The rain hits the neon-lit street. A girl in a soaked trench coat walks alone through a futuristic city, her face half-lit by a glowing sign that reads BOIDOMENTS. The atmosphere? Pure Blade Runner.
Believe it or not — this photo wasn’t shot on set. It was created entirely using AI, with just a carefully written text prompt.
If you’ve ever wanted to generate ultra-cinematic AI art that feels like it came out of a sci-fi movie — this blog post will show you exactly how to do it, step-by-step.
📸 Step 1: Visualize the Scene Before Writing the Prompt
Don’t just throw words at AI — visualize the shot in your head first. Ask yourself:
- Where is the subject?
- What time of day?
- What emotions should the image carry?
- What’s happening in the background?
- What kind of camera or film would capture this scene?
For this prompt, the idea was:
A cyberpunk-style portrait of a girl walking alone at night in a neon-lit futuristic city, drenched in rain, with rich lighting and mood.
📝 Step 2: Write a Strong Prompt with Detail & Direction
Here’s the exact prompt used to generate the image:
“Cinematic cyberpunk portrait of the girl (use uploaded face) walking through a neon-lit futuristic city, night time scene, heavy rain, soaked trench coat, neon reflections on wet street, dramatic side profile, same expressions, vibrant pink and blue ambient lighting from neon signs, one neon sign states ‘BOIDOMENTS’, busy urban street with motion blur of rushing crowd, shallow depth of field, shot on 35mm film, detailed textures, moody atmosphere, Blade Runner aesthetic.”
Optional refinements:
- Camera: 35mm lens, aperture f/1.4
- Colors: Neon cyan, magenta, purple, electric blue, deep red
- Mood: Introspective, noir, tense, urban detective
These enhance realism and cinematic tone without needing to touch a single camera.
💡 Prompt Writing Tips:
- Lead with the core scene: “cyberpunk portrait… walking through a neon-lit futuristic city”
- Use mood words: “moody atmosphere, Blade Runner aesthetic”
- Add motion & depth: “shallow depth of field, motion blur of crowd”
- Light matters: Mention lighting types like “rim lighting” or “ambient neon”
- Add specific cinematic cues: “shot on 35mm film,” or “aperture f/1.4”
🤖 Step 3: Use ChatGPT to Help You Refine It
If you’re not sure how to shape your prompt, ask ChatGPT like this:
“Can you help me write a cinematic prompt for a cyberpunk portrait of a girl in neon lights at night, with rain, crowd blur, and Blade Runner vibes?”
ChatGPT will suggest camera terms, lighting setups, mood words, and more. You can even say:
“Make it feel like a movie still.”
or
“Focus more on colors and lighting.”
Use its feedback to build and evolve your style.
🎨 Step 4: Generate the Image Using the Right Tool
You can generate this type of portrait with AI tools like:
| Tool | Best For | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
| DALL·E (ChatGPT) | Quick generation & editing | Paste the full prompt, optionally use inpainting to place the face |
| Midjourney | Stylized & cinematic art | Run the prompt in Discord, add –ar 3:2 or –v 5 for better aspect + realism |
| Leonardo.AI | High detail + face match | Upload the face as reference, then input your prompt |
| RunwayML / Sora | Animated scenes | Use the prompt as storyboard for moving visuals |
🖼️ Visual Guide (Optional)
You can break your final image into layers:
| Scene Element | Description | Visual Hint |
|---|---|---|
| Main Character | Girl with same facial features | Face upload |
| Lighting | Neon pink and cyan from signs | Rim lighting |
| Mood | Noir, cinematic, lonely urban feel | Deep shadows |
| Street Environment | Crowd blur, rain, reflections on ground | Wet concrete + glow |
| Details | Trench coat soaked, neon sign “BOIDOMENTS” | Stylized signboard |
🔁 Step 5: Iterate — Don’t Settle on First Result
AI images often need a few tweaks. You might want to:
- Regenerate with slight prompt edits (e.g., change “side profile” to “looking up at sky”)
- Try different tools to compare outputs
- Add terms like “photo-realistic” or “anime-style” based on what you want
Every regeneration teaches you what your style really looks like.
🧠 Final Words: It’s Not Just a Prompt — It’s a Vision
The image is cool — but it’s more than that. It’s a vibe.
It tells a story of emotion, rain, light, and silence in a loud city.
That’s the power of AI art when guided by vision and words.
So next time you imagine something cinematic — write it down.
Let AI bring your imagination to life.
🌐 Want more AI portrait tutorials and aesthetic prompt breakdowns?
Visit: boidoments.com
🎞️ Watch the original Short that inspired this post on Instagram or YouTube.
🖼️ Need help crafting your own prompt? Just ask me.
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