YouTube thumbnail prompts

layering:
  order:
    - text_layer
    - character_layer
    - background_layer
  strict: true

subject:
  description: >
    Preserve the subject exactly as in the reference image, keeping all facial features,
    colors, hairstyle, clothing, and proportions. No redesign or reinterpretation.
  framing: >
    Bust-up composition (head to upper torso), making the subject appear large and prominent.
  integrity: full_identity_preservation
  detail_level: ultra_high_resolution
  micro_details: preserve_skin_texture_hair_edges_fabric_details

composition:
  aspect_ratio: "16:9"
  layout: >
    Subject positioned on one side; headline text on the opposite side.
  emphasis: >
    Strong presence on the character's upper body and expression.

action:
  description: >
    Minimal motion enhancement. Maintain the reference pose while adding subtle dramatic energy.

location:
  description: >
    Generate a simple, abstract background inferred from the tone of the reference image.
    No specific elements required; allow the model to interpret color and atmosphere freely.
    Background must NOT contain any characters, silhouettes, faces, bodies,
    or blurred forms derived from the subject.
  background_feel: clean_and_minimal
  allowed_elements: pure_color_gradients_light_abstract_shapes_only
  prohibit_subject_reuse_in_background: true

style:
  visual_style: >
    High-impact reveal-splash aesthetic with strong contrast between character and headline.
  text_effects: >
    Metallic, high-energy lettering with pronounced depth and perspective. No glow effects.
  character_rendering: >
    Extremely high-resolution rendering with sharp facial details, clean hair definition,
    precise edges, and crisp texture fidelity.
  background_style_rules: >
    Background must be purely non-figurative. No silhouettes, no blurred shapes,
    and no reused subject elements.
  ink_splash_rules: >
    Ink splash must be pure black only. No other colors, tinting, blending, or variation.

camera_lighting:
  camera_angle: from_reference
  lighting: >
    Enhance with dramatic key lighting and subtle rim highlights to emphasize the reveal.
  clarity: maximum_definition

colors:
  palette: >
    Background colors inferred from the reference image.
    Character name in metallic silver; announcement text in saturated yellow.
  mood: dramatic, heroic, high_energy

text:
  character_name: "{argument name="character name" default="Character Name"}"
  announcement_fixed: "{argument name="announcement" default="Entering the Battle!!"}"
  placement: opposite_side_of_character
  perspective: >
    Pronounced perspective: front surface larger, back tapered with visible extrusion.
  character_name_style: >
    Metallic silver, b

Using this prompt will dramatically increase the sense of luxury in the thumbnail.

{argument name="song title" default="Istanbul Mambo"} ({argument name="artist" default="Eiichi Ohtaki"})

A hyper-real 16K documentary shot capturing the exact moment the Sun flickers—turning off for 0.2 seconds. Show real Earth daylight collapsing into instant, impossible darkness. Streetlights half-ignite in mid-boot, car headlights flare weakly, every shadow in the world disappears at the same exact millisecond, leaving a terrifying flat black nothing. In the next heartbeat, daylight detonates back on—shadows snap violently back into existence like razor-sharp cutouts. Birds freeze mid-flight as if gravity paused; cars halt as if inertia hesitated. The far horizon glows a faint, residual red, like an afterimage burned onto the sky. Use natural global lighting physics, atmospheric scattering, documentary realism, handheld news-camera vibration, micro-grain, zero CGI softness, ultra-sharp lensing, real-world color science, and scientific accuracy. Convey global panic but captured with the calm, unfiltered eye of a live news broadcast. Hyper-real, 16K, macro-cinematic documentary detail.

A stunning young woman with long wavy grey hair sits on a snow-covered ferry seat during a heavy snowfall, leaning her head on her arm. She wears a thick grey knitted sweater and a black puffer vest, with snowflakes resting on her hair and clothes. The background shows an empty ferry deck, icy railings, and a blurred winter cityscape across the water. The mood is cold, cinematic, and serene with soft natural lighting and a muted color palette.

Cinematic storytelling scene of {argument name="characters" default="characters"} in {argument name="setting" default="setting"}. Wide establishing shot + emotional mid-shot + intense detail close-up. Moody lighting, film-grain texture, dramatic contrast, narrative-driven framing, Hollywood-grade depth and atmosphere.

Horizontal split-screen cinematic wide shot of {argument name="city" default="Tokyo city"} seamlessly blending two eras: {argument name="era 1" default="1920s"} on the left and {argument name="era 2" default="present day"} on the right, merging organically in the center with transitional materials and interactions between people from both times.,
  "subject": "Tokyo city split between 1920s and present day with people interacting across eras",
  "environment": "Urban Tokyo streetscape transitioning from wooden machiya shops, tiled roofs, narrow alleys, rickshaws, vintage trams and paper lanterns on the left to glass-and-steel skyscrapers, neon-lit storefronts, elevated train lines, LED billboards, sleek cafes, bicycles, taxis and compact cars on the right; wet reflective pavement and blended center where gates, tracks and lighting morph into modern equivalents",
  "style": "photorealistic, cinematic, ultra-detailed, historically accurate period detail on left and crisp contemporary detail on right",
  "lighting": "mixed cinematic lighting: soft warm sepia fill on the 1920s left with subtle film-grain texture, cool neon backlight and high-contrast illumination on the present-day right, volumetric city fog and atmospheric particles across the scene, balanced color grading to preserve both eras",
  "camera": {
    "angle": "eye-level wide-angle",
    "distance": "wide shot (cinematic 4:3 composition)",
    "depth_of_field": "dynamic depth of field (selective focus across planes)",
    "focus": "primary focus on the midground center where era interactions occur, with layered focus into foreground and background details"
  },
  "composition": {
    "framing": "horizontal split-screen blended composition, cinematic wide 4:3 framing",
    "subject_placement": "left half dominated by 1920s elements, right half by modern elements, central seam blended organically with key human interactions placed near center rule-of-thirds points",
    "foreground": "wet pavement reflections, close pedestrians from both eras, rickshaw wheel and modern bicycle tire, scattered period props newspapers and modern items smartphones",
    "background": "left: narrow alleys, vintage trams, tiled roofs and paper signs; right: elevated train lines, skyscrapers, LED billboards and neon storefronts; distant atmospheric fog and city lights unifying the skyline",
    "negative_space": "subtle open sky and upper building massing to avoid clutter while maintaining cinematic breadth"
  },
  "mood": "cinematic, nostalgic on the left, vivid and energetic on the right, overall sense of curiosity and surprise from human interactions, narrative and time-travel intrigue",
  "color_palette": [
    "sepia brown",
    "warm amber",
    "cool cyan",
    "neon magenta",
    "neutral concrete grays"
  ],
  "technical": {
    "render_type": "photorealistic photo",
    "post_processing": []
  }

Create a unique idea for April Fool's fake news. A capture of a Japanese TV news screen. Do not write the words 'April Fool's Day'. The date is April 1st.

Ultra-realistic cinematic street photography of a young man slipping on a banana peel in a modern city walkway, caught mid-air in a dramatic falling pose, shocked facial expression, arms flailing, everyday tech items (laptop, headphones, cables, smartphone, gaming controller, backpack, drone) floating and scattering around him in slow motion, urban background with tall buildings and pedestrians slightly blurred, natural daylight, motion freeze effect, high-speed photography, sharp focus on subject, depth of field, realistic shadows, 8K, photorealistic.

"Create a highly detailed, cinematic, photorealistic lifestyle photograph of {argument name="subject" default="Millie Bobby Brown"} at an outdoor festival during early evening. She has long, slightly wavy hair and a playful expression, smiling with her teeth visible while looking back over her right shoulder directly at the camera. Her makeup is light and natural. She is wearing sunglasses resting on top of her head, large teal-colored drop-shaped earrings, and a bright yellow festival wristband on her right wrist.

She has a slim, fit body and is dressed in a light greenish-gray cropped short-sleeve t-shirt with a faded print on the front, paired with light blue ripped denim cut-off shorts. On her feet, she wears classic black high-top canvas sneakers with white laces, a white toe cap, and white soles.

Her pose is dynamic and confident: she is standing with her back facing the camera, her torso twisted as she looks over her right shoulder. Her right arm is slightly raised with a relaxed hand near her waist, while her left arm hangs naturally. Her weight is mostly on her extended left leg, with her right leg slightly bent, creating a casual and energetic posture.

The setting is a lively outdoor festival, resembling an amusement park. In the background, there is a large Ferris wheel illuminated with neon pink and white lights along its spokes and rim. Blurred figures of people walking can be seen in the background, and the ground appears dark, like a temporary paved surface.

The lighting combines soft dusk light with strong, cool artificial ambient light coming from the Ferris wheel. The neon lights create a glowing rim light around her hair, shoulders, and silhouette, while a soft front fill light clearly illuminates her face and body.

The overall mood is vibrant, youthful, energetic, and cinematic, capturing the lively atmosphere of a summer festival. The color palette emphasizes neon pink, bright white, light denim blue, greenish-gray, black, and soft pink tones.

The image should be captured in a portrait orientation (9:16), using a slightly low camera angle and a tight framing (medium close-up or American shot), with the subject occupying almost the entire frame. Use a telephoto lens between 85mm and 135mm to compress perspective and emphasize the subject, with a shallow depth of field to keep her extremely sharp while the background remains softly blurred with bokeh. The final result should be highly detailed, with sharp focus on the subject, vibrant and contrasting colors, professional lighting, and 8K resolution quality."

Let's play with Nano Banana Pro 
[Improved Super Robot Wars Battle Production Prompt]

{argument name="character name" default="Marieshe Fold"}
Special Move Name: "{argument name="special move name" default="Friday Crash"}"
Catchphrase: "{argument name="catchphrase" default="Friday is not a holiday"}"

● Generation Theme
{argument name="generation theme" default="Icon material set for YouTube videos"}

● Content
{argument name="content" default="Create icons for YouTube production, editing, posting, and analysis in a unified design. Examples: Actions: Play button, high rating, comments, share, notification bell; Editing: Cut, timeline, telop, BGM, sound effects; Filming equipment: Camera, microphone, light, PC, smartphone, headset; Operation: Upload, analysis, save, playlist, list, arrow"}

● Production Conditions
・Unified ratio, line width, color scheme, and world view
・High visibility
・No text required
・Background: Solid white color
・Resolution: "2K"
・Aspect Ratio: "16:9"

● Design Image
→ Insert the design image below here 💡

【Negative prompt】
Real, photo texture, three-dimensional, 3D, overly complex details, metal texture, dark shadows, horror, overly dark colors

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● Design Image ① (Soft and Fluffy)
Rounded shapes, soft color scheme, thin black lines, pastel colors, friendly atmosphere, hand-drawn illustration style

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● Design Image ② (YouTube Simple Flat Style)
Thick lines, emphasis on Red×White×Black, sharp corners, emphasized lines, priority on visibility, modern UI icon

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● Design Image ③ (Simple)
Minimal, thin lines, refined spacing, centered on achromatic colors, icon font style, elegant and calm design

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● Design Image ④ (Game Streaming/Streamer)
Fluorescent accent colors (neon blue/purple/red), SF feel, Sharp edges, HUD UI style, cyber and edgy design

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● Design Image ⑤ (Colorful Pop/KIDS Education)
Thick, rounded silhouette, bright colorful scheme (red, yellow, green, blue, pink), picture book style, soft and fun atmosphere, simple and recognizable icons, educational design that is cute but not too childish.

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● Design Image ⑥ (Explanation/History/Retro)
Calm retro color scheme (brown, dark green, deep navy, sepia), novel/bulletin board/analytical atmosphere, thin lines, slightly heavy icon feel, old map/document/archive feel, mysterious tone with a unified world view.

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● Design Image ⑦ (Flashy/Dynamic)
Thick lines, strong contrast, flashy colors (red, yellow, black), energetic and dynamic impression, Japanese manga-style emphasis (exclamation marks, speed lines, emphasized text style), powerful pop design that grabs the viewer's attention.

Create an anime movie poster like a hero cut of this character. Use a touch-tangle style, long perspective depth, and a low-angle viewpoint emphasizing the face. Use the character name "{argument name="character name" default="Paramecium"}", the movie title "{argument name="movie title" default="The Great Adventure of Paramecium-chan"}", and the subtitle "{argument name="subtitle" default="The Secret of the Great Magic Kassei Oday"}".

Generate an image in the style of a Japanese TV program.
Let the AI consider the overall atmosphere of the image, including captions and interview content/answers associated with the following details:

{argument name="theme" default="NISA poverty. Morning news program. A 20-year-old female idol being interviewed at a woman's home."}

A professional {argument name="host description" default="podcast host sitting at a wooden desk in a modern studio setup"}, facing the camera with a confident and friendly expression. He is wearing a {argument name="clothing" default="fitted black shirt"} and sitting in a comfortable chair. A high-quality podcast microphone on a boom arm is positioned close to his mouth. On the desk are a notebook with handwritten notes, a coffee mug, and an audio interface with connected cables. The background features {argument name="background lighting" default="stylish indoor plants and warm red-orange accent lighting"}, creating a clean, cinematic studio atmosphere. Soft key lighting on the face, subtle rim lighting, shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic details, 50mm lens, f/1.8, professional color grading, high contrast, 8K, YouTube podcast aesthetic.

Overlay this with insane roast scribble, red ink, doodles, remarks, comments.

Numerous 3D Spotify and Apple Music interface cards orbiting Drake at varying depths.
Material: Translucent frosted glass (glassmorphism) with soft rounded edges and subtle glowing borders.
 Movement: Some cards are in the extreme foreground, partially obscuring Drake, while others drift into the distance behind him.
Visual Accents: Dynamic motion blur on the edges of the cards to suggest a swirling, orbiting movement.
LIGHTING & COMPOSITION
Lighting: Natural tones with enhanced professional photo quality. The soft glow from the interface cards subtly illuminates Drake’s face.
Focus: Strong depth of field. The background and extreme foreground cards are artistically blurred, keeping the focus sharp on Drake and the closest player interfaces.
Composition: A cinematic wide or medium shot that emphasizes the scale of the floating AR elements.
AESTHETIC
High-end editorial music photography, futuristic AR concept, clean and airy vibe. 8k resolution, sophisticated lighting, and realistic textures on the glass cards.

A cinematic food short video composed of 4 cuts, emphasizing warm lighting and ASMR sound. It smoothly transitions from rhythmic ingredient cuts captured with a macro lens to a slow-motion frying scene. Shallow depth of field is used to depict cute hand plating, concluding with the finished dish and the lingering feeling of the meal. Utilizing match cuts and motion blur to create an immersive experience where sight and sound seamlessly connect.

"Image from subject, medium close-up, shot from outside through a reflective car window. The subject is ({argument name="subject position" default="seated in the rear right passenger seat"}), leaning back against the headrest, looking directly toward the camera through the glass. A hand is visible resting on the interior window frame. Wearing a light-colored crew-neck t-shirt and dark-tinted round sunglasses. The setting is a taxi interior at night. The background is a blurred urban landscape with bright bokeh from traffic and neon signs. Rain droplets and condensation are present on the glass surface. Cinematic teal-and-orange color palette. Vibrant red and green neon reflections are projected onto the subject and the window glass. High-contrast lighting with deep, crushed shadows and warm, hazy highlights. Dense 35mm film grain, heavy glass reflections, lens flares, and soft chromatic aberration at the edges. "

1. Battle Anime Style:
"Title logo for the text '{argument name="Text" default="TEXT"}'.
Rough, powerful brushstrokes, ink splatters and bleeding, intense brush strokes.
Explosive energy, flames, lightning, and speed lines in the background.
Impactful, like the title of a shonen manga battle work.
High contrast, glow effects, dramatic, dynamic composition, 4K.
Do not include any background images, scenery, or decorative scenes.
The background must be a solid color (white or black) or transparent."

2. Colorful Pop Style:
"Title logo for the text '{argument name="Text" default="TEXT"}'.
Brushstroke font but pop and colorful, merging neon colors and gradients with the ink.
Combine ink splashes with pop shapes (circles and stars).
Bright and impressive design, like an anime opening logo.
Vivid colors, clean and high resolution.
Do not include any background images, scenery, or decorative scenes.
The background must be a solid color (white or black) or transparent."

3. Horror Style:
"Title logo for the text '{argument name="Text" default="TEXT"}'.

Distorted and unsettling brushstrokes, crumbling calligraphy, thin and elongated abnormal strokes.
Ink is not only black but also blood-like reddish-black ink that bleeds, dripping expressions, and viscous texture.
Strong blurring and bleeding, irregular and unstable shapes.

Abnormal expressions where parts of the text melt, bleed, or collapse.
Slight blur or double image (ghosting) included.

Effects:
・Faintly and eerily glowing border (red or pale blue light)
・Thin, fog-like smoke
・Noise, glitch, grainy particles
・Ink splatters like blood (subtle)

Overall, emphasize quiet terror, anxiety, and a sense of unease.
Atmosphere like a Japanese horror or psychological horror movie title.

High contrast, dark tone, cinematic, ultra high definition, 4K, masterpiece, best quality, ultra detailed, typography, logo design
Do not include any background images, scenery, or decorative scenes.
The background must be a solid color (white or black) or transparent."

4. Cyberpunk Style:
"Title logo for the text '{argument name="Text" default="TEXT"}'.

Futuristic and sophisticated cyberpunk style design.
A hybrid typeface based on brushstrokes, where parts of the strokes are digitally transformed and reconstructed.

Merge smooth, sharp lines with geometric, technological edges.
Ink expression is clean, with minimal bleeding or converted into a stylized form.

Colors are based on neon (cyan, magenta, purple, blue),
Composed of glowing lines, borders, and gradients.

Effects:
・Glitch (light and stylish)
・Hologram-like transparency
・Light particles and digital noise
・Scan lines, fine lines, and fragments in a UI style

Futuristic presentation where parts of the text are pixelated, disassembled, and reconstructed.

Clean, sharp, high contrast, glowing, futuristic,
Ultra high definition, 4K, masterpiece, best quality, ultra detailed, typography, logo design
Do not include any background images, scenery, or decorative scenes.
The background must be a solid color (white or black) or transparent."

Create a highly cinematic, Hollywood-style photo of a person using the face from the uploaded image. The person is walking confidently through a busy street market at night filled with colorful lights, neon signs, and glowing stalls. The camera captures a mid-shot from slightly low angle, giving a powerful and dramatic feel. People around are moving in motion blur, creating a sense of energy and chaos, while the main person is sharp and in focus. Warm and cool lights mix together, reflecting on the ground and surroundings. Light smoke and atmosphere enhance the depth of the scene. The person is wearing stylish modern clothing like a jacket, t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Cinematic lighting, dramatic contrast, vibrant colors, shallow depth of field, ultra realistic, movie-scene composition, 8k, Hollywood film look.

Create a realistic cinematic photo of a woman using the face from the uploaded image. She is standing on a subway platform while a train passes behind her at high speed, creating motion blur. The woman is still and in sharp focus, looking slightly to the side with a calm and confident expression. She is holding a bouquet of flowers wrapped in paper in one hand. The outfit is stylish and modern - an oversized blazer, short skirt or shorts, and knee-high boots. The lighting is soft but cinematic, with natural indoor tones from the station lights. The background shows the moving train blurred with streaks of motion. The floor reflects a bit of light, adding depth. Cinematic photography, motion blur effect, atmospheric depth, realistic shadows, high detail, aesthetic composition.

Exploring atmospheric depth in Nano Banana Pro. The contrast between the vibrant orange hair and the muted silver grass field creates a hauntingly beautiful cinematic frame. 👘✨

Ultra-realistic split scene of a young man. Left side: sitting on a bed in a small messy room, tired face, empty wallet, dim lighting, depressed mood. Right side: same man after payday, wearing stylish clothes and sunglasses, holding cash, confident smile, bright lighting, luxury background. Add bold meme text: “{argument name="meme text 1" default="Before Payday "}” and “{argument name="meme text 2" default="After Payday "}”. Cinematic lighting, 8K realism, sharp details, viral social media style.