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{ "genre": "cinematic urban realism", "mood": ["tense", "cold", "isolated", "quiet intensity"], "theme": "a man caught in a moment of silence inside a sterile industrial elevator" }, "subject": { "description": "young man with calm intense expression", "face": { "skin": "natural pores, realistic texture, slight under-eye shadow, no retouching", "beard": "short trimmed beard, natural density", "expression": "neutral but intimidating, relaxed jaw, eyes locked on camera" }, "hair": { "style": "messy short crop", "detail": "slight volume on top, natural uneven strands, not styled too clean" }, "pose": { "body_language": "still and grounded, subtle confidence", "hands": "one arm folded across torso, other arm relaxed downward", "stance": "centered, shoulders slightly forward, minimal movement" } }, "wardrobe": { "top": "oversized black hoodie, heavy fabric, matte texture", "layering": "dark graphic tee slightly visible below the hoodie hem", "bottom": "dark cargo pants with stitched pockets", "styling_notes": "streetwear minimal, clean silhouette, no bright branding" }, "environment": { "location": "metal elevator interior", "materials": ["brushed stainless steel walls", "reflective panels", "subtle fingerprints and smudges"], "lighting_elements": "overhead fluorescent light panels", "atmosphere": "thin mist/smoke floating around subject, faint haze near corners", "background": "no extra people, no clutter, clean symmetrical elevator geometry" }, "cinematography": { "shot_type": "medium-full portrait", "framing": "perfect symmetrical centered composition", "camera_angle": "slightly low angle for dominance and tension", "lens": { "focal_length": "35mm", "look": "cinematic wide portrait with depth", "distortion_control": "minimal distortion, straight vertical elevator lines" }, "depth_of_field": { "aperture": "f/2.8", "focus": "sharp focus on eyes and face", "falloff": "soft background blur but still readable environment" } }, "lighting": { "type": "overhead harsh fluorescent top-light", "contrast": "medium-high with deep shadows under jaw and hoodie folds", "highlights": "soft bloom on metallic walls, controlled, not blown out", "fill": "very subtle ambient bounce to keep facial details visible", "notes": "keep lighting realistic and slightly underexposed for cinematic tension" }, "color_grade": { "style": "dark cinematic teal-green industrial grade", "shadows": "cool teal tint", "highlights": "neutral to slightly cold", "saturation": "muted low saturation", "contrast": "clean but gritty", "black_levels": "slightly crushed blacks, not fully clipped" }, "texture_details": { "skin": "realistic pores and micro texture", "fabric": "hoodie fleece texture visible, natural folds and weight", "metal": "subtle reflections, tiny scratches, elevator realism", "grain": "subtle film grain throughout" }, "post_processing": { "sharpness": "sharp only on face, not over-sharpened", "vignette": "soft vignette around corners", "haze": "light haze for depth separation", "final_finish": "cinematic, grounded, documentary realism" }, "negative_prompt": [ "plastic skin", "beauty retouch", "anime", "cartoon", "overly smooth face", "HDR glow", "over-saturated colors", "extreme bokeh", "warped elevator walls", "extra fingers", "distorted hands", "unrealistic reflections", "text", "logos", "watermark" ], "output_settings": { "aspect_ratio": "3:4 vertical portrait", "resolution": "high detail", "quality": "photorealistic", "style": "cinematic realism" }}

{
"model": "gemini-nano-banana-pro",
"mode": "image",
"aspect_ratio": "4:5",
"quality": "ultra",
"style": "cinematic_realism",
"scene": {
"setting": "busy neon-lit city street at night, wet road after rain, glowing signboards and traffic behind subject",
"weather": "light drizzle just ended, reflective pavement, humid atmosphere",
"background": "soft bokeh city lights, moving cars, faint pedestrian motion blur, tall buildings with colorful signage",
"time": "night"
},
"subject": {
"type": "young woman",
"pose": "standing in the middle of a crosswalk, holding a smartphone close to camera",
"expression": "natural warm smile, candid and joyful",
"hair": "slightly messy hair blown across face by wind",
"wardrobe": "dark coat or blazer, minimal accessories",
"props": [
"smartphone"
]
},
"composition": {
"framing": "close-up portrait with wide-angle distortion, subject centered, phone in foreground",
"camera_distance": "very close, intimate street-photo feel",
"perspective": "wide lens perspective, slight fisheye look, background stretching outward",
"depth_of_field": "shallow to medium, subject readable but background lights creamy",
"foreground_detail": "phone and hands slightly soft due to motion and lens character"
},
"camera": {
"lens": "24mm wide-angle (slight fisheye character)",
"aperture": "f/1.8",
"shutter_speed": "1/40",
"iso": "1600",
"focus": "face focus, slight falloff on phone"
},
"lighting": {
"key_light": "neon signage spill lighting face with mixed cyan/green and warm highlights",
"fill": "streetlight bounce from wet ground",
"mood": "dreamy urban nightlife, soft contrast, romantic realism"
},
"color_grading": {
"palette": "teal, cyan, green neon mixed with warm skin tones",
"contrast": "soft contrast with lifted shadows",
"highlights": "glowy bloom on neon signs",
"film_emulation": "35mm film look"
},
"texture_and_detail": {
"film_grain": "strong visible grain, authentic",
"bloom": "subtle halation on lights",
"sharpness": "slightly imperfect, organic street photography",
"skin_texture": "natural pores, no plastic smoothing"
},
"motion": {
"hair_movement": "wind-blown strands across face",
"background_motion": "light streaking from cars and walking people",
"camera_feel": "handheld candid shot"
},
"negative_prompt": [
"plastic skin",
"overly sharp face",
"clean studio lighting",
"anime",
"cartoon",
"hyper-symmetrical face",
"over-saturated neon",
"HDR look",
"fake depth blur edges",
"extra fingers",
"distorted hands",
"text artifacts",
"logo distortions",
"AI glossy skin",
"perfectly clean background"
]
}
1/4{
"style": "ultra-realistic food photography, luxury editorial, macro-detail, natural textures",
"images": [
{
"id": "image_1",
"subject": "assorted praline tower",
"composition": "staggered vertical tower, center frame, loose organic stacking",
"details": {
"fillings": [
"hazelnut chunks irregularly clumped at base",
"raspberry gel naturally puddled",
"salted caramel with realistic flow lines",
"coffee ganache with smooth wave texture",
"passionfruit filling with visible pulp specks"
],
"accent": "one unique metallic gold nut per filling type placed at layer transitions",
"stand": "brushed gold stand with subtle reflections"
},
"lighting": {
"type": "dramatic side lighting",
"angle": "35 degrees left",
"effects": "authentic filling refractions, layered shadow play"
},
"background": "teal-to-navy gradient with suspended gold motes",
"mood": "luxurious, indulgent, artisanal depth"
},
{
"id": "image_2",
"subject": "ruby chocolate tablet",
"composition": "floating hexagonal segments above black textured paper liner",
"details": {
"surface": "hand-tempered imperfections, translucent ruby pink",
"inclusions": "embedded fruit flecks visible through chocolate",
"motion": "ruby cacao nibs falling in gravity-realistic arc from one segment"
},
"lighting": {
"key": "top-down at 12 o'clock",
"rim": "soft pink rim light at 3 o'clock",
"effects": "authentic shadows, enhanced translucency"
},
"background": "black-to-warm pink radial gradient with subtle sparkle specks",
"mood": "modern, vibrant, floating tension"
},
{
"id": "image_3",
"subject": "white chocolate bonbons",
"composition": "organic cluster on clear glass stand",
"details": {
"marbling": [
"central bonbon with irregular orange passionfruit veins",
"surrounding bonbons with pink raspberry swirls",
"green matcha flecks with varied density"
],
"cutaway": "one bonbon sliced vertically showing gel core with real fruit speckles",
"props": "dried fruit flecks scattered below (orange zest curls, raspberry seeds)"
},
"lighting": {
"key": "soft high-key front light at 10 degrees",
"rim": "rear rim light at 35 degrees",
"effects": "enhanced marbling contrast and glass refractions"
},
"background": "soft taupe with fruit-toned bokeh",
"mood": "elegant, fresh, handcrafted"
},
{
"id": "image_5",
"subject": "dark chocolate pistachio bar",
"composition": "vertical bar centered on polished black granite slab",
"details": {
"cross_section": "precision side cut revealing layered pistachio filling",
"filling": "whole roasted green pistachios suspended in smooth white chocolate matrix",
"binding": "subtle golden honey swirl",
"break": "front broken segment with clean snap and visible pistachio pieces",
"props": "whole roasted pistachios arranged in ascending curve, honey drips nearby"
},
"lighting": {
"key": "soft spotlight from top-left at 45 degrees",
"rim": "warm side rim light from right at 30 degrees",
"highlight": "single pinpoint highlight on largest pistachio"
},
"background": "dark espresso brown gradient with floating pistachio shell dust particles",
"mood": "rich, bold, premium indulgence"
}
]
}
A cinematic, moody portrait of a stylish women in dark suit and oval sunglasses, smoking a thin medium cigar while holding a burning playing card in his hand king of hearts, dramatic fire and smoke swirling in the air, low-key lighting, warm orange fire glow illuminating her face, dark blurred background, shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic, high contrast, cinematic photography, 35mm lens look, soft bokeh, detailed skin texture, sharp focus, professional lighting, dark noir atmosphere.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with messy, voluminous strawberry blonde hair and heavy freckles across her nose and cheeks. She is partially obscured by dark green forest foliage in the foreground. Dramatic cinematic lighting with dappled golden sunlight filtering through leaves, creating high-contrast shadows across her face. Dreamy, ethereal atmosphere, soft bokeh background of a dense forest, shot on 35mm film, earthy tones, hyper-realistic skin textures.Key Elements to TweakIf you want to adjust the vibe, try changing these specific keywords:Lighting: Swap "dappled sunlight" for "rim lighting" to get a glowing outline around her hair, or "overcast" for a moodier, softer look.Framing: Use "extreme close-up" to focus purely on the eyes and freckles, or "medium shot" to show more of the forest environment.Color Palette: Add "analog film aesthetic" for that slightly grainy, nostalgic feel seen in your image, or "vibrant forest greens" to make the leaves pop.
Create a hyper-realistic three-panel vertical cinematic collage in 9:16 aspect ratio, editorial fashion photography style. The collage consists of three distinct vertical frames stacked seamlessly, each featuring the exact same man with consistent face, skin tone, short black hair, sharp jawline, and intense gaze directly at the viewer, as if from the same reference photo.Top panel: The man stands confidently on a misty mountain ridge at sunrise, dramatic Himalayan peaks in the background with golden light piercing through low clouds. He wears a rugged dark olive green tactical field jacket with rolled sleeves, black cargo pants, and sturdy hiking boots. Cool blue-gray color grading with subtle film grain.Middle panel: The man leans against an ancient stone pillar inside a grand abandoned temple in a dense tropical jungle, soft diffused sunlight filtering through overgrown vines and carved arches. He wears a lightweight white linen button-up shirt (slightly unbuttoned at the top) tucked into slim khaki trousers, with brown leather loafers. Warm earthy tones with teal shadows and cinematic haze.Bottom panel: The man walks along a serene lakeside at golden hour, crystal-clear water reflecting snow-capped mountains in the distance, surrounded by pine trees. He wears a black merino wool turtleneck sweater layered under a tailored charcoal wool overcoat, dark jeans, and polished Chelsea boots. Moody teal-orange cinematic grading with soft bokeh and gentle film grain.Maintain perfect facial consistency across all three panels — same man, same reference face, no variations in features. Ultra-detailed skin texture, realistic fabric details, natural lighting per environment. Cinematic color grading, subtle film grain, editorial composition, high-end fashion photography aesthetic, shot on 35mm film, 4k resolution, photorealistic, masterpiece.
1/2{
"style": "photorealistic",
"subject": "adult man smoking a cigarette while sitting on a motorbike",
"appearance": {
"age": "mid-30s",
"expression": "calm, slightly serious",
"beard": "light stubble",
"clothing": "black leather jacket, white t-shirt, dark jeans, boots"
},
"pose": "sitting casually on the motorbike, one foot on the ground, holding a cigarette near his mouth",
"vehicle": {
"type": "modern sport motorbike",
"color": "matte black",
"details": "clean chrome accents, realistic reflections"
},
"environment": {
"location": "urban street at night",
"lighting": "cinematic street lights, soft rim light, subtle neon reflections",
"atmosphere": "slight smoke haze blending with cigarette smoke"
},
"camera": {
"angle": "low angle shot",
"lens": "85mm",
"depth_of_field": "shallow depth of field, blurred background bokeh"
},
"quality": {
"resolution": "8k",
"details": "ultra-detailed skin texture, realistic smoke, natural shadows",
"rendering": "high dynamic range, sharp focus"
}
}
1/3{ "resolution": "Ultra HD 8K", "aspect_ratio": "3:4", "render_quality": "extreme macro detail, studio-grade sharpness, high dynamic range", "lighting": "controlled studio lighting, strong specular highlights, crisp reflections, soft shadows", "focus": "ultra-sharp foreground, shallow depth of field background", "style": "hyper-detailed AI-edited macro realism", "MODULE_1_IMAGE_1_STYLE": { "subject": "mechanical insect resembling a fly", "pose": "standing on a reflective flat surface, body angled slightly forward, legs spread naturally", "body_structure": { "abdomen": "smooth oval metallic teal body with mirror-like reflections", "thorax": "complex mechanical structure with visible joints and red accent components", "head": "large spherical red compound eyes with matte finish", "legs": "thin metallic legs, green-tinted segments with gold-colored joints and tips", "wings": "two translucent wings with visible vein patterns, slightly raised" }, "materials": { "primary": "polished metal, glass-like surfaces", "secondary": "gold-toned joints, red accent nodes" }, "surface_interaction": "sharp reflections visible beneath legs and abdomen", "background": "clean light gray to white gradient with no visible texture", "visual_effects": [ "star-like light flares on metallic surfaces", "high-gloss reflections", "precision macro clarity" ] }, "MODULE_2_IMAGE_2_STYLE": { "subject": "organic fly covered with jewel-like elements", "pose": "standing on a dark textured surface, body angled slightly left", "body_structure": { "head": "large compound eyes with brown-gold mesh texture", "body": "dense black hair-like texture beneath embedded gemstones", "abdomen": "rounded form densely covered in diamond-like crystals", "legs": "thin black insect legs with fine hair details", "wings": "two wings fully visible, gold-veined framework filled with clear gemstone-like facets" }, "materials": { "primary": "diamond-like crystals", "secondary": "gold metallic wing veins", "organic_elements": "fine black bristles and hairs" }, "surface_interaction": "wet-looking dark ground with subtle sparkle", "background": "dark blurred background with soft bokeh", "visual_effects": [ "micro light reflections in gemstones", "sparkling highlights", "high contrast macro lighting" ] }, "MODULE_3_IMAGE_3_STYLE": { "subject": "golden mechanical mosquito-like insect", "pose": "feeding posture with proboscis touching skin surface", "body_structure": { "head": "smooth polished gold spherical head with visible mechanical seams", "proboscis": "thin metallic needle-like structure with a visible red droplet at the tip", "abdomen": "transparent cylindrical chamber partially filled with red liquid", "legs": "long thin gold metallic legs bent at sharp angles", "wings": "two translucent wings with gold vein structures, angled upward" }, "materials": { "primary": "polished gold metal", "secondary": "clear glass-like container", "liquid": "deep red translucent fluid" }, "surface_interaction": "human skin texture visible with pores and natural unevenness", "background": "dark neutral gradient with soft falloff", "visual_effects": [ "precise reflections on gold surfaces", "realistic liquid refraction", "macro skin texture clarity" ] } }}
[BRAND NAME] + [PRODUCT] Act as a Senior Luxury Fashion Art Director and Studio Photographer specializing in high-end product key visuals for flagship campaigns, e-commerce editorials, and mobile-first brand content.PHASE 1: FORMAT & CANVASVertical format, 9:16 aspect ratio. Canvas background: a single flat field of warm off-white — not pure white, not grey. Target tone: soft ivory cream (#F4EFE6 equivalent), uniform and completely shadowless across the entire background plane.Autonomously determine [BRAND NAME]'s signature background tone — if the brand has a recognized house color for its packaging, tissue paper, or lookbook backgrounds, shift the canvas toward that specific off-white or neutral. The result must feel like an official brand document, not a generic studio.PHASE 2: BACKGROUND PATTERN (WATERMARK LAYER)Autonomously identify [BRAND NAME]'s iconic surface pattern, monogram, or archival motif — examples: a house monogram, toile print, geometric logo repeat, heritage emblem, or signature textile pattern.Render this pattern across the entire background canvas as a ghost watermark: same tone as the background but with a slight value shift (approximately 8–12% darker or lighter than the base). The pattern must be large in scale — individual motifs spanning 15–25% of canvas width. Opacity: 10–18% maximum. No hard edges. The pattern should feel embossed or tone-on-tone woven, not printed. It must recede behind all other elements.PHASE 3: LOGO PLACEMENTAutonomously reproduce [BRAND NAME]'s official logo with complete fidelity — correct letterforms, proportions, secondary marks (emblems, crowns, stars, monogram icons).Place the logo centered horizontally in the upper third of the frame (top 30% of canvas). Scale: the logo should span approximately 40–50% of canvas width — prominent but not overwhelming.Logo rendering: flat 2D, no extrusion, no chrome. Color: autonomously apply [BRAND NAME]'s official logo colorway — the exact brand-standard color(s) used on official packaging and website. If the brand uses a two-tone logo (icon + wordmark in different colors), preserve that hierarchy precisely.Directly below the main logo mark, place the full [BRAND NAME] wordmark in spaced capital letters — clean, geometric sans-serif, tracking: +200 to +300, same brand color, optical size approximately 60% of logo height. No decorative elements between logo and wordmark.PHASE 4: PRODUCT PLACEMENTRender [PRODUCT] as a photorealistic studio object with maximum material fidelity:— Leather: visible grain, pore structure, stitching thread texture, realistic edge paint.— Hardware: gold or silver metal with micro-reflections, not flat.— Canvas/fabric: woven fiber detail, not smooth CG.— All brand-specific surface patterns on the product must be accurate and legible.Placement: the product enters the frame from the bottom-right corner at a natural 25–35 degree angle, as if casually placed or mid-motion. The product is cropped — only 60–75% of the object is visible within the frame. The crop should feel intentional and editorial, not accidental. The product occupies the lower 55–65% of the canvas.The product must feel physically present in the space — not floating. Cast an extremely soft, barely visible contact shadow (opacity 8–12%) on the canvas beneath the nearest edge. No hard drop shadows.PHASE 5: LIGHTINGLighting: simulated large north-facing studio window light. Soft, directional, shadowless on the background. Color temperature: 5500–6000K (neutral daylight, slightly cool). Key light: large softbox equivalent from upper-left, filling the entire product surface evenly with minimal contrast ratio (1.2:1 to 1.5:1 max).Fill light: large bounce from right side, eliminating all harsh shadows. No rim light. No dramatic contrast. The lighting philosophy is: "the product sells itself — light only reveals, never performs."Global Illumination enabled for subtle inter-reflections between product surfaces. No specular hotspots on leather — only on metal hardware.PHASE 6: TYPOGRAPHY & FINISHINGBottom of frame: a thin horizontal rule line (1px, brand color, 80% canvas width, centered). Below the rule: a single line of micro-copy — a social handle, collection name, or campaign label — in the same clean sans-serif, lowercase or small-caps, minimal tracking. Autonomously generate a contextually appropriate label for [BRAND NAME].TECH SPECSRender engine: photorealistic CGI, Keyshot / Octane product visualization aesthetic. Resolution: 9:16, ultra-high detail.Depth of Field: f/16 equivalent — everything in sharp focus. Zero bokeh. Tack-sharp edges on all product details.Tone mapping: clean, true-to-life. No filmic crush. No vignette. No grain. Color grade: neutral, faithful to real product color. Slight warmth in the ivory background only. No AI-plastic normals on leather or fabric. Microscopic surface imperfection maps required. No reflections on background. No environmental reflections — studio only. Mood reference: Louis Vuitton / Bottega Veneta / Celine official e-commerce and campaign photography standard. Clean enough to be used as a press image.
1/2Hyper-realistic low-angle closeup front shot of a young man use image uploaded leaning against a Land Rover Defender in a dim basement garage.Wearing oversized Nike wind cheater, baggy basketball pants, Adidas chunky sneakers, basketball cap. Hands crossed, attitude gaze. Luxury SUVs softly blurred with cinematic bokeh, shallow depth of field, strong subject separation, and 8K cinematic color grading.