Epic Wuxia Movie Poster Prompt (Nano Banana 2 vs Pro)
An extremely detailed, multi-section prompt for generating a movie poster in the style of ancient Wuxia (martial arts) cinema, featuring a low-angle shot from the bottom of a brick well courtyard. The prompt specifies character appearance, clothing, composition, lighting, and color scheme (desaturated cool grey-blue with blood-red accents). This prompt was used to compare the performance of Nano Banana 2 against Nano Banana Pro.
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Style 32: Ancient Wuxia Brick Well Courtyard Low-Angle Style Complete Creation Guide [Style Overview] Style Name: Ancient Wuxia Brick Well Courtyard Low-Angle Style Style Number: 32 Style Type: Ancient Wuxia Movie Poster Core Aesthetics: Low-angle shot from brick well courtyard, circular enclosed structure, surrounded by multiple people, blood-red calligraphy, cool grey-blue tone, confined and oppressive [Core Features] Key Elements: ✅ Extreme low-angle shot (looking up from the ground of the brick well courtyard) ✅ Circular brick well structure background (not Tulou, not stone well, not dungeon, strictly adhering to reference image) ✅ Central protagonist (Reference Image 1) in the lower middle of the frame ✅ Surrounded by four enemies (top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right) ✅ Bottom left character uses the appearance of Reference Image 2 ✅ Faded blue-grey ancient Hanfu clothing ✅ Top white light halo + blood-red calligraphy title ✅ Texture of rough bricks and wooden beams (strictly adhering to reference image) ✅ Cool grey-blue main color tone (desaturated, not pure blue) ✅ Rainy and humid atmosphere Atmosphere Positioning: Core Emotions: Tension, confinement, fatalism, confrontation, imprisonment, betrayal Visual Tone: Oppressive, cold, Wuxia epic Cultural Context: Ancient Wuxia, power struggle, desperate situation Color Scheme (Strictly referencing Reference Image 3, desaturated neutral cool grey-blue): Main Color: Desaturated cool grey-blue (#2A3038, #445058, #7A8890, #B0BEC5) Accent Color: Blood Red (#9D1A1A) - Only for the title Contrast: 60-70% (Medium-high contrast) Saturation: 20-35% (Low saturation, close to the desaturated feel of the reference image, avoid pure blue) Color Temperature: 3800-4200K (Slightly cool tone, with a grey-brown base) [Core Instructions] As a world-class ancient Wuxia movie poster photographer, create an ancient Wuxia poster featuring a low-angle shot from the brick well courtyard for **[Character in Reference Image 1] (Central Protagonist) and [Character in Reference Image 2] (Bottom Left Enemy)**. Five Core Requirements: 100% strict restoration of the character in Reference Image 1 as the central protagonist 100% strict restoration of the character in Reference Image 2 as the bottom left enemy Transform the temperament into ancient Wuxia confrontation Fully capture the visual DNA of the reference image (low-angle shot from brick well courtyard, circular enclosure, surrounded by multiple people, cool grey-blue, blood-red title) Allow creative fine-tuning [I. Character Appearance Restoration] A. Central Protagonist (Reference Image 1) - Absolute Core Appearance Restoration: ✅ 100% restoration of Reference Image 1 Facial shape, features, age, and physique are completely consistent Hair style: strictly according to Reference Image 1 No presets Expression: ✅ Determined, sharp, unyielding Eyes looking down Looking directly at the camera (low-angle perspective) Tight jaw Conveying "determination in a desperate situation" Pose: ✅ Standing, leaning forward Facing the camera Right hand naturally hanging by the side Left hand partially visible Body slightly leaning forward, conveying confrontation B. Bottom Left Enemy (Reference Image 2) Appearance Restoration: ✅ 100% restoration of Reference Image 2 Facial shape, features, and age are completely consistent Hair style: strictly according to Reference Image 2 No presets Attire: ✅ Grey-blue armor ✅ Dark helmet ✅ Arm guards, leather straps Pose: ✅ Crouching, holding a weapon Located in the bottom left corner of the frame Looking down at the central protagonist Aggressive stance Expression: ✅ Highly aggressive, full of confrontation C. Other Three Enemies (Non-Reference Images) Top Left Enemy: Attire: Grey-blue armor, dark helmet Pose: Leaning over the wooden beam of the brick well, gazing down Expression: Fierce, predatory Top Right Enemy: Attire: Grey-blue armor, dark helmet Pose: Leaning over the wooden beam of the brick well, gazing down Expression: Fierce, predatory Bottom Right Enemy: Attire: Green armor, dark helmet Pose: Standing, holding a sword Expression: Contemptuous, disdainful [II. Costume Design - Ancient Hanfu + Armor] Central Protagonist Costume (Reference Image 1): Ancient Hanfu (Core): ✅ Single-layer long robe Type: Ancient Hanfu long robe Color: Faded blue-grey (#4A6B73 - #8B9A9F) Fabric: Rough linen texture Wide sleeves, floor-length robe ✅ Dark brown belt Leather or cloth Tied around the waist ✅ Black leather wrist guards On both wrists Leather texture ✅ Sword at the waist Scabbard visible Ancient long sword Overall Style: "Rough, simple, battle-damaged feel" "Faded, weathered" "Ancient Wuxia hero" Enemy Attire: Grey-blue armor (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left): ✅ Metal or leather armor plates ✅ Dark helmet ✅ Leather straps, arm guards ✅ Weapons: Stone hammer, sword Green armor (Bottom Right): ✅ Green metal armor plates ✅ Dark helmet ✅ Holding a sword [III. Core Composition - Extreme Low-Angle Brick Well Courtyard Shot] Shooting Perspective (Absolute Core): Extreme low-angle shot, referencing the angle of Reference Image 3 (most crucial): ✅ Lens Type: Standard wide-angle lens, 16-24mm equivalent Not fisheye, no barrel distortion Architectural vertical lines naturally converge towards the circular skylight at the top ✅ Lens Position: Located on the ground of the brick well courtyard Extremely low position Looking up (-60 degrees to -80 degrees) ✅ Perspective Effect: The central protagonist looks tall when viewed from below The surrounding brick well structure naturally converges towards the circular skylight at the top The circular patio opening is at the top, allowing diffused white light from the sky Conveying "trapped beast fighting" / "desperate counterattack" Character Placement Layout: Central Protagonist (Reference Image 1): ✅ Position: Lower middle of the frame ✅ Proportion: Occupies 30-40% of the frame ✅ Gaze: Looking down, directly at the camera Surrounded by four enemies: ✅ Top Left: Leaning over the brick well beam, gazing down ✅ Top Right: Leaning over the brick well beam, gazing down ✅ Bottom Left (Reference Image 2): Crouching on the courtyard ground, holding a weapon ✅ Bottom Right: Standing on the courtyard ground, holding a sword Visual Enclosure: ✅ Four enemies form a "cage"-like enclosure ✅ Asymmetrical layout ✅ Increases sense of oppression [IV. Background Design - Circular Brick Well Courtyard] Core Background (Absolute Core): Circular brick well courtyard (strictly adhering to reference image, not Tulou, not stone well, not dungeon): ✅ Structure: Circular brick well courtyard Surrounded by rough brickwork forming the circular well wall and multi-layered wooden beams The well wall gradually narrows upwards, converging to the circular skylight opening at the top Diameter approximately 15-20 meters, strong sense of depth ✅ Material: Rough brick wall surface, dark grey-brown, rough texture Wooden beams and structure, old and mottled Material texture completely consistent with the reference image architecture ✅ Texture Details: Clear texture of layered bricks and mortar joints Wood is old and weathered Water stains, moss Cracks, mottling ✅ Top Opening: Circular skylight opening Diffused white light from the rainy sky shines through Creates a soft halo effect Atmosphere Effect: ✅ Confined, oppressive ✅ Rainy feel, humid ✅ Conveying "cage" / "desperate situation" [V. Lighting Design - Top Light + Cool Tone] Main Light - Top Opening Light (Core): Light Source Setting: ✅ Natural light from the top Coming from the circular opening of the skylight Shining from top to bottom Diffused white light on a rainy day, soft and not harsh Creates a halo effect Lighting Effect: Central Protagonist: ✅ Top light illuminates the head and shoulders ✅ Face is illuminated ✅ Lower body is slightly darker Enemies: ✅ Backlight or side light ✅ Clear rim light Brick Well and Beams: ✅ Circular shadows and light ✅ Clear texture of bricks and wood ✅ Cool grey-blue tone Overall Atmosphere: ✅ Cool tone, gloomy ✅ Rainy weather feel ✅ Humid bricks and wood surface [VI. Color Scheme - Cool Grey-Blue + Blood Red] Main Color Tone (Strictly referencing the reference image, desaturated neutral cool tone): Cool grey-blue tone (not pure blue, with a grey-brown base): ✅ Dark grey-blue (#2A3038) - Shadows, armor ✅ Grey-blue (#445058) - Bricks, wood ✅ Medium grey-blue (#7A8890) - Mid-tones ✅ Light grey-blue (#B0BEC5) - Highlights, sky light Accent Color: ✅ Blood Red (#9D1A1A) Only used for title text High saturation (80-90%) The only warm color in the frame Overall Processing: Contrast: 60-70% (Medium-high contrast) Saturation: 20-35% (Low saturation, close to the desaturated feel of the reference image) Color Temperature: 3800-4200K (Slightly cool tone, with a grey-brown base, not pure cool blue) Color Grading: Cool grey-blue + blood red accent [VII. Texture and Post-Processing - Humid Weathering] Skin Texture: ✅ No skin smoothing at all ✅ Realistic texture ✅ Slightly humid (rainwater
