Image Generation — Vol. 5
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Image Generation — Vol. 5 — 9 ready-to-use prompts for design & image. Copy any prompt, fill in the bracketed details, and paste it into your favourite AI model.
Overview
The Image Generation — Vol. 5 gathers 9 ready-to-run prompts for design & image. Among them: “The Digital Frontier: Pixelated Pioneers”, “Cinematic Vertical Portrait of Vintage Car Radio at Night” and “The Covert Exchange in the Fog”. Together they cover a workflow end to end, but each prompt also stands on its own. Run them in Midjourney, DALL·E and Stable Diffusion or any other assistant and iterate from there.
What’s inside
(9)1.The Digital Frontier: Pixelated Pioneers
#version 1.0 root{details,prompt:str}: details{atmosphere,camera_angle:str,color_palette,emotion,environmental_elements:str,genre:str,lighting,location:str,subject1,subject2,year:str}: atmosphere[4]: Playful,Dreamlike,Digital frontier,Calm isolation camera_angle: "High-angle isometric view, emphasizing the island's isolation and the blocky aesthetics, 1:1 cinematic aspect ratio." color_palette[4]: Saturated primary colors,vibrant greens and blues for the island,deep purples and blacks for the void,pixelated orange accents emotion[4]: Wonder,Curiosity,Discovery,Serenity environmental_elements: "Blocky, geometric trees with glowing leaves, pixelated waterfalls cascading into the void, floating abstract digital dust motes, subtle grid lines on the void's floor." genre: Voxel Art lighting[3]: Emissive light from the voxels themselves,"soft, diffuse ambient light from the digital void",subtle rim lighting on the blocky figures location: "A solitary, blocky floating island made of glowing voxels, suspended in an infinite digital void, with sparse, geometric trees and structures." subject1{costume:str,subject_action:str,subject_expression:str}: costume: "Low-polygon adventurer tunic and trousers in muted greens and browns, a blocky utility belt with voxel tools, simple, chunky voxel boots." subject_action: "Standing with one hand lightly resting on a large, blocky, glowing data crystal embedded in the island." subject_expression: "A subtle, curious expression, eyes wide with wonder at the digital landscape." subject2{costume:str,subject_action:str,subject_expression:str}: costume: "A vibrant, pixelated explorer jumpsuit in electric blue, with contrasting orange accents, chunky voxel goggles pushed up on her head, a small blocky digital compass attached to her wrist." subject_action: "Leaning forward slightly, arm outstretched, pointing excitedly towards a cluster of particularly vibrant voxel flora at the island's edge." subject_expression: "An excited, joyful expression, mouth slightly open in awe." year: "Retro-Futuristic, 8-bit aesthetic" prompt: "You will perform an image edit using the people from the provided photos as the main subjects. Preserve their core likeness. Imagine Subject 1 (male) and Subject 2 (female) as blocky, low-polygon explorers discovering a vibrant, floating voxel island in a vast digital void. Subject 1 is contemplative, while Subject 2 is eagerly pointing out a new discovery amidst the pixelated flora."2.Cinematic Vertical Portrait of Vintage Car Radio at Night
Create a high-resolution *VERTICAL (portrait)* photograph of a vintage car radio screen at night. The camera angle must match a realistic diagonal side-view, similar to an over-the-shoulder cinematic shot from the passenger seat. Do NOT straighten the device — maintain the same natural tilt seen in authentic night-drive photos. TEXT ON THE LED DISPLAY (amber pixel font): Weather4Fly STYLE & LIGHTING: – Warm orange LED glow, soft bloom around each segmented character. – Dark car interior with minimal ambient light. – Deep shadows, shallow depth of field, soft bokeh highlights. – Subtle scratches on the plastic display cover and gentle dust particles. – High contrast, moody, cinematic night-drive aesthetic. COMPOSITION: – Frame must be *tall*, extending above and below the radio to create a portrait orientation. – The radio stays in the middle-to-upper section, angled exactly as in a real car dashboard. – Include side knobs, buttons, and part of the dashboard fading into shadow. – Keep the asymmetrical composition and natural perspective distortion. DETAIL REQUIREMENTS: – LED characters must look segmented and authentic. – Slight reflections on the display surface. – Warm tones only — no neon or artificial color shifts. NEGATIVE PROMPT: horizontal layout, straight-on view, blue or white LED, modern touchscreen radio, missing text, wrong names, overly sharp digital look, unrealistic symmetry, cartoon rendering. OUTPUT: A cinematic vertical portrait photograph of an angled vintage radio display showing the specified names.
3.The Covert Exchange in the Fog
{ "prompt": "You will perform an image edit using the people from the provided photos as the main subjects. Preserve their core likeness. Create an Ultra-Photorealistic, Movie-Quality scene depicting Subject 1 (male) and Subject 2 (female) involved in a covert exchange on a foggy train platform in 1940s London. The image must be photorealistic, featuring cinematic lighting and highly detailed textures of wool and steam. The aesthetic should look like it was shot on Arri Alexa with a cinematic depth of field, capturing the tension and romance of a noir thriller.", "details": { "year": "1944", "genre": "Cinematic Photorealism", "location": "A dimly lit, steam-filled railway platform in London at night, with the blurred silhouette of a locomotive in the background.", "lighting": [ "Dramatic chiaroscuro", "Volumetric lighting through steam", "Cold atmospheric backlight", "Warm tungsten practical light from a station lamp" ], "camera_angle": "Over-the-shoulder close-up shot, focusing on the faces and the subtle hand exchange.", "emotion": [ "Secretive", "Urgent", "Melancholic", "Tense" ], "color_palette": [ "Steel blue", "Charcoal grey", "Sepia highlights", "Deep crimson" ], "atmosphere": [ "Noir", "Mysterious", "Cinematic", "Foggy" ], "environmental_elements": "Thick billowing steam from the train engine, wet cobblestones reflecting light, vintage leather suitcases in the periphery.", "subject1": { "costume": "A textured heavy wool trench coat, a fedora hat slightly tipped forward, and leather gloves.", "subject_expression": "Stoic and alert, eyes darting to the side to check for surveillance.", "subject_action": "Discreetly slipping a small, sealed envelope into Subject 2's hand." }, "negative_prompt": { "exclude_visuals": [ "bright daylight", "modern technology", "smartphones", "digital watches", "modern architecture" ], "exclude_styles": [ "cartoon", "3d render", "anime", "oil painting", "sketch", "low resolution" ], "exclude_colors": [ "neon green", "fluorescent pink", "oversaturated colors" ], "exclude_objects": [ "cars", "airplanes", "plastic" ] }, "subject2": { "costume": "A tailored 1940s skirt suit with a fur collar, a pillbox hat with a small mesh veil, and red lipstick.", "subject_expression": "Anxious but composed, biting her lip slightly, looking intently at Subject 1.", "subject_action": "Grasping Subject 1's hand tightly while receiving the envelope, pulling her coat closer." } } }4.Isometric miniature 3D cartoon city scene
Present a clear, 45° top-down view of a vertical (9:16) isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene, highlighting iconic landmarks centered in the composition to showcase precise and delicate modeling. The scene features soft, refined textures with realistic PBR materials and gentle, lifelike lighting and shadow effects. Weather elements are creatively integrated into the urban architecture, establishing a dynamic interaction between the city's landscape and atmospheric conditions, creating an immersive weather ambiance. Use a clean, unified composition with minimalistic aesthetics and a soft, solid-colored background that highlights the main content. The overall visual style is fresh and soothing. Please retrieve current weather conditions for the specified city before rendering. City name: ${city_name:Istanbul}5.A three-panel monochromatic image
{ "subject": { "description": "A three-panel monochromatic image. Top panel: A hooded figure with glowing eyes, wearing a backpack, climbing over a chain-link fence under a dark, cloudy night sky with a full, bright moon on the upper right. Middle-left panel: A person in silhouette seated on rubble inside a dark, derelict room, looking out a brightly lit opening with bare, tangled trees and a distant, hazy light source. Middle-right panel: A large, silhouetted hand reaching upwards towards a very bright, circular light source.", "count": "three distinct scenes within a single image", "orientation": "various, as per reference panels", "pose_or_state": "Top: active climbing; Middle-left: static seated; Middle-right: reaching upwards", "expression": "not applicable (silhouettes / glowing eyes)" }, "scale_and_proportion": { "subject_to_frame_ratio": "Each panel's subjects scaled as per reference; the overall three panels stacked occupy 100% of frame height.", "proportions": "locked to reference", "negative_space": "significant, particularly in the top and middle-right panels, created by dark areas and the stipple effect, identical to reference" }, "composition": { "shot_type": "Top: medium shot; Middle-left: medium interior shot; Middle-right: close-up", "camera_angle": "Top: slightly low angle; Middle-left: low angle; Middle-right: eye-level for the hand", "framing": "unchanged from reference (three vertical panels)", "symmetry": "asymmetrical per panel; overall triptych structure is vertically aligned with strong horizontal panel dividers", "background": "Top: cloudy night sky with moon and chain-link fence; Middle-left: bare trees and distant light through an opening; Middle-right: plain dark background with a dominant bright circular light", "depth_of_field": "Top: deep, everything in sharp stipple focus; Middle-left: deep focus outside opening, foreground elements in stipple detail; Middle-right: sharp focus on hand, light source is diffuse within the stipple pattern" }, "temporal_context": { "era": "contemporary / timeless desolate aesthetic", "modern_elements": false, "retro_stylization": false, "trend_influence": false }, "style": { "visual_type": "black and white stipple / halftone graphic art mimicking print media", "realism_level": "forms and lighting are realistic, but the rendering is entirely through a stipple pattern", "art_style": "halftone / stipple graphic art", "stylization": true, "interpretation": "literal reproduction, including the specific stipple pattern and black and white rendering" }, "lighting": { "setup_type": "predominantly backlighting from a single dominant source per panel", "light_direction": "Top: frontal (moon); Middle-left: frontal (through opening); Middle-right: frontal (from the circular light source)", "light_quality": "hard light creating stark silhouettes, with bright, diffused glow around light sources, all rendered with stipple", "contrast": "very high", "shadow_behavior": "sharp and defined, creating strong silhouettes, composed of dense stipple dots", "color_temperature": "not applicable (monochromatic)", "lighting_variation": "minimal within each panel, distinct backlighting per panel" }, "materials": { "primary_materials": [ "human figures (silhouettes)", "chain-link fence (metal)", "clouds", "bare trees / branches", "rubble / concrete / rough ground", "generic rough textures" ], "surface_finish": "not distinct due to stipple and silhouette; implied matte for opaque objects", "light_reflection": "minimal, primarily silhouette edges defined by stipple", "material_accuracy": "implied forms accurate through silhouette and stipple density" }, "color_palette": { "dominant_colors": [ "black", "white" ], "saturation": "not applicable (monochromatic)", "contrast_level": "very high", "color_shift": false }, "texture_and_detail": { "surface_detail": "rendered entirely through varying density of stipple dots; fence mesh, tree branches, ground rubble are visible through dot patterns", "grain_noise": "none, only intentional stipple/halftone dots of precise size and distribution", "micro_details": "preserved through stipple density where present", "sharpness": "sharp forms, but edges and gradients are defined by discrete dots of the stipple pattern" }, "camera_render_settings": { "lens_equivalent": "standard/normal lens look across panels", "perspective_distortion": "none", "aperture_look": "deep depth of field for top and middle-left, implied very wide aperture for diffuse light source in middle-right (but hand is still sharp)", "resolution": "high", "render_quality": "clean and neutral, but with the explicit and precise stipple effect" }, "constraints": { "no_additional_objects": true, "no_reframing": true, "no_crop": true, "no_stylization": false, "no_artistic_license": true, "no_text": true, "no_watermark": true, "no_effects": true, "no_dramatic_lighting": true, "no_color_grading": true, "no_smooth_gradients": true, "strictly_black_and_white": true }, "iteration_instruction": { "compare_to_reference": true, "fix_geometry_first": true, "then_fix_composition": true, "then_fix_lighting": true, "then_fix_color": true, "then_fix_stipple_pattern_fidelity": true, "ignore_aesthetic_improvements": true }, "negative_prompt": [ "creative", "cinematic", "artistic", "illustration", "abstract", "dramatic", "wide-angle", "fisheye", "exaggeration", "reinterpretation", "extra elements", "modernized", "retro look", "color grading", "AI artifacts", "smooth", "gradient", "grayscale", "sepia", "full color", "soft focus", "blurry", "realistic photograph (without stipple)", "painting", "sketch", "watercolor", "cartoon", "comic book (unless specifically for stipple effect)" ] }6.Istanbul Travel Journal
{ "title": "Istanbul Travel Journal", "artwork_style": "vibrant, child-like crayon-style vertical (9:16) illustration", "background": "soft, warm light-toned (e.g., pale yellow)", "color_palette": "bright reds, blues, greens, and other cheerful colors", "atmosphere": "cozy, playful travel atmosphere", "main_scene": { "title": "Winding, Zigzagging Travel Route", "style": "arrows and dotted lines connecting multiple locations", "itinerary": { "city": "Istanbul", "duration": "7-Day Trip", "stops": [ { "day": 1, "attraction": "Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque", "description": "Exploring giant, colorful mosques that look like castles from a fairytale!" }, { "day": 2, "attraction": "Topkapi Palace", "description": "Visiting the home of sultans, a huge palace with sparkly jewels!" }, { "day": 3, "attraction": "Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar", "description": "Getting lost in a giant maze of shops with sparkly lamps and sweet smells!" }, { "day": 4, "attraction": "Bosphorus Cruise", "description": "Sailing on a big boat between two continents, Europe and Asia!" }, { "day": 5, "attraction": "Galata Tower", "description": "Climbing a super tall tower to see all of Istanbul from the sky!" }, { "day": 6, "attraction": "Princes' Islands", "description": "Riding in a horse-drawn carriage on an island with no cars!" }, { "day": 7, "attraction": "Turkish Delight & Baklava", "description": "Eating yummy, sticky, and sweet Turkish candies before we go home. What a treat!" } ] } }, "surrounding_elements": { "characters": [ { "description": "A child holding a simit (a yummy Turkish bagel)" }, { "description": "A little adventurer with a backpack and a fez hat" } ], "landmarks": [ "A cute, round Hagia Sophia with a smiley face", "A tall and colorful Galata Tower", "A friendly-looking Bosphorus Bridge" ], "signboards": [ "Don’t get lost in the Grand Bazaar!", "Seagulls ahead!", "Yummy Turkish Delight this way!" ], "phrases": [ "Istanbul travel memories unlocked!", "Istanbul food adventure!", "Where to next?" ], "food_icons": [ "A cartoonish Turkish ice cream cone (dondurma)", "A smiling piece of baklava", "A colorful plate of Turkish delight (lokum)" ], "exclamations": [ "I didn’t know Istanbul was so fun!", "I want to ride the ferry again!" ] }, "overall_style": { "art_style": "Crayon / children’s hand-drawn travel diary style", "palette": "Bright, warm, colorful palette", "composition": "Cozy but full and lively composition", "emphasis": "The joy of exploring", "font": "Cute handwritten font", "feeling": "A young child’s fun travel-journal entry" } }7.Hyper-Realistic Marvel Comic Fusion Image Generation
{ "image_generation": { "requirements": { "face_preservation": { "preserve_original": true, "accuracy_level": "100% identical to reference", "details": [ "real facial proportions", "exact skin texture", "true eye shape and color", "natural look without makeup" ] }, "pose": { "match_reference_pose": true, "description": "Chest-up portrait, face forward with a gentle rightward tilt." }, "lighting": { "match_reference_lighting": true, "type": "soft diffused indoor lighting", "direction": "front-left", "shadows": "gentle soft shadows", "background_tone": "neutral with slight bluish tint" } }, "subject": { "gender": "male", "age": "child", "hairstyle": { "match_reference": true, "description": "same hairstyle as reference, adapted naturally for a young boy" }, "expression": "neutral, slightly curious", "clothing": { "top": "Avengers-style suit top (child version), subtle tech-textured fabric", "accessory": "miniature Avengers emblem on the chest" } }, "composition": { "frame": "chest-up portrait", "orientation": "frontal with slight rightward tilt", "style": "hyper-realistic with split real/comic effect" }, "special_effects": { "split_effect": { "type": "irregular centered tear", "edges": "white angled torn-paper look", "description": "image looks ripped down the middle" }, "realistic_side": { "background": "soft, neutral, bluish environment", "filters": [ "soft analog grain", "light vintage texture", "reduced saturation", "subtle film imperfections" ], "overlays": [ "small holographic HUD icons (Iron Man–style)", "mini Captain America shield doodle", "tiny Thor hammer sketch", "stylized blue tech sparks" ] }, "illustrated_side": { "art_style": "bold comic-style illustration inspired by Marvel", "color_palette": "vibrant, high-contrast superhero palette", "hair": "same color as realistic half but stylized sharply", "eyes": "slightly exaggerated heroic emphasis", "background": "dynamic red-blue comic burst pattern", "decorations": { "elements": [ "chibi Iron Man flying", "pixel-style Captain America", "small cartoon lightning bolts", "comic-style 'POW!' and 'WHOOSH!' text bubbles", "floating colorful Avengers symbols" ] } } }, "aesthetic": { "overall_tone": "heroic, energetic, lightly vintage", "lighting_consistency": "perfectly matching the reference", "skin_texture_realism": "high", "blending_quality": "smooth transition with crisp tear edge" }, "output": { "style": "hyper-realistic + Marvel comic fusion", "quality": "ultra-high-resolution", "filters": [ "subtle analog film", "soft grain" ] } } }8.Scientific Drawing Assistant
Act as a scientific illustrator. You are skilled in creating detailed and accurate scientific illustrations for research publications. Your task is to: - Create illustrations that clearly depict ${scientificConcept}. - Ensure accuracy and clarity suitable for academic journals. - Use tools such as ${preferredTool:Illustrator} for precise illustration. Rules: - Always follow ${journalGuidelines} for publication standards. - Use a ${colorScheme:monochrome} color scheme unless specified otherwise. - Incorporate labels and annotations as needed for clarity.9.Text-to-Image with Reference - Billiards Bar Scene
{ "meta_data": { "task_type": "text_to_image_with_reference", "version": "v1.0", "priority": "high" }, "technical_constraints": { "identity_preservation": { "enabled": true, "reference_mode": "strict", "parameters": { "use_reference_face_only": true, "identity_lock": true, "preserve_facial_features": true, "preserve_skin_texture": true, "avoid_face_morphing": true, "preservation_strength": 1.0 } }, "output_settings": { "aspect_ratio": "9:16", "resolution_target": "ultra_high_res", "render_engine_style": "photorealistic" } }, "creative_prompt": { "scene": { "location": "dim billiards bar", "background": "dark ceiling, red-and-white wall stripe, a few tables/chairs in the back, low-light ambience with subtle film grain", "key_props": [ "green-felt pool table (foreground)", "vintage red billiard lamps overhead (warm red glow)", "scattered billiard balls on the table", "pool cue (held by the subject)" ] }, "subject": { "type": "young adult woman", "identity_instruction": "The subject must be 100% identical to the uploaded reference photo (same face, proportions, age, and identity). No identity drift.", "pose": "leaning against the pool table edge; one hand braced on the table; the other hand holding the cue stick vertically; hip slightly popped; head slightly tilted; gaze up and to the side", "expression": "cool, confident, subtly flirtatious", "wardrobe": { "top": "leopard-print corset/bustier top with straps", "bottom": "black mini skirt", "accessories": "minimal jewelry (small hoops or studs)" }, "details": { "nails": "red nail polish", "hair": "long, voluminous, wavy hair", "makeup": "night-out glam: defined eyeliner/lashes, warm blush, nude-brown lips" } }, "camera_and_lighting": { "shot_style": "realistic nightlife flash photo + ambient bar lighting", "camera": "full-frame DSLR", "lens": "35mm or 50mm", "aperture": "f/1.8", "shutter_speed": "1/80s", "iso": "800", "lighting": { "primary": "on-camera flash (crisp subject, natural falloff, realistic shadows)", "secondary": "overhead red lamps glow + dim ambient fill", "look": "high contrast, controlled specular highlights, no blown whites" }, "color_grading": "warm reds with natural skin tones, subtle film grain", "focus": "tack-sharp eyes and face, shallow depth of field, soft background bokeh" } }, "negative_prompt": [ "different person", "identity change", "face morphing", "extra people", "extra limbs", "extra fingers", "bad hands", "deformed anatomy", "warped cue stick", "warped pool table", "text", "logo", "watermark", "cartoon", "anime", "illustration", "over-smoothed skin", "plastic skin", "low resolution", "blurred face", "overexposed flash highlights" ] }
How to use this pack
Step 1
Pick a prompt
Start with “The Digital Frontier: Pixelated Pioneers”, or scan the 9 prompts below for the one that matches your task.
Step 2
Copy it
Use the Copy button on any prompt — or “Copy all 9 prompts” — to grab the full text.
Step 3
Fill in the blanks
Swap the [bracketed] placeholders for your own details before you run it.
Step 4
Run and refine
Paste it into Midjourney, then ask for adjustments until the result fits design & image.
Who it’s for
- Busy people who'd rather edit a solid draft than write one from scratch
- Small teams standardizing how they use AI day to day
- Anyone working on design & image
Tips for better results
- Replace every [bracketed] placeholder before you run a prompt — the more specific your inputs, the better the output.
- If the first result isn't right, don't rewrite the prompt — just reply with what to change ("make it shorter", "more formal", "add examples").
- Paste in real context (a URL, your notes, a previous draft) so the model works from your material, not generic assumptions.
- Ask the model to give you 3 options, then combine the best parts of each.
Source: awesome-chatgpt-prompts · CC0-1.0
Frequently asked questions
Is the Image Generation — Vol. 5 free to use?
Yes. All 9 prompts in this pack are free to read, copy and use — including for commercial work. PromptsVault is ad-supported, with no account, checkout or paywall.
Which AI models do these prompts work with?
They're model-agnostic and work with Midjourney, DALL·E and Stable Diffusion and most other assistants. Copy a prompt and paste it into whichever tool you prefer.
How many prompts are included?
9 prompts. They're adapted from awesome-chatgpt-prompts (CC0-1.0).
Do I need to know prompt engineering?
No. Each prompt is already structured — just replace the [bracketed] placeholders with your details and run it.
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