# 3x3 Character Emotional Expression Grid Prompt

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Social (@library.social)](/@library.social.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Short video
- AI keywords: portrait, collage, photo
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
A 3x3 grid layout expression sheet of the same character based on the uploaded reference image, featuring nine distinct emotional portraits labeled A1 to C3 in the corner of each frame.
Top row: A1 ({emotion_1}), A2 ({emotion_2}), A3 ({emotion_3}).
Middle row: B1 (surprised shock), B2 (neutral calm), B3 (playful wink).
Bottom row: C1 (arrogant smirk), C2 (fearful anxiety), C3 (exhausted boredom).
Consistent character features, high-end commercial fashion photography style, ultra-sharp focus on facial muscles and eyes. Studio lighting with soft shadows, 8k resolution, photorealistic, masterwork, Unreal Engine 5 render, Octane Render, Ray Tracing, detailed skin texture, volumetric lighting.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{emotion_1}` | emotion 1 | joyful laughter |
| `{emotion_2}` | emotion 2 | contemplative sadness |
| `{emotion_3}` | emotion 3 | intense anger |

## About

A prompt for generating a 3x3 grid of nine distinct emotional portraits of the same character, based on an uploaded reference image, using high-end commercial fashion photography style and ultra-sharp focus.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

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