art-direction-prompt-refiner

name: art-direction-prompt-refiner description: Transform rough image generation prompts into consistent, effective art direction. Use when getting inconsistent results from AI image generators, need variations matching existing style, or translating vague ideas into precise prompts. Outputs structured prompts, negative prompts, and composition variants.

Art Direction Prompt Refiner (Stil-Regisseur)

Transform rough image generation prompts into consistent, effective art direction.

When to Use

• Getting inconsistent results from image generators
• Need variations that match existing style
• Translating vague ideas into precise prompts
• Maintaining visual consistency across assets

Process

1. Parse Raw Request

Extract from user's messy prompt:

• Subject: What's being depicted
• Mood: Emotional tone
• Style hints: Any mentioned aesthetics
• Context: Where this will be used

2. Define Style Anchors

Style Framework:
- Medium: [digital art, vector, watercolor, 3D render]
- Rendering: [flat, gradient, realistic, painterly]
- Detail level: [minimal, moderate, intricate]
- Color approach: [limited palette, full color, monochrome]
- Mood keywords: [3-5 consistent terms]

3. Build Structured Prompt

Template:

[SUBJECT], [MEDIUM/STYLE], [RENDERING APPROACH],
[COLOR PALETTE DESCRIPTION], [MOOD/ATMOSPHERE],
[COMPOSITION NOTES], [TECHNICAL SPECS]

4. Add Negative Prompt

Negative: [unwanted elements], [wrong styles],
[technical issues to avoid], [mood conflicts]

5. Generate Variants

Variant A (Center-focused):
"[subject] centered in frame, symmetrical..."

Variant B (Left-heavy):
"[subject] positioned left third, negative space right..."

Variant C (Close-up):
"[subject] close-up detail, cropped view..."

Variant D (Environmental):
"[subject] in full environment, establishing shot..."

Example Transformation

Raw prompt: "ice climber on mountain, looks cool, winter vibes"

Refined prompt:

Ice climber ascending frozen waterfall on dramatic mountain peak,
flat minimalist vector illustration style,
muted teal and navy color palette (#0c1e2b, #1e3a5f, #64b5f6),
soft gradient shading, night atmosphere with subtle stars,
silhouetted pine trees in foreground for depth,
vertical composition emphasizing height,
transparent or dark navy background for UI integration

Negative: photorealistic, 3D render, outlines, busy details,
bright saturated colors, daylight, grain texture, lens flare

Style Term Reference

Medium/Style

Mood Keywords

Technical Specs

For UI backgrounds:
- "transparent background" or "solid [color] background"
- "[orientation] composition"
- "negative space for text overlay"

For hero images:
- "high resolution"
- "clean edges for masking"