Are you struggling to get good images out of DALLE 3?

Hey everyone!

Today I will talk about DALLE 3, an AI image generation tool by Open AI.

Often DALLE 3 gets overshadowed by the popular tool, Midjourney.

But wouldn't be neat to have everything under 1 roof (and 1 subscription for that matter..)?

As I have previously mentioned, in generative AI, there is actually something called "stupid questions". Bad questions (prompts) will give you bad results, period.

The skill you have to master in order to get great results is effectively structuring your prompt.

In below example we will focus on creating a portrait image, but the structure can be used for any type of image.

Here how:

Start with a brief description of the image you want to create.

#Top level description of your image

Now, create 1 section for each part of the image, something like this.

#Scene: (Here you give all the information of the scene of the image)

#Person details: (Here we give all information of what the person looks like, is wearing, body composition, hair, skin tone, face expression, eyes of color etc.)

#Lighting: ( For example: Natural light, global illumination, backlight etc.)

#Settings: (Here you place all of your specifics like camera, lens, style, etc)

• When you structure your prompt this way, DALLE 3 will know that all of that information is important. If you would toss it all into one single sentence, there's a big risk that some details will be overseen or completely skipped.
• You can either write all the details yourself, OR create a shorter description of what you want to create and let ChatGPT fill out the details AND structure it accordingly.

The end result would look something like this:

Create an image using this exact prompt:

#Description

A hyperdetailed, photorealistic black and white portrait of an elderly man, exuding a blend of wisdom, resilience, and a life rich with stories.

#Scene

The scene is set against a completely black background, offering a profound contrast that accentuates the man's rugged features. This minimalistic backdrop serves to draw the viewer's attention solely to the subject.

#Person Details

The old man has a weathered yet dignified face, marked by deep lines and creases telling of his age and experiences. His beard is thick and unkempt, streaked with shades of grey and white, resembling the bristles of a seasoned warrior. Intricate face tattoos, each with its own history, adorn his arms and visible parts of his chest. His eyes, almost black, are deep pools of knowledge and mystery, reflecting a lifetime of wisdom and untold stories. There's a subtle, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips, hinting at a quiet contentment with life.

#Lighting

The lighting is a masterpiece of natural light, combined with global illumination and uplight f/1.8, casting a gentle yet revealing glow on the man's face. It creates a play of light and shadow, highlighting the textures of his skin, the roughness of his beard, and the intricate details of his tattoos.

#Settings

The image is captured in a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio, resembling a frame from a high-definition documentary. It's shot using a Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens on a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV camera, ensuring unparalleled clarity and depth. This setup is not just about capturing an image; it's about immortalizing a moment in time, telling a story through the lens with utmost precision and artistry.

Let's take this bad boy and copy it over to DALLE 3 to generate our image.

??.......Here's the result!

TIP: Sometimes DALLE 3 is doing some pre processing to your prompts. When doing advanced prompting you want to avoid this. Avoid this simply by writing "Create an image using this exact prompt:" before your prompt. This tells DALLE to use your exact prompt without pre processing.

• One last thing: It happens that you get good results out of less advanced and specific prompt, but usually it takes a lot of tries until you reach the wanted outcome. This way, you will most likely hit it straight away or at least in a few tries.

Thanks for reading all the way down here ??, I'd love to see your creations in the comments!

Have a really fantastic day and rest of the week!

Stay curious ??

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