How to create effective prompts for Skybox AI

Creating compelling prompts for your immersive 360-degree AI-generated images requires descriptive language that captures the scene’s essence and style as well as its contents. If you have been confused in the past about how to structure your text-to-image prompts to arrive at the 360 image you need, this article should help.

We have broken down the text description that was used to create this atmospheric image below to show you the component parts and what they add to the scene. We have also provided some further tips and suggestions which we hope are helpful in creating your own unique images!

This 360 image below was created using Skybox AI:

Text prompt tutorial

The example text prompt used to generate this image was as follows:

“A large mysterious opulent Victorian drawing room, adorned with intricately carved mahogany furniture, flickering lamps casting moody shadows on the dark walls, an ornate shut and locked door, a crackling fireplace, shelves lined with leather-bound books, an ornate Persian rug, many frames on the wall, enveloped in a haze of mystery.”

Here’s a breakdown of the example prompt and a guide on how to craft similar ones. Thank you to Blockade Labs for providing this extremely helpful and detailed guidance for us to share.

Breakdown of the Example Prompt

1. Primary Scene Description:
   • Size and Style: “A large mysterious opulent Victorian drawing room”
     • Size: “large”
     • Mood/Atmosphere: “mysterious”
     • Luxury: “opulent”
     • Style: “Victorian drawing room”
2. Adornments and Furniture:
   • Furniture and Decoration: “adorned with intricately carved mahogany furniture”
     • Details: “intricately carved”
     • Material: “mahogany”
     • Type: “furniture”
3. Lighting and Shadows:
   • Lighting Effects: “flickering lamps casting moody shadows on the dark walls”
     • Light Source: “flickering lamps”
     • Effect: “casting moody shadows”
     • Surface: “dark walls”
4. Structural Elements:
   • Door: “an ornate shut and locked door”
     • Appearance: “ornate”
     • State: “shut and locked”
5. Additional Elements:
   • Fireplace: “a crackling fireplace”
     • Activity: “crackling”
   • Bookshelves: “shelves lined with leather-bound books”
     • Content: “leather-bound books”
   • Rug: “an ornate Persian rug”
     • Style: “ornate Persian”
   • Wall Decorations: “many frames on the wall”
     • Quantity: “many”
     • Type: “frames”
6. Overall Atmosphere:
   • Mood: “enveloped in a haze of mystery”
   • Ambiance: “a haze of mystery”

Perfecting Your Own 360-Degree Image Prompt

To create your own vivid and effective 360-degree image prompt, follow the steps in the template below.

1. Define the primary scene: Identify the main setting and its primary attributes such as size, style, and overall mood.
   Example: “A small rustic kitchen,”
2. Describe adornments and furniture: Include details about significant items and their characteristics.
   Example: “filled with worn wooden cabinets,”
3. Add lighting and shadows: Describe the lighting sources and their effects on the environment.
   Example: “sunlight streaming through a single window, casting long shadows,”
4. Mention Structural Elements: Highlight important architectural features or objects.
   Example: “a weathered wooden table at the center,”
5. Incorporate Additional Elements: Add other notable features that enrich the scene.
   Example: “pots and pans hanging above,”
6. Set the Overall Atmosphere: Conclude with a phrase that encapsulates the scene’s mood or ambiance.
   Example: “the aroma of freshly baked bread filling the air.”

The finished custom prompt

“A small rustic kitchen, filled with worn wooden cabinets, sunlight streaming through a single window, casting long shadows, a weathered wooden table at the center, pots and pans hanging above, the aroma of freshly baked bread filling the air.”

By following this template, you can create detailed and evocative prompts that will guide the generation of eye-catching and immersive 360-degree images. The key is to be specific and use descriptive language that paints a complete picture of the scene.

Other Tips

When creating a stylized look, try to balance the subject words with the style words; if the subject is too long it may outweigh the style.

The order of the phrases can have big changes on the outcome. Start with the broadest subjects and work down to more specific details. If you are having trouble getting what you want, try shuffling the word order!

If you are having horizon issues check to see if you are prompting for the land AND the sky. Make sure to include a few details about the sky and clouds as well as the details about the landscape you want to create.