructions and the reference photo I uploaded. This AI Video generator needs lots of work! So Fustrated!!!

    N8.
    N8.Correct answer
    April 14, 2026

    @Rocman 

    Thank-you for the image
    Prompt I used
    keep the original image, use the original image, man with paint brush, painting back and forth 

    ​@Rocman keep the prompts relatively simple. Have the keywords at the beginning and use simple language. 

    Cheers

    Nate

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    Ben22851644n6m2
    Ben22851644n6m2
    Known Participant
    May 14, 2026

    The real answer - it will ignore your instructions and explicitly go against your directions.  Yes it still takes up credits.  No  they aren’t going to fix it.

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    N8.
    Community Expert
    N8.Community Expert
    May 14, 2026

    Hey ​@Ben22851644n6m2 

    Seems you are quiet frustrated and for good reason.
     

    Could you please reply with the following information:
    An example of the image & prompt that you are using would help.

    • A screen shot of the whole browser or application window (including your avatar in the upper right corner) with the error or problem showing or when the problem is happening (not just the error message itself).

    • What model were you using (such as Firefly Image 3, Firefly Image 4, Firefly Image 4 Ultra, Imagen 3, etc.)?

    • A copy of the keyframe(s) or reference images (if any) you were using.

    This helps us help you. Sometimes there might be a trigger word in the prompt.


    Second, you get a bad seed. This does happen. Knowing when you have a bad seed. 

    Make sure to delete the files that are not working to prevent having a bad seed.

    How to Delete multiple Files

    Delete multiple files

     

    Final bit, sometimes I simply shut everything down and come back after and start fresh. I turn off my computer and open fresh tab. 


    Cheers

    Nate

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    Ben22851644n6m2
    Ben22851644n6m2
    Known Participant
    May 14, 2026

    Nope  I will keep my info to myself thanks.   I was using Firefly 5 for images and for video.  I have given reference images, and simple prompts (like colors….).  I’ve been trying this on and off for months now with simple simple prompts and Adobe is worse than the average free app on your phone despite the premium pricing.

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    Ben22851644n6m2
    Ben22851644n6m2
    Known Participant
    May 14, 2026

    Is there a reason that Firefly directly ignores instructions and does the opposite about half the time?

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    Hajar Toutsi
    Community Manager
    Hajar ToutsiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    April 10, 2026

    Hi Rocman,

    I can totally see how frustrating that must feel, especially when you put efforts into a detailed prompt and add a reference image to guide it further, only to have the generator ignore it.


    To help you get the best results, could you share a bit more detail about:

    • The exact prompt you used.

    • The reference image.

    • The model you've used.

    • What kind of output you were expecting versus what you actually got.

    Those details will help us understand why Firefly didn’t follow your instructions and give the team clearer context to improve the results.

    Hajar

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    Rocman
    RocmanAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    April 10, 2026

    Image used 

    Prompt: Please reference the photo I uploaded? Use the same exact Brush the "Artist" in the photo is using. Also, use the exact same paint board with the can of paint sitting on it with the brand and paint name visible. He is using the color of the house which is Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow. The Artist is dressed just as in the photo. He holds an artist's brush in his hand, applying paint strokes to the exterior wall of a house. The brush moves with precision and care. The setting is a well-lit outdoor area with a clear blue sky and gentle sunlight. The background shows the house's architectural details and a few trees in the distance. The camera remains steady, focusing on the painter's hands and the brush as he works, capturing the meticulous nature of his technique. The overall style is documentary-like, emphasizing the skill and dedication of the artist-painter. The video is shot in a close-up perspective, maintaining a steady angle throughout, highlighting the texture and color blending on the wall.

    Model: Veo 3.1

    I was expecting the Painter to use the “Artist” Paint Brush as in the reference image and to paint the House, not the window trim.

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    Hajar Toutsi
    Community Manager
    Hajar ToutsiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    April 13, 2026

    Hi Rocman,

    Thank you for sharing these details.

     

    I attempted to generate a similar output, but using this exact image complicates the process. Since the brush in the reference photo is already touching the window frame, the generation consistently interprets that as the starting point, regardless of how detailed the prompt is.

    If you have another image where the brush is placed directly on the wall instead of the window trim, please share it so we can try again.

     

    Also, please note that when generations don’t fully follow your instructions, it doesn’t mean your prompt or image is incorrect. Sometimes the AI simply struggles to execute the request as intended. In those cases, the product team benefits greatly from your feedback, selecting the thumbs‑down icon on the generated image and submitting your comments helps us improve the system.

    Let us know if you have a different image to work with, and we’ll continue troubleshooting together.

     

    Hajar

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