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Bring your concepts to life with Realtime on Layer

Shay Pomeroy

Shay Pomeroy

— 3 min read
Bring your concepts to life with Realtime on Layer

In game development, ideas evolve in the blink of an eye. Concepting is one of the most important parts of the creative process, the early-stage work that will set the stage for production to come.

Today’s creativity is powered by digital tools, enabling artists to refine and adapt their vision on the fly. Enter our newest feature: Realtime.

This live canvas tool transforms your ideas into stunning visuals almost as quickly as you can imagine them. Whether you’re brainstorming characters or fleshing out new level designs, Realtime is your new go-to for concept creation.

Realtime is built with game studios in mind, offering a level of precision and flexibility that takes concept creation to a whole new level, with tools that let you adjust reference weights, tweak prompts, and experiment with pre-loaded styles. Use brushstrokes, shapes, or even reference sketches to craft assets Combined with our 2D generation, 3D generation, Canvas editor, and deep team collaboration features, Layer is the true end-to-end platform for game studios - everything you need to support a game in one seamless workflow.

Key Features

Multiple styles for Realtime generation 

Jumpstart your creativity with pre-loaded styles tailored to common game types. From fantasy to sci-fi, Realtime ensures your visuals align with your game’s unique aesthetic.

Adjustable creativity settings 

Fine-tune your concepts with full control over reference weights, prompts, styles, and more. Realtime adapts to your needs, allowing you to experiment and iterate with precision.

Prompt box for live generations 

The freedom to experiment has never been easier. Modify prompts in Realtime and watch as your canvas evolves with every change, giving you instant feedback and limitless possibilities.

Realtime history for generations 

Say goodbye to lost ideas. Realtime logs every generation, letting you revisit, compare, and refine past iterations with ease. Creativity has never been so organized.

Screenshare 

Realtime comes with an embedded screen sharing feature so you can create concepts using your favorite external canvases solo or together with your teammates.

Additional features:

  • Change aspect ratios: Edit aspect ratios for any Realtime canvas image to create polished, production-ready assets that are perfect for your game. 
  • Save image to Forge session feed: Seamlessly integrate your work. Add generated images directly to your Forge session feed for further editing, upscaling, 3d exports, collaboration, or continuity across your project.
  • Download image to drive: Save your creations without hassle. Download images directly to your Layer Drive, keeping assets organized and accessible for later use.

Realtime isn’t just another tool; it’s a reimagining of how game developers and artists bring their ideas to life. From speeding up the concepting process to delivering unprecedented control and adaptability, this feature is here to empower your studio. Turn your imagination into reality - faster than ever before. 

Ready to see what Realtime can do for your workflow? Log into app.layer.ai and get started today.

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