Mastering Cinematic Prompts: Optical Parameters & Lighting Schemes in Midjourney
How to use focal lengths (35mm vs 85mm), volumetric fog, rim lighting, and color grading syntax for photorealistic outputs.
Prerequisites
Step 1: Step 1: Specifying Lens and Camera Sensor Characteristics
Avoid vague words like "photorealistic" or "4K". Instead, specify concrete camera hardware like "Leica M11, Summilux 50mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field".
Step 2: Step 2: Controlling Light Quality and Directionality
Use terminology from cinema: "diffused northern window light, soft rim light from camera left, warm tungsten accent, deep chiaroscuro shadows".