Speedy pro images with Imagen 4
Transform your ideas into stunning visuals in seconds with Google's most advanced image generator - now available through Madgwick's MCP Store. Imagen 4 delivers photorealistic images with crisp text rendering, making it ideal for academic presentations, and educational content.
What makes Imagen 4 special
Best-in-class text rendering
AI image generators often struggle with text, but Imagen 4 typically produces sharp, legible typography. Perfect for:
Presentation slides with embedded titles
Images with overlaid text
Educational diagrams with labels
Photorealistic quality
Imagen 4 excels at creating images that look like professional photography, with exceptional handling of:
Fabric textures and materials
Natural lighting and shadows
Human features and expressions
Fast generation
Imagen 4 generates images up to 10x faster than previous versions - typically within seconds - allowing you to iterate quickly and explore multiple creative directions without waiting.
Important considerations
Accuracy verification: AI-generated images may contain inaccuracies. Always verify factual content, historical details, and scientific accuracy before using images in teaching materials or publications.
Copyright and usage rights: Images generated are for educational and internal use. Be mindful of generating images that might resemble copyrighted works or identifiable individuals.
*For internal use only: Any information disseminated in a public forum must be approved by the Director of Marketing. Please reach out to marketing@une.edu.au with any questions.
Getting started: Install Imagen 4
Step 1: Access the MCP Store
Click on your initials in the top right, and the MCP Store link at the top of the drop-down, or use the Box icon in the bottom left of your chatbox and click Manage Connections.
Look for "Imagen 4" under Image Creation (or use the search function).
Step 2: Install and activate
Click Install Imagen 4
Select Add a connection to Imagen 4
Verify it shows as "active" in your account
Example workflows for UNE staff
Workflow 1: Creating presentation visuals
Scenario: You need compelling imagery for a lecture on climate change.
Prompt example: Aerial view of an ocean reef showing vibrant coral formations, crystal clear water, professional nature photography, golden hour lighting, high resolution
Pro tip: Generate multiple variations quickly to find the perfect visual for your slides.
Workflow 2: Educational diagram creation
Scenario: Illustrating complex concepts for online learning materials.
Effective approach:
Generate the base visual with Imagen 4
Request specific labels: "Add numbered labels (1-5) pointing to key components"
Iterate quickly to refine the diagram
Power prompting techniques
The Scene Director Method
Structure your prompts with these elements:
Subject: Who or what is the focus
Scene: Where the action takes place
Composition: Camera angle and framing
Lighting: Time of day or lighting style
Style: Artistic approach or reference
Technical: Resolution and quality markers
You can also use Madgwick’s research MCPs to pull relevant aesthetic detail into your context to help guide your image creation.
Example power prompt: A confident researcher in a white lab coat examining plant samples, rural science laboratory with exposed concrete and warm stone walls, 1960s modernist institutional architecture, medium shot from waist up, soft natural lighting through large windows overlooking eucalyptus trees, documentary photography style, highly detailed, 8K resolution
What Imagen 4 does best
Educational materials: Clean diagrams, infographics, and visual explanations that enhance learning
Professional presentations: High-impact visuals that elevate your slides beyond stock photography
UI/UX prototypes: Quick mockups and interface designs for digital projects
Integration tips
Combine with other MCPs:
Use Academic Search MCP to gather research context
Generate images with Imagen 4
Create variations using Nano Banana for editing
Organise image projects with Task Planner MCP
Maintain project consistency:
Keep all images for a unit or project in one Madgwick thread
Reference previous generations for style consistency
Use the million-token context to build comprehensive visual libraries
Pro tips
Use AI to prompt: rather than starting an image prompt from scratch, ask the assistant to generate a prompt, especially when the chat context includes info relevant to the image.
Iterate efficiently: The speed of Imagen 4 means you can generate multiple variations quickly - don't settle for the first result.
Handle text explicitly: For any text in images, specify exact wording, font style, size and placement in your prompt.
Keep prompts focused: Best results come from prompts under 100 words that clearly describe your vision.
Use style references: Include phrases like "professional photography," "minimalist design," or "cinematic lighting" to guide the aesthetic.