3.2 – Introduction to ChatGPT ImageGen Lesson

Lesson Overview

Generating images with ChatGPT is straightforward and doesn’t require technical know-how. Unlike many complex creative tools, you can produce visuals by simply describing what you want using everyday language. This approach lowers the barrier for anyone interested in using AI for visual storytelling or content creation. In this lesson, you’ll explore both of ChatGPT’s image generation workflows—direct messaging inside a chat and a visually organized interface called Sora.

Understanding these two methods helps you choose the best fit for your workflow. For example, if your project needs fluid changes, references to past images, or easy back-and-forth tweaking, the conversational chat view supports that well. On the other hand, if you want to see your results side by side for quick comparison or bulk editing, Sora offers a clean gallery-style layout.

This lesson builds core skills used in the rest of the course, as we’ll focus on using the conversational workflow to keep our creative process simple and connected. Anyone who wants to add strong visuals to their content without technical barriers will find this approach helpful.

Who This Is For

If you want to include AI-generated images in your creative projects without learning complicated tools, this lesson is relevant for you. It’s especially useful for:

• Content creators working on videos or visual stories
• Educators or trainers seeking engaging imagery quickly
• Marketers who want unique graphics for campaigns
• Writers or screenwriters adding visuals to scripts or presentations
• Anyone curious about natural language image generation workflows

Where This Fits in a Workflow

You’ll use these techniques whenever you need to make visuals rapidly as part of a creative process. For instance, during early storyboarding or concept development, you might generate sample images through conversation in ChatGPT. This is especially valuable if you want to adjust or refine images in response to feedback—just request changes in plain language.

Alternatively, if your project involves producing and reviewing many images at once, using the Sora interface can keep your workspace tidy and organized. Both methods integrate smoothly into movie-making or content development, depending on whether your priority is speed, iteration, or high-volume output.

Technical & Workflow Benefits

The main benefit of generating images with ChatGPT is the simplicity—no technical setup, settings, or prompt engineering skills are required. Compared to older, parameter-driven tools that needed knowledge of presets or syntax, here you use regular conversation to describe and refine your visuals. The chat view allows you to ask for quick changes, call back to previous images, and maintain creative momentum.

For example, a content creator working on a sequence can easily ask for color tweaks, new styles, or small edits, all without starting over. If you need to manage dozens of variations, Sora’s gallery-style view gives you oversight without the clutter of scrolling through long chat logs. This approach can cut the time spent on visual iteration, helping you focus on storytelling instead of tool management.

Practice Exercise

Choose a concept or character you’re developing for a video or visual piece. Open ChatGPT and start generating your first image using a simple description, such as “A city skyline at sunset” or “A robotic dog in a park.” Next, ask ChatGPT to modify the image—for example, change the color scheme or add a background detail. If you have access, compare this experience to generating the same images using the Sora interface.

Reflect: Which workflow felt more natural or efficient for making quick improvements or managing multiple variations?

Course Context Recap

This lesson forms the foundation for the image creation work in the rest of the course. You’ve just explored the primary ways to use ChatGPT ImageGen, and why the chat workflow is especially effective when building visuals step by step. Previously, you learned about the goals for using AI images in storytelling projects. Up next, you’ll apply these basics as you start generating the creative assets for your own AI-powered movie scenes. To keep building your skills, continue through the course or revisit previous concepts as needed.