Advanced Prompt Engineering

Take your AI image generation skills to the next level with advanced prompt engineering techniques.

Understanding Prompt Structure

Effective prompts are built using several key components:

1. Subject
The main focus of your image
- "a majestic lion"
- "a futuristic spaceship"
- "a peaceful landscape"

### 2. Style
The artistic style or medium
- "photorealistic"
- "oil painting"
- "watercolor illustration"
- "3D render"

### 3. Composition
How elements are arranged
- "close-up shot"
- "wide angle view"
- "bird's eye perspective"

### 4. Lighting and Atmosphere
The mood and lighting conditions
- "golden hour lighting"
- "dramatic shadows"
- "soft ambient light"

### 5. Technical Quality
Desired output quality
- "highly detailed"
- "8K resolution"
- "professional photography"

## Advanced Techniques

### Negative Prompting
Specify what you DON'T want:
- "no blurry backgrounds"
- "avoid cartoonish style"
- "no text or watermarks"

### Style Mixing
Combine multiple styles:
- "a cyberpunk city in impressionist style"
- "photorealistic portrait with art nouveau elements"

### Weighted Elements
Emphasize specific elements:
- "beautiful red roses (emphasis on flowers)"
- "mountain landscape with dramatic sky (sky: 1.5)"

## Prompt Templates

### Portrait Photography

Professional headshot of [person], [age] [gender], [expression], [lighting], [style] photography, highly detailed, sharp focus

### Landscape Art

[Type of landscape] in [style] style, [time of day], [weather conditions], [composition], [color palette]

### Character Design

[Character type] with [description], wearing [clothing], in [setting], [art style], highly detailed

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Overcrowding: Too many concepts confuse the AI
2. Contradictions: Conflicting style or quality terms
3. Vagueness: Insufficient detail for desired results
4. Inconsistency: Mixed themes that don't work together

## Optimization Tips

- Start Simple: Begin with basic concepts and add complexity
- Iterate: Refine prompts based on results
- Use References: Include artist names or art movements
- Test Variations: Try similar prompts with slight changes

## Practical Examples

### Before:
"dog in park"

### After:
"Golden retriever dog running through sunny meadow, golden hour lighting, photorealistic style, motion blur, highly detailed, 8K resolution"

### Before:
"fantasy castle"

### After:
"Majieval castle on mountain peak, gothic architecture, dramatic storm clouds, cinematic lighting, digital painting style, detailed, atmospheric"

## Next Steps

- Experiment with different prompt structures
- Build your own prompt library
- Share successful prompts with the community
- Explore advanced AI model features

## Resources

- [Prompt Library](/resources/prompts)
- [Style Guide](/help/styles)
- [Community Showcase](/gallery)