Forging
Generating 2D, 3D, and Video assets
20 articles
General
General docs for forging content on Layer
Understanding Models in LayerHow to approach different models available in Layer, how they function and all things you need to know.
Uploading Assets & Reference ImagesHow to upload images and assets across Layer's different tools, what to do when uploads fail, and how reference types work in generation and training.
Exporting assets on LayerAll things you need to know about exports: metadata, formats, resolutions
Generation Errors & Platform Outages: What's Happening and What to DoHow to identify whether an error is caused by Layer or a third-party model provider, and the right steps to take in each case.
Using Layer's Forge ExplorerManage and discover your teams work in one beautiful feed inside the Layer workspace.
2D
Generating 2D game assets like characters, backgrounds, and UI elements
How to forge 2D assets on Layer2D Forging is your core tool for generating concept-ready game assets with control and precision.
How to use Realtime live canvasLayer's live concepting tool, giving you the ability to ideate and create concepts in real-time.
How to render sketches using Outline ReferenceThis is a guide to learn more about the outline reference to render any type of sketch or re-render an image following its outline.
Understanding Advanced Settings When Forginga guide explaining how advanced forge settings work when working on Layer
FAQ: Image Generation & ForgeFrequently asked questions around image generation & forge
How to forge consistent Isometric game assetsUsing Layer to create amazing isometric 2D images for your game
Video
Creating Video assets like game trailers, marketing/UA ads, social media content, and more
How to generate Video on LayerHow to create high-quality videos for game assets and marketing campaigns using AI models.
Creating videos with First Frame/Last FrameUsing first frame/last frame lets you guide video generation across clips for more consistency with longer video.
How to generate video with Veo 3Create high-quality video with the Veo 3 model from Google on Layer.
How to create consistent videos with Select Video Frame on LayerUsing the Select Frame feature you can guide the AI across multiple video generations
Video Generation TroubleshootingHow to diagnose and fix the most common issues with video generation in Layer, including errors, slow generations, safety rejections, aspect ratio problems, and first/last frame behaviour.
3D
Generating 3D models you can export, animate, and use in game engines
How to create 3D models on Layer3D Forging brings the speed and flexibility of prompt-based generation into the world of real-time 3D models for games
3D Features on LayerAll things you need to know about 3D support on Layer