Welcome to Cliprise! This guide will walk you through creating your first AI-generated image, covering the fundamentals you need to start your creative journey.
What You'll Learn
- How to write effective prompts
- Understanding generation settings
- Iterating and refining results
- Exporting and using your creations
Step 1: Your First Prompt
The prompt is your creative instruction to the AI. Start simple and specific:
Good prompt example:
A serene mountain landscape at sunset, snow-capped peaks,
warm golden light, misty valleys, photorealistic
Tips for better prompts:
- Be specific about subject, style, and mood
- Include lighting conditions ("golden hour," "dramatic lighting")
- Specify desired quality ("photorealistic," "highly detailed")
- Mention what you DON'T want in negative prompts
Step 2: Understanding Settings
Style Strength
Controls how closely the AI follows your prompt versus its own interpretation:
- Low (20-40%): More creative, unexpected results
- Medium (50-70%): Balanced interpretation
- High (80-95%): Strict adherence to your description
Resolution
Choose based on your intended use:
- 1024x1024: Perfect for social media and web
- 2048x2048: High quality for most uses
- 4K+ (with Upscaler): Print and professional applications
Aspect Ratio
Match your output to your platform:
- 1:1 (Square): Instagram posts
- 16:9 (Landscape): YouTube thumbnails, presentations
- 9:16 (Portrait): Instagram/TikTok stories
Step 3: Iterating Your Results
Rarely is the first generation perfect. Here's how to refine:
- Generate multiple variations: Use Flow Mode to see 4-9 options
- Adjust your prompt: Add or remove descriptive elements
- Tweak settings: Experiment with style strength and other parameters
- Use image prompts: Upload references to guide aesthetic
Step 4: Advanced Techniques
Negative Prompts
Exclude unwanted elements:
Negative: blurry, low quality, distorted, watermark
Style References
Upload an image to guide the aesthetic without copying it directly.
Seed Control
Use the same seed number to generate consistent variations of a concept.
Best Practices
DO:
- Start broad, then refine with specifics
- Experiment with different styles and approaches
- Save prompts that work well for reuse
- Use the community gallery for inspiration
DON'T:
- Make prompts too vague ("a nice picture")
- Expect perfection on the first try
- Forget to specify important details
- Copy others' work without adding your own creative direction
Next Steps
Now that you've created your first image:
- Explore our Feature Tutorials for deep dives
- Join the community to share work and get feedback
- Experiment with video generation and other tools
- Consider upgrading for faster generation and more credits
Ready to create? Launch Cliprise and start experimenting!