Prompting Handbook

Master the art of AI communication. ScaleValue AI's models respond best to descriptive, technical, and atmospheric language.

The Perfect Formula

[Subject] + [Environment] + [Lighting] + [Camera Settings] + [Style Hint]

Example: "Luxury watch on a velvet pillow, moody studio lighting, 100mm macro lens, sharp focus, magazine quality."

Keyword Cheat Sheet

Lighting & Atmosphere

Volumetriccinematic volumetric lighting, dusty sunbeams

Golden Hourwarm golden hour glow, soft sunset shadows

Neoncyberpunk neon lights, vibrant blue and pink highlights

Camera & Lens

Portrait85mm lens, f1.8, bokeh background, sharp focus

Wide-angle14mm wide angle lens, expansive perspective

Vintage35mm film grain, analog aesthetic, Kodak Portra 400

Material & Texture

Texturedhighly detailed skin texture, 8k resolution

Metalspolished chrome, reflective surfaces, brushed steel

Fabricsoft silk texture, flowing drapes, detailed embroidery

The "Negative" Advantage

Often, telling the AI what not to do is just as important. Add these to your custom prompts to avoid common artifacts:

blurrylowrescroppedwatermarkbad anatomyextra fingersdistortedcluttered

Advanced Pro-Tips

Weight Matters

Put your most important keywords at the beginning of the prompt. The AI gives higher weight to the first 5-8 words.

Avoid Vague Words

Instead of "cool", use "ultrapure blue". Instead of "good lighting", use "vibrant backlight". Be specific!

Tip: You can use our "AI Suggestions" button in the Aether Sidebar to automatically expand your simple ideas into professional prompts using these principles.