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AI Influencer Generator

Free Lighting Diagram Maker for AI Portraits

Choose a portrait look. Move your lights. Create the shot with your AI influencer.

Rembrandt Lighting

Drag a light
Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key30° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Move a light, or use the direction slider. Lights aim toward the face.

Rembrandt

Preset example
Original fictional adult creator under rembrandt lighting: a small triangle of light on the shadow cheek.
A small triangle of light on the shadow cheek.

Choose your AI influencer and review Credits in Studio.

Your diagram updates here. Create in Studio to render your changes.

Same creator. Three different lighting patterns.

Watch the nose shadow and the darker cheek. The identity, outfit and framing stay consistent so you can compare the light.

Same fictional adult creator showing rembrandt lighting: A small triangle of light on the shadow cheek.
Rembrandt LightingThe nose shadow meets the cheek shadow, leaving a lit triangle beneath the eye on the darker side.
Same fictional adult creator showing loop lighting: A short nose shadow, separate from the cheek.
Loop LightingA slightly off-center light makes a small nose shadow that stops before it reaches the cheek shadow.
Same fictional adult creator showing soft front lighting: Broad, gentle light with shallow facial shadows.
Soft Front LightingA large source close to the camera axis lights both cheeks evenly while retaining natural skin texture.

Original AI lighting studies of one fictional adult creator.

See the Rembrandt lighting tutorial, close-ups and prompts →

Six studio lighting diagrams, explained

Start with a classic pattern, then adjust it for the face and mood you want. These positions are starting points; the visible facial shadows matter more than a fixed angle.

Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key30° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Rembrandt Lighting

A small triangle of light on the shadow cheek. Character portraits, music artwork and expressive creator profiles.

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Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key20° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Loop Lighting

A short nose shadow, separate from the cheek. Everyday creator portraits, personal branding and approachable headshots.

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Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key10° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Soft Front Lighting

Broad, gentle light with shallow facial shadows. Beauty content, commercial headshots and clear, friendly profile images.

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Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key45° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Butterfly Lighting

A centered shadow directly beneath the nose. Beauty editorials, makeup details and polished creator portraits.

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Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key15° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Split Lighting

Side light divides the face into light and shadow. Music creators, character studies and graphic profile portraits.

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Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key30° high · 5600KFill10° high · 5600KRim35° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Three-Point Lighting

Key, restrained fill and a separating rim light. Talking creators, campaign portraits and consistent studio content.

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How to read a portrait lighting diagram

A studio lighting diagram looks down on the set. The subject sits in the middle, the camera points toward the face, and each light points toward the subject. Camera-left and camera-right are the photographer’s left and right while looking through the lens.

Key: shape the face

The key is the dominant light. Moving it around the subject changes the nose shadow, cheek shadow and balance between the two sides of the face. Raising it pushes shadows downward.

Fill: choose the contrast

Fill lifts the darker side. Keep it weaker than the key when you want a readable Rembrandt triangle; stronger fill makes the face more evenly lit.

Rim: separate the silhouette

A light behind the subject can catch the hair and shoulders. Use a restrained edge rather than a bright outline around the whole person.

Portrait lighting diagram, top view TOP VIEW Key30° high · 5600KFill10° high · 5600KRim35° high · 5600K Subject Camera · looking toward subject Camera-leftCamera-right

Bring your lighting setup to your AI influencer

Choose Create in Studio after adjusting your lights. Select your saved AI influencer, or create a new character from the character menu. Your photo direction arrives with the selected lighting, background and framing. Review the model and Credits before generating.

Return to your lighting setup →
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Lighting Diagram Maker FAQ

Is the Lighting Diagram Maker free?

Yes. Choose presets and adjust your diagram for free without signing in. Creating a new image in Studio uses the model and Credits shown there before you generate.

Does moving a light update the portrait?

The diagram updates immediately. The portrait is a preset example; create your custom arrangement in Studio to see a new AI result.

Can I use my saved AI influencer?

Yes. Choose Create in Studio, then select your saved AI influencer. You can also create a character from the existing character menu. Your lighting direction is carried into the photo workflow.

What is the difference between Rembrandt and loop lighting?

In Rembrandt lighting, the nose shadow joins the cheek shadow and leaves a small lit triangle under the darker eye. In loop lighting, the shorter nose shadow stays separate from the cheek shadow.

Are the light positions exact measurements?

They describe a lighting arrangement rather than exposure or measured studio distances. Face shape, head direction, source size and the image model all affect the final shadows.