The quality of your AI-generated images depends largely on how you write your prompts. This guide covers techniques for getting better results from the AI Playground.
Prompt structure
A good prompt typically includes:
Subject — The main focus of the image
Action or pose — What the subject is doing
Setting — Where the scene takes place
Style — Visual treatment or artistic approach
Mood/lighting — Atmosphere and light quality
Example:
"A golden retriever running through a field of wildflowers, action shot, rural countryside, photorealistic, warm afternoon sunlight"
Style terms that work well
Realism:
Photorealistic, hyperrealistic, lifelike, documentary style
Artistic:
Oil painting, watercolor, digital art, illustration, sketch
Technical:
3D render, CGI, vector art, isometric, low poly
Cinematic:
Cinematic lighting, film still, movie scene, dramatic lighting
Lighting and mood
Golden hour — Warm, soft light
Blue hour — Cool twilight tones
Dramatic lighting — High contrast, strong shadows
Soft lighting — Even, diffused illumination
Backlit — Light source behind the subject
Neon — Vibrant, glowing colors
Common mistakes to avoid
Too vague — "A nice picture" gives the AI nothing to work with.
Too complex — Cramming too many elements can produce cluttered results.
Contradictory — "Bright and dark" or "minimalist with lots of detail" confuses the AI.
Tips
Start simple and add detail if the result is too generic.
If something isn't working, try removing or changing one element at a time.
Use Recreate to generate variations without retyping your prompt.
Look at prompts from images you like and borrow techniques.