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SREF codes

Chiaroscuro ScaleworkTested!

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Observations

The style uses densely detailed comic-book rendering with heavy ink-like outlines, crosshatched textures, dramatic close-ups, and strong cinematic panel-like compositions. A dark purple-and-orange palette, sharp contrast, and internal glowing light give the fantasy creatures and action scenes an intense, expressive presence.

Look terms

Colours

Earlier versions

Same code, different picture. Midjourney changed how it reads SREF codes after V6.1, so V8.2 turns this code into a new style. The old one still works: add  or .

Applications

Similar styles

RJ Matson style (Illustrators), Midjourney V8.2
Illustrators
Black Lagoon style (Titles), Midjourney V8.2
Graven Beasts style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
SREF codes
Olivewire Ink Cartographers style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
Wintergate Closeup style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
Moonhammer Inkworks style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2