Cinematic Cross-Section Food Photography

A detailed prompt for creating a perfect cinematic cross-section cut of a dish, revealing internal layers with scientific illustration style, dramatic lighting, and specific labeling for ingredients, inspired by Wes Anderson's symmetry.

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1Perfect cinematic cross-section cut through [DISH], sliced cleanly down the center revealing every internal layer in full detail. The cut face is facing the camera straight-on, like a geological diagram of flavor. Each visible layer is labeled with a thin horizontal line extending to the right — uppercase sans-serif "[INGREDIENT NAME]" with italic descriptor below. Background: flat matte [COLOR]. Lighting: dramatic side light from left casting long shadows, single warm spotlight on the cut face. Every texture hyperreal — visible moisture, air pockets, char, glaze, and steam. Mood: architectural food photography meets scientific illustration. Dish name "[DISH NAME]" in large elegant type at top. Subtitle: "[TAGLINE]". 4K, tack sharp, Style ref: Wes Anderson symmetry meets Michelin-star kitchen.