Mastering AI Lighting: 20 Prompts for AI Filmmaking

In this tutorial, I show 20 real video examples of cinematic lighting prompts used in AI filmmaking, along with the exact prompts for each professional lighting setup.

I cover the full range of cinematic lighting, from classical filmmaking techniques like the Rembrandt triangle and Butterfly lighting to atmospheric natural light and advanced studio styles. You’ll see 3-point lighting systems, Kelvin color temperature manipulation, Gobo projections, Volumetric God Rays, and professional techniques like Negative Fill to give your AI generations a high-end Hollywood look.

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Check out also following video where I showcase 38 camera moves in AI filmmaking:
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0:00 Introduction – Mastering AI Light

— Core Lighting Systems —
0:12 Hero Glow (Mixed Temperature)
0:34 Pro Tip – Understanding Kelvin (3000K vs 5000K)
0:55 Dramatic Cold Night (Moonlight Blue)

— Face Shaping & Portrait Lighting —
1:28 Butterfly Lighting (The Paramount Look)
2:09 Rembrandt Lighting (Triangle Shadow)

— Natural & Atmospheric Light —
2:46 Golden Hour (Sunset Glow)
3:09 Blue Hour (Twilight Mystery)
3:28 Volumetric Lighting (God Rays)
4:02 Lunar Glow & Specular Reflection (Realistic Skin)

— Studio & Color Styles —
4:32 My All-in-One AI Workflow
4:56 Cyberpunk Bi-Color Neon Contrast
5:27 TV Glow (Electronic Ambience)
5:41 High-Key Lighting (Commercial Clean)
6:11 Rim Light (Halo Separation)

— Specialty Narrative Techniques —
6:45 Gobo Projection (Window Blinds & Patterns)
7:39 Under Lighting (Villain Glow)
8:04 Dynamic Firework Reflections (Complex Colors)
8:30 Book Light (Luxury Soft Key)
8:48 Negative Fill (Shadow Control)

— Advanced Separation & Form —
9:07 Cameo Lighting (Void Isolation)
9:24 Silhouette Lighting (Geometric Form)
9:40 Dual-Subject Color Silhouette (Noir Standoff)

9:54 Summary

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