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🎁 Copy/Paste Prompts: Get the 80s Cinematic Christmas Look!

Inside: 6 viral vintage collage templates!

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Escape to the Ultimate 80s Christmas Dream! 

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That perfect vintage vibe shouldn't be a battle. You know how frustrating it is trying to get that perfect vintage, cinematic holiday look using AI, only to end up with a blurry mess.

We spent hours perfecting the vintage film aesthetic, the dramatic New York lighting, and the precise cinematic detail needed to generate truly glamorous 80s Christmas content.

The best part? You can create these entire cinematic collages for free!

Forget generic AI results. Below, we're giving you the exact, detailed prompts used to create these stunning, stacked collages. All you need to do is go to nano banana in Gemini Studio, copy/paste the prompt, and upload a picture of yourself or a loved one.

Get ready to generate high-end, vintage holiday visuals that will stop the scroll!

✨ The Old-World Opulence Prompt

If your holiday wish list includes a ride through a lamp-lit park, a touch of Russian glamour, and an undeniable vintage film quality, this is your template. This prompt captures deep shadows, luxurious textures, and the quiet magic of a perfect winter evening. Get ready to generate a scene straight out of a classic movie.

Generate a vertical cinematic collage (Aspect ratio: 4:5). Consistent: Woman in a large fur hat and high-collared coat; snowy evening; intimate, soft gold light from carriage lanterns. No text on image. Top Frame: A close-up profile of the woman's face, a hint of a smile. Soft gold lamplight illuminates her cheek. Very soft focus, warm tones, heavy grain, significant light leak in the corner, vintage film look. Middle Frame: A medium-wide shot of the woman sitting inside a horse-drawn carriage as it moves through a snowy Central Park path. Twinkling lights on trees create a blurred bokeh background. Flat, low-contrast lighting, subtle scratches on the image. Bottom Frame: A medium shot focusing on her gloved hands holding a small, silver-wrapped gift box. Sharp texture contrast, colors are slightly desaturated and faded, scanned photo aesthetic.

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πŸ₯‚ The Mid-Town Cocktail Glamour Prompt

This is pure, unadulterated 80s holiday chic. We focused on blindingly bright bokeh lights, crisp snow, and that perfect, slightly messy glamour that only comes with a winter martini. If your feed needs a vibrant, high-contrast pop of festive energy, scroll to the next slide and copy this prompt.

Vertical Collage of 3 stacked horizontal frames (Aspect ratio: 4:5 total). Consistent Subject, Lighting & Time: A single young woman, perfectly styled, in a luxurious, oversized cream-colored cashmere coat with a plush collar is maintained throughout all three frames. The time of day is a snowy, festive evening, and the lighting is luminous, warm festive lighting with rich vibrant colors, idealizing a holiday atmosphere. Consistent color grading, exposure, and style are maintained across all three frames. No text on image. Aesthetic: Glamorous 80s Christmas magazine spread, soft dreamy snow. Vintage film look, scanned 80s photo aesthetic, heavy and prominent film grain, visible dust and film scratches, subtle light leaks, faded colors with slight color shifts (yellow-red or green-blue), noticeable printer artifacts (scan lines), low-resolution scan quality. Shot on vintage professional film camera, Kodak Ektachrome E100 film, 35mm analog photography. Rockefeller Center Dream (Collage 4:5):Top Frame: A luminous close-up portrait of the woman, her face perfectly styled and illuminated by the intense, warm glow of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lights. She is smiling warmly.Middle Frame: A wide shot of the woman standing on the plaza, gracefully holding a festive cocktail glass. The coat is partially open. The blurred background features the lower part of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, elegantly dressed holiday crowds, and soft, dreamy snow.Bottom Frame: A medium shot, focused on her gloved hands (gloves in a complementary color, e.g., cream or white leather) holding a small, perfectly wrapped silver Christmas gift with a red ribbon. The glittering foreground lights of the plaza are visible in soft focus, reflecting a polished, nostalgic warmth.

🏑 The Brownstone Holiday Arrival Prompt

There is nothing quite like arriving home for the holidays in New York. This prompt emphasizes the warmth of the interior light spilling onto the cold, snowy stoop. It uses deep velvet textures and cinematic composition to capture that iconic, welcoming Christmas evening moment. The result is warm, dramatic, and intensely atmospheric.

Generate a vertical cinematic collage (Aspect ratio: 4:5). Consistent: Woman in a deep velvet evening coat; snowy evening; warm, inviting light from the house entrance. No text on image. Top Frame: A close-up of the woman's face, illuminated softly by the gold light spilling from an open door. Very soft focus, warm tones, heavy grain, significant light leak in the corner, vintage film look. Middle Frame: A medium-wide shot of the woman standing on the snowy stoop of a classic brownstone. The door is adorned with a massive, brightly lit wreath and garland. Flat, low-contrast lighting, subtle scratches on the image. Bottom Frame: A medium shot focusing on her high-heeled shoe stepping onto a welcome mat. Sharp texture contrast, colors are slightly desaturated and faded, scanned photo aesthetic.

πŸ’Ό The Executive Window Shopping Prompt

Capturing the busy, beautiful energy of Midtown Manhattan during Christmas is a challenge, but this prompt nails it. Focusing on a sharp masculine silhouette contrasted against the luminous, intricate window display of a department store. Use this template for a powerful, high-contrast, and deeply saturated winter street photography vibe.

Generate a vertical cinematic collage (Aspect ratio: 4:5). Consistent: Man in a sleek, grey wool trench coat; snowy night; vivid, reflective light from storefront displays. No text on image. Top Frame: A close-up profile of the man's face, a hint of a smile, reflecting the exaggerated colors of a festive window display. Strong highlight blowout, low saturation, heavy dust and scratches visible. Shot on CineStill 800T, high contrast scan. Middle Frame: A medium-wide shot of the man walking briskly along a snow-covered Fifth Avenue sidewalk. The background is a massive, brightly lit department store window display (e.g., animated holiday scene). Muted colors of the street contrast with extreme light bloom from the windows. Bottom Frame: A medium shot focusing on his gloved hand reaching into his pocket for car keys. In the foreground, a reflection of twinkling red and green Christmas lights on the wet sidewalk. Low resolution scan aesthetic, noticeable chromatic aberration.

πŸ›οΈ The Classic Red Coat Christmas Prompt

Elegant, crisp, and focusing on the timeless visual impact of a woman in a classic red coat against a snowy night. This prompt is all about color blocking and subtle detail, note the snowflake makeup and the classic window dressing. It’s perfect for generating a sophisticated, stylish, and slightly moody cinematic moment.

Generate a vertical cinematic collage (Aspect ratio: 4:5). Consistent: Woman in a bright red wool coat and cashmere scarf; snowy, festive evening; vivid, reflective light from storefronts. No text on image. Top Frame: A close-up portrait of the woman looking directly at the camera, a sparkling snowflake on her cheek. Strong foreground flash effect, deep black shadows cast behind her. Shot on Expired Kodachrome 64, scanned 80s photo, heavy film grain. Middle Frame: A sophisticated medium-wide shot of the woman standing by a Bergdorf Goodman or Bloomingdale's window, which is intensely illuminated with a fantastical Christmas scene. Her figure is sharp against the light. Oversaturated and faded colors, visible printer artifacts, Contax T2 camera. Bottom Frame: A medium shot, focusing on her elegant gloved hands carrying multiple striped luxury shopping bags with ribbons. Severe grain and dust, slightly blurry motion effect, 80s fashion photography style.

πŸ₯ƒ The Fireside Comfort Prompt

Stepping away from the cold, this template captures the intimate luxury of a gentleman's Christmas retreat. The focus is on the soft glow of the fire, the rich leather and wood textures, and the relaxed mood. Perfect for generating that classic, cozy, holiday evening vibe.

Generate a vertical cinematic collage (Aspect ratio: 4:5). Consistent: Man in a thick, comfortable shawl-collar cardigan; Christmas Eve night; intense, warm orange glow from the fireplace and candles. No text on image. Top Frame: A close-up of the man's hands pouring a glass of whiskey, lit dramatically by the orange firelight. Very shallow depth of field, sharp detail on the glass, blurry background. Middle Frame: A refined medium-wide shot of the man sitting in a leather armchair next to a roaring fireplace. The mantelpiece is completely covered in candles, garlands, and Christmas stockings. High contrast between firelight and shadowed corners. Bottom Frame: A medium shot focusing on a stack of classic vinyl records and a brass music box resting on a wooden table. Heavy film grain, visible scratches across the image, high-contrast black and white (optional).

Time to Generate Your Glamour!

We absolutely want to see the vintage Christmas magic you create with these templates.

Post your favorite collage on Instagram or TikTok and tag us! We will be featuring our favorite generated looks in our stories all season long.

Happy Generating!

Stay creative,

Phil Franco

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