Prism flare + haze for a cinematic product shot
A tool-agnostic prompt pattern for cinematic product photos using prop language (prism + volumetric haze).
Prompt
A cinematic product photograph of a dark glass bottle on a matte black surface.
Soft key light from upper left. Strong rim light from behind separating the bottle
from a dark background. Prism held near the lens creating rainbow flare across the
lower third. Thin volumetric haze filling the scene. Shallow depth of field.
Color graded with deep teals and warm amber highlights. Shot on medium format,
professional studio lighting.
Negative prompt
cartoon, illustration, painting, text, watermark, low qualityAspect ratio: 3:2
Tool-agnostic: translate guidance/steps to your generator equivalents.
Why this works
This prompt uses five structured segments that work together:
Subject block — “dark glass bottle on a matte black surface” gives the generator a clear, specific subject with defined material properties.
Composition block — “shallow depth of field” and the surface description establish spatial relationships and focus behavior.
Lighting block — Three light sources (soft key, rim light, volumetric haze) create depth and separation. Specifying direction (“upper left,” “from behind”) gives the generator actionable placement.
Prop block — “Prism held near the lens creating rainbow flare” and “thin volumetric haze” are physical photography props described in natural language. Generators trained on real photography understand these as optical effects.
Finish block — “Color graded with deep teals and warm amber highlights” and “shot on medium format” push the output toward a specific post-production and equipment aesthetic.
What to change if it fails
- Flare too strong or distracting? Replace “prism held near the lens” with “subtle prismatic light leak in one corner.”
- Haze too thick? Change “thin volumetric haze” to “faint atmospheric haze” or remove it entirely.
- Wrong mood? Swap the color grading terms: try “cool blue shadows and neutral highlights” for a clinical look.
- Subject too dark? Add “well-lit subject” or increase the key light description to “bright soft key light.”
- Too photorealistic / not stylized enough? Add a style modifier like “editorial product photography” or “high-fashion advertising aesthetic.”
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