❌ BAD: "A beautiful scene in nature"
✅ GOOD: "Wide-angle establishing shot of misty mountain valley at dawn, 
24mm lens, golden hour lighting, slow crane movement descending through 
morning fog, pine forest in mid-ground, snow-capped peaks in background"

❌ BAD: "Person walking in city"
✅ GOOD: "Medium tracking shot following woman walking through neon-lit 
Tokyo street, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field f/2.8, handheld camera 
with natural shake, wet pavement reflections, bokeh from street lights"

❌ BAD: "Water splashing in complex patterns with rainbow reflections"
✅ GOOD: "Slow-motion water droplet falling into still pond creating 
concentric ripples, macro photography 100mm lens, natural daylight, 
sharp focus on impact point, realistic water physics"

ULTRA-WIDE (14-24mm)
- Best for: Establishing shots, architecture, landscapes
- Effect: Dramatic perspective, exaggerated depth
- Example: "14mm ultra-wide establishing shot of futuristic city 
  skyline, dramatic perspective with converging lines, vast sky 
  occupying upper two-thirds of frame"

WIDE (24-35mm)
- Best for: Environmental shots, group scenes, context
- Effect: Natural perspective, good for storytelling
- Example: "24mm wide shot of family dinner table, warm overhead 
  lighting, faces visible, food in foreground, kitchen background 
  softly blurred"

STANDARD (35-50mm)
- Best for: Human eye perspective, versatile shots
- Effect: Natural, neutral perspective
- Example: "50mm standard lens medium shot of barista making coffee, 
  natural window lighting from left, steam rising, cafe interior 
  background at f/2.8"

SHORT TELEPHOTO (50-85mm)
- Best for: Portraits, product shots, isolating subjects
- Effect: Flattering compression, beautiful bokeh
- Example: "85mm portrait lens close-up of model, shallow depth of 
  field f/1.8, creamy bokeh background, soft natural lighting, 
  sharp focus on eyes"

TELEPHOTO (85mm+)
- Best for: Compressed perspectives, sports, wildlife
- Effect: Dramatic compression, subject isolation
- Example: "200mm telephoto compressed shot of runner on mountain 
  trail, background mountains appearing closer, morning haze layers, 
  subject sharp against soft background"

SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD (f/1.4 - f/2.8)
- Blurred backgrounds (bokeh)
- Subject isolation
- Cinematic look
- Portrait-style shots

Usage: "35mm lens at f/1.8, shallow depth of field with subject in 
sharp focus, background gently blurred with creamy bokeh, foreground 
elements out of focus creating depth layers"

MEDIUM DEPTH OF FIELD (f/4 - f/8)
- Balanced sharpness
- Multiple subjects in focus
- Versatile for most scenes

Usage: "50mm lens at f/5.6, medium depth of field keeping subject 
and immediate surroundings in focus, background softly transitioning 
out of focus"

DEEP DEPTH OF FIELD (f/11+)
- Everything in focus
- Landscape photography
- Wide establishing shots

Usage: "24mm lens at f/16, deep depth of field with sharpness from 
foreground rocks through mid-ground forest to background mountains, 
maximum scene detail"

STATIC/LOCKED-OFF SHOT
Description: Camera completely still, stable composition
Best for: Formal scenes, interview-style, product focus
Prompt example: "Locked-off static shot, tripod-mounted camera, 
perfectly stable frame, 50mm lens, subject centered, architectural 
precision"

HANDHELD
Description: Natural shake, human feeling, documentary style
Best for: Realism, energy, intimate moments
Prompt example: "Handheld camera with natural operator movement, 
subtle shake and drift, 35mm lens, following subject naturally, 
documentary cinematography style"

DOLLY/TRACKING SHOT
Description: Smooth horizontal camera movement
Best for: Revealing scenes, following subjects, professional feel
Prompt example: "Smooth dolly tracking shot moving alongside subject, 
professional stabilization, 50mm lens, maintaining consistent distance, 
fluid motion on rails"

CRANE/JIB
Description: Vertical camera movement, sweeping motions
Best for: Establishing shots, dramatic reveals, scale
Prompt example: "Crane shot descending from high aerial view down to 
ground level, smooth controlled movement, 24mm wide lens, revealing 
scene layers progressively"

STEADICAM
Description: Floating camera, following movement, smooth tracking
Best for: Following action, dynamic scenes, professional productions
Prompt example: "Steadicam shot gliding through crowded marketplace, 
smooth floating movement, 35mm lens, natural weaving through people, 
professional stabilization"

DRONE/AERIAL
Description: Bird's eye view, high altitude perspectives
Best for: Establishing shots, landscapes, scale and geography
Prompt example: "Aerial drone shot orbiting mountain peak, smooth 
circular motion, wide angle 24mm equivalent, revealing 360-degree 
views, descending slowly"

ZOOM
Description: Lens focal length change, Hitchcock vertigo effect
Best for: Dramatic emphasis, psychological impact
Prompt example: "Slow zoom in from wide to close-up, 24-70mm focal 
length change, maintaining subject in frame center, increasing tension 
and focus"

PAN/TILT
Description: Camera rotating on axis, surveying scene
Best for: Revealing horizontal or vertical spaces
Prompt example: "Slow panoramic pan from left to right, tripod-mounted 
camera, 50mm lens, smooth 180-degree rotation revealing cityscape, 
consistent speed"

GOLDEN HOUR (Sunrise/Sunset)
Time: Hour after sunrise, hour before sunset
Quality: Warm, soft, directional, magical
Color Temperature: 3000-4000K (warm orange-gold)

Prompt Formula:
"Golden hour lighting, warm orange-gold sun rays at 15-degree angle, 
soft directional light creating long shadows, glowing atmosphere, 
natural rim light on subject, hazy golden ambient fill"

Best for: Romantic scenes, beauty shots, landscapes, emotional content

BLUE HOUR (Civil Twilight)
Time: 20-40 minutes after sunset, before sunrise
Quality: Cool, ethereal, balanced ambient
Color Temperature: 8000-12000K (deep blue)

Prompt Formula:
"Blue hour twilight, cool blue ambient light, city lights beginning 
to glow, balanced exposure between artificial lights and sky, serene 
atmospheric mood, deep blue tones"

Best for: Urban scenes, architectural photography, moody atmospheres

OVERCAST/DIFFUSED
Condition: Cloud cover, soft even lighting
Quality: Shadowless, even, muted colors
Color Temperature: 6500-7500K (neutral to cool)

Prompt Formula:
"Soft overcast lighting, diffused through cloud cover, minimal shadows, 
even illumination across scene, muted color palette, natural outdoor 
softbox effect"

Best for: Portraits, product shots, documentary style, even coverage

HARSH MIDDAY
Time: 11am-2pm, bright sun
Quality: High contrast, strong shadows, challenging
Color Temperature: 5500-6500K (neutral daylight)

Prompt Formula:
"Harsh midday sunlight, high contrast between highlights and shadows, 
strong directional top light, deep black shadows, intense illumination, 
high-key brightness"

Best for: Modern architecture, graphic compositions, specific artistic choices

CINEMATIC THREE-POINT LIGHTING
Professional studio standard:

Prompt Formula:
"Professional three-point lighting setup: key light at 45 degrees 
creating modeling on face, soft fill light reducing shadow density, 
rim light separating subject from background, controlled dramatic 
lighting ratios"

NEON/CYBERPUNK LIGHTING
Urban sci-fi aesthetic:

Prompt Formula:
"Vibrant neon lighting in pink and cyan tones, reflective wet surfaces 
multiplying light sources, high contrast between bright neons and dark 
shadows, cyberpunk color palette, atmospheric fog catching light beams"

NATURAL WINDOW LIGHT
Soft, directional, beautiful:

Prompt Formula:
"Large window acting as softbox, directional daylight from camera left, 
gentle falloff creating depth, natural shadows with soft edges, bounce 
light filling shadows subtly, film photography aesthetic"

PRACTICAL LIGHTS (In-scene sources)
Realistic, motivated lighting:

Prompt Formula:
"Lighting motivated by in-scene practical sources: desk lamp providing 
warm pool of light, computer screen casting blue glow on face, window 
providing natural fill, realistic everyday lighting atmosphere"

COMPLEMENTARY COLORS (High Contrast)
Examples: Orange/Teal, Yellow/Purple, Red/Green

Prompt Application:
"Color graded with orange and teal complementary color scheme, warm 
orange skin tones and foreground elements, cool teal shadows and 
background, cinematic color separation, film-style grading"

Use cases: Action scenes, sci-fi, modern commercials

ANALOGOUS COLORS (Harmonious)
Examples: Blue/Purple/Pink, Green/Yellow/Orange

Prompt Application:
"Harmonious analogous color palette blending warm sunset oranges through 
yellows to soft peachy pinks, smooth color transitions, gentle gradients, 
unified color story"

Use cases: Romantic scenes, sunsets, calming content

MONOCHROMATIC (Single Hue Variations)
Examples: Various shades of blue, all earth tones

Prompt Application:
"Monochromatic color scheme in shades of blue from deep navy through 
sky blue to pale cyan, unified color mood, tonal variations creating 
depth, sophisticated restrained palette"

Use cases: Minimalist aesthetics, mood pieces, artistic content

DESATURATED/MUTED (Reduced Intensity)
Professional modern look:

Prompt Application:
"Desaturated muted color palette, reduced color intensity, subtle 
earth tones, cinematic low-saturation grading, sophisticated muted 
pastels, professional commercial aesthetic"

Use cases: High-end commercial work, documentaries, prestige content

RULE OF THIRDS
Divide frame into 9 equal parts (3x3 grid)
Place subject on intersection points

Prompt Implementation:
"Composition following rule of thirds, subject positioned on right 
vertical third, eyes at upper horizontal third intersection, negative 
space on left two-thirds, balanced asymmetrical framing"

LEADING LINES
Use natural or architectural lines to guide viewer's eye

Prompt Implementation:
"Strong leading lines created by road perspective converging toward 
horizon, guiding eye from foreground bottom corner through frame to 
subject in distance, dynamic directional composition"

FRAME WITHIN FRAME
Use environmental elements to frame subject

Prompt Implementation:
"Natural framing with subject viewed through doorway arch, architectural 
frame element creating depth layers, subject positioned in center of 
frame, nested composition technique"

NEGATIVE SPACE
Empty space emphasizing subject isolation

Prompt Implementation:
"Minimalist composition with subject occupying lower third, vast empty 
sky filling upper two-thirds creating negative space, isolated subject 
emphasis, breathing room in frame"

SYMMETRY
Balanced, formal, powerful compositions

Prompt Implementation:
"Perfect symmetrical composition centered on vertical axis, mirrored 
elements left and right, formal balanced framing, architectural precision, 
centered subject creating stability"

SIMPLE, NATURAL MOVEMENTS ✅
- Gentle wind moving leaves
- Slow walking or standing
- Gradual camera movements
- Floating or drifting objects
- Smoke or mist dissipation

Prompt Example:
"Gentle breeze rustling through wheat field, slow natural wave motion 
across grain heads, realistic plant movement, soft swaying, natural wind 
patterns, afternoon sunlight catching movement"

COMPLEX PHYSICS TO AVOID ❌
- Water splashing (complex fluid dynamics)
- Fast running or jumping (rapid body mechanics)
- Cloth draping or folding (complex material physics)
- Objects colliding or bouncing
- Complex mechanical movements

Alternative Approaches:
Instead of "person diving into water making big splash"
Use: "person standing waist-deep in calm lake, gentle water movement, 
distant mountains reflected in still water surface"

ESTABLISHING SHOTS: 3-6 seconds
Purpose: Set scene, show location
Prompt Focus: Wide lens, static or slow movement, clear geography

MEDIUM SHOTS: 2-4 seconds  
Purpose: Show action, character interaction
Prompt Focus: Standard lens, moderate movement, clear subject

CLOSE-UPS: 2-3 seconds
Purpose: Emotional beats, details
Prompt Focus: Telephoto lens, shallow DOF, minimal movement

TRANSITION SHOTS: 1-2 seconds
Purpose: Bridge scenes, maintain flow
Prompt Focus: Movement-based, neutral subject

SLOW PACING (Contemplative, Emotional)
"Slow deliberate camera movement, contemplative pacing, holding on 
subjects for extended moments, allowing scenes to breathe, meditative 
rhythm, minimal cuts needed"

MEDIUM PACING (Standard Narrative)
"Moderate pacing with natural rhythm, balanced shot durations, 
comfortable viewing speed, standard film grammar, conventional timing"

FAST PACING (Energetic, Action)
"Dynamic fast-paced movement, quick reveals, energetic camera motion, 
rapid visual information, MTV-style editing rhythm, high-energy content"

COMMERCIAL/ADVERTISING STYLE
"High-end commercial cinematography style, professional product 
photography aesthetic, clean modern look, perfect lighting, premium 
quality feel, advertising agency production values"

DOCUMENTARY/NATURALISTIC
"Observational documentary style, natural lighting, handheld camera 
work, authentic moments, verité cinematography, real-world aesthetic, 
minimal interference"

MUSIC VIDEO/EDITORIAL
"Editorial fashion photography style, stylized color grading, artistic 
composition, contemporary music video aesthetic, bold creative choices, 
avant-garde visuals"

FILM NOIR
"Film noir cinematography, high contrast black and white aesthetic, 
dramatic shadows, venetian blind lighting patterns, mysterious moody 
atmosphere, 1940s Hollywood style"

SCI-FI/FUTURISTIC
"Sci-fi cinematography with cool color palette, lens flares, specular 
highlights, futuristic architecture, clean minimal aesthetic, Blade 
Runner inspired visuals"

[ASPECT RATIO] + [SHOT TYPE] + [LENS/CAMERA SPECS] + 
[SUBJECT DESCRIPTION] + [LIGHTING CONDITIONS] + [COLOR PALETTE] + 
[COMPOSITION RULES] + [MOVEMENT TYPE] + [STYLE REFERENCE] + 
[MOOD/ATMOSPHERE]

9:16 vertical format, medium tracking shot, 35mm lens at f/2.8 shallow 
depth of field, professional barista pouring latte art in modern 
minimalist cafe, soft directional window light from left creating 
gentle shadows, desaturated earth tone color palette with warm wood 
accents, rule of thirds composition with subject on right third, smooth 
steadicam movement slowly pushing in, high-end commercial cinematography 
style, calm focused atmosphere, steam rising naturally, bokeh background 
of cafe interior

ITERATION 1: Basic Foundation
Start with core elements: subject, shot type, basic specs

ITERATION 2: Add Technical Details
Layer in camera specs, lighting, lens choice

ITERATION 3: Refine Composition
Add framing rules, color palette, specific composition

ITERATION 4: Polish and Style
Include movement, style references, mood descriptors

ITERATION 5: Optimize and Simplify
Remove redundant terms, ensure clarity, test variations

❌ TOO MUCH: "35mm lens wide angle establishing shot medium close-up 
telephoto compressed perspective..."
(Contradictory terms confuse the model)

✅ CLEAR: "35mm lens medium shot with natural perspective"

❌ VAGUE: "Convey a sense of hope and renewal"
✅ SPECIFIC: "Golden hour sunlight breaking through storm clouds, rays 
illuminating landscape, transitioning from dark shadows to warm light"

❌ FIGHTING THE MODEL: "Complex martial arts fight with multiple flips"
✅ PLAYING TO STRENGTHS: "Two figures in martial arts stance, slow-motion 
beginning of movement, dramatic lighting, atmospheric tension"