How do I use the Act as a Media Archaeologist template?

Choose the primary action to open PicX Studio with the available template settings. Review the model and format, personalize the creative direction, and generate when ready.

Can I customize the Act as a Media Archaeologist template?

Yes. You can change the subject, setting, lighting, mood, format, and available model controls before creating your image.

Is the Act as a Media Archaeologist template free?

This template is free to open and customize. Generation usage is shown in PicX Studio before you create.

Which AI model should I use?

Start with Nano Banana 2, which is the model associated with this template. You can compare another compatible model for a different finish.

Act as a Media Archaeologist — AI Image Template for nano-banana-2

Nano Banana Pro Prompt: 9:16 Wallpaper Generation

Make a beautiful 9:16 wallpaper. Leave natural negative space near the top and bottom. Give the wallpaper a subtle top to bottom gradient. No blur effects or cropping. Keep the scene simple. ({argument name="image concept" default="[生成したい画像のイメージを入力]"})

Vibrant Children's Shoe Ad Poster

A vibrant children’s shoe advertisement poster featuring a joyful {argument name="age" default="7-year-old"} boy leaning energetically on top of a giant rose design- {argument name="shoe type" default="clog shoe"} that is four times his size, while wearing matching mini rose design clogs. The scene is set against a bright sunny blue and yellow studio background filled with colorful confetti falling everywhere, creating a playful and energetic atmosphere. At the top, large 3D bubble letters spell “WALKY” in bright BLACK AND WHITE colors, adding a bold and fun visual impact. On the left side, a catchy tagline in a bold playful font reads “{argument name="tagline" default="WALK WITH COMFORT"} .” while in the top-right corner, small grey text reads “Designed by Shamus.” The overall style is photorealistic with a cheerful, lively mood that captures excitement, fun, and childlike energy.

Film Aesthetic Triptych Portrait with Identity Lock

image_generation_prompt · triptych · vertical, three stacked panels · true · true · false · false · Maintain 100% original facial structure, proportions, moles, eyes, nose, mouth, skin texture, hairstyle, and original clothing exactly as in the reference image. · female · dark, tousled hair · natural movement with a few strands lifted by breeze · natural, candid, introspective · three vertically stacked photographs (triptych) · bright, clear blue sky · outdoor, rooftop-like environment · low angle · looking down toward the camera · direct, slightly pensive gaze · bright sunlight illuminating one side of face and shoulder with soft shadows · eye-level to slightly low · head turned away, gazing to the right · thoughtful, distant · small portion of brown columned roof visible in lower left · subject slightly off-center emphasizing open sky · close-up profile · eyes closed, head slightly tilted back · calm, reflective · sunlight accentuating facial and neck contours · 35mm film camera aesthetic · f/1.8–f/2.8 · sharp focus on face with shallow depth of field · visible natural film grain · natural daylight · afternoon · soft, diffused sunlight · front and side lighting · none · vivid blue sky, warm natural skin tones · editorial portrait with analog film aesthetic · calm, airy, serene, nostalgic · subtle · natural with slight enhancement · high · natural skin texture, realistic lighting · preserved · No facial alterations, No clothing changes, No artificial lighting, No digital beauty filters, No CGI or illustration, No text or watermarks · Create a serene, film-like triptych portrait of the same woman against a clear blue sky, preserving her exact identity, clothing, and natura

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Windblown Ink Samurai Portrait

Create a stark black-and-white ink illustration of a {argument name="character type" default="wild s…

Nighttime Portrait with Car Matching Outfit

{ "scene": "Nighttime portrait shot in a rooftop parking garage featuring a young woman matching her outfit to a sports car", "subject": { "character": "Young woman, late teens to early 20s", "face": { "structure": "Oval shape, defined jawline", "skin": "Fair to light tan, smooth texture", "eyes": { "shape": "Almond", "color": "Dark brown", "expression": "Soft, confident, direct gaze with a subtle smirk" }, "mouth": { "lips": "Natural pink, closed, slight smile" }, "makeup": "Natural look, groomed eyebrows, mascara, subtle blush" }, "hair": { "color": "Dark brown / Black", "length": "Shoulder-length (lob cut)", "texture": "Straight with slight volume", "style": "Loose with wispy forehead bangs", "shine": "Healthy sheen reflecting light" }, "accessories": { "rings": "Multiple thin bands on fingers of both hands", "bracelet": "Thin black cord on right wrist" } }, "pose": { "overall": "Casual lean against a vehicle", "position": { "base": "Standing", "orientation": "Front-facing towards camera" }, "torso": { "direction": "Forward", "posture": "Relaxed, leaning back slightly" }, "arms": { "position": "Extended downwards", "other": "Hands resting on the hood of the car for support" }, "legs": { "position": "Standing, upper thighs visible", "visible": "Partial (from mid-thigh up)" }, "head": { "turn": "Slight tilt to the right", "expression": "Engaging and playful" } }, "outfit": { "top": { "type": "T-shirt", "color": "Baby blue (matching the car)", "style": "Cropped, short sleeves, tight fit", "details": { "graphic": "Cartoon eyes of 'Sally Carrera' from the movie Cars", "neckline": "Crew neck" } }, "bottom": { "type": "Jeans", "color": "Light blue wash", "style": "High-waisted denim" }, "waist": { "item": "Belt", "color": "White", "details": "Silver metal buckle" } }, "body": { "type": "Slim, fit", "skin": "Light complexion", "midriff": "Partially exposed" }, "environment": { "location": "Rooftop parking garage", "car": { "model": "Porsche 911 GT3 (implied by hood vents)", "color": "Shark Blue / Cornflower Blue", "details": "Black headlight housing, hood vents, emblem visible" }, "background": { "elements": "Concrete walls, white parking lines, distant city lights", "sky": "Night sky (dark)" }, "ground": { "material": "Concrete pavement", "markings": "White painted parking stall lines" } }, "lighting": { "type": "Artificial / Flash photography", "quality": { "intensity": "High contrast on subject", "direction": "Frontal" }, "on_subject": { "skin": "Brightly illuminated", "hair": "Highlights on bangs", "car": "Specular highlights on the glossy paint" } }, "photography": { "angle": "Eye-level, slightly high angle", "framing": "Medium shot (thighs up)", "focus": "Sharp on subject and car front, slightly soft background", "style": "Casual lifestyle, automotive portrait" }, "color_palette": { "dominant": { "blue": "Subject top and Car paint (monochromatic match)", "denim": "Jeans", "white": "Belt and parki

Identity-Locked Surreal Minimalist Editorial Portrait

Create a surreal minimalist editorial portrait with the attached face as the main subject. Preserve the attached face exactly — same proportions, expression, and hyper-detailed photorealism. The character lies sideways on a smooth floor in a vast empty space with a soft gradient sky background shifting from pale blue to gentle cyan. A single bright linear light streak runs across the floor directly beneath the face, illuminating the eyes and nose with a dramatic glow. Lighting: highly stylized, soft yet directional — a cinematic beam creates contrast on the face while the environment remains clean and minimalist. Shadows are subtle and diffused. Pose: head resting on the floor, body fading into shadow, eyes open and looking directly toward camera. Style: Nano Banana editorial surrealism — ultra-clean composition, precise lighting, minimal color palette, soft gradients, sharp facial detail, and elevated artistic mood. Maintain the full composition: low camera angle, centered glowing line, face illuminated from below, spacious empty background, and smooth floor reflections. Preserve the attached face perfectly — hyper-detailed, photorealistic, and unaltered.

Vintage Cruise Ship in Istanbul

A front-facing photograph of a massive white cruise ship centered in the frame on the water in Istanbul, seen from a low distance across a narrow harbor channel, with the ship moving slowly toward the camera. The bow has a bold stylized lips graphic painted in red and black, creating a playful viral Instagram-filter feel. Behind and around the ship is a dense waterfront cityscape with low buildings, docks, and exactly 2 slender mosque minarets rising on the right side of the skyline. The composition is symmetrical and cinematic, with the ship dominating the vertical center, dark water in the foreground, and a huge dramatic sky above. The sky is filled with heavy storm clouds across the upper third, but the lower sky glows in pale yellow-green haze, giving the image a vintage, dreamy, slightly eerie atmosphere. Include exactly 4 small birds scattered in the sky. Apply a nostalgic analog film look with faded colors, grain, dust specks, soft blur, light vignette, muted contrast, and a slightly weathered 1990s tourist snapshot aesthetic. Add an orange camcorder-style date stamp in the lower left corner reading {argument name="date stamp" default="02 25 '94"}. Vertical 3:4 framing, centered composition, realistic photography, moody travel postcard tone, city and ship details slightly softened by haze.

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Emma Watson Casual Lifestyle Photo

{ "style": "casual lifestyle photography, intimate candid, soft modern realism", "subject": "you…

Monaco Grand Prix Rooftop Lifestyle Shot

Young woman, early 20s, Caucasian · Long, voluminous, tousled wavy blonde with lighter highlights, framing the face · Sitting comfortably on a black cushioned ledge, body angled slightly left, looking thoughtfully off-camera right · Gentle, calm, slight Mona Lisa smile · White hoodie · High-waisted beige utility cargo pants with large side pockets · Small patterned Dior Saddle bag under right arm, dainty necklace, rings on left hand, painted white nails · Left hand holds a stemmed glass of rosé by the stem; right hand rests flat on the ledge behind her hip · Rooftop terrace overlooking the Fairmont Hairpin turn of the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo · Dense hillside with multi-story buildings, hotels, a prominent beige skyscraper, construction cranes, green trees, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. Racetrack with red/white kerbing and vehicles below. · aramco, UBS, Heineken 0.0, MONTE-CARLO, CAFE DE PARIS on racetrack advertising barriers · Natural daylight, overcast afternoon · Soft, diffused, flat, shadowless, slightly hazy · Candid lifestyle photograph, slightly low angle, medium shot, deep depth of field, asymmetrical balance, 4:5 portrait ratio · Muted, earthy, overcast tones; low-medium contrast; moderately desaturated

Nightlife Editorial Flash Style

Transform the photo into {argument name="style" default="nighttime chic flash photography"}. Use harsh direct on-camera flash with strong highlights, deep shadows, and slight overexposure on the subject. Set the scene at {argument name="time of day" default="night"} with a {argument name="background" default="dark, moody background"} while keeping realistic colors and textures. Add a candid, editorial feel, slightly imperfect framing, motion energy, and spontaneous expression. Emphasize high contrast, glossy skin highlights, and subtle film grain for a raw, fashion-nightlife aesthetic.