art-direction-prompt-refiner

# 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
| Term | Effect |
|------|--------|
| vector illustration | Clean edges, scalable |
| flat design | Minimal shadows, bold shapes |
| soft gradient | Gentle depth, dreamy |
| low poly | Geometric, modern |

### Mood Keywords
| Vibe | Use These |
|------|-----------|
| Calm | serene, peaceful, tranquil, soft |
| Dramatic | epic, intense, powerful, dynamic |
| Cozy | warm, inviting, comfortable |
| Mysterious | ethereal, mystical, enchanted |

### 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"
```