YouTube thumbnail prompts

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YouTube Thumbnail - Nano Banana Pro Thumbnail Generation: Street & Pop Style — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Cinematic 12-Panel Timeline of a Subject's Epic Day — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Character Riding Pegasus Fantasy Illustration Prompt — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Yakuza Portrait with Irezumi Tattoos — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Black and White Cinematic Motion Portrait — output
Comic / Storyboard - Existential Cinematic Solitude Film Still — output
YouTube Thumbnail - YouTube Thumbnail Design Prompt with Text Overlay — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Santa's Switch Prank Multi-Angle Grid — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Hooded Assassin on Temple Rooftop Fantasy Art — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Hooded Assassin on Temple Rooftop Fantasy Art

Aryan vNano Banana Pro
Ultra-detailed 4K cinematic fantasy artwork of a mysterious hooded assassin crouching on the edge of an ancient Japanese-inspired temple rooftop, overlooking a breathtaking mountain city floating above the clouds. He wears an elegant black tactical-ronin outfit with intricate silver embroidery, layered armor, flowing cloak and subtle crimson accents.
He holds an extraordinary katana in one hand, the blade partially drawn and glowing with a subtle electric-blue energy, intricate runes etched along the steel, razor-sharp edge reflecting the moonlight. His face remains mostly hidden beneath the hood, with only faintly visible intense eyes. His cloak and hair flow dramatically in the wind.
Behind him: a gigantic luminous full moon, deep midnight-blue sky filled with stars and dramatic clouds, floating mountains, waterfalls cascading through the clouds, ancient pagodas and glowing lanterns scattered across the valley. Cherry-blossom petals drift through the air, some close to the camera creating beautiful cinematic depth of field.
Epic composition, low-angle perspective, dramatic silhouette, volumetric moonlight, subtle blue and crimson highlights, atmospheric fog, realistic fabric and metal textures, intricate weapon details, cinematic depth of field, soft background bokeh, breathtaking scale, dark fantasy atmosphere, elegant rather than violent, photorealistic, ultra-sharp details, HDR, 4K Ultra HD, masterpiece, premium cinematic concept art, no text, no watermark.
YouTube Thumbnail - Product Ad: White Monster Energy Can Submerged in Water — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Noir Detective Evidence Board Visualization — output
Product Marketing - Cinematic Woman Waiting for Train in Rain — output

Product Marketing - Cinematic Woman Waiting for Train in Rain

ElvoryaNano Banana Pro
Create an ultra-photorealistic 4K cinematic full-body scene of the same woman from the reference image, sitting naturally on an elegant railway station chair while waiting for her train in heavy rain.

Preserve her exact reference face and identity. She looks naturally toward the camera with a calm, elegant expression.

Show her entire body from head to toe, with both shoes completely visible. Place her full leather suitcase beside the chair, including wheels and handle. A normal-sized black umbrella rests naturally beside the chair.

Luxury camel trench coat, black trousers, polished black ankle boots, subtle gold jewelry, and elegant handbag.

Heavy rain is visible through the large station windows, with wet railway tracks, puddles, mist, reflections, and an approaching train in the background. Premium luxury railway-station architecture with warm golden lighting and polished marble floor

Wide full-body composition, eye-level camera, 45–50mm lens, natural proportions, sharp face, detailed clothing and leather, realistic rain, cinematic depth of field.

Quality: 4K UHD, photorealistic live-action, HDR, realistic skin pores, natural hair, cinematic lighting, premium color grading, subtle film grain.

Negative prompt: cropped feet, cropped shoes, cropped suitcase, oversized umbrella, distorted hands, extra fingers, face drift, different identity, plastic skin, cartoon, anime, CGI, 3D render, unrealistic rain, blurry face, low resolution, unwanted text, extra logos, watermark.
YouTube Thumbnail - Double Exposure Motorcycle Sunset Portrait — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Cinematic Astronaut on Damaged Spacecraft — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Steam Locomotive Collapsing Bridge Storm — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Steam Locomotive Collapsing Bridge Storm

WeWant MarsNano Banana Pro
Ultra-realistic cinematic 4K image of a {argument name="locomotive" default="colossal vintage steam locomotive racing across an enormous collapsing railway bridge"} above a violent ocean during a {argument name="weather" default="supernatural-looking but physically grounded thunderstorm"}. The train is captured at the exact moment a massive wave crashes against the bridge far below, while lightning illuminates the entire scene. Hundreds of rain droplets freeze sharply in the foreground, reflecting tiny fragments of light. The locomotive is incredibly detailed: weathered black steel, polished brass components, glowing furnace light, realistic steam escaping from valves, wet metallic surfaces, spinning wheels throwing water and sparks against the rails.

The environment is breathtaking and immense: towering dark cliffs disappearing into storm clouds, a distant lighthouse barely visible through heavy rain, enormous waves exploding against rocks, dramatic clouds spiraling across the sky, mist flowing beneath the bridge, broken sections of railway disappearing into the distance. A {argument name="mystery detail" default="lone passenger silhouette is visible through one warmly illuminated train window"}, creating mystery and emotional storytelling.

Composition uses an extreme low-angle perspective from beside the railway tracks, making the locomotive feel enormous and powerful. Strong leading lines from the rails pull the eye directly toward the train. Lightning provides dramatic backlighting and creates a brilliant rim around the locomotive and steam. Warm interior light contrasts naturally against the cold storm atmosphere. Photorealistic materials, physically accurate reflections, realistic rain behavior, atmospheric perspective, volumetric mist, cinematic depth of field, subtle motion blur on the wheels while the locomotive remains razor sharp, HDR lighting, natural film grain, incredible micro-details, realistic scale, professional Hollywood cinematography, 35mm anamorphic lens aesthetic, high dynamic range, breathtaking visual storytelling, crystal-clear 4K Ultra HD, no text, no logo, no watermark, no artificial-looking CGI, no cartoon style.

The key visual: gigantic train + collapsing bridge + ocean storm + lightning + tiny human silhouette = scale, danger, mystery, and cinematic storytelling in one frame.
YouTube Thumbnail - High Definition Portrait Transformation — output

YouTube Thumbnail - High Definition Portrait Transformation

Alex | The AI Ads GuyNano Banana Pro
Turn this image into a: Ultra-realistic close-up portrait of a {argument name="subject" default="confident man"}, with {same} expressions on his face & he must watching straightly towards the camera,his body, face & eyes also must be exactly straightly towards the camera. Image must look Premium studio-quality facial details, highly realistic skin texture with visible pores, natural forehead lines, subtle wrinkles, fine facial imperfections, realistic subsurface scattering, detailed beard follicles, sharp beard edges, natural lip texture, realistic eyelashes, and high-definition eyebrows. Warm brown eyes with bright catchlights and crystal-clear iris detail. Cinematic YouTube thumbnail style, extremely sharp focus on face, shallow depth of field, professional key light from front-left, soft rim light around head and shoulders, subtle contrast enhancement, dramatic but clean lighting, premium camera quality, hyper-detailed skin rendering, photorealistic facial anatomy, 8K detail, ultra-clean image quality. (Remove the mic & chain) Preserve the exact facial identity, facial structure, proportions, eye shape, nose shape, beard pattern, hairline, skin tone, and all unique facial features from the reference image. Do not alter the person's face in any way. Maintain 100% likeness and identity accuracy. Show his body from up of his hairs to slightly up from the navel. Bg: {argument name="background" default="Pure white"}.
YouTube Thumbnail - Vertical Tilt-Shift Miniature City Cross-Section — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Christmas Angel Design Course Eyecatch Prompt (YAML Structure) — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Christmas Angel Design Course Eyecatch Prompt (YAML Structure)

いにしえ@AI Creator|Will OldgramNano Banana Pro
metadata:
title: "Nano Banana Pro Design Course Eyecatch - Christmas Angel Ver."
model_context: "Seasonal Christmas Advertisement mixed with Cute Anime aesthetics"

image_structure:
composition_type: "Full Background + Right Character + Left Decorated Text"
visual_flow: "Left Text (Seasonal Benefit) -> Right Character (AI Generation Result)"

layers:
layer_background_full:
shape: "Covers the entire screen."
content: "Luxurious Christmas interior scene."
details:
elements: "Decorated Christmas trees with glowing lights, piles of wrapped presents, warm fireplace glow, bokeh lights in the background."
atmosphere: "Warm, magical, festive, with soft falling snow or glitter effect."
focus: "Shallow depth of field, blurring the background elements to make the foreground pop."

layer_visual_right:
shape: "Occupies the right half of the screen."
content: "Japanese Kawaii Anime Angel character in Christmas outfit."
style: "2D Cel-shaded anime art, high detail, warm and vibrant colors."
details:
subject: "A cute anime girl with large feathered angel wings."
appearance:
hair: "Silver or platinum blonde hair."
eyes: "Large, sparkling red or green eyes."
clothing: "A festive Santa Claus style dress with fur trim, ribbons, and bells. A small halo or Santa hat on her head."
pose: "Smiling warmly, making a presenting gesture towards the text on the left."
vfx: "Glowing particles and soft light around her wings and halo."

layer_typography_left:
location: "Left-aligned, positioned in the middle-left area."
container: "Elaborate, decorative golden frame or scroll border (Christmas ornament style) around the main text."
elements:
- type: "Header/Hook"
text: "{argument name="header text" default="AIで彩る、最高の冬。"}"
style: "Small gold or white text above the main title."

- type: "Main Title"
text: "{argument name="main title" default="Christmas\nDesign Course"}"
style: "Large, ornate, gold or red gradient font with white outline and shadow. Highly decorative."

- type: "Sub-Title/Benefit"
text: "{argument name="subtitle" default="With Nano Banana Pro,\nseasonal materials are freely available!"}"
style: "Smaller white or gold text below the main title."

- type: "Bottom Tagline"
text: "{argument name="bottom tagline" default="Pro-level brilliance even for beginners"}"
style: "Small text at the bottom, maybe on a ribbon banner element."

style_and_tone:
art_style: "Festive Anime Illustration with Luxurious Background"
color_palette:
primary: "Red, Green, Gold"
secondary: "White (Snow/Wings), Warm light colors"
quality_tags:
- "High resolution"
- "Anime key visual"
- "Detailed background"
- "Atmospheric lighting"
- "Festive"
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