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YouTube Thumbnail - Resort Workcation Eyecatch Prompt (YAML Structure) — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Resort Workcation Eyecatch Prompt (YAML Structure)

いにしえ@AI Creator|Will OldgramNano Banana Pro
metadata:
title: "Nano Banana Pro Design Course Eyecatch - Resort Workcation Style"
model_context: "Luxury Resort Advertisement mixed with Digital Nomad Anime aesthetics"

image_structure:
composition_type: "Scenic Wide Shot + Integrated Typography + Character Overlay"
visual_flow: "Background Scenery -> Huge Text -> Character Details"

layers:
layer_background:
shape: "Full screen background."
content: "Photoreal, Breathtaking tropical beach resort at golden hour (sunset/sunrise)."
details:
elements: "Turquoise ocean, white sandy beach, palm trees swaying, luxury hotel buildings in the distance."
atmosphere: "Relaxing, luxurious, open, and inspiring."
lighting: "Warm golden sunlight mixed with tropical blue shadows."

layer_typography_integrated:
location: "Center to Left side, integrated into the sky and horizon."
elements:
- type: "Background Big Text"
text: "{argument name="large background text" default="Nano Banana Pro"}"
style: "Massive, semi-transparent sans-serif font standing behind the hotel/trees or blending with the clouds. White or Cyan color."

- type: "Overlay Script Text"
text: "{argument name="overlay script text" default="Creative Life"}"
style: "Elegant, red or dark pink handwritten script font overlaying the big text. Adds a luxury touch."

- type: "Bottom Banner Text"
text: "{argument name="bottom banner text" default="Let's become a traveling designer"}"
style: "Clean sans-serif text in a solid bar at the bottom or floating with a shadow."

layer_character_foreground:
location: "Right side or Bottom-Right."
content: "Japanese Kawaii Anime Girl enjoying workcation."
style: "2D Cel-shaded anime art, vibrant and cute."
details:
subject: "A cute anime girl in resort fashion."
appearance:
hair: "Bright color (like orange or blonde) swaying in the sea breeze."
clothing: "Tropical sundress, straw hat, sunglasses on head."
props: "Holding a high-tech tablet or laptop, smiling confidently."
pose: "Relaxed but productive pose, maybe sitting on a deck chair or standing on the beach."

layer_graphic_overlay:
location: "Bottom Left corner."
shape: "Abstract wave or curve shape (similar to reference)."
color: "Translucent Lime Green or Teal gradient."
purpose: "Adds a modern graphic design element to frame the text."

style_and_tone:
art_style: "Travel Magazine Cover Aesthetic"
color_palette:
primary: "Turquoise, Golden Orange, White"
secondary: "Lime Green (Accent), Pink (Script text)"
quality_tags:
- "Best quality"
- "Scenery focus"
- "Cinematic lighting"
- "Detailed water"
- "Anime key visual"
YouTube Thumbnail - Premium Dark Fantasy Anime Cinematic — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Premium Dark Fantasy Anime Cinematic

WeWant MarsNano Banana Pro
Create a breathtaking, ultra-premium anime cinematic artwork set in a dark fantasy world, designed to look like a frame from the most expensive anime ever produced. A {argument name="character" default="calm, impossibly charismatic male warrior stands alone on the edge of a massive ruined temple overlooking a futuristic ancient city at night"}. He has sharp expressive eyes, detailed black hair moving naturally in the wind, an elegant dark combat coat with intricate silver detailing, subtle battle damage, and an effortless, intimidating posture. He is not attacking or shouting. He simply stands completely still, looking slightly downward with an emotionless, confident expression. His presence alone dominates the entire scene. Around him is an {argument name="aura effect" default="enormous aura field—deep atmospheric energy flowing naturally through the environment like invisible pressure made visible"}. Thin luminous particles, drifting embers, fragments of dust and rain curve around his body. The ground beneath his feet shows subtle cracks from the sheer pressure of his presence. His coat and hair move dramatically in the energy-filled wind. Behind him, enormous storm clouds spiral across the sky, illuminated by distant lightning. A gigantic moon breaks through the clouds, creating a powerful silhouette around his figure. Far below, thousands of tiny city lights create immense depth and scale. The aura should feel beautiful, intimidating and otherworldly, not like a generic glowing outline. Use layered translucent energy, atmospheric distortion, subtle light refraction, floating particles and faint wave-like pressure around the character. Keep the character's face and body sharply defined while the environment reacts to his presence. Composition: low-angle hero shot, character positioned slightly off-center, massive negative space above him, dramatic depth, foreground particles, distant city below, enormous sky, cinematic perspective. Visual style: elite modern anime production, extraordinarily detailed linework, painterly backgrounds, realistic lighting, physically believable shadows, cinematic color grading, realistic atmospheric perspective, highly detailed eyes, hair strands and fabric, subtle skin texture, volumetric moonlight, high contrast, razor-sharp focal subject, breathtaking environmental detail. Blend stylized anime character design with realistic cinematic rendering, so the image feels like a premium anime still rather than a generic illustration. The character should radiate the ultimate “aura farming” energy: silent confidence, overwhelming presence, effortless dominance, mysterious power, elegance and danger. No text, no logos, no watermark, no goofy expression, no exaggerated screaming, no giant muscles, no generic superhero costume, no messy composition, no excessive neon, no blurry face, no distorted anatomy, no extra fingers, no deformed hands, no cheap CGI appearance. Aspect ratio: 16:9. Ultra-detailed, cine
YouTube Thumbnail - Hyper-realistic Cinematic Portrait with Neon Urban Aesthetic — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Hyper-realistic Cinematic Portrait with Neon Urban Aesthetic

ANKIT PATEL 🇮🇳 | AINano Banana Pro
{
  "request_id": "portrait_neon_urban_001",
  "configuration": {
    "model": "v6. 0_or_latest",
    "output_settings": {
      "dimensions": {
        "width": 1080,
        "height": 1920,
        "aspect_ratio": "9:16",
        "target_resolution": "64K DSLR"
      }
    }
  },
  "scene_composition": {
    "subject": {
      "entity": "Young woman",
      "pose": "Standing confidently",
      "action": "Extending index finger forward toward camera lens",
      "interaction": "Dynamic gesture / POV interaction",
      "wardrobe": {
        "outerwear": "{argument name="outerwear color" default="dark crimson red"} striped baseball-style shirt",
        "undergarment": "Light inner shirt",
        "bottoms": "Cargo pants",
        "accessories": [
          "Necklace",
          "Crossbody bag"
        ]
      }
    },
    "environment": {
      "location": "Urban street",
      "time_of_day": "Night",
      "ambience": "Neon-lit",
      "background_elements": [
        "Colorful city lights",
        "Blurred passersby"
      ]
    },
    "cinematography": {
      "camera": {
        "perspective": "Wide-angle",
        "depth_of_field": "Soft bokeh",
        "motion": "Slight motion blur"
      },
      "lighting": {
        "style": "Cinematic",
        "primary_sources": ["cyber punk street lights", "City glow"]
      },
      "ui_overlay": {
        "enabled": true,
        "aesthetic": "Smartphone video recording",
        "on_screen_elements": [
          "REC 00:00:00",
          "8K/60fps",
          "Frame brackets",
          "VIDEO indicator",
          "CINEMATIC indicator"
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "technical_rendering": {
    "style": "Hyper-realistic",
    "engines": [
      "Octane Render",
      "Unreal Engine 5"
    ]
  },
  "negative_prompt": {
    "stylistic_exclusions": [
      "cartoon",
      "illustration",
      "anime"
    ],
    "quality_exclusions": [
      "low quality",
      "pixelated",
      "blurry"
    ],
    "anatomical_exclusions": [
      "bad anatomy",
      "deformed hands",
      "extra fingers",
      "missing limbs",
      "bad proportions"
    ],
    "branding_exclusions": [
      "watermark (except for requested UI overlays)"
    ]
  }
}
YouTube Thumbnail - Corporate Tech/Anime Eyecatch Image Prompt — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Corporate Tech/Anime Eyecatch Image Prompt

いにしえ@AI Creator|Will OldgramNano Banana Pro
metadata:
model_context: "Corporate Tech, High-Energy Business Youtube Thumbnail mixed with Anime Art"

image_structure:
composition_type: "Diagonal Split Layout (Arrowhead Shape)"
visual_flow: "Left Text (Problem/Solution) -> Right Visual (Result/Character)"
layers:
layer_background_left:
shape: "Geometric polygon covering left 60% of screen, with a sharp arrow-point extending into the right side"
color: "Matte Black (#1A1A1A)"
texture: "Subtle carbon fiber or mesh pattern to add tech depth"
layer_typography:

location: "Centered within the left black area"
alignment: "Left-aligned or Centered"
elements:
- type: "Headline (Main)"
text: "{argument name="main headline" default="Design to Earn\nwith AI Side Jobs"}"
style: "Extremely bold, heavy Gothic font (Impact style). White text."
highlight: "Apply Bright Yellow (#FFD700) color to the word '稼ぐ' (Earn) and 'AI'"
- type: "Sub-Headline (Detail)"
text: "{argument name="sub headline" default="Complete Guide to Nano Banana Pro"}"
style: "Smaller white sans-serif text, clean and readable"
- type: "Body Text (Explanation)"
text: "{argument name="explanation text" default="From beginner to professional quality.\nCourse aiming for monetization via the shortest route."}"
style: "Small, thin grey or white text block, justified layout"
layer_cta_button:
shape: "Rounded Pill Shape"
color: "Bright Yellow (#FFD700)"

text: "{argument name="CTA text" default="Apply Now ▶"}"
text_color: "Black"
location: "Bottom left, below the text block"
style: "Flat design with slight drop shadow"
layer_visual_right:
shape: "Fills the remaining right side (behind the arrow overlap)"
content: "Japanese Kawaii Anime Girl illustration"

style: "2D Cel-shaded anime art, high detail, vibrant colors"
details:
subject: "A cute anime girl with a futuristic / cyber-fashion look"
appearance:
hair: "Pastel pink and blue gradient bob cut, with cyber hair clips"
eyes: "Large sparkling anime eyes, confident smile"
clothing: "Stylish tech-wear hoodie with yellow accents to match the background theme"
pose: "Dynamic pose, pointing finger towards the text on the left or giving a thumbs up"
background_context: "Simple light grey or white background with abstract pop patterns (dots/stars) to make the character stand out"
style_and_tone:
art_style: "Modern Corporate Tech Design mixed with Japanese Anime aesthetics"
color_palette:

primary: "Black, Yellow"
secondary: "Pastel Pink/Blue (Character), White"
YouTube Thumbnail - Architectural Diorama Coin Art Grid Prompt — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Hyper-Realistic Urban Night Portrait with UI Overlay — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Hyper-Realistic Urban Night Portrait with UI Overlay

Melis✨Nano Banana Pro
{
  "request_id": "portrait_neon_urban_001",
  "configuration": {
    "model": "v6.0_or_latest",
    "output_settings": {
      "dimensions": {
        "width": 1080,
        "height": 1920,
        "aspect_ratio": "9:16",
        "target_resolution": "64K DSLR"
      }
    }
  },
  "scene_composition": {
    "subject": {
      "entity": "Young woman",
      "pose": "Standing confidently",
      "action": "Extending index finger forward toward camera lens",
      "interaction": "Dynamic gesture / POV interaction",
      "wardrobe": {
        "outerwear": "White striped baseball-style shirt",
        "undergarment": "Light inner shirt",
        "bottoms": "Cargo pants",
        "accessories": [
          "Necklace",
          "Crossbody bag"
        ]
      }
    },
    "environment": {
      "location": "Urban street",
      "time_of_day": "Night",
      "ambience": "Neon-lit",
      "background_elements": [
        "Colorful city lights",
        "Blurred passersby"
      ]
    },
    "cinematography": {
      "camera": {
        "perspective": "Wide-angle",
        "depth_of_field": "Soft bokeh",
        "motion": "Slight motion blur"
      },
      "lighting": {
        "style": "Cinematic",
        "primary_sources": ["Neon street lights", "City glow"]
      },
      "ui_overlay": {
        "enabled": true,
        "aesthetic": "Smartphone video recording",
        "on_screen_elements": [
          "REC 00:00:00",
          "8K/60fps",
          "Frame brackets",
          "VIDEO indicator",
          "CINEMATIC indicator"
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "technical_rendering": {
    "style": "Hyper-realistic",
    "engines": [
      "Octane Render",
      "Unreal Engine 5"
    ]
  },
  "negative_prompt": {
    "stylistic_exclusions": [
      "cartoon",
      "illustration",
      "anime"
    ],
    "quality_exclusions": [
      "low quality",
      "pixelated",
      "blurry"
    ],
    "anatomical_exclusions": [
      "bad anatomy",
      "deformed hands",
      "extra fingers",
      "missing limbs",
      "bad proportions"
    ],
    "branding_exclusions": [
      "watermark (except for requested UI overlays)"
    ]
  }
}
YouTube Thumbnail - Split-Screen YouTube Thumbnail: JD Vance Political Commentary — output
YouTube Thumbnail - 8K Cinematic Portrait with Video UI Overlays — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Smartphone Screen Illusion Portrait Template — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Nano Banana Pro Profile Image Generator with Aspect Ratio Control — output
YouTube thumbnail introducing Nano Banana Pro — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Augmented Reality Music Player Portrait — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Miniature Pop-up Book Diorama — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Low-Angle Paragliding Selfie Action Shot — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Low-Angle Paragliding Selfie Action Shot

IrisNano Banana Pro
{
  "generation_request": {
    "subject_reference": {
      "Gender": "Female", A Beautiful Woman in her 20s.
      "facial_preservation": "High fidelity, exact features, no stylization, no alteration to identity"
    },
    "prompts": {
      "positive_prompt": "High-resolution aerial action photography of [Reference Woman] paragliding. Low-angle wide-angle selfie shot captured via a selfie stick held in her left hand. She is suspended in a professional paragliding harness with legs freely dangling, wearing a black bikini and simple flip-flops. Her right hand grips the paragliding control handle. The background is an expansive, vibrant tropical coastline with deep turquoise ocean and clear blue sky. Bright natural daylight, sharp focus, hyper-realistic skin texture, cinematic composition, dynamic motion, true-to-life proportions.",
      "negative_prompt": "CG, 3d render, anime, cartoon, painting, drawing, illustration, altered face, distorted features, bad anatomy, deformed hands, missing fingers, helmet, sunglasses, wetsuit, sneakers, cloudy, dark lighting, blurry, noise, grain, low resolution"
    },
    "scene_details": {
      "camera_angle": "Low perspective, wide-angle, looking up from selfie stick",
      "lighting": "Bright natural daylight, hard sunlight",
      "attire": [
        "Black bikini",
        "Simple flip-flops"
      ],
      "pose_constraints": {
        "left_hand": "Holding selfie stick pointed toward self",
        "right_hand": "Holding paragliding control handle",
        "legs": "Dangling freely"
      }
    },
    "technical_settings": {
      "aspect_ratio": "9:16",
      "style": "Ultra-realistic, raw photography"
    }
  }
}
YouTube Thumbnail - Typographic Emergence Movie Poster Grid — output
YouTube Thumbnail - Nano Banana Pro X Header Image Generation Prompt — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Nano Banana Pro X Header Image Generation Prompt

てんねんNano Banana Pro
# ===== USER CONTROLS =====
title_text: "{argument name="display string" default="<<YOUR_TEXT>>"}"
title_style_preset: "{argument name="logo design preset" default="cool"}"  # cool, cute, cool_cute, luxury, pop, cyber, minimal, retro, kawaii
face_zoom: "{argument name="zoom on/off" default="off"}"            # off, on

subject: >
  Create a 3:1 wide banner using the provided reference image content.
  The primary face must be centered inside an invisible safe zone (not drawn),
  and a title logo (derived from title_text + title_style_preset) must be placed inside the same safe zone.

composition: >
  Aspect ratio 3:1.
  Invisible safe zone (DO NOT draw it):
  - Left margin: 15% of width
  - Right margin: 15% of width
  - Top margin: 16% of height
  - Bottom margin: 16% of height
  Keep the entire face AND the entire title logo fully inside this safe zone.
  Background may extend to the edges.

action: >
  Place the reference image content with maximum fidelity.
  Auto-crop/scale/reposition to fit a 3:1 banner with no stretching.
  Detect the primary face (if multiple faces, pick the largest/most prominent).
  Center the primary face within the safe zone both horizontally and vertically.
  Never crop off the face/eyes; keep the full face comfortably inside the safe zone (not near edges).

  Face zoom behavior:
  - If face_zoom is OFF: keep the original framing as much as possible while still centering the face in the safe zone.
  - If face_zoom is ON: zoom/crop to a bust-up portrait centered on the face
    (head and shoulders visible; include upper chest; do not crop the top of the head or chin; keep facial features prominent).

  Create negative space inside the safe zone for the title logo by adjusting crop/reposition/out
YouTube Thumbnail - Nano Banana Pro X Header Image Generation Prompt (21:6 Aspect Ratio) — output

YouTube Thumbnail - Nano Banana Pro X Header Image Generation Prompt (21:6 Aspect Ratio)

てんねんNano Banana Pro
# ===== USER CONTROLS =====
title_text: "{argument name="display string" default="<<YOUR_TEXT>>"}"
title_style_preset: "{argument name="logo design preset" default="cool"}"  # cool, cute, cool_cute, luxury, pop, cyber, minimal, retro, kawaii
face_zoom: "{argument name="zoom on/off" default="off"}"            # off, on

subject: >
  Create a 21:6 wide banner using the provided reference image content.
  The primary face must be centered inside an invisible safe zone (not drawn),
  and a title logo (derived from title_text + title_style_preset) must be placed inside the same safe zone.

composition: >
  Aspect ratio 21:6.
  Invisible safe zone (DO NOT draw it):
  - Left margin: 15% of width
  - Right margin: 15% of width
  - Top margin: 16% of height
  - Bottom margin: 16% of height
  Keep the entire face AND the entire title logo fully inside this safe zone.
  Background may extend to the edges.

action: >
  Place the reference image content with maximum fidelity.
  Auto-crop/scale/reposition to fit a 21:6 banner with no stretching.
  Detect the primary face (if multiple faces, pick the largest/most prominent).
  Center the primary face within the safe zone both horizontally and vertically.
  Never crop off the face/eyes; keep the full face comfortably inside the safe zone (not near edges).

  Face zoom behavior:
  - If face_zoom is OFF: keep the original framing as much as possible while still centering the face in the safe zone.
  - If face_zoom is ON: zoom/crop to a bust-up portrait centered on the face
    (head and shoulders visible; include upper chest; do no
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