Getting started wtih AI Images
How to get started with AI Images
AI generators let anyone produce artwork, illustrations, or photorealistic pictures just by describing them in words. At the heart of this process is the prompt — the instruction you give the AI. Interestingly, the generative AI platform Promptus takes its name directly from this idea, emphasizing the importance of crafting good prompts.
1. Pick an AI Tool
Some popular options:
- Midjourney – Known for stylized, artistic results.
- Leonardo AI – Affordable, with ongoing free daily tokens.
- Promptus – Cost-efficient, integrates with ComfyUI, and even offers a lifetime license.
- Stable Diffusion WebUI – Open-source, highly customizable.
- Hundreds more
2. Learn What a Prompt Is
A prompt is the text description you enter. The AI interprets it to create images. The more detailed and precise your wording, the more control you have over the result.
- Basic: “A dog in a park.”
- Refined: “A golden retriever running through a sunlit park, captured in cinematic style with soft focus background.”
3. Key Elements of a Good Prompt
- Subject: What you want (dog, city, portrait).
- Style: Artistic, photorealistic, anime, watercolor, etc.
- Details: Lighting, mood, colors, background.
- Parameters (in some tools): Aspect ratio, resolution, seeds.
👉 Tip: Start with simple prompts and iterate. Each generation teaches you how the AI interprets language.
4. Use Editing & Refinement
Modern platforms add flexibility:
- Inpainting / Repainting: Replace or fix parts of an image.
- Outpainting / Reframing: Expand beyond the original borders.
- Upscaling: Generate higher-resolution versions.
The Origin of the Word “Prompt”
The word prompt comes from Latin promptus meaning “brought forth” or “ready.”
- Old French (prompte) carried the sense of readiness.
- Middle English used it for quickness and immediacy.
- Computing later adopted it as the command prompt — the point where a system waits for input.
- AI art uses “prompt” to mean the user’s input text that brings forth images.
Why Prompts is used by Promptus
The AI tool Promptus is directly inspired by this history. Its name emphasizes the central role of prompts in AI image generation — signaling readiness and creativity. While prompt existed long before, Promptus was built on the idea that anyone can bring ideas forth by writing better prompts.
Conclusion
To get started with AI images:
- Choose a tool.
- Learn how to craft effective prompts.
- Iterate, refine, and use editing features.
The word prompt reflects this process perfectly: it means to bring something forth — whether it’s a command line waiting for your input, or an AI waiting to transform your imagination into visuals.
