← Back to DreamForge
Prompt Guide
Learn how to write effective prompts for dreamy and cinematic AI images
Basic Formula
Subject + Setting/Environment + Lighting + Style Keywords + Quality Tags
Dream Cinematic Style Prompts
Dreamy Forest Scene
Magical dreamy forest at twilight, ethereal mist rolling between ancient trees, fireflies glowing softly, volumetric lighting filtering through leaves, surreal fantasy atmosphere, cinematic composition, soft bokeh, dreamy aesthetic, ultra detailed, 8k, masterpiece
Cinematic Portrait
Dreamy cinematic portrait, soft rim lighting outlining hair strands, shallow depth of field with blurred background, natural emotional expression, film grain texture, cinematic color grading, artistic portrait photography, ethereal glow, golden hour backlight
Fantasy Landscape
Fantasy dreamy landscape, floating islands, waterfall cascading from clouds, aurora dancing in night sky, dreamy colors, cinematic lighting, epic composition, surreal nature, 8k wallpaper, masterpiece
Key Style Elements
Lighting Keywords
Use these to create atmospheric effects:
- Volumetric lighting - God rays, light beams through fog
- Rim lighting - Backlit edges, hair glow effect
- Golden hour - Warm sunset/sunrise tones
- Blue hour - Cool twilight atmosphere
- Dramatic lighting - High contrast, moody scenes
Atmosphere Keywords
Add depth and mood to your images:
- Ethereal - Otherworldly, delicate beauty
- Enchanting - Magical, captivating
- Surreal - Dreamlike, beyond reality
- Ethereal mist - Soft fog, atmospheric haze
- Bokeh - Soft background blur
Quality Tags
Include these for better results:
- 8k, ultra detailed - High resolution
- masterpiece - Exceptional quality
- trending on ArtStation - Professional artistic style
- cinematic color grading - Film-like color treatment
- film grain - Analog photography texture
Advanced Techniques
Reference Image Workflow
Upload up to 5 reference images to guide the AI:
- Upload a person photo → AI will reference face and identity
- Upload an outfit photo → AI will apply clothing style
- Upload a landscape → AI will match colors and atmosphere
- Upload multiple → AI intelligently combines all elements
Ratio Selection Tips
- 16:9 - Desktop wallpapers, presentations, cinematic scenes
- 9:16 - Mobile wallpapers, Instagram stories, TikTok
- 1:1 - Social media posts, profile pictures
- 3:4 - Magazine covers, book covers, posters
Ready to create?
Try these prompts in DreamForge and see the magic happen.
Start Creating