Why it matters
It can reduce unwanted artifacts in workflows that support it.
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Negative Prompt
Instructions describing what the model should avoid.
When to use
- Diffusion tools
- Artifact control
- Style cleanup
- Open models
Human shoot hint
Prefer positive shot direction first; use negatives only for recurring problems.
AI prompt template
cinematic [subject], clear positive prompt, avoid extra limbs, text, logos, flicker, [duration]
Preview prompts
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[subject] generated with concise negative constraints, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Negative list is longer than the prompt
- Using provider-unsupported controls