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Prism effect

A prism in front of the lens creates rainbow ghosts.

Mood and effect

Artful, experimental, dreamy.

When to use it

Beauty, music, festival.

Photography reference

Experimental editorial technique.

Prompt it

Editorial photograph of a fashion model in a tailored camel coat. prism filter effect, rainbow light leaks and ghost reflections at edge. 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

Covers the face. Keep it at the edge.

Questions

What is prism effect in photography?

A prism in front of the lens creates rainbow ghosts.

When should I use prism effect?

Beauty, music, festival.

How do I prompt prism effect in AI images?

Name it directly and describe its visible result: "prism filter effect, rainbow light leaks and ghost reflections at edge". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.

Why does my AI prism effect look wrong?

Covers the face. Keep it at the edge.

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