Lately, the drawing feature of GPT-4o has been absolutely on fire! From the Ghibli-style animations that swept the internet to the endless stream of creative images that followed, everyone can't help but exclaim, "How on earth do people uncover these amazing prompts?"
Those hailed as "prompt masters" always seem to pull out eye-catching tricks effortlessly. So, what's their secret weapon? Today, I'll step into the role of a self-proclaimed "prompt master" and spill these "exclusive secrets" so you can easily master this super fun skill too!
1. Where Do Prompts Come From? Four Ways to Find Treasures
To become a prompt master, the first step is to find interesting prompts. Where do these ideas come from? Let me reveal some super practical methods:
1. Search Engines—Simple and Direct, but a Bit Luck-Dependent
Typing "GPT-4o drawing prompts" directly into a search engine sounds straightforward, right? It's a good starting point for beginners, but the downside is obvious: the results are hit-or-miss, and finding real gems requires some effort. If you're just starting out, giving it a try is fine, but for better efficiency, we need to switch tactics.
2. Social Media—The Birthplace of Trends
The real "trendsetters" for prompts are hidden on social media platforms like X (Twitter), Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Jike. There, you'll find many creators passionate about sharing GPT-4o innovations, often posting the freshest ideas first.
- Tip: Follow a few popular creators, scroll through recommended content, and pay special attention to posts with tons of likes, shares, and comments—they often reflect the hottest trends. Follow the trend, and you won't go wrong!
3. Sora.com—An Open Source of Inspiration
You might not know about this gem called Sora.com, an official OpenAI platform for image and video generation. Not only can you create your own works, but you can also browse others' masterpieces—and most importantly, all the prompts are public!
When you see a stunning image, just click in to "copy the homework," tweak it a bit, and turn it into your own creative idea. Many of my best prompts were "borrowed" here—it's like a secret base for prompt masters.
4. Reverse Analysis—The Ultimate Trick for Borrowing Ideas
See a super cool AI image online but don't know the prompt? Don't worry—there's a highly effective "reverse analysis method":
- Step 1: Download the image and feed it to GPT-4o or a higher version, asking, "Guess what prompt was used for this image?"
- Step 2: The AI can usually make a pretty accurate guess. Then, just adjust the parameters slightly to generate something similar or even better.
I cracked some of my viral poster prompts this way. This trick is like a universal key—masters love using it and often stumble upon new variations along the way.
2. Secrets to Mastering Prompts: Practice, Imitate, Mix
Just finding prompts isn't enough—you need to learn how to use them skillfully. Masters keep coming up with new tricks because they follow a pattern:
Practice—The First Step from Novice to Pro
When you get a prompt, don't just mess around randomly. First, try generating a few images yourself. After generating, examine the details closely and compare them with the prompt to figure out:
- Some words relate to photography, like "double exposure" or "shallow depth of field";
- Some set the style, like "Ghibli style" or "pixel art";
- Others rely on detailed descriptions, such as scenes or colors.
Practice a few times, and you'll start to understand which words control which effects.
Imitation + Mixing—The Unique Skills for Advancing to Master Level
Once you're comfortable, you can start "copying homework" and "playing with mixes":
- Imitation: Use popular prompts to create images closer to real life, like turning a selfie into Ghibli style or transforming a cat photo into oil painting style—it's super satisfying.
- Mixing: Combine prompts of different styles, like Ghibli style + cyberpunk for web design, or photography style + comic style for a fresh effect.
This is how masters do it—by imitating and blending, they come up with jaw-dropping new ideas.
3. Share Your Results—Start the Creative Cycle
Here's one last trick: Don't keep it to yourself—boldly share your successful images and prompts!
- First, it can attract like-minded creative enthusiasts, allowing everyone to exchange ideas and improve together;
- Second, feedback from others can help you discover more possibilities.
Even better, when you share, others are more willing to exchange ideas with you, gradually integrating you into a "prompt masters circle." With everyone bouncing ideas off each other, creativity naturally grows stronger.
@宝玉