Creative Direction - Prompt

{
“shot”: {
“composition”: “Low-angle wide shot, Hasselblad X2D 100C with XCD 16mm f/2.5 lens, 100MP medium format sensor”,
“camera_motion”: “completely static, tripod-mounted for maximum sharpness”,
“aspect_ratio”: “4:3 medium format”,
“image_quality”: “ultra-high resolution, exceptional tonal range, medium format depth and color science”
},

“technical_specs”: {
“camera”: “Hasselblad X2D 100C”,
“lens”: “XCD 38mm f/2.5 V (equivalent to ~30mm full-frame)”,
“aperture”: “f/4.0 for controlled depth while maintaining sharpness”,
“iso”: “ISO 64 (native base ISO)”,
“shutter_speed”: “1/250s to freeze action”,
“color_profile”: “Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS), rich saturated tones”,
“file_format”: “16-bit RAW with subtle film-like character”
},

“subject”: {
“description”: “Indian teenage boy, medium-dark skin tone, voluminous wavy/curly black hair (shoulder-length shag cut with textured bangs), light facial stubble, athletic build”,
“hair”: “thick wavy black hair with natural movement and texture, slight wind-swept quality”,
“wardrobe”: “pristine white cricket jersey (short-sleeve), white cricket pants, visible silver chain necklace with pendant”,
“physical_details”: “subtle sweat sheen on forearms, face, and neck catching light; white AirPods in ears; simple ring on finger”,
“pose”: “powerful frozen action stance — body mid-swing follow-through, bat extended diagonally upward, torso twisted, front leg planted, back leg pivoted, weight shifted forward, arms extended showing muscle definition”,
“expression”: “intense concentration, jaw slightly set, eyes focused on ball’s trajectory, controlled athletic power”
},

“scene”: {
“location”: “surreal hybrid environment — minimalist cricket pitch dissolving into dreamlike atmospheric space”,
“ground”: “subtle cricket pitch texture fading into abstract gradient”,
“environment”: “studio-sky composite with practical and digital elements”
},

“sky_background”: {
“description”: “dramatic theatrical gradient sky — deep crimson red at horizon transitioning through soft coral pink into rich royal blue and navy at top”,
“texture”: “soft diffused clouds, painterly quality, cinematic color grading”,
“mood”: “surreal twilight, timeless atmosphere”
},

“visual_details”: {
“action”: “frozen moment — bat at end of powerful swing arc, red cricket ball suspended in air approximately 2-3 feet from bat with subtle motion blur”,
“props”: [
“BEAST cricket bat — blue digital camouflage pattern with bold yellow ‘BEAST’ text, natural willow wood visible, white grip tape at handle — positioned prominently in frame extending from lower right to upper left diagonal”,
“red leather cricket ball mid-flight with slight motion trail, positioned in upper third of frame”,
“large industrial orange/rust-colored metal chains — various thicknesses — floating and suspended at multiple depths creating layered composition: some chains razor-sharp in midground framing the subject, others soft-focused in foreground bokeh, some draped vertically, others at angles”
]
},

“cinematography”: {
“lighting”: “carefully controlled three-point lighting setup:”,
“key_light”: “large softbox 45° camera right, creating directional golden-hour quality light with soft shadows”,
“fill_light”: “diffused bounce fill camera left at 30% intensity”,
“rim_light”: “powerful backlight creating separation and highlighting hair texture, shoulder line, and arm definition”,
“accent_lights”: “subtle orange-gelled lights illuminating chains, practical lighting on sky gradient backdrop”,
“depth_of_field”: “selective focus — subject and BEAST bat tack-sharp with exceptional micro-contrast, chains in midground sharp, foreground chains and background slightly soft creating depth layers”,
“tone”: “surreal sports editorial — poetic, powerful, fine art meets commercial”
},

“color_palette”: {
“primary”: “hot orange/rust chains, crimson-to-navy sky gradient, pure white cricket kit”,
“secondary”: “natural warm brown skin tones, vibrant red cricket ball, electric blue BEAST bat graphics with yellow text”,
“accents”: “silver jewelry, golden rim light highlights, subtle sweat shimmer”
},

“hasselblad_characteristics”: {
“color_science”: “signature Hasselblad color rendering — rich, accurate, three-dimensional color depth”,
“tonal_range”: “exceptional shadow detail and highlight roll-off, film-like gradation”,
“sharpness”: “medium format clarity with micro-contrast and tactile texture detail”,
“bokeh”: “smooth, creamy out-of-focus areas with natural fall-off”,
“skin_tones”: “accurate, nuanced, dimensional rendering of South Asian complexion”
},

“post_processing”: {
“color_grade”: “cinematic but natural, slight orange-teal separation, lifted shadows with rich blacks”,
“texture”: “enhanced micro-contrast for tactile realism”,
“finishing”: “subtle vignette, refined highlight bloom on sweat and metal surfaces”
},

“mood_and_concept”: “High-end sports editorial meets surreal fine art — the stillness of perfect athletic form captured in a dreamlike metaphorical space where floating chains represent the weight of competition, legacy, and mental strength. The BEAST bat becomes both tool and symbol.”,

“art_direction_notes”: {
“framing”: “low-angle perspective looking up at subject creates heroic, powerful composition”,
“layers”: “foreground chains (soft) → subject + bat (sharp) → midground chains (sharp) → background sky (soft) = depth and visual interest”,
“focus_point”: “subject’s upper body and BEAST bat branding”,
“negative_space”: “dramatic sky in upper frame balanced by chain elements”
}
}

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