Nano Banana 2 Advanced Guide: 30 Prompt Sets, 7 Scenes, 4-Layer Lighting
Nano Banana 2 advanced results depend on prompt structure, scene choice, and lighting description. This nanobanana manual and nanobanana guide section covers 30 prompt directions, 7 scenes, and 4-layer lighting control.
1. Four-layer lighting
Describe lighting in layers for more control and a more professional look.
| Layer | Meaning | Example terms |
|---|---|---|
| Key light | Main source direction and quality | Soft key, side light, top light, window light |
| Fill | Fill and shadow transition | Soft fill, reduce hard shadows |
| Ambient | Overall tone and mood | Warm/cool ambient, dusk, indoor warm |
| Highlights & reflections | Metal, glass, skin | Bottle highlight, reflective surface, natural skin highlight |
Example: High-end commercial shot, soft key from left 45°, soft fill to open shadows, warm ambient, clear highlights and reflections on bottle and surface, 8K.
2. Seven scenes & 30 prompt directions
1. Portraits (~5)
- Cinematic fashion magazine cover, elegant pose, luxurious outfit, realistic lighting, 8K.
- Hyper-realistic influencer photo, background [landmark], refined makeup, natural light.
- Cinematic Hanfu portrait, vivid expression, detailed costume, strong atmosphere.
- Red-carpet style, detailed outfit and accessories, soft background, strong texture.
- Natural light portrait, window light side profile, realistic skin, natural expression.
2. Product & commercial (~5)
- High-end food/drink shot, container, reflective surface, props, soft key, 8K.
- Perfume/beauty product, bottle centered, minimal background, emphasis on texture.
- Tech product, dark background, rim light and screen glow.
- Food still life, overhead or 45°, warm light, appetizing.
- Packaging and gift box, multiple angles, brand and occasion feel.
3. Text & posters (~5)
- Full movie poster, bilingual title, characters, quote, release info, professional layout.
- Poem illustration with original text, period-accurate scene, elegant font.
- Event/concert poster, hero visual + date/venue/guests, clear text.
- Knowledge/explainer infographic, title + points + visuals, editorial layout.
- UI/App mockup, interface elements and copy clearly readable.
4. Characters & story (~5)
- Multi-character beach/party, consistent look, clear action and mood.
- Classic/story storyboard, 9 panels, consistent characters, clear dialogue.
- Anime girl series, same style and character design, multiple scenes.
- Brand mascot in multiple poses, consistent design.
- Sequential storyboard, clear narrative, coherent visuals.
5. Style & mood (~5)
- Dimension-crossing/game character leaping out, dramatic light.
- 21:9 ultra-wide panorama, clear theme, one continuous scene.
- Cyberpunk/steampunk city, neon and mechanical detail.
- Period/Chinese-style scene, accurate architecture and costume, cinematic light.
- Dreamy/fairy-tale, soft light, dreamy color, rich detail.
6. Infographics & tutorials (~3)
- Recipe infographic, hero + ingredients + steps + tips, numbers and icons.
- Fitness/how-to step-by-step, clear actions and captions.
- Data-visualization style, charts and labels, professional layout.
7. Landmarks & real places (~2)
- Landmark photo, realistic lighting, share-ready.
- Interior/exterior space, accurate architecture and light, clear mood.
3. How to use
- Choose a scene from the 7 categories, then pick or adapt one of the prompt directions.
- Add lighting with the 4 layers (key, fill, ambient, highlights) for a cohesive look.
- Tweak by replacing [ ] with your subject, landmark, or brand.
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