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!