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Cinematography Prompting - Lighting

Midjourney Prompts, Generative AI For Creatives

Apr 18, 2024
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In this series of articles, we are exploring the key elements of cinematography that can be translated into Midjourney prompts. From camera types and film formats to composition styles and lighting setups, we'll demonstrate how Midjourney can be used to generate a wide range of cinematic-inspired images. These visuals can serve as powerful tools for storyboarding, mood boarding, or even as final artwork for various creative projects.

Whether you're a filmmaker, a graphic designer, or simply someone who appreciates the art of cinematography, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to unlock Midjourney's cinematic potential. By understanding the language of filmmaking and how to apply it to your prompts, you'll be able to create stunning, visually compelling images that can elevate your creative works.

In this part #4 we are looking at popular lighting setups that can be prompted in Midjourney.

  1. Cinematography Camera Types

  2. Cinematography Films

  3. Composition Styles

  4. Lighting Setups

  5. Color Grading

  6. Bringing it together


Part #4: Cinematography Lighting

Lighting is one of the most crucial and complex elements of filmmaking. The type of lighting used can drastically impact the mood, tone, and visual style of a scene. Filmmakers have a wide variety of lighting equipment and techniques at their disposal to achieve their desired look. In this post, we'll explore the main types of lighting setups commonly used in motion picture production.

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