While scrolling through social media, you've definitely noticed those mesmerizing, hyper-realistic, or fantastical images. Instagram and TikTok explore pages are flooded with masterpieces created using AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E 3. But what exactly are these creators typing into the AI to get those flawless results?
Here are 3 viral visual trends that have been taking over the explore page recently, along with the "secret" prompts you need to recreate them yourself:
1. The Nostalgic Vintage Photo Trend (Disposable Camera Style)
The secret to those photos that look like they were taken in the 90s—slightly grainy and incredibly natural—lies in using the right lighting and camera terminology.
Prompt: A candid photo of a stylish 20-something woman walking down a neon-lit Tokyo street at night, laughing, taken with a disposable camera, 35mm film, flash photography, grainy, nostalgic vibe, ultra-realistic, highly detailed --ar 4:5 --style raw
2. The 3D Pixar / Disney Character Trend
The code behind the trend that makes your own face or cute animals look like they jumped out of an animated movie is very simple but highly effective.
Prompt: A cute fluffy orange cat wearing a tiny yellow raincoat, holding a miniature umbrella, 3d animation style, Pixar style, Disney style, cinematic lighting, vibrant colors, highly detailed, 8k resolution, magical atmosphere --ar 1:1
3. Cyberpunk Neon Portraits
A staple for tech pages and gamer profiles, mastering this style comes down to adding the right color palette commands to your prompts.
Prompt: Close up portrait of a cyberpunk hacker in a futuristic city, wearing led-lit glasses, neon pink and cyan lighting reflections on face, hyper-realistic, unreal engine 5 render, cinematic composition, depth of field --ar 16:9
Pro Tip: Don't hesitate to take these prompts and customize them to fit your style. By changing the colors, locations, or characters, you can create your very own viral image!
Stay tuned to Trendler AI for more trending prompts.
