diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6698790..28c119c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -277,6 +277,69 @@ This prompt was generated based on research from 10 Reddit threads (294 upvotes) --- +## Example: Photorealistic Portraits (Aging Grid) + +**Query:** `/last30days photorealistic people in nano banana pro` + +**Research Output:** +> JSON prompts are the dominant format for photorealistic people in Nano Banana Pro. Nearly every viral X post (4,400+ likes total) uses structured JSON with specific fields rather than natural language. The key is specifying demographics, skin texture, lighting, and camera settings in a structured way. +> +> Recent caveat: Reddit reports Nano Banana Pro was "nerfed" in early January 2026 with reduced resolution and stricter moderation on faces. Starting a new chat can help if quality drops mid-session. + +**Key patterns discovered:** +1. JSON structure with prompt_type, subject, lighting, camera_settings fields +2. Skin texture keywords: "natural pores", "realistic skin texture", "8K texture quality" +3. Face preservation: "preserve_original": true when using reference photos +4. Camera realism: specify lens (85mm f/1.4), depth of field, lighting setup +5. Wet skin close-ups are trending for maximum realism +6. Negative prompts: "no cartoon effect, no distortion, correct anatomy" + +**Then asked:** "2x2 grid of the same person at age 10, 20, 40 and 80 - a woman with brown hair and a lot of freckles and cat eyes that are a different color" + +**Generated Prompt:** + +```json +{ + "prompt_type": "Ultra-Photorealistic Multi-Panel Portrait", + "layout": "2x2 grid, seamless white dividers", + "aspect_ratio": "1:1", + "consistency": { + "same_person": true, + "preserve_features": ["bone structure", "freckle pattern", "eye shape", "heterochromia"] + }, + "subject": { + "identity": "Same woman shown at 4 life stages", + "distinctive_features": { + "eyes": "Almond-shaped cat eyes with heterochromia - one green, one amber", + "skin": "Fair complexion densely covered in natural freckles across nose, cheeks, and forehead", + "hair": "Brown hair, natural texture" + } + }, + "panels": [ + {"position": "top-left", "age": 10, "expression": "curious childhood smile", "hair": "long brown hair with bangs"}, + {"position": "top-right", "age": 20, "expression": "confident young adult", "hair": "shoulder-length brown hair"}, + {"position": "bottom-left", "age": 40, "expression": "warm maternal gaze", "hair": "brown hair with subtle highlights"}, + {"position": "bottom-right", "age": 80, "expression": "wise gentle smile", "hair": "silver-gray, formerly brown"} + ], + "lighting": "Soft natural window light, consistent across all panels", + "camera": "85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, neutral background", + "texture_quality": "8K, natural skin texture with visible pores, realistic freckle detail", + "negative": "no cartoon effect, no airbrushed skin, no symmetrical freckles, maintain heterochromia in all panels" +} +``` + +**The Result:** + +
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