| name | midjourney-prompt |
| description | Generate Midjourney prompts optimized for 9takes brand imagery. Covers greek statues with emotion, cyberpunk/neon aesthetics, tech/hacker themes, philosopher figures, community scenes, personal growth transformations, and cinematic styles. Uses proven templates from 73+ successful prompts with proper technical parameters, aspect ratios, and style weights.
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| user-invocable | true |
| argument-hint | <concept or blog title> |
| allowed-tools | Read, Write, AskUserQuestion |
Midjourney Prompt Generator for 9takes
Generate production-ready Midjourney prompts aligned with the 9takes brand. All prompts draw from proven templates derived from 73+ successful generations.
Model Version (V8.2)
Prompts target the current default model — V8.2, default since July 2026:
--quality was removed in V8.x. Never append it. HD output (native 2K) is the default; add --sd only for cheap draft passes.- Detailed prompts work well in V8, but spend the words on concrete visual detail — subject, pose, expression, setting, lighting — not render-engine jargon. The "Unreal Engine, 32k, Super-Resolution, insane details" chains from the V4/V5 era are dead weight now; the historical versions are preserved in the reference doc.
Usage
/midjourney-prompt hero image for Type 5 blog post
/midjourney-prompt community discussion about stress
/midjourney-prompt cyberpunk personality discovery
Step 1: Gather Context
If the user's request is vague, use AskUserQuestion to clarify:
- Content type - What is this image for? (blog hero, social media, marketing, educational)
- Theme preference - Any style preference? (greek statue, cyberpunk, philosopher, community, transformation, cinematic)
- Aspect ratio - Where will this be used? (blog hero = 16:9, Instagram = 1:1, Pinterest/story = 9:16)
If the user provides enough context (e.g., a blog title or clear concept), skip straight to generation.
Step 2: Select Template Category
Match the user's request to the best template category:
| Category | Best For | Key Signal Words |
|---|
| Greek Statues | Personality types, emotional intelligence, psychology | emotion, type, feeling, personality |
| Cyberpunk/Neon | Digital platform, tech-forward, younger audience | modern, digital, tech, platform, app |
| Tech/Hacker | Developer content, analytical types | coding, developer, programmer, tech |
| Philosophers | Educational content, deep insights, authority | wisdom, philosophy, learning, history |
| Community/Group | Social dynamics, relationships, community | group, community, together, social, discussion |
| Personal Growth | Transformation, development, self-improvement | growth, change, journey, progress, transform |
| Cinematic | Hero images, marketing, premium content | hero, premium, marketing, featured |
Step 3: Build the Prompt
Template Structures
Greek Statues with Emotional Expression
[EMOTION/SITUATION] greek statue [ACTION/POSE], [FACIAL_EXPRESSION], [SETTING],
[COLOR_SCHEME], cinematic portrait photography, shot on 50mm lens, depth of field,
detailed marble texture, [LIGHTING_STYLE], beautifully color graded, elegant, hyper realistic
Enneagram-specific patterns:
- Type 1 (Perfectionist): "greek statue with stern focused expression meticulously arranging objects into perfect order"
- Type 2 (Helper): "greek statue reaching out with warm caring expression, hands extended to help"
- Type 3 (Achiever): "greek statue standing confidently on podium, face full of determination and pride"
- Type 4 (Individualist): "greek statue in contemplative melancholic pose, gazing at reflection in water"
- Type 5 (Investigator): "greek statue hunched over ancient texts, face full of intense curiosity and focus"
- Type 6 (Loyalist): "greek statue standing guard with vigilant protective expression, scanning surroundings"
- Type 7 (Enthusiast): "greek statue mid-leap with ecstatic joyful expression, arms spread wide"
- Type 8 (Challenger): "greek statue in powerful commanding stance, jaw set with fierce determination"
- Type 9 (Peacemaker): "greek statue in serene meditation pose, face radiating calm peaceful acceptance"
Cyberpunk & Neon
[SUBJECT] [ACTION], cyberpunk style, neon [COLORS],
cinematic portrait photography, shot on 50mm lens, depth of field,
[NEON_LIGHTING], moody volumetric lighting, beautifully color graded,
hyper-detailed, hyper realistic
Tech/Hacker
[TECH_SETTING] [CODING_ELEMENTS], hacker, [PROGRAMMING_LANGUAGE],
computers, [TECH_GEAR], dark theme, cinematic,
[CYBERPUNK_ELEMENTS], moody lighting with neon accents,
powerful atmosphere of intelligence, stealth, and precision,
high detail, realistic textures
Philosophers & Historical Figures
[PHILOSOPHER/FIGURE] [CONTEMPLATIVE_ACTION], [CLASSICAL_SETTING],
ancient wisdom meets modern psychology, marble and gold tones,
cinematic composition, portrait photography, shot on 50mm lens,
depth of field, [DRAMATIC_LIGHTING], beautifully color graded,
elegant, hyper realistic, hyper-detailed
Community & Group
[GROUP_COMPOSITION] [SOCIAL_INTERACTION], [SETTING],
[GROUP_DYNAMIC_DESCRIPTION], [EMOTIONAL_TONE],
[VISUAL_STYLE], cinematic composition, shot on 50mm lens,
depth of field, [LIGHTING_MOOD], beautifully color graded,
hyper-detailed, hyper realistic
Personal Growth & Transformation
[TRANSFORMATION_SEQUENCE] showing [GROWTH_CONCEPT],
[PROGRESSION_DESCRIPTION], [SYMBOLIC_ELEMENTS],
[EMOTIONAL_JOURNEY], [VISUAL_METAPHOR],
cinematic editorial photography, shot on 70mm lens, shallow depth of field,
[LIGHTING_PROGRESSION], beautifully color graded, elegant,
hyper realistic, hyper-detailed
Brand Color Palettes
Apply these based on content tone:
| Palette | Colors | Use When |
|---|
| Classic 9takes | Marble white, gold accents, deep blue backgrounds | Authority, education, core content |
| Growth | Neon purple, cosmic blue, growth green | Transformation, personal development |
| Cyberpunk | Magenta, cyan, electric blue | Tech content, younger audience |
Lighting Presets
| Mood | Lighting Terms |
|---|
| Dramatic | Halfrear Lighting, Backlight, Contre-Jour |
| Cinematic | Cinematic Lighting, Studio Lighting, Moody Lighting |
| Soft/Warm | Natural Lighting, Soft Lighting, Volumetric |
| Neon | neon glow, Accent Lighting, Beautiful Lighting |
Step 4: Add Technical Parameters
Always append Midjourney-specific parameters at the end:
| Parameter | Options | Default |
|---|
--ar | 16:9 (blog hero), 1:1 (social), 4:5 (feed portrait), 9:16 (story), 3:2 (photo) | 16:9 |
--stylize | 0-1000 (higher = more artistic) | 200 for realistic, 750 for artistic |
--raw | No value needed. Reduces Midjourney's default beautification | Include for photorealistic |
--sd | Standard-def output for cheap draft passes; HD (native 2K) is already the V8.1+ default | Omit (HD) |
Optional exploration: --chaos 0-100 for grid variety, --weird 0-3000 for offbeat looks. Never append --quality / --q — removed in V8.x; it will error or be ignored.
Step 5: Output Format
Present the final prompt in a copyable code block. Always generate 3 prompt variations so the user has options:
### Variation 1: [Brief label]
[Full prompt here] --ar 16:9 --stylize 200
### Variation 2: [Brief label]
[Full prompt here] --ar 16:9 --stylize 750
### Variation 3: [Brief label]
[Full prompt here] --ar 16:9 --stylize 200 --raw
After presenting the prompts:
- Note which variation is recommended and why
- Offer to adjust any specific element (emotion, setting, lighting, color palette, aspect ratio)
- If the user wants changes, regenerate only the affected variation
Rules
- Never use generic stock-photo language - no "diverse group of professionals" or "business meeting"
- Keep the parameter chain current -
--ar + --stylize, plus --raw/--sd when warranted; never --quality
- Stay on-brand - greek statues and classical imagery are the 9takes signature aesthetic
- Front-load the important elements - Midjourney weighs early words more heavily
- Be specific about expressions and poses - "face full of curiosity" not just "curious"
- Include setting/environment - grounds the image and adds depth
- Match aspect ratio to platform - don't default to square if it's a blog hero image
Reference
Full template documentation with all successful examples (including the legacy V4/V5-era render chains) is at:
docs/content-generation/midjourney_prompt_templates.md
