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Create a ultra realistic cinematic 1980 retro editorial potrait of a young man
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The complete prompt
Create an ultra-realistic cinematic 1980s Indian retro editorial portrait using the uploaded reference image.
IDENTITY — HIGHEST PRIORITY:
Preserve the exact facial identity of the person in the reference image. Keep the same face shape, jawline, cheekbones, eyebrows, eyes, nose, lips, ears, skin tone, natural facial proportions and recognizable features. Do not alter, replace, beautify, feminize, age or reshape the face. Preserve realistic skin pores and natural facial texture.
POSE & COMPOSITION:
Keep the same seated pose and overall composition as the reference. The man is sitting confidently in a relaxed position, looking toward the right side, with both hands naturally positioned around his lap. Maintain the same body proportions and camera perspective.
1980s OUTFIT:
Dress him in authentic early-to-mid 1980s Indian Bollywood fashion:
- cream/off-white textured wide-lapel blazer
- dark charcoal/black shirt underneath with an exaggerated 1980s wide collar, slightly open at the chest
- high-waisted pleated cream trousers
- vintage brown leather belt
- simple metal pendant necklace
- classic vintage aviator sunglasses
- simple vintage analog wristwatch
The clothing should look genuinely period-correct, with natural fabric wrinkles and realistic tailoring.
HAIR:
Preserve the person's naturally curly hairstyle, with authentic voluminous 1980s Bollywood hero hair. Individual curls and hair strands must remain realistic and detailed.
BACKGROUND:
Create an authentic 1980s Indian urban environment. Place him beside an aged textured concrete/plaster wall with weathered surfaces, an old colonial-style building, subtle vintage signage and a classic 1970s/1980s Indian Ambassador-style car softly blurred in the background. Add a faded old Hindi cinema poster on the wall. Absolutely no modern buildings, vehicles, smartphones, LED signs or contemporary objects.
LIGHTING:
Warm late-afternoon golden sunlight entering from the side, creating strong cinematic light and shadow patterns acrossCopy the complete prompt and use your own reference photos where requested.
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