Low-Light Cinematic Portrait
Explores moody ambient lighting and fast lenses for a cinematic nighttime look.
Prompt Template
Design a low-light cinematic portrait using ambient light. Recommend a {{Lens: 35mm f/1.4 - wide and fast, 50mm f/1.2 - maximum low light gathering}} prime lens at {{Aperture: f/1.4 - wide open for bokeh, f/1.8 - slightly sharper focus}}, {{ISO: 800 - balanced noise, 1600 - gritty noir aesthetic}}, {{Shutter Speed: 1/160s - standard handheld, 1/60s - allows more ambient light}}. Emphasize {{Tone: Moody - dark and mysterious, Warm - candlelight glow, Cool - street light feel}} tones and controlled noise.
Subject: {{Subject: The subject on the attached photo, e.g. A detective in the rain}}
How Variables Work
Variable Syntax
Variables are wrapped in {{ and }} and follow this pattern:
{{variable name: option1, option2, option3 }}
Predefined Variables
A selection can reference a predefined variable list using square brackets. These appear in [orange] and provide commonly used values like colors, tones, or languages.
{{Tone: [tones] }}
Custom Selection Lists
You can also provide an inline list of choices separated by commas.
{{Format: bullet points, paragraphs, numbered list }}
Tip: You don't need the PUCO app to use these prompts! Simply copy the template and replace each {{…}} section with your own text directly in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI assistant.