Color and Lighting Control in Prompts

admin · Apr 9, 2026 · 62 views · 7 min read

## Why "Good Lighting" Doesn't Work

Type "good lighting" or "beautiful lighting" into your prompt and you'll get... flat, even illumination. The AI doesn't know what "good" means. It needs specifics....

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