Lately, the drawing feature of GPT-4o has been absolutely on fire! From the Ghibli animation style that swept the internet at the beginning, to the endless stream of creative images that followed, everyone can't help but exclaim: "How on earth did they dig up these amazing prompts?"
Those revered as "prompt masters" always seem to effortlessly pull out eye-catching new tricks. So, what are their secret weapons? Today, I'll transform into 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 Tricks to Help You Find the Treasure
To become a prompt master, the first step is, of course, to find interesting prompts. So where does this inspiration come from? Let me reveal a few super practical little paths:
1. Search Engines – Simple and Direct, but a Bit Luck-Based
Simply typing "GPT-4o drawing prompts" into a search engine sounds easy, right? It's indeed a good starting point for beginners, but the downside is obvious: the results are a mixed bag, and finding the real gems requires some effort. If you're just starting out, it's fine to try casually, but for higher efficiency, we need a different approach.
2. Social Media – The Birthplace of Trends
The real "trend indicators" for prompts are actually hidden on social media platforms like X (Twitter), Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Jike. There, you'll find a bunch of bloggers passionate about sharing GPT-4o creations, often posting the freshest tricks first.
- Pro Tip: Follow a few popular bloggers, browse recommended content, especially posts with explosive likes, shares, and comments—those often represent the hottest trends of the moment. Following the trend is always a safe bet!
3. Sora.com – A Public Goldmine of Inspiration
You might not know about a magical tool called Sora.com. This is an official OpenAI platform for image and video generation. Not only can you create your own works, but you can also view others' masterpieces, and most importantly—all the prompts for the works are public! When you see a stunning image, just click in and copy the prompt, then tweak it a bit to turn it into your own creation. Many of my best prompt tricks were "learned" here. It's practically a secret base for prompt masters.
4. Reverse Analysis – The Ultimate Trick for Learning
You see a super cool AI image online but don't know the prompt? Don't panic, there's a super useful "reverse analysis method":
- Step One: Download the image and throw it to GPT-4o or a higher version, asking: "Guess what the prompt for this image might be?"
- Step Two: The AI can usually guess pretty accurately. You can then adjust the parameters slightly to generate a similar, or even better, image. A poster prompt I made that went viral was done exactly this way. This trick is like a master key, loved by experts, and can even lead to new variations.
2. The Secrets to Mastering Prompts: Practice, Copy, Mix
Just finding prompts isn't enough; you need to learn how to use them skillfully. The reason masters can keep coming up with new tricks is that they have a system:
Practice – The First Step from Novice to Pro
When you get a prompt, don't rush to mess around. First, try generating a few images yourself. After generating, look closely at the details and ponder while comparing with the prompt:
- Some words relate to photography, like "double exposure," "shallow depth of field";
- Some words define style, like "Ghibli style," "pixel art";
- Others rely on detailed descriptions, like scene, colors, etc. Practice a few times, and you'll start to understand the patterns, knowing which word controls which effect.
Imitation + Mixing – The Unique Skills of an Advanced Master
Once you're proficient, you can start "copying homework" and "playing with mixes":
- Imitation: Use popular prompts to create images closer to real life. For example, turning a selfie into Ghibli style, or making a cat photo look like an oil painting. It's super satisfying.
- Mixing: Combine prompts of different styles. For example, Ghibli style + Cyberpunk for web design, or photography style + comic style for a novel effect. This is how the masters play. Through imitation and fusion, they create amazing new variations that make people exclaim in admiration.
3. Share Your Results – Kickstart the Creative Cycle
Finally, there's another ultimate trick: Don't keep it to yourself! Boldly share your successful images and prompts!
- Firstly, it can attract fellow creative enthusiasts, allowing everyone to exchange ideas and improve together;
- Secondly, feedback from others can help you discover more possibilities. Even better, when you share, others are more willing to exchange ideas with you. Gradually, you'll become part of a "prompt master circle." With everyone's ideas colliding, creativity naturally becomes more and more awesome.
@宝玉