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 }}
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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.

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Install PUCO for Mac: press a hotkey in any app, fill a smart form, paste into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Every variable becomes a curated dropdown. Your last values are remembered.

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