Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques
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Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques

Master the art of prompt engineering to achieve better results with AI image generation.
AuthorKokoroLab Team
PublishedJanuary 22, 2024
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Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques

Prompt engineering is both an art and a science. The quality of your prompts directly impacts the quality of generated images.

Understanding Prompt Structure

A well-structured prompt typically includes:
  • Subject: What you want to create
  • Style: Artistic style or aesthetic
  • Composition: Layout and framing
  • Details: Specific elements, colors, lighting
  • Quality Modifiers: Terms like "high quality", "detailed", "professional"

Advanced Techniques

1. Weighted Prompts

Use parentheses to emphasize certain elements:
  • (beautiful sunset:1.5)
    - Increases emphasis
  • (background:0.8)
    - Decreases emphasis

2. Negative Prompts

Specify what you DON'T want:
  • "no text", "no watermark", "no blur"

3. Style References

Reference specific artists or art movements:
  • "in the style of Van Gogh"
  • "impressionist painting"
  • "anime style"

4. Technical Specifications

Include technical details:
  • Resolution: "4K", "8K", "high resolution"
  • Camera settings: "f/2.8", "shallow depth of field"
  • Lighting: "golden hour", "studio lighting"

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Too Vague: "a nice picture" won't give good results
  2. Too Complex: Overloading with too many details can confuse the model
  3. Ignoring Negative Prompts: Not specifying what to avoid
  4. Not Iterating: Expecting perfect results on first try

Pro Tips

  • Keep a prompt library of successful prompts
  • Study examples from the community
  • Test variations systematically
  • Document what works for your use case
Mastering prompt engineering takes practice, but the results are worth it!
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