5 Midjourney Tips For Prompting Cinematic Lighting (+Free PDF)
In this article, I’ll show you how to create Midjourney lighting prompts.
Lighting is one of the most important tools for creating mood, depth, and emotion in your AI images. Whether you’re going for something dramatic, dreamy, or bold, choosing the right lighting style can make all the difference.
How can you get the best possible cinematic lighting in your AI images?
We’ll show you 5 fantastic tips & examples below.
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Midjourney Lighting Prompts
Using these terms in your prompt can elevate your Midjourney prompts and make them look more cinematic.
1. “Film Lighting”
This is a classic choice for a cinematic vibe.
Film lighting uses soft, controlled light with a slight vintage tint. It’s perfect for giving your images a timeless, big-screen look.
2. “Golden Hour Lighting”
The golden hour’s warm, natural tones and soft shadows create instant magic, especially on human faces. It’s ideal for outdoor scenes or dreamy portraits.
Golden hour can also create depth and drama.
3. “Foggy Lighting”
Foggy lighting softens the edges of your images, evoking a moody, almost otherworldly vibe.
It’s great for generating mystery and and atmosphere.
4. “Color Gel Lighting”
For something bold and creative, color gel lighting brings in vibrant, striking hues. It’s ideal for creating dramatic visuals with a pop of energy.
You can add “color gel lighting” followed by whatever colors you’d like to play with! Throw in the words “portrait studio” and you’ll be blown away by the results.
5. “Silhouette Lighting”
Silhouettes create powerful, graphic visuals by placing the subject in front of a bright light source. This style is all about bold contrast, making your subject stand out in a dramatic way.
The possibilities are endless whenever you use Midjourney, and we hope these suggestions for lighting can transform your prompts and give you a cinematic aesthetic.
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