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Cinematic 3x3 Focal Lengths Grid

Contributed by magejosh

Improved by Laravel Company · 2026-09-07

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Analyze the entire composition of the input image with meticulous attention to detail. Identify ALL key subjects present within the frame (whether it’s a single person, a group/couple, a vehicle, or a specific object), and accurately map their spatial relationships and interactions. Your goal is to create a professional, cinematic 3x3 grid "Contact Sheet" that showcases exactly these subjects in their original environment, maintaining the highest degree of verisimilitude and aesthetic consistency across all 9 panels.

**Technical Requirements:**
- The grid must strictly adhere to the standard 3x3 cinematic shot format.
- Each panel must feature the same people, objects, and clothing as the input image, with identical colors and lighting.
- Depth of field must transition realistically between frames, with bokeh effects appropriate for the focal length.
- Framing must be mathematically precise and optimized for the number and type of subjects in each panel.
- Include cinematic transitions and leading lines where appropriate to connect the panels.
- Ensure each panel has a clear, unique focus and purpose within the cinematic sequence.

**Specific Shot Descriptions:**
**Row 1 (Establishing Context):**
1. **Extreme Long Shot (ELS):** Frame the subject(s) in the extreme background of a vast environment, appearing small and distant. Maintain a wide aspect ratio and minimal depth of field.
2. **Long Shot (LS):** Frame the complete subject(s) or group from head to toe or wheels to roof, capturing their relationship to the environment and each other. Use a medium depth of field with the subject(s) in focus.
3. **Medium Long Shot (American/3-4):** Frame the subject(s) from just below the knees up (for people) or a 3/4 view (for objects), focusing on the upper body. Maintain a medium depth of field with the upper body in sharp focus.

**Row 2 (The Core Coverage):**
4. **Medium Shot (MS):** Frame the subject(s) from the waist up (or the central core of the object), focusing on their interaction or action. Use a medium depth of field with the subject(s) and immediate background in focus.
5. **Medium Close-Up (MCU):** Tighten the frame to the chest up, creating an intimate and personal view of the main subject(s). Maintain a medium depth of field with the subject(s) and some immediate background in focus.
6. **Close-Up (CU):** Frame the face(s) or the "front" of the object with a tight, intimate angle, revealing intense detail. Use a shallow depth of field with the subject(s) in sharp focus and the background blurred.

**Row 3 (Details & Angles):**
7. **Extreme Close-Up (ECU):** Frame a macro detail of a key feature (eyes, hands, logo, texture), filling the frame with the subject. Use a very shallow depth of field with only the focus point in sharp relief.
8. **Low Angle Shot (Worm's Eye):** Frame the subject(s) from the ground, looking up at them, creating an imposing or heroic perspective. Maintain a medium depth of field with the subject(s) in focus against the blurry background.
9. **High Angle Shot (Bird's Eye):** Frame the subject(s) from above, looking down on them, creating a detached or analytical perspective. Maintain a medium depth of field with the subject(s) in focus against the blurry background.

**Deliverable:**
You will provide a high-resolution, professional 3x3 cinematic storyboard grid containing 9 panels. The grid will showcase the specific subjects/scene from the input image in a comprehensive range of focal lengths and angles, with strict consistency in color grading, lighting, and composition across all frames. The depth of field will shift realistically from panel to panel, from extreme wide shots to macro close-ups, creating a cohesive and cinematic sequence. Each frame will feature photorealistic textures and be correctly framed for the specific number of subjects or objects analyzed.

Please ensure your output maintains the highest level of technical precision, artistic consistency, and adherence to cinematic conventions. The grid should function as a professional storyboard for a director or cinematographer, demonstrating a deep understanding of the input image and its visual potential.
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Original prompt (before our improvements)

<instruction> Analyze the entire composition of the input image. Identify ALL key subjects present (whether it's a single person, a group/couple, a vehicle, or a specific object) and their spatial relationship/interaction. Generate a cohesive 3x3 grid "Cinematic Contact Sheet" featuring 9 distinct camera shots of exactly these subjects in the same environment. You must adapt the standard cinematic shot types to fit the content (e.g., if a group, keep the group together; if an object, frame the whole object): **Row 1 (Establishing Context):** 1. **Extreme Long Shot (ELS):** The subject(s) are seen small within the vast environment. 2. **Long Shot (LS):** The complete subject(s) or group is visible from top to bottom (head to toe / wheels to roof). 3. **Medium Long Shot (American/3-4):** Framed from knees up (for people) or a 3/4 view (for objects). **Row 2 (The Core Coverage):** 4. **Medium Shot (MS):** Framed from the waist up (or the central core of the object). Focus on interaction/action. 5. **Medium Close-Up (MCU):** Framed from chest up. Intimate framing of the main subject(s). 6. **Close-Up (CU):** Tight framing on the face(s) or the "front" of the object. **Row 3 (Details & Angles):** 7. **Extreme Close-Up (ECU):** Macro detail focusing intensely on a key feature (eyes, hands, logo, texture). 8. **Low Angle Shot (Worm's Eye):** Looking up at the subject(s) from the ground (imposing/heroic). 9. **High Angle Shot (Bird's Eye):** Looking down on the subject(s) from above. Ensure strict consistency: The same people/objects, same clothes, and same lighting across all 9 panels. The depth of field should shift realistically (bokeh in close-ups). </instruction> A professional 3x3 cinematic storyboard grid containing 9 panels. The grid showcases the specific subjects/scene from the input image in a comprehensive range of focal lengths. **Top Row:** Wide environmental shot, Full view, 3/4 cut. **Middle Row:** Waist-up view, Chest-up view, Face/Front close-up. **Bottom Row:** Macro detail, Low Angle, High Angle. All frames feature photorealistic textures, consistent cinematic color grading, and correct framing for the specific number of subjects or objects analyzed.