ARRI Alexa — AI film look prompt
ARRI Alexa is a camera or film stock whose look the model already knows. Here is the phrase to use, what it changes, and which models render it reliably.
The prompt phrase
ARRI Alexa
shot on ARRI Alexa, filmic highlight rolloff, natural skin tones, gentle contrastNaming a real stock or sensor pulls a whole grain, colour and contrast signature in one phrase, which is far more precise than an adjective like "cinematic".
A worked example
A weathered fishing boat moored in a quiet harbour, shot on ARRI Alexa, filmic highlight rolloff, natural skin tones, gentle contrastYour subject comes first, then the technique, then anything else. Models weight the front of a prompt most heavily, so keep the subject there and let the film look modify it.
Models that render it
| Model | Credits | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Flux Schnell | 1 | instant drafts, lowest cost |
| Flux Dev | 2 | good quality without the top price |
| Nano Banana | 2 | follows instructions most closely |
| Recraft v3 | 3 | logos, icons and clean vector art |
| Seedream 4.5 | 3 | photoreal, and gets text right |
| Flux 2 | 4 | newest model, most realistic results |
| Flux Pro | 4 | sharpest detail of the Flux family |
| Ideogram 3 | 4 | posters and anything with words in it |
In video
The same phrase works in video prompts. These models accept it alongside a camera move:
| Model | Credits | Native audio |
|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 6 | Yes |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 12 | Yes |
| Wan 2.6 | 14 | Yes |
| Veo 3.1 | 22 | Yes |
| Hailuo 02 | 8 | Yes |
Related film looks
- RED Digital film look
- Sony Venice film look
- IMAX 70mm film look
- Kodak 16mm film look
- Super 8 film look
- Kodak Portra 400 film look
- CineStill 800T film look
- Polaroid film look
- VHS film look
Common questions
What exactly do I put in the prompt?
The phrase above, word for word: "shot on ARRI Alexa, filmic highlight rolloff, natural skin tones, gentle contrast". Put it after your subject, separated by a comma.
Which models handle this best?
The 8 models in the table all support it. Flux Schnell is the cheapest way to test it at 1 credits, then move up a tier once the shot works.
Can I combine it with other film looks?
Yes. Stacking two or three related instructions is normal; stacking six competing ones is where results start to fall apart.