Surreal Cinematic sref Style Prompt Guide
--sref 1430290407

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Surrealistic

Version: v 7
SV: 6
sref code and prompt case 1 --sref 1430290407
sref code and prompt case 2 --sref 1430290407
sref code and prompt case 3 --sref 1430290407
sref code and prompt case 4 --sref 1430290407

If you generate different style variations using this sref, please make sure you either use the standard Midjourney version shown on this page or copy the full parameter string from the prompt, including the P code. To highlight the unique advantages and features of the style, we have carefully crafted custom prompts for each sref. By using these prompts, you can perfectly replicate the sref's effects.

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Art Style Type

This SREF style blends elements of Surrealism and Futuristic Cinematic Aesthetics. It inherits Surrealism's pursuit of dreamlike atmospheres, creating ethereal visual experiences through unusual lighting effects. It also draws from the visual language of science fiction cinema, utilizing strong backlighting, halos, and luminous effects to create mysterious yet dynamic compositions. The style carries strong Concept Art characteristics, where every element is carefully designed to convey specific emotions and atmospheres.

Style Characteristics

The most striking feature of this SREF is its dramatic lighting treatment and mysterious atmosphere creation. The imagery consistently uses dark tones as a foundation, creating visual focal points through intense luminous elements that establish rich layered contrast between light and shadow. Light sources present soft diffusion effects, forming beautiful halos and reflections that evoke both warmth and mystery. The overall color palette favors cool-warm contrasts, creating a unique aesthetic that exists between reality and dreams, generating strong emotional resonance in viewers.

Style-Enhancing Prompt Keywords

  • cinematic lighting: Pairing with this term can further enhance the cinematic quality of the imagery, making lighting effects more professional and dramatically compelling
  • ethereal glow: Using this keyword can amplify the floating quality of luminous elements, making the overall atmosphere more dreamlike and captivating
  • atmospheric haze: Adding this element increases the depth layers of the composition, enhancing visual mystery and artistic expression

Recommended Application Scenarios

This style is particularly suitable for sci-fi concept design, movie poster creation, game environment art, and brand visual design scenarios that require mysterious, premium atmospheres. It also performs excellently in music album covers, art installation design, and digital art exhibitions. For creative projects that need to convey futuristic, mysterious, or supernatural themes, this style perfectly aligns with and elevates the artistic value of the work.

More Prompt Tips & Tricks


You can explore further by combining the following prompt command for MidJourney:

  • --sv: There are six versions of the Style Reference feature in Midjourney version 7 when using images. Use the --sv parameter to choose between them. --sv 6 is default. --sv 4 is the old V7 sref model (prior to June 16, 2025). Using --sv 6 and --sv 4 may produce different style results.
  • --s: Default value is 100, can be set from 0 to 1000. The higher the value, the more detailed the image, and the closer the style may be to reality.
  • -niji 6: Using this command will give the image a more anime style.
  • --sw: Default value is 100, can be input from 0 to 1000. A higher value makes the style closer to the original.
  • You can now blend multiple --sref codes together (for example --sref 123 456 )
  • You can weigh individual codes or urls as follows --sref 123::2
  • You can also read more guides on How to use SREF Code

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