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How to create a spicy scene with character references

Prepare scene and character references in the current Recreate an image workflow.

Intermediate 4 min read · 4 stepsTry Recreate an image
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Before you begin

Tool and model controls beside the prompt show the current selection. Select those names to open their menus.

  • An eligible adult account and rights/consent for your reference media.
  • Suitable character references and credits.

What you’ll achieve: A correctly prepared scene request with the required character context.

Model choices

For unrestricted scene creation, compare the compatible Less restrictive reference models. Keep who appears and what changes explicit, and review the model's reference support and current price before sending.

Choose the scene workflow

Open Recreate an image from Tools, then Images. Add scene images and shared character references in Settings, then choose a compatible Less restrictive model. Check the current requirements and linked Acceptable Use Policy before sending.

Step 1 · Recreate an image — Change tool
Tong Recreate an image interface for “Choose the scene workflow”, with the Recreate an image — Change tool control highlighted by arrow 1.

Step 1: Recreate an image — Change tool

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Next step

Open the scene references

Use Settings to inspect the required character reference slots. Different reference roles support different details; a generic image attachment is not necessarily a substitute.

Step 2 · Settings
Tong Recreate an image interface for “Open the scene references”, with the Settings control highlighted by arrow 2.

Step 2: Settings

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Next step

Assign consistent character context

Add the necessary saved reference images in their intended roles. Review the thumbnails and remove conflicting subjects before continuing.

Step 3 · Add character references
Tong Recreate an image interface for “Assign consistent character context”, with the Add character references control highlighted by arrow 3.

Step 3: Add character references

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Next step

Describe the scene and check price

Write the intended composition and action within the applicable requirements, then use Done and review the current total before Send prompt. Keep the saved result and source references for future corrections.

Step 4 · Describe what you want to create
Tong Recreate an image interface for “Describe the scene and check price”, with the Describe what you want to create control highlighted by arrow 4.

Step 4: Describe what you want to create

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A useful tip

Reference requirements, provider policies and available model choices remain visible in the actual tool; check them for the current request.

If something goes wrong

If the action is disabled, inspect the missing-input message and required roles. Do not replace required source references with unsupported media just to enable the button.

Read first, create when you’re ready

Reading this guide is free. The linked tool shows its own requirements and current credit price. Screenshots use demonstration data; review your own inputs and the quoted cost before submitting paid work.

Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Tong Academy