What if FIFA 2026 gave referees a cowboy makeover? How we created an AI spec ad using NanoBanana Pro and Kling 3.0
A step-by-step breakdown of designing a fictional FIFA 2026 referee kit, generating it with AI, and animating it into a cinematic spec ad,prompts included.
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And it’s hard to tell what’s actually useful. That’s exactly why we’re doing this.
Instead of theory, we break things down into practical, replicable workflows — using fictional spec ads to show what’s possible, and how to actually get there.
For this week’s breakdown, we knew we wanted to dip into FIFA 2026 and one of their partners. Just in time FIFA released their official song – and with it came a wave of cowboy and “yeehaw” memes online. So we figured: if that’s the vibe, why not push it a bit further?
Step 1 — Designing the FIFA 2026 Referee Kit using NanoBanana Pro
Everything started with designing the outfit as a system — not a single image.
Instead of prompting “a cool referee,” the goal was to build a consistent product language across all elements
That included:
- Cowboy boots fused with football cleats
- Leather referee shorts with Western detailing
- A suede fringe jersey with FIFA badge
- Accessories like hat + gaiters
Each element was generated separately as a premium product render, not a character.
Here the ready-to-copy prompts:
Base scene (referee moment): Character reference image 1 stands on a football pitch inside a packed stadium, inspired by reference image 2 in atmosphere and architecture, holding a black referee whistle to her lips, blowing it. The game has stopped — players frozen around her, looking confused. Dynamic camera angle, cinematic lighting, sharp detail. Moody atmosphere, cinematic lens flares. Sports campaign look, 8k, hyper-realistic, Walkinparis aesthetic.
Stadium composition: Use the exact stadium from the reference image as the base composition. Do not redesign or change the stadium architecture, crowd layout, lighting, camera angle, or overall scene. Add only the missing football, using the exact ball from the reference image. The ball should be clearly visible in play near the attacking action. The players should be more spread out across the pitch, with several attacking players running forward toward the goal and defenders reacting in motion. The composition should feel like a dangerous final attacking phase, as if a goal is about to be scored within the next second. Avoid a static lineup or penalty-kick formation — the moment should feel dynamic, urgent, and already unfolding. Preserve the exact look and perspective of the reference stadium image.
Gaiters: Two matching leg gaiters, floating side by side, no person, no legs, no mannequin body visible. Dark charcoal studio background with soft depth and premium editorial lighting.
The gaiters are tall tubular leg guards running from the ankle to just below the knee, designed as a luxury hybrid between adidas sportswear, referee gear, and Western leather craftsmanship.
Material: smooth black matte leather with a subtle natural grain, soft structure, luxurious slightly broken-in surface.
Front design: Western boot-inspired stitched pattern, tonal stitching, embossed leather, refined and elegant.
Side: three parallel tonal adidas-inspired stripes integrated into the construction.
Western detail: silver concho studs along the outer seam.
Top: clean finished leather edge.
Bottom: shaped hem + shin guard clip tabs.
Branding: subtle adidas logo, tonal execution.
Composition: one front-facing, one slightly turned.
Lighting: soft diffused, high-end editorial.
Negative prompt: denim, bright colors, plastic textures, person, mannequin, low quality.
Cowboy Hat: Create a photorealistic luxury product render of an adidas-inspired cowboy hat.
Material: tobacco-brown suede leather with soft brushed matte surface.
Silhouette: structured cowboy hat with curved brim.
Details: minimal hat band, three silver conchos, white whipstitch along brim, subtle adidas branding.
Lighting: charcoal studio background, softbox lighting, premium highlights.
Style: modern western luxury, fashion campaign look.
Negative prompt: straw, wool, glossy leather, plastic, cheap costume.
Boots (Cowboy cleats): Single floating hybrid boot.
Base: Adidas Kaiser Liga football boot with conical studs.
Upper: black leather cowboy shaft with silver flame inlays.
Details: white adidas stripes, silver toe cap, no heel.
Lighting: dramatic side light, editorial sneaker photography style.
Shorts: Floating referee shorts redesigned as black leather Western piece.
Details: silver concho studs along seams, leather waistband with buckle, tonal adidas stripes embossed.
Lighting: dramatic side light, editorial product shot.
Jersey: Short-sleeve referee shirt reconstructed in dark brown suede.
Details: fringe across chest and sleeves, FIFA referee badge, adidas logo embroidery, beige stripe system.
Style: adidas meets western luxury, fashion editorial.
Step 2 — Build the Scene & Second Frames
Once all elements were created, the next step was to bring everything into a consistent stadium world.
Instead of jumping straight into animation, we created:
- product shots
- floating outfit compositions
- football action scenes
The key is consistency:
same stadium, same lighting, same perspective.
Ready-to-copy prompts
Step 3 — Animate It in Kling 3.0
With all frames ready, we moved into Kling.
The goal: controlled cinematic motion.
Ready-to-copy prompts
Referee moment: slow zoom in, blows a black referee whistle sharp and final. Players immediately crowd around, arguing and reacting. He stays calm in the center. Cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field, hyper-realistic.
Camera: Camera pans upward and forward until it reaches the end of the frame.
Kick:Low-angle cinematic close-up, player kicks football, motion blur, grass particles, realistic movement, shallow depth of field.
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