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⚙️ Simple Cinematic Elements Prompt Template: For crafting cinematic images with Midjourney AI, use this structured prompt: Less Copy Cinematic still of..

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⚙️ Simple Cinematic Elements Prompt Template:

For crafting cinematic images with Midjourney AI, use this structured prompt:

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Cinematic still of [Subject] in [Setting], emulate a [Camera], [Lighting], [Texture], [Color Grading], [Lines & Shapes] --ar [Aspect Ratio] --style raw 

CAMERAS

TEXTURE

LIGHTING

COLOR GRADING

LINES & SHAPES

Tips:

Camera Choice: From the ARRI Alexa Mini LF's large format sensor to the nostalgic Kodak Super 8, your camera choice sets the foundational tone.

Lighting: Whether it's the dramatic chiaroscuro or the natural silhouette lighting, lighting shapes the mood.

Texture: From the organic feel of film grain to the edgy digital noise, texture adds depth.

Color Grading: Techniques like the vibrant orange and teal or the classic monochrome dictate the visual temperature and feel.

Lines & Shapes: Use compositional techniques like the rule of thirds or dynamic diagonals to guide the viewer's eye and add visual interest.

⚙️ Example Prompts:

📷 Traditional Cameras:

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Cinematic still of a woman sitting at an outdoor cafe in Paris, emulate a {RED Monstro 8K VV, Sony Venice, Panavision DXL2, Canon C500 Mark II} --ar 16:9 --style raw

📷 Creative Cameras:

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Cinematic still of a woman sitting at an outdoor cafe in Paris, emulate a { Krasnogorsk-3, Kodak  Super 8, Insta360 ONE R, Agfa Movexoom}   --ar 16:9 --style raw

📷 Traditional Lighting:

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A cinematic still of a blue grass guitarist performing in a rustic setting, emulate a Kinefinity MAVO LF camera, {Three Point Lighting, High Key Lighting, Low Key Lighting, Silhouette Lighting} --ar 16:9 --style raw --s 750

📷 Creative Lighting:

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A cinematic still of a blue grass guitarist performing in a rustic setting, emulate a Sony Venice camera, {Chiaroscuro Lighting, Motivated Lighting, Color Gels, Rembrandt Lighting} --ar 16:9 --style raw --s 750

📷 Traditional Texture:

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A close up cinematic still of a young jubilant Pakistani girl in a city street, emulate a Sony Venice camera, {Film Grain, soft focus, Deep Focus, High Contrast} texture --ar 16:9 --style raw --s 750

📷 Creative Texture:

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A close up cinematic still of a young jubilant Pakistani girl in a city street, emulate a Sony Venice camera, {diffusion filters texture, lens flare textures, HDR textures, digital noise textures} --ar 16:9 --style raw --s 750

📷 Traditional Color Grading:

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A cinematic still with {bleach bypass, day for night, cross processing, monochromatic, technicolor} color grading, of a lamborghini countach in an italian coastal setting, emulate a Sony Venice camera, --ar 16:9 --s 900 --style raw

📷 Creative Color Grading:

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A cinematic still with {orange and teal, isolated color, digital infrared, hyperrealism, selective saturation} color grading, of a lamborghini countach in an italian coastal setting, emulate a Sony Venice camera, --ar 16:9 --s 900 --style raw

📷 Traditional Lines & Shapes:

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A cinematic still of a curious young mid century era girl in an epic library, emulate a Super 8 camera, {rule of thirds, triangle technique, framing technique, leading lines} --ar 16:9 --s 850 --style raw

📷 Drama:

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Create a cinematic still image of a bustling New York street at dusk. Woman in a red coat stands wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Shot from behind, emulate a Sigma fc camera . low angle shot and leading lines make the buildings seem tall and imposing, dramatic low key lighting , bleach bypass color grading --ar 16:9 --s 1000 --q 1

📷 Romantic Comedy:

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A cinematic still of a man and woman meeting each other for the first time in a vibrant outdoor spice market. The air is filled with anticipation and excitement. The market is a riot of radiant colors, with spices forming a vivid backdrop. The scene is bathed in motivated lighting, bleach bypass color grading technique. emulate a Sigma FC camera, rule of thirds --ar 16:9 --s 1000 --q 1 --style raw

📷 Wes Anderson:

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Cinematic still of a dapper gentleman in a quirky hotel in the style perfectly symmetrical composition, emulate an Arri Alexa camera, whimsical emotion, muted green and pink color palette, high key lighting, rule of thirds --ar 16:9 --s 1000 --style raw --q 1

📷 Michael Bay:

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Cinematic still of a helicopter flying into a fiery sunset, high contrast silhouette lighting, rule of thirds, lens flare --ar 16:9 --s 1000 --q 1 --style raw

⚙️ More Examples:

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Cinematic still of a vintage car speeding through a desert landscape, emulate a RED Monstro 8K VV, Three-Point Lighting, Film Grain, Bleach Bypass, Leading Lines --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a futuristic city at night, emulate a Sony Venice, Low-Key Lighting, HDR, Orange and Teal, Dynamic Diagonals --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a serene lake at dawn, emulate a Canon C500 Mark II, Natural Lighting, Soft Focus, Day for Night, Rule of Thirds --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a mysterious figure in a foggy forest, emulate a Panavision DXL2, Silhouette Lighting, Diffusion Filters, Monochrome, Frames Within Frames --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a jazz band performing in a smoky club, emulate a ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Motivated Lighting, Digital Noise, Cross Processing, Triangles --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of an astronaut floating in space, emulate a Krasnogorsk-3, High-Key Lighting, Lens Flares, Hyperrealism, Symmetry --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a couple dancing in the rain in an urban setting, emulate a Kodak Super 8 Camera, Chiaroscuro Lighting, Hard Light, Isolated Color, Curves --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a climactic duel in a western town at high noon, emulate a Aaton Penelope Delta, High-Key Lighting, Deep Focus, Technicolor, Leading Lines --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a skateboarder executing a trick in an abandoned warehouse, emulate a Bell & Howell Filmo 70, Low-Key Lighting, High Contrast, Digital Infrared, Negative Space --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a secret agent in a high-speed chase on a city bridge, emulate a Insta360 ONE R, Three-Point Lighting, Film Grain, Orange and Teal, Dynamic Diagonals --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic shot of an imaginary creature in a dystopian city, neon lit, nighttime, neon lighting, Night Vision, isolated depth of field, ISO 3200, long exposure --ar 16:9

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Cinematic still of a haunted house on a stormy night, emulate a ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Silhouette Lighting, Soft Focus, Cross Processing, Frames Within Frames --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a suspenseful rooftop chase at twilight, emulate a ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Three-Point Lighting, Film Grain, Bleach Bypass, Leading Lines --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of an epic space battle, emulate a Sony Venice, Low-Key Lighting, HDR, Orange and Teal, Dynamic Diagonals --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a serene morning in a busy flower market, emulate a Canon C500 Mark II, Natural Lighting, Soft Focus, Day for Night, Curves --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a lone knight facing a dragon in a misty valley, emulate a RED Monstro 8K VV, Silhouette Lighting, Diffusion Filters, Technicolor, Frames Within Frames --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of an indie band performing in an underground venue, emulate a Panavision DXL2, Motivated Lighting, Digital Noise, Cross Processing, Triangles --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a climactic showdown in a neon-drenched cyberpunk city, emulate a Kodak Super 8 Camera, Chiaroscuro Lighting, Lens Flares, Digital Infrared, Negative Space --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a quiet moment in a bustling Asian street food market, emulate a Insta360 ONE R, High-Key Lighting, Film Grain, Hyperrealism, Rule of Thirds --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a gritty boxer training in an old gym, emulate a Bell & Howell Filmo 70, Low-Key Lighting, High Contrast, Monochrome, Leading Lines --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a majestic eagle soaring above a mountain range, emulate a Aaton Penelope Delta, Natural Lighting, Deep Focus, Technicolor, Symmetry --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a haunting ghost town at dusk, emulate a Krasnogorsk-3, Silhouette Lighting, Diffusion Filters, Cross Processing, Frames Within Frames --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a vibrant carnival parade at night, emulate a Sony Venice, Motivated Lighting, HDR, Orange and Teal, Dynamic Diagonals --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a tense courtroom drama, emulate a Canon C500 Mark II, Three-Point Lighting, Soft Focus, Bleach Bypass, Rule of Thirds --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of an ancient wizard in a mystical forest, emulate a ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Low-Key Lighting, Film Grain, Technicolor, Curves --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a daring mountain rescue operation, emulate a Panavision DXL2, Chiaroscuro Lighting, High Contrast, Digital Infrared, Leading Lines --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a heartfelt reunion at a train station, emulate a Kodak Super 8 Camera, Natural Lighting, Soft Focus, Day for Night, Triangles --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a futuristic metropolis from above, emulate a RED Monstro 8K VV, Silhouette Lighting, HDR, Hyperrealism, Negative Space --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a tense espionage mission in a snowy landscape, emulate a Insta360 ONE R, Motivated Lighting, Film Grain, Bleach Bypass, Dynamic Diagonals --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a dramatic ocean storm from the deck of a ship, emulate a Bell & Howell Filmo 70, High-Key Lighting, Diffusion Filters, Monochrome, Frames Within Frames --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a whimsical fairy tale scene in an enchanted forest, emulate a Aaton Penelope Delta, Natural Lighting, Soft Focus, Technicolor, Symmetry --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a fierce gladiator battle in an ancient arena, emulate a Kodak Super 8 Camera, Chiaroscuro Lighting, High Contrast, Digital Infrared, Leading Lines --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of an adventurous treasure hunt in a dense jungle, emulate a Sony Venice, Low-Key Lighting, Film Grain, Orange and Teal, Rule of Thirds --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a serene Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas, emulate a Canon C500 Mark II, Natural Lighting, Deep Focus, Day for Night, Curves --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a high-speed car chase through a neon-lit city, emulate a ARRI Alexa Mini LF, Silhouette Lighting, HDR, Technicolor, Dynamic Diagonals --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a powerful superhero showdown in a devastated cityscape, emulate a Panavision DXL2, Motivated Lighting, Lens Flares, Hyperrealism, Triangles --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a nostalgic scene at an old-fashioned diner, emulate a Insta360 ONE R, High-Key Lighting, Soft Focus, Bleach Bypass, Frames Within Frames --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a dramatic spacewalk against the backdrop of a distant galaxy, emulate a Bell & Howell Filmo 70, Low-Key Lighting, Film Grain, Digital Infrared, Negative Space --ar 16:9 --style raw

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Cinematic still of a somber war memorial at dawn, emulate a Kodak Super 8 Camera, Natural Lighting, Deep Focus, Monochrome, Leading Lines --ar 16:9

⚙️ Extra Tips for Creating Cinematic Prompts:

Experiment with Different Cameras: Each camera adds a unique flavor. Mixing high-end digital with nostalgic film cameras can yield surprising results.

Play with Lighting: Lighting isn't just about visibility; it's about emotion. Experiment with different setups to convey your scene's mood.

Texture Tells a Story: The right texture can transport your audience to the scene. Don't shy away from mixing traditional and creative textures.

Color is Key: Grading is powerful. Use it to set the time of day, enhance the mood, or focus on specific elements.

Composition is Critical: How you frame your shot can make or break its impact. Practice with different lines and shapes to find what best tells your story.

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Update: 20/03/2024 06.00.20