Crafting Consistent Characters with Midjourney

Do you want to create characters that you can reuse in games, comics, or videos? Or maybe you want to put your character in multiple scenes using Midjourney. This guide will show you how to make consistent characters in Midjourney. With a few keywords and techniques, you'll be able to create and reuse your favorite characters across different scenes and styles.

Creating Character Assets

[P]Creating character assets in Midjourney is all about using the right keywords in your prompts. Here are a few examples to get you started:</P]

Pixel Art Characters

[P]To create a pixel art character, describe the character you want and use terms like "front and side pose." For example:</P]

"pixel art character, front and side pose"

[P]This will give you a character sheet with different views of your character.</P]

Zombie Character Sheet

[P]For a zombie character sheet, use terms like "full body" and "different sides and shots." Here’s an example prompt:</P]

"zombie, full body, different sides and shots"

Character Turnarounds

[P]To get a character turnaround, use the term "character sheet backside and front." This is great for seeing your character from all angles:</P]

"Spaceman character, character sheet backside and front"

Portraits

[P]To generate a series of portraits, describe your character and specify a "six image set". For example:</P]

"young girl wearing a coat and a scarf, six image set"

[P]This will give you a set of cool portraits in the same style. Need to streamline your Midjourney workflow? Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to help automate and enhance your Midjourney experience.</P]

Expanding and Refining Your Images

[P]Once you have your initial images, you can expand them to get more options and refine them to your liking.</P]

Expanding Images

[P]To expand an image and get more options in the same style, click on the image, then click "editor," and drag it to the side. This will give you another option in that same character style.</P]

Upscaling and Removing Backgrounds

[P]To get a higher resolution version of your image, upscale it. If you make the background white, it will be easier to remove. Here’s how:</P]

• Upscale the image.

• Save the image to your computer.

• Use a background remover tool to remove the background. A free option is Creative Fabrica's background remover.

• Double-check the image to make sure the background was completely removed.

Putting a Character in a Scene

[P]Once you have your character, you can put them in different scenes to create a story or series of images. The key is to use the character as a reference image.</P]

Using Character References

[P]To use a character as a reference, drag the image to your text bar. There are three ways to add an image, but you'll want to use the character reference option (the icon on the left). Then, type your prompt to describe the scene you want to put your character in. For example:</P>

"[character reference image] a girl walking down the street, children's book style"

[P]This will put your character into the scene, maintaining their appearance and style.</P]

Combining Character and Style References

[P]To maintain the style of a specific image while using your character, combine character and style references. Drag your character image to the text bar as a character reference, and drag the image with the style you like as a style reference (the middle icon). For example:</P>

"[character reference image] [style reference image] a girl at the airport"

[P]This will put your character in the new scene while maintaining the style of the reference image. Want even more control over your Midjourney creations? Explore the powerful features of the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to fine-tune your images and characters.</P]

Changing Your Character's Clothes

[P]By default, Midjourney tries to match the clothes and accessories of your character. To change this, use the "character weight" tag (--cw). By default, the value is 100. If you dial it down, you can change the clothes and accessories. For example:</P>

"[character reference image] [style reference image] wearing a red shirt and blue shorts --cw 20"

[P]Setting the character weight to 20 allows you to change the outfit while keeping the character consistent.</P]

Conclusion

[P]Creating consistent characters in Midjourney is a fun and creative process. By using the right keywords, references, and techniques, you can create characters that you can reuse in various scenes and styles. Experiment with different prompts and settings to find what works best for you. Ready to take your Midjourney skills to the next level? Discover how the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT can revolutionize your creative workflow.</P]