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--- ai:midjourney [2026/03/12 09:02] – [MidJourney] mh
+++ ai:midjourney [2026/03/12 13:49] (current) – [Power Words in Fantasy Prompts] mh
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 Even from simple prompts.
-MidJourney does not treat prompts like strict instructions.
+MidJourney does not treat prompts like strict instructions, more like creative direction.
-It treats them more like creative direction.
+Instead of "do this" you are telling the model "paint something inspired by this idea".
-Instead of "do exactly this" you are telling the model "paint something inspired by this idea".
+So the **prompt language works more like film direction or art briefs**.
-So the prompt language works more like film direction or art briefs.
+===== MidJourney Prompt Structure =====
-==== MidJourney Prompt Structure ====
 Good MidJourney prompts usually follow this pattern:
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 The model fills in details creatively.
-Add ''--p'' at the end of the prompt to use personalization, or activate it in the toolbox.
+<WRAP round info>
+**Hint:** Add ''--p'' at the end of the prompt to use personalization, or activate it in the toolbox.
+</WRAP>
 ==== Parameters ====
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 These parameters are often more influential than the prompt itself.
-==== MidJourney Prompt Tricks ====
+==== Prompt Tricks ====
 Instead of writing long descriptions, many users stack visual cues.
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 These influence the result strongly.
-==== Prompt Weights (Advanced Trick) ====
+==== Prompt Weights ====
 MidJourney lets you weight ideas.
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 Overprompting can actually reduce quality.
-==== A Powerful Strategy ====
+===== Strategy =====
 Use a two-step workflow.
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 This is incredibly powerful for consistent aesthetics.
+===== Styles =====
+==== Cinematic Scene ====
+{{:ai:lone_warrior_over_majestic_kingdowm.png?direct&400|}}
+This is the most common MJ structure.
+It mimics how a film director describes a shot.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>subject, environment, lighting, camera, mood, detail</wrap>
+<code text>
+lone mage standing on a cliff overlooking a vast misty kingdom, wisdom,
+ancient castles and rivers below,
+golden sunrise breaking through clouds,
+cinematic wide shot,
+epic atmosphere, dramatic lighting, ultra detailed --ar 16:9
+</code>
+  * MJ is strongly trained on cinematic imagery
+  * lighting + camera cues dramatically improve composition
+==== Concept Art ====
+{{:ai:ancient_wizard_citadel_in_mountain.png?direct&400|}}
+This one is used heavily by game studios and fantasy illustrators.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>subject, environment, visual motifs, lighting, concept art descriptors</wrap>
+<code text>
+ancient wizard citadel carved into a mountain,
+floating runes and glowing magical waterfalls,
+storm clouds swirling above,
+epic fantasy concept art,
+volumetric lighting, intricate architecture, ultra detailed --ar 16:9
+</code>
+The catch words ''concept art'' triggers MJ’s concept-art training data.
+This tends to produce:
+  * huge environments
+  * fantasy architecture
+  * dramatic scale
+==== Epic Landscape ====
+{{:ai:vast_enchanted_forest_ancient_trees.png?direct&400|}}
+Great for worldbuilding environments.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>environment, scale elements, lighting conditions, atmosphere</wrap>
+<code text>
+vast enchanted forest valley,
+gigantic ancient trees covered in glowing runes,
+huge ring-planets close in sky,
+hidden elven ruins beneath the roots,
+aerial shot,
+soft twilight fog drifting through the valley,
+mystical atmosphere, epic fantasy landscape --ar 21:9
+</code>
+MJ excels at landscape depth and atmospheric layering.
+==== Painterly Fantasy ====
+{{:ai:dragon_rider_above_medieval_city.png?direct&400|}}
+This pushes MJ toward illustration style rather than realism.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>subject, environment, artistic style references</wrap>
+<code text>
+dragon rider soaring above a golden medieval city,
+banner flags waving from marble towers,
+dramatic sunset sky,
+epic fantasy painting, oil painting style,
+rich colors, masterwork fantasy illustration
+</code>
+Style words like:
+  * painting
+  * illustration
+  * masterpiece
+push MJ toward classic fantasy art aesthetics.
+==== Dark Fantasy ====
+{{:ai:ancient_ruined_cathedral_-_deep_haunted_forest.png?direct&400|}}
+Perfect for mystical, ominous worlds.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>subject, gothic elements, lighting, atmosphere</wrap>
+<code text>
+ancient ruined cathedral deep in a haunted forest,
+black stone arches covered in vines,
+ghostly blue flames burning in iron braziers,
+thick fog creeping through the ruins,
+dark fantasy, moody cinematic lighting, mysterious atmosphere
+</code>
+MJ is very strong at moody lighting and gothic architecture.
+==== Hero Shot ====
+{{:ai:legendary_old_wizard_-_weather_worn_robes.png?direct&200|}}
+Great for characters in epic poses.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>character description, pose/action, environment, lighting</wrap>
+<code text>
+legendary old wizard in long weather-worn robes with pointy hat,
+standing atop a battlefield hill holding a glowing staff,
+storm clouds behind him,
+faint beams of divine particles breaking through the dark sky on the hero,
+heroic fantasy, epic cinematic lighting --ar 2:3
+</code>
+MJ loves dramatic silhouettes and heroic framing.
+==== Mythic Creature ====
+{{:ai:colossal_ancient_dragon_-_dwarven_ruins_treasure.png?direct&400|}}
+For monsters, dragons, mystical beings.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>creature description, environment, lighting, atmosphere</wrap>
+<code text>
+colossal ancient dragon sleeping on a mountain of treasure,
+inside a vast underground dwarven hall conquered and abandoned,
+river streaks of gold illuminating the cave walls,
+embers drifting in the air,
+epic fantasy, cinematic lighting, ultra detailed --ar 16:9
+</code>
+==== Ancient Civilization ====
+{{:ai:massive_temple_of_lost_god_-_floating_waterfalls.png?direct&400|}}
+Great for lost worlds and magical ruins.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>ancient structure, magical elements, environment, scale</wrap>
+<code text>
+massive forgotten temple of a lost god,
+floating in deep space,
+stone pillars orbiting the ruins,
+ancient runes glowing faintly,
+waterfalls pouring from broken towers,
+mist rising through the scenery,
+mystical stars and galaxy formations in the background,
+epic fantasy environment, majestic scale --ar 16:9
+</code>
+==== Mood-Driven ====
+{{:ai:ancient_wizard_tower_-_frozen_wasteland.png?direct&400|}}
+Instead of describing objects, you describe emotion and atmosphere.
+=== Pattern: ===
+<wrap em>place, time of day, atmosphere, visual cues</wrap>
+<code text>
+ancient wizard tower in the middle of a frozen wasteland,
+aurora borealis illuminating the night sky,
+snow drifting through the air,
+lonely magical atmosphere,
+mysterious epic fantasy mood --ar 16:9
+</code>
+This produces very atmospheric images.
+==== Minimal Prompt Pattern ====
+{{:ai:ancient_enchanted_forest_-_mystic_runes_glowing.png?direct&300|}}
+MJ often works best with surprisingly simple prompts.
+Example:
+<code text>
+ancient enchanted forest temple, glowing runes, mist, epic fantasy
+</code>
+Because the model already knows how fantasy imagery usually looks, it fills in details beautifully.
+Many expert users start with very small prompts and iterate.
+===== Power Words in Fantasy Prompts =====
+Certain words trigger stronger MJ outputs.
+^  Environment  ^  Atmosphere  ^  Lighting  ^  camera  ^
+|  ancient  |  mystical  |  golden sunrise  |  wide angle shot  |
+|  forgotten  |  ethereal  |  stormlight  |  aerial view  |
+|  sacred  |  epic  |  glowing runes  |  low angle  |
+|  enchanted  |  legendary  |  torchlight  |  cinematic shot  |
+|  ruined  |  ominous  |  volumetric light  |  macro shot  |
+|  colossal  |  divine  |  -  |  -  |
+|  towering  |  -  |  -  |  -  |
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