Layer

What is Layer?

Layer is an AI-powered platform built for game studios and creative teams to generate production-ready art assets. It brings over 149 AI models into one workspace, covering 2D images, 3D models, video, and audio. Teams can train custom models on their own art style, generate assets at scale, and automate creative workflows.

Top Features:

• Custom Style Training: train AI models on your existing artwork to match your unique brand style.
• Multi-Format Generation: create 2D images, 3D models, videos, and audio from simple text prompts.
• Workflow Automation: build multi-step creative pipelines with a visual node-based editor tool.

Use Cases:

• Game Asset Production: generate characters, environments, textures, and UI elements for active game projects.
• Marketing Creative: produce ad banners, social media visuals, and video trailers at scale.
• Rapid Prototyping: explore different art styles and launch game prototypes faster using AI tools.

Who Can Use Layer?

• Game Studios: generate on-style 2D and 3D assets without growing the art team size.
• Indie Developers: create professional game art on a small budget using custom AI models.
• Marketing Teams: produce ad creatives and social content quickly with consistent brand visuals.

Pricing

• Starter ($10/month): includes 300 Creative Units, full model access, and unlimited team members.
• Additional CUs ($60 per 1,000): buy extra Creative Units as needed with 10 percent monthly rollover.
• Enterprise (Custom pricing): annual discounts, volume-based pricing, dedicated support, and priority access included.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Massive Model Library: access over 149 AI models for image, video, 3D, and audio creation.
• No Per-Seat Pricing: invite unlimited team members at no extra cost with shared credit pools.
• Custom Model Training: train models on your art style for consistent on-brand asset generation.

Cons:

• No Free Plan: the lowest tier starts at $10 per month with no permanent free option.
• Credit Consumption Varies: different models and outputs cost varying amounts of Creative Units to use.
• Game-Focused: teams outside the gaming industry may find templates and styles less relevant.

FAQs:

1) What file formats does it export?

It exports 2D images, 3D models in OBJ and GLB, videos, and audio files.

2) Can I train a model on my own art?

Yes, you can upload your artwork and train custom AI models to match your style.

3) Does it integrate with Unity?

Yes, there is a Unity plugin that lets you import generated assets directly into projects.

4) How do Creative Units work?

Each generation consumes Creative Units, with costs varying by model complexity and output type.

5) Is there an API available?

Yes, full API and webhook access is included in all subscription plans for integration.