The "Core Formula" for Success

According to the official handbook, your prompt should follow this sequence:

Prompt = Subject + Motion + Scene + [Shot Type] + [Camera Movement] + [Lighting] + [Style] + [Atmosphere]

Strategic "Enhancer" Keywords

Motion/Dynamics → Surging, gliding, fluid, pirouette, accelerating, subtle crinkling, fluttering.
Lighting → Warm golden hour, cool daylight, soft spotlight, harsh shadows, neon-lit, volumetric lighting.
Cinematography → Dolly in/out, horizontal tracking shot, low-angle adjustment, 360-degree surround, rack
Style/Texture → Photorealistic, cinematic film grain, minimalist, cyberpunk, high-contrast, intricate textures.
Spatial Details → Foreground, background, center of the frame, left/right side, overlapping.

Advanced Prompting Techniques

Sequential Logic: Use "process" words to guide the AI through time.
Example: "First... then... next... meanwhile... finally..."
Action Details over Emotions: Don't say "a happy boy." Say "a boy smiles, eyes crinkling slightly."
Text Generation: To render text accurately, use quotation marks.
Example: A neon sign that says "NEO TOKYO" flickering in the rain.
Negative Prompting: While Hunyuan 1.5 is better at following instructions, standard negative prompts still help:
static, blurry, low resolution, distorted, watermark, jittery motion, morphing.

Essence Technicolor’s classic look (1930s–1950s) comes from the three-strip dye-transfer process: bold, stable color separations that produce deep reds, clean cyans, creamy yellows, and a uniquely “printed” richness. The image feels luminous, theatrical, and slightly unreal—colors are expressive, not naturalistic.

1) Color Science & Palette

Primary bias: saturated reds (costumes, lips, props), cyan-teal skies, warm yellows for highlights.
Skin tones: warm, peach-leaning with smooth roll-off; avoid green contamination.
Blacks: inky but not crushed; shadows retain detail.
Whites: slightly warm, never blue.
Rule of thumb: boost chroma selectively—reds + cyans first, protect neutrals.

2) Contrast & Tonality

Punchy midtones, gentle toe in shadows, controlled shoulder in highlights.
Local contrast elevated (clarity without harshness).
Highlights glow rather than clip; shadows stay velvety.

3) Optics & Texture

Vintage lenses: mild softness, lower micro-contrast, subtle edge falloff.
Halation: warm bloom around specular highlights (practicals, sun rims).
Grain: fine, consistent film grain—visible but elegant.
Gate weave: minimal, organic micro-movement (avoid modern stabilization perfection).

4) Lighting Language

Studio-influenced lighting even outdoors: shaped keys, strong rims, motivated fills.
Backlight & rims are key to the glow—separate subjects from backgrounds.
Color-aware lighting: warm keys, cooler skies/backgrounds for separation.

5) Production Design & Wardrobe

Color blocking matters: choose wardrobe/props that “print” well (crimson, emerald, cobalt, mustard).
Avoid muddy earth tones unless intentionally contrasted with a saturated hero color.
Sets feel theatrical and composed, not purely documentary.

6) Motion & Camera Feel

Measured camera moves: smooth dollies, restrained pans; avoid frantic handheld.
Shallow-to-moderate depth to isolate subjects while keeping sets legible.
Framing favors symmetry and strong silhouettes.

7) Post & Finish (Implementation Notes)

Dye-transfer emulation: emphasize color separation over global saturation.
Add soft halation, fine grain, very light gate weave.
Keep scratches/dust minimal—clean, prestigious print look rather than distressed.

8) Quick Checklist (for Prompts)

“Three-strip dye-transfer color, saturated reds & cyan skies”
“Warm skin tones, creamy highlights, velvety blacks”
“Soft vintage lens, halation on highlights, fine film grain”
“Backlit rims, theatrical lighting, composed framing”
“Minimal gate weave, clean archival print”

This overview gives Hunyuan Video clear, production-ready guidance to reproduce a realistic Technicolor vintage aesthetic—bold, luminous, and timeless.

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