AI Image Generation with AI Assistant in Articulate Storyline 360

Introduction

Creating visually consistent images for course content can often feel like a daunting task for course designers. The average course may require 20, 30, or even 40 images, and finding the right images that convey a cohesive message across those assets can be incredibly time-consuming. Fortunately, the AI Assistant in Articulate Storyline 360 can streamline this process, allowing you to generate custom images that are tailored to your course theme.

In this guide, we will explore how the AI Assistant can save you time and enhance the visual design of your courses.

The Problem with Stock Images

As we embark on designing a course—let’s say an employee health and wellness course—you may initially rely on stock images. While stock images can look appealing, their inconsistency can detract from the overall aesthetics of your course. Different lighting, photographers, and styles may lead to a disjointed visual experience for your learners.

Generating Cohesive AI Images

Getting Started

To kick things off, simply navigate to the Home tab on the ribbon in Storyline. Under the Insert Image options, you will find the AI-generated image feature.

Insert Image: Begin by clicking on the 'Insert Image' tab, where you will see the option to generate an AI image.
Description: Enter a description for the image you want. For our welcome slide, a description like "a modern office that encourages employee health and wellness" works well.
Select Styles: You can choose from various styles, including a painterly option that offers a watercolor effect.

After entering the description and selecting a style, generate the image. Storyline will display four previews based on your prompt, allowing you to pick the one that fits best with your course theme.

Adding to the Media Library

Once you find an image you like, consider adding it to your Media Library. Even if you only need one image right now, you may want that specific visual down the line for a different slide.

Refining the Course Images

As you develop your course, you can replace existing stock images with generated AI images. Right-click on the image you wish to replace, select the option to generate a new AI image, and Storyline will remember your last used style for continuity.

This time, you can use a different prompt, such as "a healthy physical activity in an office setting," and generate a new image with a suitable aspect ratio, be it landscape or square.

Custom Prompts for Personalized Images

Storyline also allows the use of custom prompts, letting you tailor images more specifically to your needs. You can modify existing prompts or create your own to better fit your course's visual narrative.

For instance, if you want to emulate the aesthetic of National Park posters, you can draft a prompt that reflects that style.

Conclusion

The AI Assistant in Articulate Storyline 360 offers a powerful tool for creating consistent, customized images that enhance the visual appeal of your courses. With just a few clicks, you can gain complete control over your course visuals, ensuring they align harmoniously with your content.

Keywords

AI Image Generation
Articulate Storyline 360
Visual Consistency
Course Design
Custom Prompts
Media Library
Stock Images

FAQ

Q: What is the benefit of using AI-generated images in eLearning courses?
A: AI-generated images provide a cohesive visual style throughout the course, helping to maintain engagement among learners while allowing for customization that aligns with course content.

Q: How do I create an AI-generated image in Storyline?
A: You can create an AI-generated image by navigating to the Insert Image option in the Home tab, entering a descriptive prompt, selecting a visual style, and generating previews to choose from.

Q: Can I replace existing images with AI-generated ones?
A: Yes, you can easily replace existing images by right-clicking the image and selecting the AI generation option, which will use the last selected style for the new image.

Q: Are there options for customizing the image prompts?
A: Yes, you can use custom prompts to tailor your AI-generated images to fit specific styles or themes that resonate with your course's content.