Today, I’m showing you a simple workflow to turn text into a hyper-realistic candle animation using Adobe Firefly and Google Flow.
Step 1: Create Your Structure (Illustrator/Canva)
Start by roughing out your word (e.g., "LOVE") in a design tool like Illustrator or Canva.
Pro Tip: Make the letters one color and draw a simple "wick" on top in a different color. This helps the AI understand where the flame should be.
Export this image to your desktop.
Step 2: Generate the Style (Adobe Firefly)
Go to Adobe Firefly and enter this prompt:
"A lit red candle, some of the wax is melting, isolated in a minimalist ambiance. The candle is reflecting on the surface and the background is a different shade of red."
Hit Generate and pick the image that looks the most realistic.
Click Edit > Use as Style Reference.
Step 3: Combine Structure & Style
On the left panel, switch the model to Firefly Image 3.
Scroll down to Composition and upload your "LOVE" text image from Step 1.
Settings:
Structure Strength: 100%
Lighting: Studio Light
Hit Generate and download your favorite result.
Step 4: Animate It (Google Flow)
Go to labs.google/flow and start a new project.
Select Frames to Video and choose the Veo 3 Fast model (or latest available).
The Prompt: "The lit candle flames are suddenly moving."
Upload your candle image from Step 3.
Hit Generate.
And just like that, you have a custom, animated candle that looks 100% real.
