ImageFX Prompt Engineering Guide
Prompt Structure Guide
Basic Prompt:
"A cozy bedroom with sunlight streaming through large windows."
Cinematic Prompt:
"A cozy, sunlit bedroom with soft morning light spilling through sheer curtains, minimalist Scandinavian
design, natural textures, neutral tones, cinematic composition, high depth of field, 35mm lens, shallow focus."
Stylized Prompt:
"A dreamlike cozy bedroom, infused with soft sunlight and pastel colors, inspired by Studio Ghibli and vintage
70s design aesthetics, soft blur, surreal lighting."
Always include subject, lighting, camera angle, style, atmosphere, and composition cues.
Lighting Techniques
- Rembrandt Lighting: Dramatic triangle of light on the cheek.
- Soft Fill Lighting: Diffused light to reduce shadows.
- Backlighting: Light source behind subject to create glow or silhouette.
- Golden Hour: Natural warm lighting around sunrise/sunset.
- HDRI Studio: High Dynamic Range lighting for ultra-realistic reflections.
ImageFX Prompt Engineering Guide
Camera & Composition Tips
- Eye-Level Angle: Natural and neutral perspective.
- Low Angle: Adds power or drama.
- Overhead Shot: Great for product or top-down scenes.
- Focal Lengths:
* 35mm - Natural, human eye perspective
* 85mm - Portraits, background blur
* 24mm - Wide scenes, landscapes
- Depth of Field: Use "shallow depth of field", "bokeh", or "f/1.8" for focus effects.
Art Styles & Modifiers
- Photorealistic
- Cyberpunk
- Vaporwave
- Surrealism
- 3D Render
- Analog Film
- Watercolor
- Oil Painting
Common Modifiers:
"ultra detailed", "8k resolution", "film grain", "cinematic lighting", "dramatic shadows", "moody tone", "ethereal
atmosphere", "studio lighting"
ImageFX Prompt Engineering Guide
Useful Resources
1. Promptomania - [Link]
2. Shotdeck (cinematic reference library) - [Link]
3. Art Style Reference - [Link]
4. Photography Lighting Guide - [Link]
5. Midjourney Prompt Docs (transferable) - [Link]