Sushi Menu Pictures Restaurant
Posted on March 14, 2023 • 4 minutes • 771 words
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ChatGPT Prompt
Generate an elaborate list the key elements used in an food photograph separate by comma, explain in short below the bullet list.Chat History
Generate an elaborate list the key elements used in an food photograph separate by comma, explain in short below the bullet list.
ChatGPT Response »
ChatGPT: Here’s a list of key elements often used in a food photograph:
Main dish: The focal point of the photograph is the main dish, and it should be presented in an appealing way.
Props: Props are items that complement the main dish and help tell a story or create a mood. Examples include utensils, napkins, tablecloths, candles, and flowers.
Background: The background should be simple and not distract from the main dish. A solid colored tablecloth or a neutral surface like a wooden table is often used.
Lighting: Lighting plays a crucial role in food photography. Natural light is preferred, but artificial light can be used as well. Soft and diffused light is ideal, and harsh shadows should be avoided.
Composition: Composition refers to how the various elements of the photograph are arranged. The rule of thirds is often used in food photography to create a balanced and visually appealing image.
Styling: Styling refers to the way the food is arranged on the plate. The food should be arranged in an attractive and appetizing way, and the portion size should be appropriate.
Color: Color can make a big difference in food photography. Colors that complement the dish, such as green for a salad, can be used in the props and background.
Texture: Texture adds interest to the photograph and can be emphasized by using props like a wooden board or a rustic table.
Focus: The main dish should be in focus, and the background should be blurred to create depth.
Post-processing: Post-processing can enhance the photograph by adjusting brightness, contrast, and saturation, as well as removing any distractions.
In summary, the key elements used in food photography include the main dish, props, background, lighting, composition, styling, color, texture, focus, and post-processing. A successful food photograph will incorporate these elements to create an appetizing and visually appealing image.
User: using the key elements as column headers, tabulate and populate 5 rows of example data, where food is sushi
- each cell should have one or two word descriptions to be used for ai image generation prompts
| Main Dish | Props | Background | Lighting | Composition | Styling | Color | Texture | Focus | Post-processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiral sushi | Chopsticks, sauce | Dark wood, white | Diffused window | Rule of thirds | Neat toppings | Red, white, green | Smooth, crispy | Sharp focus | Bright contrast |
| Sashimi bed | Ponzu, onions | Grey plate, blue bg | Soft studio lights | Symmetrical | Zig-zag slices | Blue, pink, white | Smooth, shiny, contrast | Sharp focus | Cropped |
| Assorted rolls | Bamboo mat, ginger | Light wood, white | Shaded outdoor light | Asymmetrical | Alternating colors | Light, dark wood, white | Rough, textured | Sharp focus | Warm white balance |
| Maki square | Tea cup, green tea | Black slate, green leaf | Softbox, warm tint | Diagonal | Sliced rolls | Black, white, green, yellow | Smooth, crunchy | Sharp focus | Enhanced texture |
| Sushi platter | Ceramic plate, edamame | White plate, grey bg | Window, reflector | Centered | Spiral arrangement | White, grey, green | Rough, bumpy | Sharp focus | Increased |
User: write each row as commas-separated sentences. Append each sentence with –ar 16:9
ChatGPT: Sure, here are the comma-separated sentences with “–ar 16:9” appended to the end of each sentence:
Spiral sushi, Chopsticks, sauce, Dark wood, white, Diffused window, Rule of thirds, Neat toppings, Red, white, green, Smooth, crispy, Sharp focus, Bright contrast –ar 16:9
Sashimi bed, Ponzu, onions, Grey plate, blue bg, Soft studio lights, Symmetrical, Zig-zag slices, Blue, pink, white, Smooth, shiny, contrast, Sharp focus, Cropped –ar 16:9
Assorted rolls, Bamboo mat, ginger, Light wood, white, Shaded outdoor light, Asymmetrical, Alternating colors, Light, dark wood, white, Rough, textured, Sharp focus, Warm white balance –ar 16:9
Maki square, Tea cup, green tea, Black slate, green leaf, Softbox, warm tint, Diagonal, Sliced rolls, Black, white, green, yellow, Smooth, crunchy, Sharp focus, Enhanced texture –ar 16:9
Sushi platter, Ceramic plate, edamame, White plate, grey bg, Window, reflector, Centered, Spiral arrangement, White, grey, green, Rough, bumpy, Sharp focus, Increased saturation –ar 16:9
DALL-E
DALL-E had much better success at generating photos that could be used for menu pictures.
Spiral sushi, Chopsticks, sauce, Dark wood, white, Diffused window, Rule of thirds, Neat toppings, Red, white, green, Smooth, crispy, Sharp focus, Bright contrast –ar 16:9
Sashimi bed, Ponzu, onions, Grey plate, blue bg, Soft studio lights, Symmetrical, Zig-zag slices, Blue, pink, white, Smooth, shiny, contrast, Sharp focus, Cropped –ar 16:9
Thinking I need more give ChatGPT a little more guidance on what keywords to be generate for food photography.