Master AI Prompt Engineering
Writing great prompts is the single most important skill for AI image generation. This tutorial teaches you proven techniques used by top creators.
The Anatomy of a Perfect Prompt
A well-structured prompt includes these elements in order:
- Subject — What is the main focus? (e.g., "a golden retriever puppy")
- Style — What artistic style? (e.g., "watercolor painting", "cinematic photograph")
- Lighting — How is it lit? (e.g., "golden hour sunlight", "dramatic studio lighting")
- Composition — Camera angle and framing (e.g., "close-up portrait", "wide aerial view")
- Mood — What feeling? (e.g., "serene and peaceful", "dark and mysterious")
Advanced Techniques
- Weighted terms: Place the most important elements first in your prompt.
- Negative prompts: Exclude unwanted artifacts like "blurry, low quality, distorted hands."
- Style mixing: Combine unexpected styles like "cyberpunk watercolor" for unique results.
- Camera terminology: Use real photography terms like "85mm lens, f/1.4, bokeh" for photorealism.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Prompts that are too vague ("a nice landscape")
- Contradictory instructions ("dark bright scene")
- Overly long prompts that confuse the model