Prompt Best Practices

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Best Practices Summary

• Be specific: Precise language gives better results. Use exact color names, detailed descriptions, and clear action verbs instead of vague terms.
• Start simple: Begin with core changes before adding complexity. Test basic edits first, then build upon successful results. Shockvue can handle very well iterative editing, use it.
• Preserve intentionally: Explicitly state what should remain unchanged. Use phrases like “while maintaining the same [facial features/composition/lighting]” to protect important elements.
• Iterate when needed: Complex transformations often require multiple steps. Break dramatic changes into sequential edits for better control.
• Name subjects directly: Use “the woman with short black hair” or “the red car” instead of pronouns like “her”, “it,” or “this” for clearer results.
• Use quotation marks for text: Quote the exact text you want to change: Replace 'joy' with 'BFL' works better than general text descriptions.
• Control composition explicitly: When changing backgrounds or settings, specify “keep the exact camera angle, position, and framing” to prevent unwanted repositioning.
• Choose verbs carefully: “Transform” might imply complete change, while “change the clothes” or “replace the background” gives you more control over what actually changes.