Viral AI Retro Image Edit Using Gemini AI – Full Prompts Collection
In my latest YouTube tutorial I demonstrate how to create viral retro cinematic AI portraits using Gemini AI. Below you’ll find the full, polished prompts I used in the video — all ready for copying into your preferred image-generation tool.
📸 Full Detailed Prompts (Polished & Ready)
Click Copy Prompt to copy the full text of any prompt. Feel free to tweak colors, camera settings, or mood words to match your taste.
1. Autumn Elegance
A handsome young man sits gracefully on a wooden park bench, dressed in a traditional maroon panjabi adorned with delicate embroidery. He holds and reads an old book with deep focus, radiating elegance, wisdom, and calmness. His neatly styled hair has a soft, natural flow, adding a poetic charm to his presence. Autumn leaves gently drift through the air around him, creating a dreamy and cinematic atmosphere. Behind him, a softly blurred park with tall trees and a quiet walkway is bathed in golden-hour light, casting a warm, peaceful, and artistic mood. Ultra-realistic, 8K, cinematic portrait style.
2. Vintage Romance
A retro vintage, grainy yet bright cinematic portrait of a young man, styled in a deep red wine-colored retro shirt with a Pinterest-inspired aesthetic. He pairs it with white trousers and holds a single rose delicately in his hands, evoking a soft romantic aura. The atmosphere feels like a 90s movie, with a windy environment subtly enhancing the moment. He stands against a minimalist, slightly textured solid wall, where deep shadows and dramatic contrast add mystery and artistry. Warm golden sunset tones create a nostalgic glow. His expression is moody, calm yet happy, introspective, and romantic.
3. Serene Charisma
A 4K ultra-realistic dark cinematic portrait of a young Indian man with a slim, fit 5’5” frame, holding a bouquet of red and white roses. He wears a soft blue embroidered kurta with crisp white pajama, complemented by a sleek white Apple smartwatch. His serene smile exudes warmth and confidence. The setting features warm window light casting gentle shadows over a dark background, creating a retro, artistic, and visually captivating atmosphere.
4. Classic Hero Aura
A retro vintage, grainy but luminous cinematic edit styled like a timeless classic hero. The young man wears a crisp white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, neatly tucked into black trousers. His short, stylish haircut enhances his confident, masculine presence, while a sleek wristwatch adds refined elegance. He stands against a solid wall with deep shadows and high contrast, radiating mystery and heroic strength. A soft wind stirs his shirt slightly, adding a natural cinematic motion. Warm golden-hour sunset light wraps him in nostalgia, evoking the aura of a 90s movie hero. Ultra-detailed, vintage grain, Pinterest-inspired retro cinematic portrait style.
5. Solitude in Nature
A cinematic, moody photograph of a young man in a vast field of tall green grass under a cloudy, overcast sky. He wears a loose dark button-up shirt with matching trousers, his posture dramatic yet free-spirited—leaning slightly back, one arm outstretched with palm open as if embracing the wind and the moment. His head tilts back with eyes closed, silver over-ear headphones resting on him, suggesting calm, solitude, and emotional release. Shot from a slightly low angle with blurred grass in the foreground, the depth of field feels dreamy and immersive. Muted green and gray tones dominate the palette with soft, diffused natural lighting.
6. Cyberpunk Vibes
A dramatic cinematic cyberpunk-inspired portrait of a young man standing under neon lights. His intense expression is heightened by wet, messy hair clinging to his forehead, with water droplets glistening on his face and a soaked white t-shirt. Red and teal neon lighting contrasts sharply, casting a moody, futuristic glow. The background is alive with a bokeh blur, creating depth and atmosphere. His face remains in sharp focus, enhanced by volumetric lighting and high contrast. Inspired by Blade Runner aesthetics, 8K ultra-realistic, moody cyberpunk cinematic style.
Pro tip: for a stronger retro look try adding words like "film grain, Kodak Portra, F2.0 lens, soft vignetting, warm color grade" to prompts. For cyberpunk images, add "neon reflections, rainy street, holographic signage".
