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Anamorphic lens

Cinema lens with oval bokeh, horizontal flares and 2.39:1 framing.

Mood and effect

Cinematic, epic, filmic.

When to use it

Campaign stills, brand films, night scenes.

Photography reference

The look of widescreen cinema.

Prompt it

Editorial photograph of a fashion model in a tailored camel coat. anamorphic lens, 2.39:1 widescreen, oval bokeh, horizontal blue lens flare. Real skin texture, accurate fabric, high-end fashion campaign quality, no text, no watermark.

Works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux. Swap the subject for your own.

What usually goes wrong in AI

Flares everywhere. Ask for 'one subtle flare'.

Questions

What is anamorphic lens in photography?

Cinema lens with oval bokeh, horizontal flares and 2.39:1 framing.

When should I use anamorphic lens?

Campaign stills, brand films, night scenes.

How do I prompt anamorphic lens in AI images?

Name it directly and describe its visible result: "anamorphic lens, 2.39:1 widescreen, oval bokeh, horizontal blue lens flare". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.

Why does my AI anamorphic lens look wrong?

Flares everywhere. Ask for 'one subtle flare'.

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