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Is This DALL-E Blunder Ruining Your Creations? 👀
PLUS: Ready-to-use templates, examples, and resources.

A mind-blowing masterpiece appears on your screen. You blink in disbelief. Did DALL-E really create this?
More importantly, how do YOU make it happen?
Let's rewind and explore the secret techniques that led to this moment.
In today’s issue, you’ll learn:
How to use DALL-E specificity for accurate output
Prompt layering
Style modifiers for win
Emotion amplification

You've been using DALL-E, but your results aren't as mind-blowing as you'd like.
You see incredible images created by others and wonder what you're missing.
The truth is, you're not using DALL-E's full potential. But don't worry, today’s newsletter is enough to make you a pro at DALL-E!
The key to unlocking DALL-E's true power is in – Prompting. Not a surprising answer.
The information on the internet varies from source to source, but you can KISS EVERYTHING GOODBYE if you can just get good at the techniques given below.
Newsflash: They’re dead simple!
Style Modifiers 🎨
Style modifiers are descriptors that specify the artistic style or visual effect to be applied to the generated image.
These handy dandy descriptors let you incorporate specific artistic styles or visual effects right into your prompts.
Examples of Style Modifiers (You can use them for your own image generation) ⬇️
Grainy film noir photography

Vibrant pop art illustration

You can try these style modifiers as well:
Gothic architecture sketch
Pixar-style 3D animation
Ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock print
Vintage hand-drawn comic book
Glitch art digital manipulation
Simply add the desired Style Modifier to your prompt, and watch as DALL-E transforms your image into a stunning work of art.

Specificity in details 🎯
Don't settle for generic descriptions that leave too much room for interpretation.
Instead, get specific and paint a vivid mental picture for DALL-E to work with. Think about the set setting objects, the colors, and the overall mood you want to convey.
The more precise you are, the better the results will be. (Ready-to-use Templates are given below).
Example ⬇️
Generic prompt: "A dog playing in a park"

Specific prompt: "A fluffy, golden retriever puppy playing fetch with a bright red ball in a lush, green park on a sunny day, with a few colorful flowers in the background"

You can use the prompt templates given below and fill in the placeholders as needed ⬇️
When you need a striking image that combines a subject with a specific setting and style: [Subject] in [SetSetting[Artistic Style], [Lighting], [Color Scheme], [Mood], [Composition], [Focal Point], [Supporting Elements]
When you want to create an eye-catching blog cover that perfectly captures your post's topic: [Blog Post Title] as a [Artistic Style] illustration, featuring [Main Subject], [SetSetting[Color Palette], [Composition], [Specific Details]
Bring an object or person to life by focusing on their unique characteristics and context: [Object/Person] with [Distinctive Feature 1], [Distinctive Feature 2], [Action/Pose], [Background], [Art Medium], [Visual Effect]
Capture a scene or event from a fresh perspective, considering its time, place, and meaning: [Scene/Event] from [Perspective/Angle], [Time Period/Era], [Cultural Context], [Symbolism], [Narrative Element], [Artistic Technique]
Express an abstract concept or idea through powerful visual elements and artistic choices: [Concept/Idea] represented through [Visual Metaphor], [Color Palette], [Composition Principle], [Artistic Movement], [Emotional Impact]
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Prompt Piling 🔃
This technique involves combining multiple specific prompts to create images.
Basically, start with a base prompt describing the main subject. Settinghen, add extra prompts that focus on specific details like lighting, camera angles, or artistic styles.

Example ⬇️
Base prompt: "A majestic lion in the savanna."
Detail prompts: "Golden hour lighting, low angle shot, capturing the lion's powerful gaze, hyper-realistic fur details, vibrant savanna background with acacia trees."
Combined prompt: "A majestic lion in the savanna, captured during golden hour with a low angle shot, emphasizing its powerful gaze. The lion's fur is hyper-realistic, and the vibrant savanna background features acacia trees."

Emotion Amplification
The most powerful images are the ones that tug at our heartstrings and evoke real emotions.
However, your output may not express your desired emotions with plain prompts. Simply sprinkle some emotional descriptors (aka mood magnifiers) throughout your prompts. That’s all you need to generate images that pack a serious punch.
List of Emotional Descriptors (You can use them for your own image generation) ⬇️
Whimsical and enchanting fairy tale scene

Eerie and unsettling abandoned setSettingSimilarly, you can try these emotional descriptors as well:
Cozy and inviting fireside gathering
An exhilarating and heart-pounding action sequence
Melancholic and introspective rainy day
Triumphant and euphoric victory celebration
Tense and suspenseful thriller atmosphere
Heartwarming and tender family moment
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Put your newfound DALL-E skills to the test! Create a captivating image using at least one of the techniques mentioned above. You can use the given prompt templates.
Share your artwork and the prompt used to generate it. Participants will have a chance to be featured in our newsletter.

Stay 1%,
Team Top 1% AI.
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