Forging
Generating 2D, 3D, and Video assets
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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