ERNIE-Image Cinematic Photography Prompt Guide: From Lighting to Lens Language
Master cinematic photography terminology and prompt structure — every ERNIE-Image output tells a story.
Core Cinematic Photography Elements
| Element | Role | Prompt Keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | Atmosphere | cinematic lighting, rim light, volumetric light |
| Lens | Depth of field | shallow DOF, 85mm lens, bokeh |
| Composition | Guide the eye | rule of thirds, leading lines, negative space |
| Color | Emotion | teal and orange, desaturated, warm tones |
| Texture | Realism | film grain, Kodak Portra 400, analog |
Lighting Prompt Templates
Classic Cinematic Lighting
{subject}, cinematic three-point lighting,
key light from left, fill light from right,
rim light separating from background,
professional photography, moody atmosphere
Volumetric Lighting
{subject}, volumetric lighting,
light rays through fog,
god rays, atmospheric haze,
dramatic shadows, cinematic composition
Natural Light
{subject}, golden hour,
soft natural light, warm tones,
backlit, lens flare,
shallow depth of field, 85mm lens
Lens Language Prompts
Wide Angle
{scene}, wide angle shot, 24mm lens,
expansive landscape, dramatic perspective,
leading lines, rule of thirds,
cinematic color grading, teal and orange
Normal Lens
{subject}, 50mm lens,
natural perspective, documentary style,
street photography, candid moment,
Kodak Portra 400, film grain
Telephoto
{subject}, 200mm lens,
compressed perspective, shallow depth of field,
bokeh background, isolated subject,
professional portrait, studio lighting
Color Grading Prompts
Teal & Orange
{subject}, teal and orange color grading,
cinematic color palette,
cool shadows, warm highlights,
film look, professional color grading
Warm Tones
{subject}, warm color palette,
golden hour tones, sepia undertones,
vintage film look, Kodak Gold 200,
nostalgic atmosphere
Cool Tones
{subject}, cool color palette,
blue tones, desaturated,
moonlight atmosphere, cinematic mood,
film grain, analog photography
Complete Cinematic Prompt Templates
Portrait Photography
{subject description}, cinematic portrait,
85mm lens, f/1.8, shallow depth of field,
golden hour backlight, rim light,
teal and orange color grading,
film grain, Kodak Portra 400,
professional photography, storybook atmosphere
Landscape Photography
{landscape description}, cinematic wide shot,
24mm lens, dramatic sky,
volumetric light rays, atmospheric perspective,
golden hour, warm tones,
film grain, analog photography,
National Geographic style
Street Photography
{street scene}, documentary photography,
50mm lens, candid moment,
natural light, high contrast,
black and white, grainy film look,
Henri Cartier-Bresson style,
decisive moment
PE Module Tips
With PE (Prompt Enhancer) ON, simplify prompts and let the model add details:
# Simple (PE ON)
cinematic portrait, golden hour, film grain
# PE expands to:
cinematic portrait of {subject}, golden hour backlight,
85mm lens, shallow depth of field,
film grain, Kodak Portra 400, professional photography
Summary
Cinematic photography prompt formula:
{subject} + {lens specs} + {lighting} + {color grading} + {film texture}
Master this formula, and ERNIE-Image generates professional cinematic photographs.
These prompts are based on ERNIE-Image 8B model.