# Photoreal FACS Expression Grid

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Explainers (@library.explainers)](/@library.explainers.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: GPT Image 2
- AI keywords: portrait, collage, photo
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Using REFERENCE_0 and REFERENCE_1 as the FACS action-unit guide, create a photorealistic expression-control test sheet instead of an illustrated chart. Generate {grid_layout} showing the same {subject} repeated in every panel with identical framing, lighting, hairstyle, and {outfit}. Apply a different subtle facial-expression change to each panel based on these {facs_action_units}, while preserving identity consistency and keeping the changes limited to the face. Use a close-up front-facing portrait crop from upper chest to top of head, natural outdoor backlight, shallow depth of field, and thin white dividers between panels. Do not include any chart titles, labels, AU text, explanations, or Japanese text.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{grid_layout}` | grid layout | 15 panels arranged in 3 rows and 5 columns |
| `{subject}` | subject | realistic young female student |
| `{outfit}` | outfit | white school shirt with a gray ribbon tie |
| `{facs_action_units}` | FACS action units | AU1, AU2, AU4, AU5, AU6, AU7, AU9, AU10, AU12, AU15, AU17, AU20, AU23, AU24, AU25 |

## About

Creates a 15-panel photorealistic portrait grid for testing controlled facial-expression changes using FACS action units.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.explainers on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/photoreal-facs-expression-grid-r3hy43
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