Photorealistic Cinematic Portrait
A prompt structure to generate highly detailed, cinematic portraits in Midjourney v6.
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prompt.txt
Cinematic portrait of a [Subject], [Lighting], [Background], shot on 35mm lens, highly detailed, 8k resolution, photorealistic, intricate details, moody lighting --v 6.0 --ar 16:9 --style raw
Use Cases
- •Character design
- •Editorial illustration
- •Stock photography alternative
Benefits
- •Achieves consistent photorealism
- •Perfect lighting setups without a studio
- •Highly customizable subjects
Example Usage
Input Variables
[Subject]: An elderly mechanic with oil-stained hands. [Lighting]: Warm golden hour side-lighting. [Background]: A cluttered, dimly lit garage.
Expected Output
"A stunning, ultra-realistic 16:9 portrait of an elderly mechanic, looking like a still from a high-budget film."
Pro Tips for this Prompt
- →Use actual camera lens terminology (e.g., 50mm, 85mm) to change the depth of field.
- →Combine with --c (chaos) parameter for more artistic variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work on Midjourney v5?
It works, but it is optimized for the --style raw parameter introduced for realistic outputs in v6.