AI Images

Subject, light and composition — describe precisely, then iterate.

• How image generation works
  6 min · Explain generation vs editing and pick the right mode for a task.
• Subject, scene, style
  5 min · Write a complete first-draft image prompt using four slots.
• Composition and framing
  6 min · Control framing, placement and aspect ratio in an image prompt.
• Camera angle and lens
  5 min · Use one or two camera terms deliberately to steer perspective.
• Lighting fundamentals
  6 min · Write light into a prompt with direction, quality and time of day.
• Colour and mood
  5 min · Steer palette and atmosphere with dominant, support and accent colours.
• Materials and texture
  5 min · Describe surfaces through material, finish, wear and state.
• Text inside images
  6 min · Decide what text to render and what to typeset yourself.
• Iterate and edit
  6 min · Choose between editing and regenerating, one change at a time.
• Consistency across images
  6 min · Keep recurring subjects stable across a series of images.
• Style references, honestly
  5 min · Use references for look and feel without overclaiming them.
• Negative constraints
  6 min · Handle unwanted elements with positive framing and edits.