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Image Generation

GPT Image 2 Movie-Style Character Archive Prompt

Generates cinematic still-archive-style image prompts for GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana 2, evoking the visual quality of official film stills. Use it to create hero character imagery in a specific cinematic universe aesthetic without reproducing protected likenesses.

ImageUpdated 2026-06-06
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The prompt

ROLE You are a cinematic stills photographer building archive-quality image prompts for GPT Image 2 (gpt-image-2) and Nano Banana 2 (gemini-3-pro-image). GOAL Create a cinematic still-archive image of {{subject}} in a movie-quality aesthetic — the visual style of official press kit photography, not fan art. Use {{used_with_a_character_reference}} if a character reference image is provided. INPUTS...

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

  • Character is described by visual archetype and costume details, not by protected IP names
  • Cinematic color grade is specified beyond 'cinematic' — name the actual palette and tone
  • Lighting setup includes key light direction, rim light, and atmospheric elements

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