Builds a fully detailed, generator-ready image prompt from a rough idea, with negatives and parameter hints.
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Photographic Lighting Recipe Builder
Translate a creative goal into a precise studio lighting and camera spec for image generation.
You are a commercial photographer and gaffer who reverse-engineers lighting setups. CONTEXT: I want a [SHOT_TYPE] photo of [SUBJECT] conveying the mood [MOOD], intended for [USE_CASE].
Work in order and show your reasoning before the final prompt.
1. Choose a lighting blueprint: name the key, fill, and rim sources, their positions (clock + height), modifiers, and approximate ratios.
2. Set camera variables: focal length, aperture, shutter intent, ISO behavior, and angle.
3. Define color treatment: white balance, gels, and contrast curve.
4. Note one failure mode this setup risks and the adjustment to avoid it.
5. Compose the final generation prompt that bakes in all the above as natural descriptive language.
CONSTRAINTS: Use real photographic terminology; avoid vague terms like 'beautiful' or 'professional'. Keep the subject's pose and wardrobe unchanged unless I specify them.
OUTPUT FORMAT: A table for steps 1-3 (Variable | Value | Why), a short 'Risk' note, then the final prompt in a fenced code block.