Image Generation Midjourney image Prompt Tested Reviewed by Sushil Joshi

Cyberpunk Cinematic Close-up Portrait | HowToWritePrompt

A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 24mm optical perspective and Subtle high-key studio softbox with delicate catchlights in eyes to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.

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{ "Objective": " an ultra-realistic cinematic close-up side-profile portrait with a futuristic cyberpunk atmosphere, deep emotional tension, and dramatic lighting.", "Subject": { "Gender": "Male", "Age_Group": "Young adult", "Appearance": { "Facial_Structure": { "Jawline": "Sharp, sculpted, highly defined", "Skin": "Hyper-realistic skin texture with visible pores, subtle imperfections, natural highlights" }, "Expression": "Focused, intense, emotionally charged gaze" } }, "Lighting": { "Style": "Cyberpunk cinematic lighting", "Key_Lights": [ "Neon rim light from behind", "Soft diffused key light on face" ], "Colors": ["Electric blue", "Neon magenta", "Purple glow"], "Contrast": "High contrast with deep shadows and glowing highlights" }, "Camera": { "Shot_Type": "Extreme close-up side profile", "Lens": "85mm cinematic portrait lens", "Depth_of_Field": "Shallow DOF with soft background bokeh", "Focus": "Eyes and jawline in razor-sharp focus" }, "Environment": { "Background": "Abstract futuristic city lights, blurred neon signs, cyberpunk ambience", "Mood": "Dark, intense, futuristic, emotionally powerful" }, "Quality": { "Resolution": "", "Rendering": "Ultra-detailed, photorealistic, cinematic color grading", "Style": "High-end movie still, cyberpunk noir" } }, Eye-level intimate portrait with shallow depth of field, captured on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens, Vibrant cinematic dual-tone lighting (neon cyan key + magenta rim edge), authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography, Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective, captured on 24mm wide-angle perspective lens, Subtle high-key studio softbox with delicate catchlights in eyes, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
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  • Subject Definition: { "Objective": " an ultra-realistic cinematic close-up side-profile portrait with a futuristic cyberpunk atmosphere, deep emotional tension, and dramatic lighting.", "Subject": { "Gender": "Male", "Age_Group": "Young adult", "Appearance": { "Facial_Structure": { "Jawline": "Sharp, sculpted, highly defined", "Skin": "Hyper-realistic skin texture with visible pores, subtle imperfections, natural highlights" }, "Expression": "Focused, intense, emotionally charged gaze" } }, "Lighting": { "Style": "Cyberpunk cinematic lighting", "Key_Lights": [ "Neon rim light from behind", "Soft diffused key light on face" ], "Colors": ["Electric blue", "Neon magenta", "Purple glow"], "Contrast": "High contrast with deep shadows and glowing highlights" }, "Camera": { "Shot_Type": "Extreme close-up side profile", "Lens": "85mm cinematic portrait lens", "Depth_of_Field": "Shallow DOF with soft background bokeh", "Focus": "Eyes and jawline in razor-sharp focus" }, "Environment": { "Background": "Abstract futuristic city lights, blurred neon signs, cyberpunk ambience", "Mood": "Dark, intense, futuristic, emotionally powerful" }, "Quality": { "Resolution": "", "Rendering": "Ultra-detailed, photorealistic, cinematic color grading", "Style": "High-end movie still, cyberpunk noir" } }, Eye-level intimate portrait with shallow depth of field, captured on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens, Vibrant cinematic dual-tone lighting (neon cyan key + magenta rim edge), authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography

  • Framing & Shot Type: Tight headshot portrait (Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective)

  • Optics & Focal Intent: 24mm wide-angle perspective lens at f/2.8 balanced subject sharpness with soft background bokeh

  • Lighting Atmosphere: Subtle high-key studio softbox with delicate catchlights in eyes

  • Color Grading: Warm and cool cinematic contrast with natural skin tones

  • Model Constraints: Preserves natural skin texture; avoids oversaturated smoothing.


💡 How To Customize: Replace {SUBJECT} with your exact character or scene, or switch the Aspect Ratio to 9:16 for mobile reels and wallpaper formats.
Prompt Tested
21 August 2026
Model: Midjourney (v6.1)
Reviewed by: Sushil Joshi
✓ High surface detail ✓ Balanced natural lighting △ Complex crowd composition requires higher step count
sushil joshi
sushil joshi
Lead AI Prompt Engineer · HowToWritePrompt

I am a Prompt Engineer and Web Developer passionate about building AI-powered tools, crafting effective prompts, and developing modern, user-friendly web applications. I enjoy combining artificial intelligence with web technologies to create innovative solutions that improve productivity and user experience.