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Best Practices for Editing Prompts
Covenant prompts work more like visual tags than chatty instructions. Keep them short, concrete, and focused on the objects that naturally carry color and texture.
1) Keep prompts short and “anchored” Think keywords, not paragraphs
Long, chatty prompts tend to confuse the model. You’ll usually get the most natural results by listing: main subjects + setting + era/style cues.
Do
street market, people, clothing, natural skin tones, daylight, color film
Avoid
Please colorize this scene with accurate colors, make the clothes vibrant, make the sky a nice blue, and ensure everything looks realistic and broadcast-ready...
2) Imply colors with objects & materials Don’t name colors — suggest them
Instead of explicitly saying “blue dress” or “yellow car,” use objects/styles that naturally imply color and texture. This typically produces a more film-like look.
3) If something looks off, call it out explicitly Especially faces & hands
If the model “misses” an important region, explicitly add that object/body part so it gets prioritized.
4) Era cues can accidentally push “old photo” Counterbalance with “color film”
If you include a year/decade (e.g., “1910” or “1940s”), the model may drift toward muted/sepia by default. Add a simple counter-cue to keep the palette natural.
Do
1940s street scene, people, storefronts, daylight, natural color film look
Avoid
1940s street scene, vintage photo
Copyable Prompt Template
[main subject], [setting], [key color anchors], natural skin tones, daylight, natural color film look
Start here, then add only what the model is missing (faces/hands, uniforms, signage, foliage, etc.).