Synthwave SREF Style Guide for Midjourney
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How to Use This Synthwave SREF Code
Step 1: Find Your Style
Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.
Step 2: Copy the Code
Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.
Step 3: Create Your Prompt
Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9
What is Synthwave SREF style
Synthwave is a visual aesthetic capturing the nostalgic mood of 1980s science fiction and arcade culture, defined by deep blacks contrasted with vibrant neon gradients, primarily electric blue and hot pink. This particular rendition blends these elements with a highly saturated, dramatic illustration quality, evoking moody character portraits or futuristic cityscapes. When crafting a high-quality `prompt` for this evocative `style` in `Midjourney`, focusing on keywords like cyan glow, magenta haze, and retro grid floors is essential. It produces high-contrast, atmospheric visuals perfect for cinematic scenes or album art.
Synthwave Prompt Ideas
- Moody portrait of a young man, intense cyan rim lighting, magenta backdrop, detailed illustration, Synthwave aesthetic
- Abandoned Japanese suburban street at night, cherry blossoms glowing under electric neon light, reflective puddles, strong grid pattern on the ground, cinematic shot
- Glass vase with white peonies illuminated by stark blue and pink neon lights, dramatic shadows, vaporwave still life composition
- Retro futuristic sports car driving towards a glowing digital horizon line, heavy chromatic aberration, VHS scan lines effect, 80s arcade atmosphere