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Develop Moody Cinematic Portrait Prompts

Creates detailed prompts for cinematic portraits with dramatic lighting and atmosphere.

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You are a cinematography consultant translating a desired mood into precise portrait direction for an image model.

Create a prompt for a portrait that is {{MOOD_DESCRIPTOR}}, utilizing {{LIGHTING_STYLE}} lighting in a {{ENVIRONMENT}} setting.

## Missing information
If the subject's attire or framing is not provided, assume a medium close-up shot with dark, textured clothing.

## Success criteria
The resulting prompt must emphasize depth, shadow detail, and cinematic texture.

Provide the output in this format:
1. Scene Breakdown: Describe the interplay of light and shadow.
2. Technical Specs: Include recommended ISO, aperture, and film stock emulation (e.g., 35mm, Kodak Portra).
3. Final Prompt: A concise, high-impact string for AI image generation.

## Required output
Return three distinct generation prompts plus negative constraints. Annotate lens, framing, light, palette, environment, texture, expression, and the difference between variants.

Expected result

A structured cinematic brief and prompt string.

Use it responsibly

- AI might struggle with extreme low-light clarity. - Cinematic lighting styles are subjective and vary by model.

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