Summary

• Understanding basic prompt concepts and key principles for communicating with AI
• 5-step systematic learning method for image generation AI prompts
• Special writing tips for video generation AI prompts
• Easy image creation with Draph Art AI composition features, even without prompts
• Common prompt writing mistakes beginners make and solutions
• 10 practical prompt templates you can use right away

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Have you ever felt frustrated when AI couldn't understand what you were saying? Like when you asked for "a beautiful landscape" but got completely wrong results, or when image generation AI created something totally different from what you had in mind?

The reason is simple - you don't know how to write prompts properly. Think of prompts as a special language for talking to AI. Once you learn this language, you'll be able to master all generative AI tools, from image AI to video AI.

 

 

1. What Are Prompts? Your First Step in Communicating with AI

What Prompts Are and Their Role

A prompt is basically instructions that tell AI exactly what you want. Just like at a coffee shop, saying "Can I have coffee?" versus "Can I have an iced americano with an extra shot?" - the more specific you are, the better results you'll get.

 

This is especially true for image generation AI and video generation AI, where prompts pretty much determine 99% of your final result quality. Master AI prompt writing techniques, and you can get professional-level results.

 

How AI Understands Prompts

AI learns from millions of images and text to find connections between words and visual elements. When it sees the word "dog," it combines features like fur, tail, and ears to create an image.

 

But here's the thing - AI can't guess context like humans do. If you say "nice atmosphere," AI has no clue what kind of atmosphere you mean. You need to be specific: "warm sunset light with a peaceful vibe."

 

Good Prompts vs Bad Prompts

Bad prompt examples:

• "Pretty landscape"
• "Cool photo"
• "Cat"

Good prompt examples:

• "Sunset beach scene with orange sky and calm waves, peaceful atmosphere"
• "Golden retriever playing happily in a sunny park"

 

See the difference? Good prompts include the subject, environment, mood, and details.

 

 

2. 5-Step Image Generation AI Prompt Writing Process

Step 1: Set Your Subject

First, decide who or what's the star of your image. Could be a person, animal, object, or landscape. The clearer your subject in image generation AI, the better results you'll get.

 

Subject examples:

• "25-year-old Korean woman"
• "Cute Scottish Fold cat"
• "Modern living room interior"
• "Mountain waterfall"

 

Step 2: Choose Your Style

Decide what art style you want - realistic like a photo, or more like an illustration.

 

Style keywords:

• "Realistic photo style"
• "Watercolor illustration"
• "3D rendering"
• "Cartoon character style"

 

Step 3: Describe Composition and Environment

Explain the background and camera angle. Be specific about where, when, and what weather conditions.

 

Environment setup:

• "Cozy cafe table"
• "Beach at sunrise"
• "Snowy winter forest"

Composition setup:

• "Front-facing close-up"
• "Full body side angle"
• "Top-down view from above"

 

Step 4: Add Lighting and Colors

Set the lighting and colors that determine your image's mood.

 

Lighting examples:

• "Natural sunlight"
• "Soft indoor lighting"
• "Dramatic backlighting"

Color examples:

• "Warm orange tones"
• "Cool blue palette"
• "Pastel colors"

 

Step 5: Final Quality and Details

Finish your prompt by adding image quality and specific details.

 

Quality keywords:

• "High quality, 4K resolution"
• "Sharp details"
• "Professional photography level"

 

3. What Makes Video Generation AI Prompts Special

Image AI vs Video AI Prompt Differences

Video generation AI needs a different approach than image AI. Unlike static images, you need to express movement and time flow.

 

Image AI prompt:

White coffee mug on outdoor cafe terrace table

 

Video AI prompt:

White coffee mug on outdoor cafe terrace table, slow camera pullback revealing bustling outdoor cafe scene, people walking in soft focus background, warm natural lighting, gentle steam rising from hot coffee, cinematic depth of field, 4 seconds of smooth camera movement

 

Expressing Movement and Action

In video AI prompts, describing specific actions is key.

 

Movement keywords:

• "Walking slowly"
• "Gently waving hand"
• "Naturally turning head"
• "Dancing rhythmically"

 

Camera Work Direction

Camera movement is crucial in videos too.

 

Camera work keywords:

• "Fixed camera angle"
• "Pan from left to right"
• "Slowly zoom in"
• "Drone shot looking down from sky"

 

Time and Speed Control

You can control your video's tempo and rhythm.

Time expression examples:

• "Slowly for 5 seconds"
• "At fast speed"
• "Pause then restart"

 

 

4. Hands-on AI Prompt Writing with Draph Art

You've learned prompt writing techniques, but want to try them out, right? Writing complex prompts every time isn't easy though, especially for prompt beginners.

 

Easy Image Creation Without AI Prompts? Draph Art AI Composition Features

Draph Art's AI composition feature solves this problem. Instead of complex prompts, you can visually select backgrounds you want.

 

4 Draph Art AI composition methods:

1. Gallery selection: Choose backgrounds from free image stock
2. Brand search: Search real social media images for trendy styles
3. Prompt generation: Create desired backgrounds using learned prompt techniques
4. Direct upload: Use your own images as backgrounds

▶ Try Draph Art AI Composition Features for Free

 

Practice Example: Product Photography Without AI Prompts

Let's say you want to create cosmetic product photos. The traditional way requires 6 complex steps, needs professional editing tools like Photoshop, lighting and shadow matching skills. Plus it takes 30 minutes to 1 hour and might look unnatural.

 

Traditional method (complex prompts):

1. Generate generic product photo with prompts
2. Check AI-generated image (obviously not your product)
3. Edit to cleanly remove existing product
4. Separately cut out your product image
5. Naturally place your product in the removed spot
6. Adjust lighting, shadows, colors to look natural

With Draph Art's AI composition feature, it's easier and simpler. Using image synthesis AI technology, it automatically adjusts lighting, shadows, and perspective for professional results. Just choose the background image you want to composite.

 

Draph Art method:

1. Search "cosmetics" in gallery
2. Click background image you like
3. Upload product image
4. Automatically completed!

 

▶ Try Draph Art AI Composition Features for Free

 

5. Image AI vs Video AI: What's the Difference?

Processing Method Differences

Image AI and video AI work completely differently.

 

Image AI:

• Creates one frozen moment
• Focuses on composition, colors, style
• Relatively fast generation speed

Video AI:

• Combination of continuous frames
• Considers movement and time flow
• Needs more computing power

 

Different Approaches for Image and Video AI Prompts

Image AI prompt example:

"Woman in her 20s drinking latte in sunny cafe, warm atmosphere"

 

Video AI prompt example:

"Woman in her 20s sitting by cafe window slowly lifts latte cup, takes a sip, then smiles with satisfaction. Sunlight softly illuminates her face through the window, camera captures natural movement from fixed angle."

 

Application Areas by Image AI & Video AI Features

Midjourney specializes in artistic images, ChatGPT's DALL-E for general use, Gemini for Google ecosystem integration. Veo 3, Sora excel at high-quality video generation.

 

Image AI main uses:

• Product photography
• Social media post images
• Blog thumbnails
• Ad banners

Video AI main uses:

• Product introduction videos
• Social media short-form content
• Commercial videos
• Brand storytelling

 

 

6. Common AI Prompt Mistakes Beginners Make and Solutions

Mistake 1: AI Prompts Too Short or Too Long

Problematic prompts:

• Too short: "Cat"
• Too long: "Very cute and lovely soft-furred big beautiful-eyed Scottish Fold cat lying comfortably on cozy clean living room sofa with warm sunlight..."

Solution: Appropriate length (15-25 words): "Scottish Fold cat with soft fur lying comfortably on living room sofa in sunlight"

 

Mistake 2: Using Contradictory Keywords in AI Prompts

Problematic prompts: "Realistic cartoon style character," "Bright and dark atmosphere"

Solution: Consistent keyword combinations: "Realistic portrait style," "Bright and cheerful atmosphere"

 

Mistake 3: AI Prompts Relying Only on Emotional Expressions

Problematic prompt: "Pretty and cool landscape"

Solution: Add specific descriptions: "Misty dawn mountains, sunlight through pine trees, peaceful natural scenery"

 

Mistake 4: Ignoring AI Limitations

Things AI struggles with:

• Complex text representation
• Accurate finger count
• Scenes defying physics laws

Solution: Understand AI characteristics and make realistic requests

 

Mistake 5: AI Prompts Ignoring Cultural Context

Problem: Not explaining Korean elements in detail to Western AI models

Solution: Add specific descriptions like "Traditional Korean hanok building," "Person wearing hanbok"

 

 

7. 10 Ready-to-Use AI Prompt Templates

Product Photography Template

Template: "[Product name] placed on [background] in [composition], [lighting] lighting, [style] style"

Example: "Skincare serum placed centrally on marble table, natural lighting, minimal product photo style"

 

Portrait Photography Template

Template: "[Age group] [gender] doing [action] at [location], [expression], [clothing], [camera angle]"

Example: "Woman in her 20s reading book in cafe, focused expression, beige knit, side angle"

Social Media Post Template

Template: "[Subject] arranged in [composition], [color tone] tones, [atmosphere] feeling"

Example: "Brunch menu arranged in top view, pastel tones, aesthetic feeling"

 

Landscape Photography Template

Template: "[Time of day] [location], [weather], [composition], [color scheme]"

Example: "Sunset beach, clear weather, wide angle, warm orange tones"

 

Interior Design Template

Template: "[Space name], [style] interior, [lighting], [color combination]"

Example: "Bedroom, Scandinavian style, warm lighting, wood tone & white combination"

Food Photography Template

Template: "[Food name], [plating] style, [background], [lighting], [composition]"

Example: "Pasta, elegant plating, marble table, warm lighting, 45-degree angle"

 

Brand Image Template

Template: "[Brand keyword] feeling [subject], [brand color], [brand style]"

Example: "Premium feeling cosmetics, gold color, luxury style"

 

Fashion Photography Template

Template: "[Clothing] worn by [person], [pose], [background], [atmosphere]"

Example: "25-year-old woman wearing red dress, elegant sitting pose, marble background, graceful atmosphere"

Advertising Material Template

Template: "[Product/service] being [used/shown] in [situation], targeting [target demographic]"

Example: "Smartwatch being used during exercise, targeting office workers in their 20s-30s"

 

Basic Video Template

Template: "[Subject] does [action] at [location], [camera movement], [duration]"

Example: "Woman in her 20s applying skincare product to face in living room, close-up fixed camera, 8 seconds"

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Mastering AI prompt writing techniques lets you freely use all generative AI from image generation AI to video generation AI. But writing perfect prompts isn't easy.

Using Draph Art's AI composition, image synthesis, and photo synthesis features, you can create professional-level results without complex prompts. Learn prompting while using practical tools you can apply to real work right away.

 

In the next post, we'll cover advanced prompt techniques and business application strategies, so stay tuned!