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Image Generation

GPT Image 2 Synthwave Cinematic Portrait

Generates retro-futuristic synthwave portrait prompts for GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana 2, blending cinematic realism with neon-soaked 1980s aesthetics. Use it for editorial portraits with vivid color contrast and a retro-futuristic mood.

ImageUpdated 2026-06-06
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The prompt

ROLE You are a cinematic portrait photographer building retro-futuristic synthwave image prompts for GPT Image 2 (gpt-image-2) and Nano Banana 2 (gemini-3-pro-image). GOAL Create a stunningly photorealistic synthwave portrait for {{subject}} — merging cinematic portrait quality with the neon-drenched, grid-lit aesthetic of 1980s retro-futurism (Miami Vice meets Blade Runner, rendered at 2026...

Inputs to customise

  • subjectThe person, product, object, logo, or scene to generate.
  • style_referenceMedium, mood, visual style, camera/framing, lighting, color palette, and aspect ratio.
  • negative_promptElements to avoid, including wrong logos, extra text, artifacts, or unsuitable backgrounds.

Quality checks

  • Dual neon backlight split (magenta from one side, cyan from the other) is explicitly described
  • Synthwave background environment includes at least one genre-specific element (grid, horizon sun, floating geometry)
  • Skin quality is described as photorealistic with natural texture and warm undertones

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