midjourney-prompt

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.
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:

1. Content type - What is this image for? (blog hero, social media, marketing, educational)
2. Theme preference - Any style preference? (greek statue, cyberpunk, philosopher, community, transformation, cinematic)
3. 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

1. Never use generic stock-photo language - no "diverse group of professionals" or "business meeting"
2. Keep the parameter chain current - --ar + --stylize, plus --raw/--sd when warranted; never --quality
3. Stay on-brand - greek statues and classical imagery are the 9takes signature aesthetic
4. Front-load the important elements - Midjourney weighs early words more heavily
5. Be specific about expressions and poses - "face full of curiosity" not just "curious"
6. Include setting/environment - grounds the image and adds depth
7. 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