SREF code + Prompts: An epic adventure in an amber dark surreal fantasy

Exploring a Midjourney style with a SREF code and fantasy prompts

Photography, Dynamic shot, dutch angle, full body Woman with heavy armor holding a blade in action, close up intensity, dramatic cinematic still, motion, blur, action, bokeh, fire, sparks, depth of field, combat background --chaos 10 --ar 1:1 --sref 3000006 --sw 300 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

The girl does not fear anything.

She lives in a realm of dark surreal fantasy. Some say the Divine End is near.

The Gods are angry.

This is the setting of Midjourney’s SREF code: 3000006

Today, we will be exploring different versions of a Midjourney SREF code, and sharing a few prompts. Hope you like it.

Let’s explore more this place:

Surreal Photography, Panorama of giant futuristic flying city with fantastical features, lights, well defined --chaos 10 --ar 16:9 --sref 3000006 --sw 300 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

That’s an awesome sight. I wouldn’t want to live there, though.

Let’s try some mechas. Nuclear mechas.

Nuclear powered mecha on the battlefield, meticulous military detail, octane 3d rendered smoke fog and filtered light, minimalist mecha design small realistic image --chaos 10 --ar 3:4 --sref 3000006 --sw 300 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

Mmhh. Interesting: This style turns any futuristic element into a fantastical one.

Let’s try some mystical androids:

Photography, Dynamic shot, dutch angle, Dynamic shot of Futuristic religious female android with subdermal luminous cyber implants shaped like a skullface decoration, motion, blur, action, bokeh, fire, sparks, depth of field, combat background --chaos 10 --ar 3:4 --sref 3000006 --sw 300 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

Again, ignoring my cyber implants. We did get one skullface. And I just love the apocalyptic mood.

Now. Are there any Kaijus in this place?

Photography, Roaring Colossal kaiju, full body, unusual angle, epic, hyper defined --chaos 10 --ar 3:4 --sref 3000006 --sw 300 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

Of course there are. But that tongue connection is just weird.

Finally, let’s test some angels. Just because they are awesome.

Unusual pose, Photography of a Beautiful futurist winged female archangel with holy sword in combat, Cinematic poster --chaos 10 --ar 3:4 --sref 3000006 --sw 300 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

More static than expected.

Let’s reduce the style weight (sw) to the default value: 100. I want to see if we can get more motion in our images.

We will also add tokens to reinforce our goal:

• action shot, movement, bokeh, blur

Unusual pose, Photography of a Beautiful futurist winged female archangel with holy sword in combat, action shot, movement, bokeh, blur --chaos 10 --ar 3:4 --sref 3000006 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

Way better. The style is there, but the images are more dynamic.

No blur/bokeh, though.

Now I’m just curious to see the effects of a reduced —sw. Let’s try with 50.

Unusual pose, Photography of a Beautiful futurist winged female archangel with holy sword in combat, action shot, movement, bokeh, blur --chaos 10 --ar 3:4 --sref 3000006 --sw 50 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

A special prompt

There is a special Prompt I want to test with this sref code:

Photography of [subject], in the style of Nebulous Aura Decay, vaporous aura trails, decayed luminous bursts

Photography of a ghost, in the style of Nebulous Aura Decay Vaporous aura trails, Decayed luminous bursts --chaos 10 --ar 3:4 --sref 3000006 --sw 300 --stylize 1000 --v 6.1

Love it.

The basics:

Key characteristics of the SREF code include:

1. Color Palette: Dominated by earthy browns, muted golds, and amber tones, creating an atmosphere of decay and mystery.

2. Mood: Haunting and ethereal, evoking feelings of both awe and unease, as if these scenes exist in a liminal space between life, death, and rebirth.

3. Details: High-texture detailing in armor, skin, and machinery, with glowing elements (e.g., eyes, molten cracks) that hint at inner power or energy.

4. Composition: Dramatic, cinematic framing with characters often central and dynamic lighting emphasizing their forms against misty or clouded backdrops.

5. Themes: Heroism, desolation, and transformation, with a sense of ancient myths rewritten in a dystopian, surrealist future.

This style is perfect for visual storytelling in epic, otherworldly narratives.