
NANO BANANA 2 / THE IDEA LAB
Nano Banana 2 — FRESH IDEAS.
NEW WORLDS.
A picture. An object. A spark. Give the familiar a fresh point of view.
EXPERIMENT 02 / KEEP THE OBJECT. CHANGE THE WORLD.
One reference. A different world.
The greenhouse image was generated using this campaign image as a reference. A new setting offers a new way to tell the story.
THE MOODBOARD / COLLECT & CONNECT
A spark. A new direction.
Objects, textures, faces and illustrated places. Let a collection of ideas become a new direction.
SIX EXPERIMENTS / ONE FRESH PALETTE
Familiar things. Unfamiliar possibilities.
A campaign, a reference remix, packaging, illustration, a portrait and a space. Six directions to explore.
THE RECIPE / WORDS & REFERENCES
A few words. A fresh possibility.
The briefs behind this collection. Copy one, add your point of view, and start your next image.
01Start with something bold+
Create a premium footwear campaign photograph in wide 16:9 format. A single sculptural lemon-yellow unbranded running sneaker with pale cream laces, fine mesh panels and a thick curved yellow sole sits on a cream cylindrical podium on the right half. A dark forest-green folded fabric wave behind the podium. Warm pale butter-yellow studio backdrop, beautiful hard sunlight, crisp long shadows, tactile realistic mesh and rubber, art directed editorial product photography. Keep the left 45 percent as clean empty backdrop for a website headline. No text, logos, watermark or borders.
02Same object. New world.+
This remix uses image 01 as a reference. Attach that campaign image when using this prompt.
Use the attached reference image to preserve the exact sneaker design, lemon-yellow color, cream laces, mesh panels and curved yellow sole. Create a new portrait 3:4 editorial photograph of this same single sneaker on a moss-covered stone pedestal in a lush forest-green botanical greenhouse. A small cut lemon beside it, warm sunlight through glass, subtle condensation, cinematic but realistic materials, clean premium advertising composition, shoe fully visible, no text, no logos, no watermark. Change only the setting and lighting, not the design of the shoe.
03A little brand magic+
Premium beverage packaging photograph, portrait 3:4. One matte pale-yellow soda can standing on a dark forest-green pedestal, a sliced fresh lemon beside it, warm cream background, hard sunlight and graphic shadows, tiny condensation droplets, realistic aluminum. The exact large label reads "ZEST" in dark green uppercase sans serif, the exact small label reads "LEMON SODA". Use only these words. Refined contemporary beverage campaign, carefully readable letters, no existing brand, no watermark.
04Give a story a new shape+
Portrait 3:4 editorial illustration of a tiny cream house tucked among giant lemon-yellow flowers and dark forest-green leaves, a curved cream path leading to its front door. Bold paper-cut shapes, playful but sophisticated graphic composition, soft risograph grain, warm cream background, restrained palette of butter yellow, forest green and ivory, imaginative independent magazine art direction. Flat illustration, no 3D, no words, no signature, no watermark.
05A mood you can almost touch+
Portrait 3:4 high-end fashion editorial photograph of an adult woman with short dark curly hair wearing a sculptural forest-green cotton jacket, lemon-yellow backdrop, soft directional daylight, relaxed thoughtful expression looking slightly away from camera, waist-up composition, natural skin texture, realistic cotton fabric details, warm cream highlights, subtle analog film grain, refined contemporary magazine photography, no text, no brand logos, no watermark.
06A space for fresh ideas+
Wide 16:9 architectural editorial photograph of a sunlit contemporary design studio, warm cream plaster walls, one sculptural lemon-yellow chair on the right, dark forest-green folded fabric sculpture hanging on the back wall, a low cream travertine table, large window outside the frame casting crisp geometric afternoon shadows. Realistic tactile materials, quiet spacious atmosphere, subtle film grain. Leave the left third mostly empty cream wall and floor, no people, no text, no logos, no watermark.
Plan a nine-shot storyboard with Nano Banana 2
Use this example shot plan to develop character references and connected frames. These are prompt ideas; use the image gallery above for visual examples, then review your generated frames for continuity.
- [Shot 1]
Establish the location
Wide shot of a rain-soaked station at dusk. Establish the platform, warm lamps and departing train.
- [Shot 2]
Introduce the character
Medium shot of a courier in a blue coat holding a sealed letter. Use the approved character reference.
- [Shot 3]
Show the decision
Close-up of the courier looking toward the train. Keep the face, hairstyle and coat consistent.
- [Shot 4]
Reveal the clue
Insert of the letter in the courier's hand. Keep the same prop design and direction of light.
- [Shot 5]
Introduce the other side
Over-the-shoulder shot toward a waiting passenger. Match the platform layout and camera axis.
- [Shot 6]
Capture the reaction
Reverse close-up of the passenger recognizing the courier. Use a separate approved cast reference.
- [Shot 7]
Bring the cast together
Two-shot as the courier reaches the passenger. Check relative height, wardrobe and screen direction.
- [Shot 8]
Resolve the action
Close-up of the letter changing hands. Review the prop, hands and coat details before animation.
- [Shot 9]
Close the scene
Wide shot as the train leaves the platform. Reuse the establishing composition and dusk lighting.
Build a consistent-character video workflow or turn a script into a multi-shot short film.
MODEL GUIDE
Nano Banana 2 specifications
Nano Banana 2 is Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model on Plot Party. Generate and edit images from 512px to 4K, combine up to eight reference images through the API, and compose across 14 aspect ratios for storyboards, product campaigns and illustrated worlds.
| Model | Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image (Nano Banana 2) |
|---|---|
| Primary workflow | Text-to-image and reference-guided editing |
| Resolution | 512, 1K, 2K and 4K; API default: 2K |
| Reference images | Up to eight image URLs per API request |
| Aspect ratios | 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9 and 21:9 |
| Default framing | 16:9 via the API |
| Prompt length | Up to 4,000 characters via the API |
| Typography | Describe the exact text and desired layout in your prompt |
| Best for | Storyboards, product restaging, brand graphics and panoramic backgrounds |
| Video workflow | Reuse selected frames as references for Seedance 2.5 or MiniMax H3 |
| Access | Plot Party Generator, Studio Canvas and HTTP API |
Nano Banana 2 vs. other image models
Choose Nano Banana 2 for fast visual exploration, reference-guided restaging and wide or tall compositions. Use Midjourney for artistic mood and cinematic texture. Choose GPT Image 2.5 when the workflow centers on detailed image-editing instructions.
| Model | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Midjourney | Cinematic lighting, editorial portraits, visual development and world building. |
| Nano Banana 2 | Fast storyboard iteration, reference-guided product restaging and panoramic compositions. |
| GPT Image 2.5 | Instruction-led image edits, character sheets, poster typography and product visuals. |
Nano Banana 2 frequently asked questions
What is Nano Banana 2?
Nano Banana 2 is the creator name for Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model. On Plot Party it supports image generation and reference-guided editing up to 4K.
How is Nano Banana 2 different from Nano Banana Pro?
Nano Banana 2 uses Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, while Nano Banana Pro uses Gemini 3 Pro Image. Nano Banana 2 offers a 512px draft tier and 14 aspect ratios for rapid visual exploration.
How does 'Same object. New world.' work?
Upload a reference image of your product or character and describe the new setting, camera angle and light. Use clear references and inspect the result for changes to shape, branding and identity.
Can Nano Banana 2 render text on packaging and posters?
Include the exact words in your prompt and describe their placement. The gallery above includes a packaging example. Review spelling and fine lettering before publishing.
Which resolutions and aspect ratios does Nano Banana 2 support?
Choose 512, 1K, 2K or 4K. The 14 aspect ratios include square, portrait, landscape, 21:9, ultra-wide 8:1 and tall 1:8 compositions.
Why use an 8:1 or 1:8 aspect ratio?
A wide panorama can serve as an establishing plate or a background for a camera pan. A tall frame can support a vertical reveal. Choose the framing that suits the planned video motion.
Should I choose Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2.5 or Midjourney?
Use Nano Banana 2 for rapid storyboards and product restaging, GPT Image 2.5 for instruction-led image edits, and Midjourney for stylized atmosphere and visual development.
How do I turn a Nano Banana 2 image into video?
Save your selected image and use it as a reference in MiniMax H3 for multi-shot dialogue or Seedance 2.5 for a continuous take. Describe the desired movement and sound.
How many reference images can I use through the HTTP API?
Send up to eight image URLs with model_id gemini-3.1-flash-image. The API also accepts prompt, aspect_ratio and resolution; see the API reference for the current request format.
How is Nano Banana 2 priced?
Generations use Plot Points and the resolution affects the cost. Check the pricing page and the generation estimate before running a batch.
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