{ "_meta": { "_note": "CPO Style Protocol for Creativity Ltd AI Systems", "_version": "2.0", "_author": "Creativity Ltd", "_license": "Proprietary - Creativity Ltd Internal Use", "_compatibility": [ "Midjourney v6+", "Stable Diffusion XL", "DALL-E 3", "Leonardo AI", "Creativity Ltd Custom Models" ] }, "identification": { "style_id": "double_exposure_city_portrait_v1", "style_name": "Double Exposure City Portrait", "version": "1.0", "created_date": "2026-03-28", "author": "Creativity Ltd AI Lab", "category": "cinematic_photography", "subcategory": "surreal_portraiture", "tags": [ "double-exposure", "cinematic", "urban", "silhouette", "night", "contemplative" ], "primary_folder": "01_cinematic_portraiture", "secondary_folders": [ "04_diffusion_dreamcore", "03_neo_noir_selective_color" ], "difficulty_level": "advanced", "estimated_generation_time": "60-120 seconds", "recommended_aspect_ratios": ["1:1", "4:5", "3:4"], "version_history": [ { "version": "1.0", "date": "2026-03-28", "changes": "Initial release - Creativity Ltd standard" } ] }, "aesthetic_profile": { "_note": "Emotional and visual characteristics of the style", "aesthetic_origin": [ "Cinematic Double Exposure", "Urban Night Photography", "Surreal Portrait Art" ], "mood": "Melancholic, contemplative, cinematic", "emotional_tone": "Urban solitude through silhouette integration; introspective depth through cityscape overlay; warm nostalgia against cool isolation", "intensity": "medium-high", "focus_type": "silhouette_integration_with_urban_scene", "visual_priority": [ "Human silhouette filled with city night scene", "Warm golden city lights vs cool background", "Profile view with hat or distinct headwear" ], "feeling_model": { "_note": "Scores from 0.00 to 1.00 for AI weighting", "serenity": "0.70", "tension": "0.30", "luxury": "0.75", "intimacy": "0.60", "dreamlike": "0.85", "rawness": "0.25", "wonder": "0.65", "melancholy": "0.80", "power": "0.50", "fragility": "0.55", "otherworldliness": "0.70", "precision": "0.85" } }, "color_system": { "_note": "Complete color palette and grading specifications", "palette_type": "Dual-tone with warm amber/gold and cool blue/gray", "color_temperature": "mixed (warm 3000K inside silhouette, cool 6000K background)", "dominant_colors": [ { "name": "Warm Amber", "hex": "#FFBF00", "rgb": "255, 191, 0", "role": "dominant", "percentage": "40%" }, { "name": "Cool Slate Blue", "hex": "#6A5ACD", "rgb": "106, 90, 205", "role": "supporting", "percentage": "30%" }, { "name": "Deep Charcoal", "hex": "#36454F", "rgb": "54, 69, 79", "role": "supporting", "percentage": "20%" }, { "name": "Soft Gray", "hex": "#D3D3D3", "rgb": "211, 211, 211", "role": "background", "percentage": "10%" } ], "background_color": { "name": "Smooth Cool Gray/Blue", "hex": "#708090", "texture": "smooth gradient" }, "contrast_logic": "warm_cool_dual_tone_with_silhouette_masking", "saturation_rule": "High saturation on warm city lights, muted cool tones on background", "accent_distribution": "Golden lights inside silhouette, cool blue/gray outside", "color_grading_notes": "Cinematic teal and orange grade, enhanced glow on lights, deep shadows in silhouette edges" }, "textures_materials": { "_note": "Surface qualities and post-processing specifications", "primary_materials": [ "Silhouette edge definition", "Glowing city lights and street lamps", "Film grain texture" ], "surface_behavior": "Seamless blend between portrait shape and urban scene, glowing light sources", "fabric_simulation": "Visible clothing texture within silhouette (coat, hat)", "skin_texture": "N/A - replaced by city scene, or subtle profile definition", "film_grain": "subtle for cinematic feel", "gaussian_diffusion": "soft for dreamy blend", "motion_streaks": "none", "particle_model": "Light bokeh, atmospheric dust, glowing embers", "post_processing": { "hdr": "enhanced for light dynamic range", "vignette": "subtle", "clarity": "High on city details within silhouette, soft on edges", "color_grade": "Warm/Cool split toning", "sharpening": "Selective on architectural details inside silhouette", "noise_reduction": "moderate to preserve film grain" } }, "subject_figure": { "_note": "Subject specifications and positioning", "subject_type": "human_silhouette_with_urban_overlay", "subject_options": [ "profile_portrait", "seated_figure", "standing_figure" ], "body_framing": "Medium shot to three-quarter view, focus on upper body and head", "pose_style": [ "Profile view looking down or away", "Seated at cafe table or standing alone", "Wearing hat (fedora, wide-brim) for distinct shape" ], "facial_expression": "Contemplative, hidden or shadowed, introspective", "hair_styling": "Tucked under hat or flowing softly", "makeup_style": "N/A - obscured by lighting/overlay", "wardrobe_style": "Trench coat, scarf, or casual urban wear (visible within silhouette)", "symbolic_props": [ "Cafe table and chair", "Street lamps", "Coffee cup", "City buildings and windows" ], "age_range": "30-50 years", "ethnicity": "Any (silhouette obscures details)" }, "lighting_setup": { "_note": "Cinematic dual-tone lighting configuration", "lighting_type": "Internal glow from city lights within silhouette", "key_light": "Warm light from within the city scene overlay", "fill_light": "Cool ambient light on background", "rim_light": "Subtle rim light to define silhouette edge against background", "background_light": "Even soft cool gradient", "light_quality": "Soft diffused with glowing point sources", "light_color": "Warm gold inside, cool blue outside", "shadow_character": "Deep shadows in silhouette edges, glowing highlights in city scene" }, "camera_specifications": { "_note": "Technical reference for composition", "camera_type": "Full-frame professional camera", "lens": "85mm f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.4", "aperture": "f/1.8 - f/2.8", "focal_length": "85mm preferred", "depth_of_field": "Shallow on city details, sharp silhouette edge", "iso": "400-800 for cinematic grain", "shutter_speed": "1/60 or slower for light trails (simulated)", "file_format": "RAW for maximum quality" }, "themes_psychology": { "_note": "Conceptual and psychological elements", "themes": [ "Urban solitude and isolation", "Memory and nostalgia", "Inner world vs outer world", "City life introspection" ], "archetype": "The Wanderer / The Observer", "narrative_mood": [ "Quiet contemplation", "Urban melancholy", "Cinematic storytelling" ], "conceptual_reading": "A visual metaphor for carrying the city within; the external urban environment reflecting internal emotional states", "setting_context": [ "Undefined studio background (cool gray/blue)", "Urban night scene contained within silhouette", "Cafe or street setting implied inside figure" ], "psychological_triggers": { "attention_anchor": "Glowing city lights within human silhouette", "emotional_driver": "Contrast between warm inner world and cool outer isolation", "luxury_signal": "High-end cinematic photography quality, artistic composition", "memory_hook": "Double exposure effect with recognizable urban elements", "narrative_implication": "Subject is lost in thought, embodying the city's atmosphere" }, "target_audience": [ "Cinematic photographers", "Music album artwork", "Editorial magazines", "Film poster design", "Art collectors" ], "brand_alignment": "Creativity Ltd Cinematic Collection" }, "control_layer": { "_note": "CRITICAL - AI Generation Instructions for Creativity Ltd Systems", "_version": "2.0", "_compatibility": "Creativity Ltd AI Platform + Major AI Image Generators", "keep": [ "Double exposure technique (silhouette filled with scene)", "Warm city lights inside silhouette", "Cool smooth background", "Profile view with hat or distinct shape", "Cinematic color grading (Teal/Orange or Blue/Gold)", "Contemplative mood", "Creativity Ltd quality standards" ], "avoid": [ "Flat single exposure", "Bright daylight setting", "Busy detailed background (keep smooth)", "Low contrast or washed out look", "Cartoon or illustration style", "Harsh unnatural edges", "AI artifacts or distortions" ], "quality_targets": [ "Seamless blend between portrait and city", "Clear recognizable urban elements (lights, buildings)", "Smooth silhouette edges", "Professional cinematic photography quality", "Emotional depth through lighting", "No visible AI artifacts or distortions", "Print-ready quality (300 DPI equivalent)" ], "technical_parameters": { "resolution": "minimum 4096x5120 pixels", "aspect_ratio": "1:1 or 4:5 preferred", "color_space": "Adobe RGB or DCI-P3", "bit_depth": "16-bit preferred", "file_format": "PNG or TIFF for master, JPEG for web", "compression": "Lossless or minimal compression" }, "prompt_engineering_notes": { "_note": "Instructions for prompt construction", "structure": "Subject + Double Exposure Effect + City Scene + Background + Lighting + Quality", "weight_distribution": { "subject": "30%", "double_exposure": "30%", "city_scene": "20%", "lighting": "15%", "quality": "5%" }, "keyword_priority": [ "double exposure portrait", "city night lights inside silhouette", "warm and cool dual tone", "cinematic contemplative mood", "profile view with hat" ], "negative_weight": "Apply 1.2x weight to negative prompt elements", "creativity_level": "0.7-0.8 (balanced consistency and variation)" }, "base_prompt": "Cinematic double exposure portrait photography, human silhouette in profile view wearing wide-brim hat and trench coat, silhouette filled with vibrant urban night scene including glowing street lamps cafe tables and city buildings, warm amber and golden lights inside silhouette contrasting with cool slate blue and gray smooth background, contemplative introspective mood, seamless blend between portrait shape and city elements, visible details of cafe chairs and tables within figure, glowing bokeh lights and atmospheric depth, high-end cinematic photography quality shot on 85mm lens, subtle film grain for texture, warm and cool dual-tone color grading, deep shadows and bright highlights within silhouette, soft smooth background gradient, urban solitude and nostalgia theme, no flat single exposure no bright daylight no busy background no low contrast no cartoon style no harsh edges, print-ready quality, no AI artifacts, Creativity Ltd Cinematic Collection standard", "negative_prompt": "flat single exposure, bright daylight setting, busy detailed background, low contrast washed out, cartoon illustration style, harsh unnatural edges, deformed anatomy, asymmetrical features, unnatural proportions, watermark, text overlay, signature, frame, border, low quality, worst quality, bad quality, Creativity Ltd standards violation", "prompt_variations": { "female_subject": "Specify 'female silhouette with flowing hair under hat, elegant profile'", "male_subject": "Specify 'male silhouette with short hair, rugged profile'", "different_setting": "Change 'cafe street' to 'subway station', 'rainy alley', 'rooftop view'", "daytime_version": "Change 'night lights' to 'daytime city reflections, bright sky, softer contrast'", "more_abstract": "Add 'more abstract city shapes, less literal buildings, more light trails'", "color_shift": "Change 'warm/cool' to 'monochrome blue', 'sepia tone', or 'neon cyberpunk'" }, "advanced_techniques": { "layered_prompting": "Build prompt in layers: base silhouette → city overlay → lighting → background → quality modifiers", "weight_syntax": "Use (keyword:1.2) for emphasis, [keyword:0.8] for de-emphasis in supported systems", "seed_control": "Use fixed seed for consistency across variations, vary seed for new interpretations", "cfg_scale": "7-9 for Creativity Ltd standard balance of prompt adherence and creativity", "steps": "Minimum 30 steps for quality, 50+ for final output", "sampler": "DPM++ 2M Karras or Euler a for photorealistic results" }, "creativity_ltd_standards": { "_note": "Mandatory requirements for all Creativity Ltd AI outputs", "brand_compliance": "All outputs must meet Creativity Ltd quality guidelines", "attribution": "Prompt created for Creativity Ltd AI System - Proprietary", "usage_rights": "Internal use and client deliverables only", "quality_check": "Review against Creativity Ltd Quality Checklist before delivery", "version_control": "Always include version number in protocol metadata", "documentation": "Maintain protocol documentation for reproducibility" } }, "use_cases": { "_note": "Intended applications and usage guidelines", "primary_applications": [ "Music album artwork", "Film poster design", "Editorial magazine features", "Cinematic portrait portfolios", "Art prints" ], "secondary_applications": [ "Book cover design", "Social media artistic content", "Brand campaign visuals", "Personal branding", "Digital art collections" ], "focus_on": [ "Seamless double exposure blend", "Warm/Cool color contrast", "Urban night atmosphere", "Contemplative mood", "Creativity Ltd brand standards" ], "do_not_focus_on": [ "Flat single exposure", "Bright daylight", "Busy backgrounds", "Low contrast", "Cartoon styles" ], "licensing_notes": "For Creativity Ltd internal and client use only. Not for resale as standalone protocol.", "prompting_principle": "This protocol creates cinematic double exposure city portrait photography that embodies Creativity Ltd's commitment to artistic excellence, combining seamless blending techniques, dual-tone color grading, and urban atmosphere to produce images that evoke introspection and storytelling while maintaining the highest technical standards." }, "export_metadata": { "_note": "For system integration and tracking", "protocol_hash": "auto-generated", "created_by": "Creativity Ltd AI Lab", "approved_by": "Creative Director", "last_reviewed": "2026-03-28", "next_review": "2026-06-28", "status": "active", "distribution": "internal", "related_protocols": [ "monochrome_masculine_portrait_v1", "dramatic_bw_portrait_v1", "ethereal_luminous_portrait_v1" ] } }