Image Generation Best Practices
Advanced techniques for getting consistently stunning results.
Prompt Structure Template
[Shot type], [Subject doing action] in [setting].
[Lighting description]. [Atmosphere/mood].
[Style keywords]. [Quality keywords].
Quality Keywords That Work
Always include:
- "masterpiece"
- "best quality"
- "highly detailed"
- "sharp focus"
- "professional"
For photorealism:
- "photorealistic"
- "hyperrealistic"
- "8K UHD"
- "DSLR quality"
- "RAW photo"
For cinematic:
- "cinematic lighting"
- "film grain"
- "anamorphic lens"
- "movie still"
- "directed by [famous director]"
Lighting Recipes
| Mood | Lighting Description |
|---|---|
| Dramatic | "harsh shadows, single light source, chiaroscuro" |
| Romantic | "golden hour, warm backlighting, lens flare" |
| Mysterious | "foggy, dim lighting, silhouettes" |
| Clean/Corporate | "soft studio lighting, well-lit, neutral" |
| Horror | "underlit, flickering, unsettling shadows" |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Too vague - "A person in a room" ✅ Specific - "A tired detective in a cluttered 1940s office"
❌ Conflicting styles - "Photorealistic cartoon character" ✅ Consistent - "Pixar-style 3D animated character"
❌ Negative prompts - "No blur, not dark" ✅ Positive - "Sharp focus, well-lit"
Iteration Strategy
- Start with a basic prompt
- Generate 2-3 variations
- Identify what's working
- Add more specific details
- Regenerate and refine
- Use the best result as a reference for consistency