AI Art Basics: From Prompts to Final Images
AI Art Basics: From Prompts to Final Images
AI image generation tools enable users without artistic skills to create usable visual assets. This guide walks you through the complete workflow in a step-by-step manner to help you avoid common pitfalls.
How to choose the right tool
- Online Subscription(e.g., Midjourney): Consistent image quality and easy to use; ideal for design assets and concept art.
- Open-source local classes(e.g., Stable Diffusion): Can be deployed locally with high controllability; ideal for users with technical expertise who prioritize data privacy.
- Domestic Platform(like Jimeng AI, Doubao): Chinese-friendly prompts, typically include free credits, and are ideal for quick experimentation.
Basic Prompt Structure
A well-structured prompt typically includes four key elements:Subject(What to draw)Style(Illustrations, photography, watercolor, etc.),Environment(Lighting, background, composition) andquality(Detail level, resolution description). Start with concise prompts and gradually add modifiers to observe changes in the image; this makes it easier to identify issues than writing long sentences all at once.
Introduction to Parameter Tuning
Common parameters include aspect ratio, number of steps, and reference image strength. For daily use, adjust the aspect ratio to match your needs and keep other settings at default. If the output appears chaotic, try simplifying the prompt or changing the seed and regenerating.
FAQ
- Hands and text details may have errors; manual review is recommended for critical use cases.
- Verify tool licensing terms before commercial use.
- Generating content featuring real people or existing IP carries compliance risks and should be avoided.
Following the path above, most people can consistently generate expected image assets within one to two weeks.
