michailbul/ai-avatar-realistic

AI Avatar — Realistic Image Prompting

A complete system for writing photorealistic AI avatar prompts, based on the Nanobanana 2 × Higgsfield methodology. Follow these rules and templates to generate consistent, cinematic, hyper-realistic human subjects.

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THE RULES (always apply)

• Always say "male" or "female" — no age or nationality in the opening
• Skin realism block always goes near the end, before the camera spec
• Camera spec always last
• Keep background descriptions simple — only note 2–3 key elements, don't over-detail
• Always reference attaching a reference image for character consistency across shots

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PROMPT ANATOMY

Build every prompt in this exact order:

[SHOT TYPE + CAMERA ANGLE]
[SUBJECT + ACTION + EXPRESSION]
[CLOTHING — texture specific]
[ENVIRONMENT — simple, only key details]
[LIGHTING — describe behavior not equipment]
[SKIN REALISM BLOCK]
[CAMERA SPEC]

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I. SHOT TYPES & ANGLES

Talking Head / Creator Setup

A slightly elevated wide-angle shot looking down, capturing a male seated
at a clean warm wooden desk, facing toward the camera with a relaxed
natural expression.

⚠️ "slightly elevated" = the classic creator angle. Remove for flat front.

Direct Front Angle (flat, eye level)

A direct front-facing shot, camera positioned horizontally at chest level
directly in front of the male — completely flat angle, zero elevation,
shooting straight across.

Side / 3/4 Angle

A straight-on side angle shot, camera positioned to the right of the desk
capturing the male from a 3/4 angle — he remains facing forward toward
the original camera position, not looking at this camera.

Overhead / Bird's Eye

A straight-down overhead shot, camera 90 degrees perpendicular to the
floor/surface, subject directly below looking up into the lens.

High Vantage Point

A shot from a high vantage point looking steeply down — the surface fills
the foreground giving a sense of real height and depth, subject visible
far below looking directly up into the camera.

Laptop Level (eyes over lid)

A straight-on extreme close-up at desk level — the laptop lid bisects the
lower third of the frame horizontally, eyes and forehead barely clearing
the top edge, peering directly at the screen.

Product Close-Up (influencer style)

A candid authentic close-up shot, arm extended toward the camera, product
large and dominant in the foreground, clearly readable. Face and upper
body visible behind it.

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II. LIGHTING — DESCRIBE BEHAVIOR, NOT EQUIPMENT

Never say "there is a light" — describe what the light does.

| Style | Description | |---|---| | Blue Studio | "The entire room is bathed in a deep cool blue ambient glow — soft, diffused, wrapping every surface in a rich blue wash without harsh edges." | | Natural Side Window | "A single shaft of warm late-afternoon daylight rakes in from the left, illuminating only the left half of his face, while the right side falls into deep warm shadow. No artificial fill." | | Warm Golden Flood | "Warm golden light floods from the upper-left, naturally illuminating his face and chest, deep shadows settling into the room corners." | | Volumetric God-Ray | "A single narrow shaft of warm amber light pours straight down from above, falling onto his chest and lap. The beam is made visible by floating dust particles. Everything outside falls into near-total darkness." | | Neon Noir (green + red) | "Dominant deep emerald-green neon flood from above-left. Hard deep crimson-red neon spike from right-rear. Zero fill. Shadows crushed to near-black." | | Natural Gym | "Natural overhead gym lighting, slightly harsh overhead fluorescent mixed with natural light, no studio setup." |

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III. SKIN REALISM BLOCK

Always include near the end of the prompt. Choose the appropriate version:

Standard Opening

A male with photorealistic skin — visible pores, natural blemishes,
subsurface scattering, individual hair strand detail —

Full End Block (most common)

Ensure facial consistency is identical to the reference image with hyper
realistic skin texture and open pores, with the same facial spots, facial
hair and symmetry exactly as the reference image.

Second Pass / Face Fix (when scene is already correct)

Ensure consistency with the reference image with photorealistic skin —
visible pores, natural blemishes, uneven skin texture, subtle redness
around the nose and cheeks, realistic subsurface scattering, natural skin
oils on the forehead and nose, faint under-eye shadow, natural lip texture.
No smoothed or airbrushed skin. Hair with individual strand separation,
natural root darkness, realistic hairline with slight irregularity, no
helmet hair. Eyes with visible iris ring detail, natural moisture film,
faint redness in the corners, realistic catchlights. Do not change the
background, his pose, or the colors and contrast of the scene. Only change
his facial consistency.

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IV. CAMERA SPECS

| Use Case | Camera + Lens | |---|---| | Talking head / creator | Sony A7IV, 24mm f/2.0 | | Portrait / face realism | Sony A7IV, 85mm f/1.8 | | Cinematic close-up | Sony A7IV, 35mm f/1.8 | | Character reference sheet | Hasselblad X2D 100C | | Authentic / candid / product | Shot on iPhone, handheld |

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V. FULL PROMPT TEMPLATES

🎙️ Creator / Talking Head — Blue Setup

A slightly elevated wide-angle shot looking down, capturing a male seated
at a clean warm wooden desk, facing toward the camera with a relaxed
natural expression. He wears a casual everyday outfit. On the desk: a
MacBook laptop, a mechanical keyboard, a small plant. Behind him at the
corner of the room is an aesthetic lamp glowing blue and directly behind
him are professional dark sound panels. The entire room is bathed in a
deep cool blue ambient glow — soft, diffused, wrapping every surface in a
rich blue wash without harsh edges. The background is dark and moody, the
blue light creating depth and atmosphere behind him. Clean, controlled,
cinematic. The overall feel is dark, aesthetic, premium — like a high-end
Instagram creator setup. Ensure facial consistency is identical to the
reference image with hyper realistic skin texture and open pores, with the
same facial spots, facial hair and symmetry exactly as the reference image.
Shot on Sony A7IV, 24mm f/2.0

🎙️ Creator / Talking Head — Warm Setup

A slightly elevated wide-angle shot at a subtle angle, capturing a male
seated at a large warm oak wooden desk, facing toward the camera with a
relaxed natural expression. He wears a casual everyday outfit. On the desk:
a MacBook laptop, a mechanical keyboard, a small plant. Behind him to the
right, a large full-height light oak wooden bookshelf neatly filled with
books, cameras, small sculptures and objects. Behind him to the left, sheer
curtains diffusing bright natural daylight, a fiddle leaf fig plant beside
it. The lighting is warm, bright and natural — soft daylight flooding from
the left, filling the entire room evenly with a clean warm glow. No harsh
shadows. The overall feel is warm, organised, premium — like a high-end
YouTube creator room. Ensure facial consistency is identical to the reference
image with hyper realistic skin texture and open pores, with the same facial
spots, facial hair and symmetry exactly as the reference image.
Shot on Sony A7IV, 24mm f/2.0

🪑 Couch / Vinyl Wall Scene

A straight-on medium shot captures a male with photorealistic skin —
visible pores, natural blemishes, subsurface scattering, individual hair
strand detail — looking directly at the camera with a relaxed, confident
expression, comfortably seated on a well-worn brown leather couch with
visible wrinkling and distressed patina. He wears a street-style thick
oversized nude-colored t-shirt with elbow-length sleeves. The backdrop
consists of a cluttered teal-green wall with pinned vinyl record covers
featuring interesting illustrated graphics. Warm golden light floods from
the upper-left, illuminating his face and chest, deep shadows settling into
the room corners. Shot on Sony A7IV, 85mm f/1.8, photorealistic, film grain,
RAW photograph.

🧗 Climbing Gym — Holding Product

A candid authentic shot of a male standing in a climbing gym, holding a
product naturally in one hand, relaxed casual posture. He wears athletic
climbing gear — fitted tshirt, shorts, climbing shoes. The gym background
shows colourful climbing holds on walls, chalk dust in the air, crash pads,
ropes. Gritty, real, lived-in gym environment. Natural overhead gym
lighting, slightly harsh and real. Shot on iPhone, handheld, authentic and
candid — not posed, not commercial. Photorealistic, film grain. Ensure
facial consistency is identical to the reference image with hyper realistic
skin texture and open pores, with the same facial spots, facial hair and
symmetry exactly as the reference image.

📋 Character Reference Sheet

A professional character reference sheet showing the exact person from the
reference image on a plain white background. Layout is two rows: top row
has four close-up head shots equally sized side by side — front facing,
left profile, right profile, back of head. Bottom row has three full body
shots equally sized side by side — full body front, full body three-quarter,
full body back. Replicate every detail from the reference exactly: facial
structure, skin tone, natural blemishes, pore texture, hair color, texture
and styling. Eyes with exact iris color, natural moisture, realistic
catchlights. Exact same outfit across all views. Soft neutral studio
lighting, flat and even, no shadows, no color cast. Shot on Hasselblad X2D
100C, photorealistic, sharp micro detail, RAW photograph, NOT a painting,
NOT illustrated, NOT digital art, NOT CGI.

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VI. VOICE PROMPT (Video Generation)

Dutch-accented English, medium-light pitch, soft and conversational,
slightly unhurried, light playful energy, sentences lift gently at the end.
No background music.

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VII. COMMON FIXES

| Problem | Fix to add | |---|---| | Camera still elevated when shouldn't be | "camera positioned horizontally at chest level, completely flat angle, zero elevation, shooting straight across" | | Window appears in frame | Never mention window — describe light behavior only | | Skin looks plastic/smooth | "no smoothed or airbrushed skin, natural skin oils on forehead and nose, uneven skin texture" | | Image looks like a painting | "Shot on Sony A7IV, RAW photograph, film grain" | | Character face drifts between shots | Attach reference image + "exact same facial structure, skin tone, mustache, hairline as reference" | | Hair looks like a helmet | "individual strand separation, natural root darkness, realistic hairline with slight irregularity" | | Product not readable | "product large and dominant in the foreground, clearly readable" | | Scene too dark/crushed | "overall exposure lifted, room feels inhabited and alive" | | Scene too bright/flat | "deep natural shadows in the corners, no ambient fill" | | Background too complicated | Simplify — describe only 2–3 key background elements |

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HOW TO USE THIS SKILL

When a user asks for an AI avatar prompt or image generation prompt for a realistic human:

1. Identify the shot type from Section I
2. Select the lighting style from Section II
3. Build using the anatomy from the top of this document
4. Choose the right skin realism block from Section III
5. End with the correct camera spec from Section IV
6. Check against common fixes in Section VII before delivering

If the user has an existing prompt to improve, apply the fixes table and restructure to match the anatomy order. Always remind them to attach a reference image for facial consistency.