AI image generators might seem like a magician's hat. They have this uncanny ability to pull out incredible visuals. Yet, their interior workings are as complicated as technology gets nowadays. The great thing about them is that you don't need to know what's under the hood to actually use these tools and create amazing imagery. Let me break down how this magic works.
These AI models have been trained on millions of existing images and their text descriptions. So they've learned to associate certain words and phrases with particular visual elements, colors, textures, and so on. It's like the AI has built up its own vast knowledge base of magical tricks.
When you feed the AI a new text prompt, it reads your "spell" and pulls out… an image matching your description. Yes, it can be a rabbit, if you ask. The results can look stunningly realistic or awesomely artistic and creative.
The best part is that anyone can do this trick! You just need to learn how to phrase your prompts - to cast the right "spell" and let the AI work its magic.
How Do You Write A Good Ai Image Prompt?
Pull back the curtain, and you'll see a secret or two about this “spell” business. Writing AI image prompts is a skill called prompt engineering. It may sound scary, but it's not as daunting as it seems - all you need to do is follow a few simple guidelines.
Choosing The Image Type
One of the first steps in AI art prompts is specifying the desired image type right at the beginning. This sets the foundation for the AI to understand your vision. For example, "An oil painting in the style of..." or "A 3D sculpture of...". Some common image type variations include:
- Pencil sketch, line drawing, concept art
- 3D model render, 3D sculpture, isometric view
- Photorealistic, 4K resolution, cinematic
- Watercolor painting, pixel art
You can also use mashups combining multiple styles. With that set, you can then layer on more detailed descriptions.
Specifying The Subject
After establishing the image type, it's time to define the subject - the heart of your AI art prompt. This can be anything from a tangible object to an abstract, conceptual idea. For example: "a photorealistic rendering of a vintage typewriter."
When choosing your subject, consider broad categories like:
- People, animals, nature scenes
- Architecture, vehicles, technology
- Emotions, philosophies, metaphors
- Fantasy characters, alien worlds, surreal visions
Don't be afraid to combine multiple subjects, either:
An oil painting of a knight riding a robotic horse
The more descriptive you get, the more guidance you provide the AI to manifest your unique vision. But start by grounding your prompt with a clear central subject.
Describing The Subject
Consider adding details to an object to make the prompt more specific. Here are some suggestions:
- Size (e.g., large, miniature), shape (rectangular, square), form (curved, angular, thick).
- Material that your subject is made of (e.g. bronze statue, wooden spoon).
- Texture of your subject (like smooth, rough, shiny, matte, scratched, patterned, etc.).
- Pose, e.g. leaning against a tree, jumping out of the water.
- Hairstyle and makeup, e.g. hair is styled in a sleek updo, complemented by bold makeup with red lipstick and smoky eyes.
- Clothing and accessories (e.g. wearing oversized sunglasses, polished leather boots, dressed in a haute couture gown).
- Emotions, e.g. with a smile, eyes crinkling with happiness, with a look of intense concentration, engrossed in the book.
Defining Artistic Style
You can create compelling images by using the styles of famous artistic movements. Here are examples of how you can structure TTI prompts to achieve this:
Prompt for the Style of Famous Artists/Artistic Movements. For example:
- a solitary tree, illuminated by golden light at sunset, in the impressionist style of Gustav Klimt.
- a city street filled with vibrant colors and dynamic movement, in the style of pop art.
You can also use keywords to incorporate specific styles, like surrealism, renaissance, fauvism, and so on. Be careful with "cubism" though. Some AI image generators may mistakenly associate it with Cuba instead of the cubist art style, since they can sound similar.
Prompt for Mood and Atmosphere:
- a tranquil seascape in cool blue hues and soft pastel tones.
- a mood of peace and serenity through the use of color.
- a stormy sky with dramatic clouds.
Structure the Layout
When specifying the structure and layout, you can include details such as:
- Composition: Describe the overall arrangement of elements within the frame. For example, you could specify a centered composition, rule of thirds, or asymmetrical composition.
- Perspective: Indicate the viewpoint or angle from which the scene should be depicted. Use keywords such as a bird's eye view, worm's eye view, or a specific camera angle (e.g., low angle, high angle).
- Framing: Provide instructions on how the subject should be framed within the image. For instance, you could request a close-up, medium shot, or wide shot.
- Background: Describe the desired background elements or environment surrounding the main subject. This could include landscapes, cityscapes, or specific settings (e.g., a living room, a forest, a beach).
- Lighting: Use daylight, dramatic lighting, or a particular light source (e.g., candlelight, moonlight).
- Depth of Field (DOF): State whether you want a blurred background or a deep depth of field with everything in focus.
- Color Palette: Suggest a specific color scheme or dominant colors you'd like to see in the image. For example:
- a muted, earthy color palette; vibrant shades of purple and yellow; cool color palette dominated by various shades of blue.
By mastering these key elements of prompts, you can unlock the full potential of AI tools and achieve more accurate and relevant results.
Examples Of Generative AI Text-To-Image Prompts
And if you want to start experimenting with prompt engineering, here is a list of prompts for creative ideas that might inspire you further.
Effective vs. Ineffective Prompt Examples
Some prompts give us better results than others, and there are reasons for that. Let's break down the main points here. Effective TTI prompts are clear, specific, relevant, coherent, and tailored to the capabilities of the AI model.
Good Text-to-Image Prompts | Problematic Text-to-Image Prompts |
| "A breathtaking seascape of a turbulent ocean during a powerful storm, rendered in a dramatic, photorealistic style." | "A calmly raging ocean with crashing waves." (Conflicting descriptions: calm and raging) |
| "A vibrant digital art illustration of a friendly dragon hatching from a colorful egg, with a fantasy forest backdrop filled with glowing fireflies." | "A dragon emerging from an egg in a magical place." (Vague description: "magical place") |
| "A photorealistic image of a cityscape with the highly detailed buildings and realistic vehicles." | "A photorealistic image of a cityscape with the buildings and vehicles stylized in a cartoon style." (Conflicting styles: realistic and cartoon) |
| "A futuristic, cyberpunk-style cityscape at night, with neon-lit flying cars, holographic billboards, and a dense, misty atmosphere, rendered in a digital art style." | "A city in the future with flying cars and stuff." (Lacking specific details) |
| "A surreal and dreamlike painting of a giant whale jumping out of a vast ocean made of colorful wildflowers, executed in a style of Salvador Dali." | "A whale jumping out of flowers in the style of Salvador Dali." (Lacking vivid descriptions) |
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