A concrete prompt beats “make it cinematic” every single time.
Vague cues like “make it cinematic” give image models little to work with, so results feel random. Learning a concrete five-part prompt structure lets you steer the output and keep visual series consistent.
- Five-part prompt formula
- Before-and-after illustration
- How fixed elements keep series consistent
- Quick checklist for building prompts
The five parts of a specific image prompt
Subject and action
Identify who or what is in the scene and what they’re doing. This gives the model a clear focal point.
Place and time
State where the scene occurs and the time of day. It grounds the image in a specific setting.
Camera and framing
Choose an angle, lens perspective, and how the subject fills the frame. This guides how the viewer sees it.
Light, wardrobe, and color
Define lighting style, clothing details, and dominant colors. These choices set mood and detail.
What must not change
Pin down elements that stay constant across variations. This keeps series visually consistent. Here's the difference in practice: - Vague: “make it cinematic” - Specific: “A lone violinist plays on a rooftop at sunset, low-angle shot, soft golden light, dark coat, background skyline unchanged”
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