AI Image Fails? Learn These Prompting Tips

How to Improve Your AI Image Generation Skills

Introduction to AI Image Generation

• The video aims to enhance image generation skills using AI, particularly for those experiencing odd or unsatisfactory results.

• The presenter uses Copilot Pro with the DALL-E 3 image generator, emphasizing that principles apply across various systems.

Basic Prompting Techniques

• Starting with a simple prompt like "an image of a remote work setup" is common but often yields random results due to lack of detail.

• Generative AI's creative nature means similar prompts can produce vastly different images; sharing experiences is encouraged.

Enhancing Prompts for Better Results

Tip 1: Describe the Image as a Caption

• Visualize the desired image and describe it in detail, akin to writing a caption, which improves clarity in prompts.

Tip 2: Include Background Details

• Adding background elements (e.g., "a comfortable chair," "organized shelves") significantly alters the generated images' quality and relevance.

Experimenting with Specificity

Tip 3: Use Adjectives Effectively

• Incorporating adjectives related to mood or aesthetic enhances the output; for example, specifying "warm and cozy" creates a more inviting scene.

Example of Mood Influence

Artistic Styles and Image Generation Techniques

Exploring Artistic Styles in Image Generation

• The speaker discusses the importance of incorporating mood or vibe into prompts for image generation, enhancing the connection between different artistic elements.

• Demonstrates how to explore various artistic styles using co-pilot, highlighting options like pixel art, watercolor, block print, and steampunk.

• Emphasizes the ability to regenerate images by selecting different preset styles and offers a reverse option if the result is unsatisfactory.

• Shares a positive experience with an 8-bit style image generated from a previous prompt, showcasing the versatility of artistic styles available.

• Explains options for sharing generated images via links or downloading them; introduces Microsoft Designer for advanced editing capabilities.

Crafting Effective Prompts

• Encourages users to describe specific artistic styles when generating images, suggesting prompts that include high-quality digital rendering or various mediums like watercolor or clay.

• Highlights the potential of combining different art forms in prompts, such as origami or tapestry, to achieve unique results in image generation.

• Shares a personal tip on utilizing co-pilot to assist in writing effective prompts and understanding artistic styles better.

5-Year Congratulations and Image Generation Challenges

Issues with Text Input in Image Generation

• The speaker congratulates on a 5-year milestone but notes issues with text input in image generation tools, particularly mentioning that the tool struggles with words.

• When requesting images of multiple subjects, the tool becomes confused, leading to inaccuracies. An example is given of an image depicting four people where descriptions are mixed up.

• Specific details requested for characters (like clothing colors) often get misrepresented or lost in translation by the tool, indicating limitations in handling complex requests.

Limitations in Depicting Human Figures

• The speaker highlights challenges when generating images involving people, such as incorrect limb counts and odd representations (e.g., an astronaut appearing unexpectedly).