Frequently Asked Questions
AI generation is not perfectly repeatable - two runs can produce slightly different results even with the same prompt. If your first output isn’t clean or realistic enough, regenerate the image using the full prompt exactly as written. This is normal behaviour, and re-running is part of the process.
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No.
If the result feels off, it’s almost always due to input quality, prompt choice, or missing locks, not the system failing.Hospo AI is designed to edit reality, not redesign it. When something changes unexpectedly, it usually means the AI was given permission (even accidentally) to do so.
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This happens when:
The prompt was shortened or paraphrased
The negative prompts were removed
Extra creative language was added (e.g. cinematic, stylised, moody)
Solution:
Re-run the image using the full prompt exactly as written, including all locks. -
AI can’t guess what it can’t clearly see.
If the original photo is:
Blurry
Poorly lit
Low resolution
The AI may try to “fill gaps.”
Solution:
Use the clearest original image available and ensure the Subject Identity Lock is included. -
Hospo AI can:
Improve clarity
Improve realism
Improve sensor and lens rendering
Hospo AI cannot:
Recover blown highlights
Fix motion blur
Invent missing detail
Rule: Garbage in = limited results out.
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Faces are the hardest thing for AI to handle, especially in groups.
Best practice:
Use Environment prompts for people shots
Keep scenes to 1–2 people max
Prefer side-on, candid, or back-facing angles
Avoid tight face crops
Hospo AI prioritises identity protection, but simpler scenes are always more realistic.
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This means a Scene Lock was missing or modified.
Common causes:
Combining prompts
Removing negative sections
Adding words like cleaner, simpler, minimal
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Use one prompt per image, unchanged. -
Hard flash is best for:
Macro hero food shots
Editorial / campaign images
High-impact menu visuals
Avoid hard flash for:
Full venues
Lifestyle ambience
Large groups
If it feels too harsh, switch to a Natural DSLR edit instead of tweaking.
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Exports fail when instructions aren’t explicit.
Always specify:
Number of files
Aspect ratios
That each output must be a separate file
Delete any formats you don’t need before running.
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Switch to the correct prompt type
Re-paste the prompt exactly as written
Start with a better original image if available
Do not start by adding creative instructions.
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Yes, within reason.
hospoai. was built through trial, error, and refinement.
Some variations worked. Some didn’t. That process is exactly how this Prompt Book exists today.You’re encouraged to experiment - just understand what you’re experimenting with.
What’s safe to play with
Switching between prompt types (Hero / Macro / Hard Flash / Environment)
Changing crop tightness
Choosing which image you start with
Testing hard flash vs natural DSLR
Running the same image more than once
This is how you find what works best for your venue and food.
What to avoid “playing with”
Removing or shortening locks
Adding creative language (cinematic, stylised, moody, aesthetic)
Mixing multiple prompts together
Letting the AI redesign food or space
That’s when results start to drift.
The right mindset
Think of hospoai. like a camera, not a designer.
Sometimes:
One prompt nails it instantly
Another needs a different approach
Another image just isn’t right for that style
That’s normal.
Experiment with intention, not chaos.
Final note
If something doesn’t work:
Reset
Re-paste the original prompt
Try a different prompt type
Start again
Some of the best results come from having a play - just always respect the locks.
That’s how we got here.
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If it doesn’t look right after:
Correct prompt
Full locks
Clean original image
The photo itself may not be suitable for that style.
Final rule:
Match the prompt to what the image already is - not what you wish it was.Hospo AI is built to protect your food, space, and reputation.