Intense Eyes Through a Narrow Strip, Graphic-Novel Movie Poster
Details
| Category | Posters, Logos & Graphic Design |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Input | Needs a reference image |
| Example generated with | GPT Image 2.5 |
| Recommended models | GPT Image 2.5, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 5 Pro, Nano Banana 2 |
| Original author | @Abhiew_ · Original post on X |
| Original model | nanobanana |
Why this prompt works
A classic thriller-poster device: crop everything except a thin horizontal band across the eyes and fill the rest with black. The prompt adds a graphic-novel rendering in red, orange and black, with hard shadows and gritty texture, and uses an attached photo only as an eye reference. We supplied a fictional reference of a man in his mid-thirties; the result is a fierce, determined stare with furrowed brows and messy hair, painted with comic-style hatching and a red glow behind. The black space above and below is the point, because that is where the title and credits go. Use it for film-festival posters, game key art or podcast covers.
How to adapt it
| Variable | What it changes | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| a man's eyes | subject | a woman's eyes, an old soldier's eyes |
| bold red, black, and orange tones | palette | teal and black, sepia and gold |
| the provided image | eye reference photo | a close-up headshot |
Tips
- Keep the negative space empty in the prompt; add titles later in a design tool.
- Use a reference with clear, well-lit eyes for the strongest stare.
- Try 2:3 for a classic one-sheet poster shape.
