Okay, so I’ve been messing around with AI image generation lately, and I had this idea to try and create some, like, really stylized fashion runway photos. You know, the kind that are super dramatic and always in black and white? So that’s what I did today, and I’m gonna walk you through how it went.
The Idea
First, I needed a clear picture in my head. I wanted that classic, high-contrast, black and white look. Think stark lighting, long shadows, and models with super intense expressions. I wanted the clothes to be edgy and modern, but the overall vibe to be timeless.
Getting Started
I fired up my favorite image generator – it’s pretty user-friendly. I started with a basic prompt: “model fashion runway black and white.” Simple, right? But, man, the first few results were… rough.
- Problem 1: The models looked weird. Like, really weird. Distorted faces, extra limbs, the usual AI weirdness.
- Problem 2: The clothes were all over the place. Some were kinda historical-looking, some were just plain bizarre.
- Problem 3: The “black and white” wasn’t consistent. Some images had weird color tints.
Tweaking the Prompt
I added negative prompts to start getting rid of undesired elements, for example: mutation, poorly drawn hands, poorly drawn face, extra limbs, disfigured, deformed, disgusting.
So, I went back and started messing with the prompt. I added more details, like:
- “high fashion” – To get rid of the random clothing styles.
- “editorial photography” – To try and get that professional, magazine-style look.
- “dramatic lighting” – To emphasize the stark shadows and highlights.
- “monochrome”– To force it the images to be only Black and White.
This helped a lot. The images started looking more like what I had in mind. The models were still a bit off sometimes, but the overall style was definitely improving.
More Refinements
I kept playing around, adding more and more specific keywords. Things like:
- “slim, tall model” – To get the typical runway body type.
- “intense gaze” – To get that fierce, focused expression.
- “avant-garde clothing” – To push the fashion towards something more experimental.
- “long shadows, backlighting”-To get the light effects that I wanted.
I also set up parameters for the generations, for example, setting up aspect ratio to get potrait oriented images.
The Final Touches
After a ton of trial and error, I finally started getting results I was happy with. It’s amazing how much difference a few words can make in the prompt. I also used the “in-painting” feature to fix some minor details, like a weird hand or a wonky piece of clothing.
What I Learned
This whole process was a good reminder that AI image generation is all about experimentation. You gotta be patient, keep tweaking the prompt, and don’t be afraid to try different things. It’s also super helpful to have a clear vision in mind before you start. It took time to get what I wanted, but it was cool to see how the AI responded to different instructions, also got to learn a bit about negative prompts, and how to use them to eliminate unwanted elements.
I’m still learning, but I’m definitely getting better at getting the AI to create what I imagine. It’s a lot of fun, and I’d recommend giving it a try if you’re curious!
