What is 'ControlNet' and how does it help with AI product photography consistency?

Quick Answer (TL;DR)

ControlNet is a neural network structure that allows AI to copy the composition or shape of a reference image, rather than just the style. While technical to set up manually, Nightjar integrates this logic natively. It uses these controls to ensure that if you want a model standing in a specific pose, or a product at a specific angle, the AI adheres to that structure strictly instead of generating random poses.

Why it matters for E-commerce

Without control mechanisms (like ControlNet), AI is a slot machine. You press "generate" and hope for the best.

With control mechanisms (inside Nightjar):

• Pose Control: "Make the model look left."
• Edge Detection: "Keep the exact outline of this perfume bottle."
• Depth Preservation: "Keep the product in the foreground."

It turns AI from a toy into a production tool.