1. Subject DNA
Always begin your prompt by defining the subject in extreme detail. Include physical traits, ethnicity, age, attire, and state of being. Avoid abstract concepts when describing humanoids.
GOOD: "A 35-year-old Scandinavian astronaut, wearing a worn, dusty white EVA suit with orange accents, exhausted expression."
BAD: "A spaceman looking sad."
BAD: "A spaceman looking sad."
2. Optic & Gear
Direct the engine exactly as a cinematographer would direct the camera crew. Specify the camera model, lens focal length, film stock, and shot composition.
GOOD: "Shot on 35mm film, ARRI Alexa 65, Cooke 50mm lens, extreme close-up, shallow depth of field, f/2.8."
BAD: "High quality, 8k, photorealistic."
BAD: "High quality, 8k, photorealistic."
3. World & Light
Light shapes the narrative. Specify the time of day, atmospheric conditions, and the exact lighting geometry (e.g., volumetric fog, cinematic rim lighting).
GOOD: "Set in a neon-lit cyberpunk alleyway during heavy rain. Volumetric blue hour lighting filtering through steam grates. High contrast cinematic chiaroscuro."
BAD: "Dark city background."
BAD: "Dark city background."
4. Action & Motion
When utilizing the DX Builder engine, append explicit motion pathways to separate the subject's animation from the camera's physical movement.
GOOD: "[Camera Movement: Slow Dolly In, Crane Up] The astronaut slowly turns their head to the left, gazing in awe as the spaceship enters hyperdrive, background motion blur."
BAD: "Spaceship flying very fast and astronaut looking at it."
BAD: "Spaceship flying very fast and astronaut looking at it."