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Image Prompting Tips

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Written by Hannah Minshew
Updated over 11 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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