An extremely detailed, multi-section prompt for generating a movie poster in the style of ancient Wuxia (martial arts) cinema, featuring a low-angle shot from the bottom of a brick well courtyard. The prompt specifies character appearance, clothing, composition, lighting, and color scheme (desaturated cool grey-blue with blood-red accents). This prompt was used to compare the performance of Nano Banana 2 against Nano Banana Pro.
Style 32: Ancient Wuxia Brick Well Courtyard Low-Angle Style
Complete Creation Guide
[Style Overview]
Style Name: Ancient Wuxia Brick Well Courtyard Low-Angle Style
Style Number: 32
Style Type: Ancient Wuxia Movie Poster
Core Aesthetics: Low-angle shot from brick well courtyard, circular enclosed structure, surrounded by multiple people, blood-red calligraphy, cool grey-blue tone, confined and oppressive
[Core Features]
Key Elements:
✅ Extreme low-angle shot (looking up from the ground of the brick well courtyard)
✅ Circular brick well structure background (not Tulou, not stone well, not dungeon, strictly adhering to reference image)
✅ Central protagonist (Reference Image 1) in the lower middle of the frame
✅ Surrounded by four enemies (top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right)
✅ Bottom left character uses the appearance of Reference Image 2
✅ Faded blue-grey ancient Hanfu clothing
✅ Top white light halo + blood-red calligraphy title
✅ Texture of rough bricks and wooden beams (strictly adhering to reference image)
✅ Cool grey-blue main color tone (desaturated, not pure blue)
✅ Rainy and humid atmosphere
Atmosphere Positioning:
Core Emotions: Tension, confinement, fatalism, confrontation, imprisonment, betrayal
Visual Tone: Oppressive, cold, Wuxia epic
Cultural Context: Ancient Wuxia, power struggle, desperate situation
Color Scheme (Strictly referencing Reference Image 3, desaturated neutral cool grey-blue):
Main Color: Desaturated cool grey-blue (#2A3038, #445058, #7A8890, #B0BEC5)
Accent Color: Blood Red (#9D1A1A) - Only for the title
Contrast: 60-70% (Medium-high contrast)
Saturation: 20-35% (Low saturation, close to the desaturated feel of the reference image, avoid pure blue)
Color Temperature: 3800-4200K (Slightly cool tone, with a grey-brown base)
[Core Instructions]
As a world-class ancient Wuxia movie poster photographer, create an ancient Wuxia poster featuring a low-angle shot from the brick well courtyard for **[Character in Reference Image 1] (Central Protagonist) and [Character in Reference Image 2] (Bottom Left Enemy)**.
Five Core Requirements:
100% strict restoration of the character in Reference Image 1 as the central protagonist
100% strict restoration of the character in Reference Image 2 as the bottom left enemy
Transform the temperament into ancient Wuxia confrontation
Fully capture the visual DNA of the reference image (low-angle shot from brick well courtyard, circular enclosure, surrounded by multiple people, cool grey-blue, blood-red title)
Allow creative fine-tuning
[I. Character Appearance Restoration]
A. Central Protagonist (Reference Image 1) - Absolute Core
Appearance Restoration:
✅ 100% restoration of Reference Image 1
Facial shape, features, age, and physique are completely consistent
Hair style: strictly according to Reference Image 1
No presets
Expression:
✅ Determined, sharp, unyielding
Eyes looking down
Looking directly at the camera (low-angle perspective)
Tight jaw
Conveying "determination in a desperate situation"
Pose:
✅ Standing, leaning forward
Facing the camera
Right hand naturally hanging by the side
Left hand partially visible
Body slightly leaning forward, conveying confrontation
B. Bottom Left Enemy (Reference Image 2)
Appearance Restoration:
✅ 100% restoration of Reference Image 2
Facial shape, features, and age are completely consistent
Hair style: strictly according to Reference Image 2
No presets
Attire:
✅ Grey-blue armor
✅ Dark helmet
✅ Arm guards, leather straps
Pose:
✅ Crouching, holding a weapon
Located in the bottom left corner of the frame
Looking down at the central protagonist
Aggressive stance
Expression:
✅ Highly aggressive, full of confrontation
C. Other Three Enemies (Non-Reference Images)
Top Left Enemy:
Attire: Grey-blue armor, dark helmet
Pose: Leaning over the wooden beam of the brick well, gazing down
Expression: Fierce, predatory
Top Right Enemy:
Attire: Grey-blue armor, dark helmet
Pose: Leaning over the wooden beam of the brick well, gazing down
Expression: Fierce, predatory
Bottom Right Enemy:
Attire: Green armor, dark helmet
Pose: Standing, holding a sword
Expression: Contemptuous, disdainful
[II. Costume Design - Ancient Hanfu + Armor]
Central Protagonist Costume (Reference Image 1):
Ancient Hanfu (Core):
✅ Single-layer long robe
Type: Ancient Hanfu long robe
Color: Faded blue-grey (#4A6B73 - #8B9A9F)
Fabric: Rough linen texture
Wide sleeves, floor-length robe
✅ Dark brown belt
Leather or cloth
Tied around the waist
✅ Black leather wrist guards
On both wrists
Leather texture
✅ Sword at the waist
Scabbard visible
Ancient long sword
Overall Style:
"Rough, simple, battle-damaged feel"
"Faded, weathered"
"Ancient Wuxia hero"
Enemy Attire:
Grey-blue armor (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left):
✅ Metal or leather armor plates
✅ Dark helmet
✅ Leather straps, arm guards
✅ Weapons: Stone hammer, sword
Green armor (Bottom Right):
✅ Green metal armor plates
✅ Dark helmet
✅ Holding a sword
[III. Core Composition - Extreme Low-Angle Brick Well Courtyard Shot]
Shooting Perspective (Absolute Core):
Extreme low-angle shot, referencing the angle of Reference Image 3 (most crucial):
✅ Lens Type:
Standard wide-angle lens, 16-24mm equivalent
Not fisheye, no barrel distortion
Architectural vertical lines naturally converge towards the circular skylight at the top
✅ Lens Position:
Located on the ground of the brick well courtyard
Extremely low position
Looking up (-60 degrees to -80 degrees)
✅ Perspective Effect:
The central protagonist looks tall when viewed from below
The surrounding brick well structure naturally converges towards the circular skylight at the top
The circular patio opening is at the top, allowing diffused white light from the sky
Conveying "trapped beast fighting" / "desperate counterattack"
Character Placement Layout:
Central Protagonist (Reference Image 1):
✅ Position: Lower middle of the frame
✅ Proportion: Occupies 30-40% of the frame
✅ Gaze: Looking down, directly at the camera
Surrounded by four enemies:
✅ Top Left: Leaning over the brick well beam, gazing down
✅ Top Right: Leaning over the brick well beam, gazing down
✅ Bottom Left (Reference Image 2): Crouching on the courtyard ground, holding a weapon
✅ Bottom Right: Standing on the courtyard ground, holding a sword
Visual Enclosure:
✅ Four enemies form a "cage"-like enclosure
✅ Asymmetrical layout
✅ Increases sense of oppression
[IV. Background Design - Circular Brick Well Courtyard]
Core Background (Absolute Core):
Circular brick well courtyard (strictly adhering to reference image, not Tulou, not stone well, not dungeon):
✅ Structure:
Circular brick well courtyard
Surrounded by rough brickwork forming the circular well wall and multi-layered wooden beams
The well wall gradually narrows upwards, converging to the circular skylight opening at the top
Diameter approximately 15-20 meters, strong sense of depth
✅ Material:
Rough brick wall surface, dark grey-brown, rough texture
Wooden beams and structure, old and mottled
Material texture completely consistent with the reference image architecture
✅ Texture Details:
Clear texture of layered bricks and mortar joints
Wood is old and weathered
Water stains, moss
Cracks, mottling
✅ Top Opening:
Circular skylight opening
Diffused white light from the rainy sky shines through
Creates a soft halo effect
Atmosphere Effect:
✅ Confined, oppressive
✅ Rainy feel, humid
✅ Conveying "cage" / "desperate situation"
[V. Lighting Design - Top Light + Cool Tone]
Main Light - Top Opening Light (Core):
Light Source Setting:
✅ Natural light from the top
Coming from the circular opening of the skylight
Shining from top to bottom
Diffused white light on a rainy day, soft and not harsh
Creates a halo effect
Lighting Effect:
Central Protagonist:
✅ Top light illuminates the head and shoulders
✅ Face is illuminated
✅ Lower body is slightly darker
Enemies:
✅ Backlight or side light
✅ Clear rim light
Brick Well and Beams:
✅ Circular shadows and light
✅ Clear texture of bricks and wood
✅ Cool grey-blue tone
Overall Atmosphere:
✅ Cool tone, gloomy
✅ Rainy weather feel
✅ Humid bricks and wood surface
[VI. Color Scheme - Cool Grey-Blue + Blood Red]
Main Color Tone (Strictly referencing the reference image, desaturated neutral cool tone):
Cool grey-blue tone (not pure blue, with a grey-brown base):
✅ Dark grey-blue (#2A3038) - Shadows, armor
✅ Grey-blue (#445058) - Bricks, wood
✅ Medium grey-blue (#7A8890) - Mid-tones
✅ Light grey-blue (#B0BEC5) - Highlights, sky light
Accent Color:
✅ Blood Red (#9D1A1A)
Only used for title text
High saturation (80-90%)
The only warm color in the frame
Overall Processing:
Contrast: 60-70% (Medium-high contrast)
Saturation: 20-35% (Low saturation, close to the desaturated feel of the reference image)
Color Temperature: 3800-4200K (Slightly cool tone, with a grey-brown base, not pure cool blue)
Color Grading: Cool grey-blue + blood red accent
[VII. Texture and Post-Processing - Humid Weathering]
Skin Texture:
✅ No skin smoothing at all
✅ Realistic texture
✅ Slightly humid (rainwater
