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Generate Midjourney prompts optimized for 9takes brand imagery. Covers greek statues with emotion,
cyberpunk/neon aesthetics, tech/hacker themes, philosopher figures, community scenes, personal growth
transformations, and cinematic styles. Uses proven templates from 73+ successful prompts with proper
technical parameters, aspect ratios, and style weights.
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Midjourney Prompt Generator for 9takes
Generate production-ready Midjourney prompts aligned with the 9takes brand. All prompts draw from proven templates derived from 73+ successful generations.
Usage
/midjourney-prompt hero image for Type 5 blog post
/midjourney-prompt community discussion about stress
/midjourney-prompt cyberpunk personality discovery
Step 1: Gather Context
If the user's request is vague, use AskUserQuestion to clarify:
- Content type - What is this image for? (blog hero, social media, marketing, educational)
- Theme preference - Any style preference? (greek statue, cyberpunk, philosopher, community, transformation, cinematic)
- Aspect ratio - Where will this be used? (blog hero = 16:9, Instagram = 1:1, Pinterest/story = 9:16)
If the user provides enough context (e.g., a blog title or clear concept), skip straight to generation.
Step 2: Select Template Category
Match the user's request to the best template category:
| Category | Best For | Key Signal Words |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Statues | Personality types, emotional intelligence, psychology | emotion, type, feeling, personality |
| Cyberpunk/Neon | Digital platform, tech-forward, younger audience | modern, digital, tech, platform, app |
| Tech/Hacker | Developer content, analytical types | coding, developer, programmer, tech |
| Philosophers | Educational content, deep insights, authority | wisdom, philosophy, learning, history |
| Community/Group | Social dynamics, relationships, community | group, community, together, social, discussion |
| Personal Growth | Transformation, development, self-improvement | growth, change, journey, progress, transform |
| Cinematic | Hero images, marketing, premium content | hero, premium, marketing, featured |
Step 3: Build the Prompt
Template Structures
Greek Statues with Emotional Expression
[EMOTION/SITUATION] greek statue [ACTION/POSE], [FACIAL_EXPRESSION], [SETTING],
Unreal Engine, Cinematic, [COLOR_SCHEME], portrait Photography, Shot on 50mm lens,
Ultra-Wide Angle, Depth of Field, hyper-detailed, beautifully color-coded,
insane details, intricate details, beautifully color graded, 32k, Super-Resolution,
Megapixel, [LIGHTING_STYLE], Global Illumination, Ray Tracing Global Illumination,
hypermaximalist, elegant, hyper realistic, super detailed
Enneagram-specific patterns:
- Type 1 (Perfectionist): "greek statue with stern focused expression meticulously arranging objects into perfect order"
- Type 2 (Helper): "greek statue reaching out with warm caring expression, hands extended to help"
- Type 3 (Achiever): "greek statue standing confidently on podium, face full of determination and pride"
- Type 4 (Individualist): "greek statue in contemplative melancholic pose, gazing at reflection in water"
- Type 5 (Investigator): "greek statue hunched over ancient texts, face full of intense curiosity and focus"
- Type 6 (Loyalist): "greek statue standing guard with vigilant protective expression, scanning surroundings"
- Type 7 (Enthusiast): "greek statue mid-leap with ecstatic joyful expression, arms spread wide"
- Type 8 (Challenger): "greek statue in powerful commanding stance, jaw set with fierce determination"
- Type 9 (Peacemaker): "greek statue in serene meditation pose, face radiating calm peaceful acceptance"
Cyberpunk & Neon
[SUBJECT] [ACTION], cyberpunk, cyberpunk style, neon [COLORS],
Unreal Engine, Cinematic, Color Grading, portrait Photography,
Shot on 50mm lens, Ultra-Wide Angle, Depth of Field, hyper-detailed,
beautifully color-coded, insane details, intricate details,
beautifully color graded, [NEON_LIGHTING], Moody Lighting,
Cinematic Lighting, Studio Lighting, Soft Lighting, Volumetric,
Beautiful Lighting, Accent Lighting, Global Illumination,
Ray Tracing Global Illumination, hyper realistic, super detailed
Tech/Hacker
[TECH_SETTING] [CODING_ELEMENTS], hacker, [PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGE],
computers, [TECH_GEAR], dark theme, 8k, cinematic,
[CYBERPUNK_ELEMENTS], moody lighting with neon accents,
powerful atmosphere of intelligence, stealth, and precision,
high detail, realistic textures --ar 16:9 --raw
Philosophers & Historical Figures
[PHILOSOPHER/FIGURE] [CONTEMPLATIVE_ACTION], [CLASSICAL_SETTING],
ancient wisdom meets modern psychology, marble and gold tones,
cinematic composition, Unreal Engine, Cinematic, Color Grading,
portrait Photography, Shot on 50mm lens, Ultra-Wide Angle,
Depth of Field, hyper-detailed, beautifully color-coded,
insane details, intricate details, beautifully color graded,
32k, Super-Resolution, Megapixel, [DRAMATIC_LIGHTING],
Global Illumination, Ray Tracing Global Illumination,
hypermaximalist, elegant, hyper realistic, super detailed
Community & Group
[GROUP_COMPOSITION] [SOCIAL_INTERACTION], [SETTING],
[GROUP_DYNAMIC_DESCRIPTION], [EMOTIONAL_TONE],
[VISUAL_STYLE], [LIGHTING_MOOD], cinematic composition,
Unreal Engine, Cinematic, Color Grading, portrait Photography,
Shot on 50mm lens, Ultra-Wide Angle, Depth of Field,
hyper-detailed, beautifully color-coded, insane details,
intricate details, beautifully color graded,
32k, Super-Resolution, Megapixel, [LIGHTING_STYLE],
Global Illumination, Ray Tracing Global Illumination,
hypermaximalist, elegant, hyper realistic, super detailed
Personal Growth & Transformation
[TRANSFORMATION_SEQUENCE] showing [GROWTH_CONCEPT],
[PROGRESSION_DESCRIPTION], [SYMBOLIC_ELEMENTS],
[EMOTIONAL_JOURNEY], [VISUAL_METAPHOR],
Unreal Engine, Cinematic, Color Grading, Editorial Photography,
Shot on 70mm lens, Depth of Field, DOF, Tilt Blur,
Shutter Speed 1/1000, F/22, White Balance, 32k, Super-Resolution,
Megapixel, [LIGHTING_PROGRESSION], Global Illumination,
Ray Tracing Global Illumination, hypermaximalist, elegant,
hyper realistic, super detailed
Brand Color Palettes
Apply these based on content tone:
| Palette | Colors | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Classic 9takes | Marble white, gold accents, deep blue backgrounds | Authority, education, core content |
| Growth | Neon purple, cosmic blue, growth green | Transformation, personal development |
| Cyberpunk | Magenta, cyan, electric blue | Tech content, younger audience |
Lighting Presets
| Mood | Lighting Terms |
|---|---|
| Dramatic | Halfrear Lighting, Backlight, Contre-Jour |
| Cinematic | Cinematic Lighting, Studio Lighting, Moody Lighting |
| Soft/Warm | Natural Lighting, Soft Lighting, Volumetric |
| Neon | neon glow, Accent Lighting, Beautiful Lighting |
Step 4: Add Technical Parameters
Always append Midjourney-specific parameters at the end:
| Parameter | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
--ar |
16:9 (blog hero), 1:1 (social), 4:9 (vertical), 9:16 (story), 3:2 (photo) |
16:9 |
--stylize |
0-1000 (higher = more artistic) |
200 for realistic, 750 for artistic |
--quality |
1 (standard), 2 (high detail) |
2 |
--raw |
No value needed. Reduces Midjourney's default beautification | Include for photorealistic |
Step 5: Output Format
Present the final prompt in a copyable code block. Always generate 3 prompt variations so the user has options:
### Variation 1: [Brief label]
[Full prompt here] --ar 16:9 --stylize 200 --quality 2
### Variation 2: [Brief label]
[Full prompt here] --ar 16:9 --stylize 750 --quality 2
### Variation 3: [Brief label]
[Full prompt here] --ar 16:9 --stylize 200 --quality 2 --raw
After presenting the prompts:
- Note which variation is recommended and why
- Offer to adjust any specific element (emotion, setting, lighting, color palette, aspect ratio)
- If the user wants changes, regenerate only the affected variation
Rules
- Never use generic stock-photo language - no "diverse group of professionals" or "business meeting"
- Always include the full technical parameter chain - resolution, lighting, rendering engine
- Stay on-brand - greek statues and classical imagery are the 9takes signature aesthetic
- Front-load the important elements - Midjourney weighs early words more heavily
- Be specific about expressions and poses - "face full of curiosity" not just "curious"
- Include setting/environment - grounds the image and adds depth
- Match aspect ratio to platform - don't default to square if it's a blog hero image
Reference
Full template documentation with all successful examples is at:
docs/content-generation/midjourney_prompt_templates.md