Slaying the prompts dragon โ๏ธ๐ฒ
Struggling with prompts? Youโre not alone. Hereโs how Iโm turning it around. Focus on the details. Set the scene. Add dynamic elements. No more hair-pulling. Letโs conquer this beast. Create quality images and scripts in half the time. Hereโs what Iโm still learning: โ
๐๐ก๐ข๐ช ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐๐ Start with a clear vision. Know what you want. Are you generating an image, writing text, or something else? Nail down your target. Example: Instead of saying, โCreate an image,โ say, โCreate an image of a warrior standing on a battlefield at dawn.โ Remember your audience. Tailor the prompt to fit their needs. It makes a difference. Example: If your audience is kids, instead of โA complex machine,โ say, โA colorful robot with big, friendly eyes.โ โ
๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐ Details matter. If itโs an image, include the setting, mood, time of day, and key elements. For text, lock in the tone, style, and key phrases. Be clear. Vague is weak. Example: Donโt say, โA car on a road.โ Say, โA red sports car speeding down a winding mountain road at sunset.โ โ
๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐จ๐๐๐ Paint a vivid picture. Use rich adjectives and sensory details. Go beyond the basics. How does it feel, smell, or sound? Example: Instead of โA city street,โ say, โA bustling city street filled with the aroma of fresh bread and the sound of distant jazz.โ โ
๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ก๐ Context is king. Provide background details like environment, era, or atmosphere. If characters are involved, describe them clearly. Example: โIn a medieval village, a blacksmith hammers away in his smoky forge while villagers bustle around the market.โ โ
๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ Add movement. Describe actions or interactions. Bring energy and life to your prompt. Example: โA surfer rides a giant wave, carving through the water as the sun sets behind him.โ โ
๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก Frame the shot. Mention perspective, layout, or how elements should be arranged. Keep it tight. Example: โA close-up of a knightโs weathered hand gripping a sword hilt, with a blurred battlefield in the background.โ