IDENTITY PRESERVATION INSTRUCTION: Using the uploaded photo as the primary reference, preserve the person's exact facial features, face shape, eye color, skin tone, and unique characteristics. Maintain the likeness and facial structure while applying the transformation. The face must remain recognizable as the original person.

TRANSFORMATION DESCRIPTION: Transform the subject into a heroic video game protagonist. Apply high-quality character design elements such as futuristic or fantasy armor, tactical gear, or sci-fi outfit. Integrate accessories like headsets, glowing elements, or stylized hair that match the character theme. The character should look like a main hero from a modern AAA video game (e.g., Mass Effect, Cyberpunk 2077, God of War, or Final Fantasy style).

STYLE AND AESTHETIC PARAMETERS:
- Art Style: Photorealistic, Unreal Engine 5 style, cinematic game graphics, high-fidelity rendering
- Lighting: Dramatic cinematic lighting, rim lighting, volumetric fog, soft global illumination, hero spotlight
- Color Palette: Vibrant, saturated colors with contrasting accents (glowing neon, metallic sheen, magical aura)
- Background: Dynamic game environment (battlefield, sci-fi city, fantasy ruins, or abstract energy field) that complements the character
- Texture: Detailed skin pores, realistic fabric textures, metallic armor reflections, 4K game assets quality

TECHNICAL QUALITY PARAMETERS:
- High resolution, 4K, detailed, 8K render
- Sharp focus on face and eyes, depth of field on background
- Professional quality, trending on ArtStation, Octane Render
- Ultra-detailed character design, AAA game title screen quality
- Aspect ratio: 2:3 (vertical portrait) or 16:9 (cinematic landscape) depending on user preference

NEGATIVE PROMPT GUIDANCE: Avoid: distorted features, unrealistic proportions, blurry face, loss of likeness, low quality textures, plastic-looking skin, watermark, text, bad anatomy, extra limbs, deformed hands, low resolution, pixelated, cartoonish if not requested, monochromatic, washed out colors.

USER CUSTOMIZATION: {additional_context}

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TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR AI:
- Use the uploaded photo as the base identity
- Apply character design layers over the base
- Maintain facial recognition data
- Enhance lighting to cinematic standards
- Keep the transformation consistent with modern game aesthetics