Tips for Creating Prompts for Stable Diffusion: Easily Create Images from Your Imagination

Creating images from imagination with Stable Diffusion is both fun and challenging. The key to getting the most accurate images is writing precise and clear "prompts" or commands. This article will provide tips for writing effective prompts to ensure the resulting images match your imagination and are beautiful.

Specify the main topic.

The main topic of the prompt should specify the key elements in the image, such as characters, locations, or objects that should be the focal point of the image. The main topic should be concise and clear, such as "young woman in a flowing dress," "futuristic city," or "majestic mountain landscape."

Example:

"a majestic dragon flying over a city at sunset"

"beautiful beach scene with palm trees and blue ocean"

Use specific descriptive words.

Adding specific characteristics to the prompt helps the image have a unique quality that matches the imagination, such as color characteristics, emotions, atmosphere, or even physical traits of the subject, like "bright colors," "calm and peaceful," or "sharp details."

Example:

"portrait of a young woman, bright red hair, freckles, soft smile, wearing a blue dress"

"futuristic cityscape, neon lights, rainy atmosphere, moody and dark"

Add the desired tone and style.

Tone and style will determine the atmosphere of the image, such as fantasy, retro, or art styles. Additionally, you can specify the use of light and shadow to create depth, such as "cinematic lighting," "fantasy style," or "vintage retro."

Example:

"a peaceful fantasy forest, glowing mushrooms, soft mist, fantasy style, warm tones"

"cyberpunk street scene, vibrant neon lights, rainy night, futuristic"

Emphasize quality with high-resolution keywords.

Adding words related to image quality, such as "ultra-realistic," "highly detailed," or "4K resolution," helps achieve sharpness and high detail in the resulting images. Using these terms will enhance the dimensions and realism of the images.

Example:

"a highly detailed portrait of a wizard, intricate robe, magical aura, ultra-realistic"

"landscape of a mountain valley, 4K resolution, highly detailed textures, photo-realistic"

Set the background and atmosphere of the image.

Setting the background helps create the desired atmosphere for the image, such as specifying it as a natural landscape, a city, or an imaginary scene. Descriptions like "in a dark forest," "by the ocean," or "on a bustling city street" can be used to define the location depicted in the image.

Example:

"a mysterious castle in a dark forest, surrounded by mist and glowing lights"

"desert landscape at dawn, with large sand dunes and soft lighting"

Techniques for using modifiers in writing prompts

Using certain modifiers can help the model add specific details, such as "bokeh background," which blurs the background and makes the subject clearer, or "dramatic shadows," which add depth and make the image stand out more.

Example:

"portrait of a woman with bokeh background, soft focus, vibrant colors, cinematic lighting"

"robot in a futuristic city, dramatic shadows, intricate mechanical details"

Continuously test and refine the prompt.

There is no perfect prompt for every image generation. Trying out different prompt variations to compare results is a good way to find one that matches the style we want. Sometimes, making slight adjustments, such as changing color descriptions or adding light characteristics, can make the results more to our liking.

Example of a prompt that yields good results

"a serene lake at sunset, mountain background, colorful reflections in water, highly detailed, photo-realistic"

"cyberpunk city skyline at night, with bright neon lights, fog, and skyscrapers, ultra-realistic, HDR"

"Portrait of a mystical fairy, glowing wings, soft lighting, delicate details, fantasy style, intricate design"

Creating a good prompt in Stable Diffusion will help you achieve beautiful images that match your imagination. The above recommendations, such as emphasizing the main subject, adding specific details, setting the tone and atmosphere, and using appropriate modifiers, will help make your prompt more precise and produce higher-quality images.