Cold Desaturated Cinematic Format Spec
A technical format and visual-style specification for AI video generation: 16:9, 1920x1080, 24fps, full-frame with no letterboxing. It defines a cold, desaturated palette with restrained cinematic lighting, soft highlights and deep shadows for a subtle filmic look.
Prompt (original, unmodified)
FORMAT AND VISUAL STYLE 16:9 aspect ratio, native 1920×1080 resolution, 24fps, full-frame image with no letterboxing. Cold, desaturated color palette, restrained cinematic lighting, soft highlights, deep shadows, subtle film
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How this prompt compares
The techniques this prompt uses are more common in cinematic realistic prompts than in the library overall:
| Technique | In cinematic realistic | Library average | Lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| cool tone | 11% | 8% | 1.34x |
| low-key | 22% | 17% | 1.31x |
Across all 5,926 prompts, the techniques used here appear at: soft light 18%, low-key 17%, cool tone 8%.