What is a Prompt?

A prompt is the instruction you give to AI, describing the image content you want to generate. Good prompts help AI accurately understand your needs and generate high-quality images.

Basic Prompt Structure

A complete prompt typically contains these elements:

1. Subject - The main object in the image

2. Setting - Background environment

3. Style - Artistic or photography style

4. Lighting - Light effects

5. Color - Overall color tendency

Practical Examples

Basic: An orange cat

Intermediate: An orange cat sitting on a windowsill, rainy day outside, warm indoor lighting, cozy atmosphere

Advanced: A fluffy orange cat lounging lazily on a vintage wooden windowsill, misty rain visible through the window, warm yellow lamp light illuminating from the side, creating a cozy and comfortable home atmosphere, cinematic photography style, shallow depth of field

Common Style Vocabulary

• Photography Styles: professional photography, portrait photography, product photography, food photography
• Art Styles: watercolor, oil painting, illustration, flat design
• Atmosphere Words: cozy, fresh, vintage, modern, minimalist, luxurious
• Lighting Words: natural light, soft light, golden sunlight, backlight, studio lighting

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Descriptions too short or vague

2. Including contradictory requirements

3. Using overly abstract concepts

4. Piling up too many keywords causing confusion