Before You Start: Plan Your Vision

Taking a moment to think through these questions will help you create much better prompts and get the results you're looking for.

What's this image for?

  • Social media post or profile picture
  • Art project or creative exploration
  • Illustration for a story or article
  • Marketing material or presentation
  • Just for fun experimentation

What's the mood or feeling?

  • Playful and whimsical
  • Dramatic and intense
  • Peaceful and serene
  • Energetic and dynamic
  • Mysterious and moody
  • Professional and clean

What's the basic setup?

  • Close-up portrait or detail shot
  • Full character or object in scene
  • Wide landscape or environment
  • Action scene with movement
  • Still life or product focus

See It In Action

Simple subject

"a black cat wearing a cape"

With modifiers

"a black cat wearing a cape, cinematic lighting, kawaii style, vector style, portrait composition"

Simple subject

"coffee cup on desk"

With modifiers

"coffee cup on desk, warm colors, photorealistic, soft / diffused light, polaroid / instant film style,"

Quick Tips

Be specific about actions

Instead of "dog," try "dog running through a field" or "dog sleeping by fireplace"

Include the setting

"in a forest," "on a rooftop," "in a cozy kitchen"

Think about perspective

"close-up," "from above," "wide shot," "over the shoulder"

Consider time and weather

"at sunset," "during a storm," "in bright daylight"

Ready to Create?

Now that you have a clear vision, head back to start building your prompt!