An NDTV article describes a step-by-step method for using an AI prompt to transform a standard portrait into an 1980s-style image. The approach involves uploading a clear portrait to ChatGPT and then requesting a retro look while keeping the person’s facial features intact.
In the prompt, the article calls for visual elements associated with the 1980s, including retro fashion, big hair, and nostalgic settings. The tutorial frames the process as something users can carry out in minutes, focusing on giving the right instructions to achieve a “classic” era aesthetic.
Across the provided material, the emphasis is on practical photo-editing instructions rather than broader discussion of the technology’s limits, policy, or verification. The content consistently centers on maintaining facial identity while changing style and background to produce a period-evoking result.