# Moody Cinematic Eye Portrait

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Avatars (@library.avatars)](/@library.avatars.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, cinematic
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- Saves: 0
- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Close-up portrait of a {subject} looking directly at the camera. His face and neck are mostly obscured by deep shadow. A single, narrow horizontal band of light cuts across his face, illuminating only his {feature_to_highlight} and the bridge of his nose. He has a strong, defined jawline and short, textured hair. He is wearing a {clothing}. The background is a plain, overcast grayish-blue sky. Dramatic, high-contrast lighting creates a moody, cinematic atmosphere.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject}` | subject | man |
| `{feature_to_highlight}` | feature to highlight | eyes |
| `{clothing}` | clothing | simple black shirt |

## About

A high-contrast cinematic portrait prompt that uses narrow lighting to emphasize the eyes while keeping the rest of the face in shadow.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.avatars on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/moody-cinematic-eye-portrait-x2874s
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

## In collections

- [AI Portrait Prompts](/ai-portrait-prompts.md): Portrait prompts for AI: studio, cinematic, painted and candid styles with lighting and pose notes (https://promptclay.com/ai-portrait-prompts)
- [Cinematic Prompts](/cinematic-prompts.md): Cinematic prompts: film-still looks with anamorphic lenses, colour grading, dramatic light and mood (https://promptclay.com/cinematic-prompts)

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- [Portrait prompts](/search.md?q=portrait) (https://promptclay.com/search?q=portrait)

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