Cinematic SREF Codes for Midjourney

Cinematic SREF codes transform your Midjourney prompts into film-quality images with professional movie aesthetics. These codes apply cinematography techniques - from color grading and aspect ratios to lighting and camera angles - giving your generations that polished Hollywood look without needing to describe complex technical details. Simply add the code, describe your scene, and let the SREF handle the cinematic style.

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Epic & Blockbuster

Big-budget action and adventure film aesthetics with dramatic scope.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 3847362891 - Epic blockbuster with wide cinematic framing and dramatic color grading
• --sref 1892456730 - Action cinema with high contrast and dynamic compositions
• --sref 2756483921 - Grand scale epic with sweeping vistas and heroic lighting

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Film Noir & Neo-Noir

Dark, moody aesthetics with dramatic shadows and mystery.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 1437169138 - Classic film noir with dramatic chiaroscuro and deep shadows
• --sref 4021856937 - Neo-noir with modern cinematography and stylized darkness
• --sref 3165928740 - Mystery thriller with atmospheric lighting and tension

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Sci-Fi Cinema

Futuristic visuals with advanced technology and otherworldly atmospheres.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 2520959011 - Retro-futuristic sci-fi with vintage spacefaring aesthetics
• --sref 3682917450 - Modern sci-fi with sleek tech and cool blue tones
• --sref 1947583062 - Dystopian future with gritty industrial cinematography

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Horror & Thriller

Tense, unsettling atmospheres with dramatic lighting and shadows.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 2847561930 - Psychological horror with disturbing color palettes
• --sref 1563849027 - Supernatural thriller with eerie atmospheric lighting
• --sref 3729485610 - Slasher aesthetic with stark contrasts and bold shadows

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Period Drama & Historical

Authentic historical periods with proper lighting and color treatment.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 2038889777 - Vintage period piece with authentic film stock aesthetics
• --sref 1826473509 - Renaissance drama with painterly composition and lighting
• --sref 3458927106 - Victorian era with rich textures and atmospheric depth

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Indie & Art House

Artistic, character-driven aesthetics with unique visual styles.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 2653204188 - Indie film with naturalistic lighting and soft color grading
• --sref 1749283650 - Art house cinema with experimental composition
• --sref 2918467530 - Character study with intimate framing and subtle tones

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Fantasy & Adventure

Magical worlds with wonder-filled cinematography and vibrant palettes.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 806146621 - High fantasy with vivid dreamscapes and magical lighting
• --sref 2847195630 - Adventure cinema with dynamic action and heroic framing
• --sref 1635928470 - Mythological epic with golden hour aesthetics

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Westerns & Frontier

Wide open landscapes with dusty, sun-baked aesthetics.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 3129847560 - Classic western with dusty earth tones and harsh sunlight
• --sref 2476193850 - Spaghetti western with high contrast and dramatic framing
• --sref 1857392640 - Modern western with desaturated color grading

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Quick Tips

Basic cinematic shot:

wide shot of a city --sref 3847362891 --sw 120 --ar 21:9

Film noir character:

detective in rain, dramatic shadows --sref 1437169138 --sw 140 --ar 2:3

Sci-fi environment:

futuristic laboratory, neon lighting --sref 2520959011 --sw 125 --ar 16:9

Epic landscape:

mountain vista at sunset --sref 2756483921 --sw 130 --ar 21:9

Aspect Ratio Guide

Cinematic codes work best with film aspect ratios:

• 21:9 - Ultra-wide cinematic (2.35:1)
• 16:9 - Standard widescreen
• 2:3 - Portrait cinematic
• 4:5 - Character portraits

Style Weight Guide

• 90-110 - Subtle cinematic look
• 110-140 - Standard film aesthetic
• 140-180 - Strong cinematic style

Start with --sw 120 and adjust from there.

Next Steps

Explore all SREF categories or check out Photorealistic for photography-based styles.