The prompt
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Analyze the entire composition of the input image. Identify ALL key subjects present (whether it's a single person, a group/couple, a vehicle, or a specific object) and their spatial relationship/interaction.
Generate a cohesive 3x3 grid "Cinematic Contact Sheet" featuring 9 distinct camera shots of exactly these subjects in the same environment.
You must adapt the standard cinematic shot types to fit the content (e.g., if a group, keep the group together; if an object, frame the whole object):
**Row 1 (Establishing Context):**
1. **Extreme Long Shot (ELS):** The subject(s) are seen small within the vast environment.
2. **Long Shot (LS):** The complete subject(s) or group is visible from top to bottom (head to toe / wheels to roof).
3. **Medium Long Shot (American/3-4):** Framed from knees up (for people) or a 3/4 view (for objects).
**Row 2 (The Core Coverage):**
4. **Medium Shot (MS):** Framed from the waist up (or the central core of the object). Focus on interaction/action.
5. **Medium Close-Up (MCU):** Framed from chest up. Intimate framing of the main subject(s).
6. **Close-Up (CU):** Tight framing on the face(s) or the "front" of the object.
**Row 3 (Details & Angles):**
7. **Extreme Close-Up (ECU):** Macro detail focusing intensely on a key feature (eyes, hands, logo, texture).
8. **Low Angle Shot (Worm's Eye):** Looking up at the subject(s) from the ground (imposing/heroic).
9. **High Angle Shot (Bird's Eye):** Looking down on the subject(s) from above.
Ensure strict consistency: The same people/objects, same clothes, and same lighting across all 9 panels. The depth of field should shift realistically (bokeh in close-ups).
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A professional 3x3 cinematic storyboard grid containing 9 panels.
The grid showcases the specific subjects/scene from the input image in a comprehensive range of focal lengths.
**Top Row:** Wide environmental shot, Full view, 3/4 cut.
**Middle Row:** Waist-up view, Chest-up view, Face/Front close-up.
**Bottom Row:** Macro detail, Low Angle, High Angle.
All frames feature photorealistic textures, consistent cinematic color grading, and correct framing for the specific number of subjects or objects analyzed.
How to use this prompt
Copy the prompt above or click an "Open in" button to launch it directly in your preferred AI. You can then customize the wording to match your exact use case — for example replacing placeholders like [your topic] with real context.
Which AI model works best
These prompts are written for image-generation models (Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Flux) — not chat LLMs. Copy them into your image tool. Midjourney v7 excels at photorealistic portraits; Stable Diffusion 3.5 is the best for fine-tuning and custom checkpoints; DALL-E 3 integrates seamlessly with ChatGPT.
How to customize this prompt
Keep the style descriptors and lighting keywords — these are what make the output consistent. Change the subject, background, and pose freely. Add or remove quality modifiers like "hyper-detailed", "cinematic lighting", "35mm film". For Stable Diffusion, use weight syntax: (keyword:1.3) to emphasize.
Common use cases
- Generating consistent social-media visuals at scale
- Creating hero images for blog posts or landing pages
- Producing concept art and mood boards for clients
- Generating product photography without a studio
- Crafting personal avatars and profile pictures
Variations
Adapt the tone (more casual, more technical), change the output format (bullet points vs. paragraphs), or add constraints (word limits, target audience).
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