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Image Prompting Tips
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Written by Hannah Minshew
Updated over 6 months ago

Creating impressive AI art prompts is easier than it seems. With the right knowledge, simple keywords and formulas you can generate high-quality AI art. In this article, we’ll show you how to write effective AI art prompts and provide examples to jumpstart your Alphana projects.

Clear and Detailed Prompts

  • Be Specific: Include details on color, style, mood, and elements to include or exclude.

    • Example: "A bright, colorful sunset over a calm ocean with no people, featuring a sailboat in the distance."

Brand Alignment

  • Consistency: Ensure images match your brand’s identity and messaging.

    • Visual Branding: Use specific colors, fonts, and styles.

    • Example: "A modern, minimalistic design using brand colors blue and white, with a professional look."

Adaptability Across Devices

  • Responsive Design: Specify if the image should be scalable for different screen sizes and resolutions.

    • Example: "Image should be optimized for both desktop and mobile viewing, maintaining clarity and detail at all sizes."

Iterative Process

  • Refine Prompts: Use initial images to adjust and improve your prompts.

    • Example: "If the first image is too dark, update the prompt to 'a brighter, sunlit scene.'"

Word Choice

  • Use Specific Synonyms: Choose precise words for better accuracy.

    • Example: Instead of "big," use "huge," "gigantic," or "enormous."

Plural Words and Collective Nouns

  • Be Precise: Use specific numbers to reduce ambiguity.

    • Example: "Three cats sitting on a windowsill" is clearer than "cats on a windowsill."

  • Collective Nouns: Use specific collective terms.

    • Example: "A flock of birds flying over a lake" instead of just "birds flying."

Focus on What You Want

  • Positive Descriptions: Describe what you want, not what you don’t want.

    • Example: Instead of "no cake at the party," say "a party with balloons, streamers, and gifts."

Prompt Length and Details

  • Short Prompts: Simple prompts can produce varied results, relying on the AI’s default style.

    • Example: "Sunset beach."

  • Detailed Prompts: Include necessary elements for more control.

    • Example: "A high-resolution photo of a serene beach at sunset, with pink and orange hues in the sky, gentle waves, and palm trees."

Make sure to specify any important context or details. Consider these aspects:

  • Subject: Person, animal, character, location, object

  • Medium: Photo, painting, illustration, sculpture, doodle, tapestry

  • Environment: Indoors, outdoors, on the moon, underwater, in the city

  • Lighting: Soft, ambient, overcast, neon, studio lights

  • Color: Vibrant, muted, bright, monochromatic, colorful, black and white, pastel

  • Mood: Sedate, calm, raucous, energetic

  • Composition: Portrait, headshot, closeup, birds-eye view

    Example Prompts:

  1. Futuristic Cityscape:

    • "A futuristic city at sunset with towering skyscrapers made of glass and steel, flying cars, and people in futuristic attire. The skyline is lit with neon lights, and there is a large digital billboard displaying an advertisement for a new tech gadget."

  2. Underwater Fantasy World:

    • "An underwater fantasy world with vibrant coral reefs, mythical sea creatures like mermaids and sea dragons, and a sunken ancient city. The water is crystal clear, with rays of sunlight filtering through, illuminating the scene."

  3. Magical Forest:

    • "A magical forest at dawn, with towering ancient trees covered in glowing moss, mythical creatures like fairies and unicorns, and a sparkling river flowing through. The sky is painted with the colors of the early morning light, creating a serene and enchanting atmosphere."

  4. Space Exploration:

    • "An astronaut exploring a distant planet with a rugged, alien landscape. There are strange rock formations, colorful alien plants, and a distant view of a galaxy in the night sky. The astronaut's suit is high-tech, with a helmet reflecting the vastness of space."

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