Recently, GPT-4o's image generation feature has been incredibly popular! From the Ghibli animation style that initially swept the internet to the endless stream of creative images that followed, everyone can't help but exclaim: "How do these amazing prompts come from?"
Those who are hailed as "prompt masters" always seem to be able to come up with eye-catching tricks. So, what secret weapons do they have? Today, I'll transform into a self-proclaimed "prompt master" and reveal these "exclusive secrets" to you, so you can easily master this super fun skill!
I. Where Do Prompts Come From? Four Tricks to Help You Find Treasures
To become a prompt master, the first step is of course to find fun prompts. So where do these inspirations come from? I'll reveal a few super practical shortcuts to you:
1. Search Engines - Simple and Direct, But Relies on Luck
Directly typing "GPT-4o image generation prompts" into a search engine, does it sound simple? It is indeed a good starting point for beginners, but the disadvantage is also obvious: the results are of mixed quality, and you have to put in some effort to find real gold. If you are just starting out, it's okay to try it casually, but if you want higher efficiency, we have to change our approach.
2. Social Media - The Source of Trends
The real "weathervane" for prompts is actually hidden in social media, such as X (Twitter), Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Jike. There are a bunch of bloggers there who are passionate about sharing GPT-4o creations and often release the freshest tricks at the first time.
- Tip: Follow a few popular bloggers, browse the recommended content, especially posts with a lot of likes, reposts, and comments, which are often the hottest trends at the moment. Follow the trend, and you can't go wrong!
3. Sora.com - A Public Goldmine of Inspiration
You may not know that there is a magic tool called Sora.com, which is an image and video generation platform created by OpenAI. You can not only generate your own works, but also watch other people's masterpieces, and most importantly - the prompts for all works are public! When you see a stunning image, just click to copy the homework, and then make a few modifications to turn it into your own creation. Many of my unique prompts came from "learning" here, it's simply the secret base of prompt masters.
4. Reverse Engineering - The Ultimate Trick to Learn
You see a super cool AI image online, but you don't know the prompt? Don't panic, there is a super useful "reverse engineering method":
- Step 1: Download the image and throw it to GPT-4o or a higher version, and ask: "Guess what the prompt for this image is?"
- Step 2: AI can usually guess pretty accurately, and you can fine-tune the parameters to generate similar, or even better, images. I used this method to create my viral poster prompts. This trick is simply a universal key, loved by masters, and can also be used to create new tricks.
II. Secrets to Mastering Prompts: Practice, Copy, and Mix & Match
Finding prompts is not enough, you have to learn how to use them skillfully. Masters can keep coming up with new tricks, but there is actually a routine:
Practice - The First Step from Newbie to Expert
When you get a prompt, don't rush to mess around, try generating a few images yourself first. After generating, look at the details and think about them according to the prompt:
- Some words are related to photography, such as "double exposure" and "shallow depth of field";
- Some words define the style, such as "Ghibli style" and "pixel style";
- Others rely on detailed descriptions, such as scenes and colors. Practice a few more times, and you will be able to figure out the tricks and know what effect each word has.
Imitation + Mix & Match - The Unique Skill of Advanced Masters
After you are proficient, you can start "copying homework" and "playing mix & match":
- Imitation: Use popular prompts to create images that are close to life, such as turning selfies into Ghibli style, and turning cat photos into oil painting style, which is very fulfilling.
- Mix & Match: Put prompts of different styles together, such as using Ghibli style + cyberpunk style to design web pages, or using photography style + comic style to create a novel effect. This is how masters play, creating amazing new tricks through imitation and integration.
III. Share Your Results - Start a Creative Cycle
Finally, there is a trick: don't hide it, share your successful images and prompts generously!
- First, it can attract creative partners who love to play like you, and everyone can exchange ideas and make progress together;
- Second, the feedback from others can let you discover more possibilities. What's even better is that if you share, others will be willing to exchange ideas with you, and slowly you will get into a "prompt master circle". Everyone's ideas collide, and creativity will naturally become more and more powerful.
@Baoyu