Creating Consistent Characters in Midjourney: A Comprehensive Guide

Want to make characters that you can reuse in games, comics, or videos? Or maybe you want Midjourney to place your character in multiple scenes? This guide will show you how to achieve character consistency in Midjourney using a few simple tricks.

Crafting Character Assets with Keywords

Creating character assets in Midjourney is straightforward. It involves using specific keywords in your prompts. Here are some examples:

Pixel Art Characters

To create a pixel art character, describe the character and include "front and side pose" in your prompt. This helps Midjourney generate a character sheet with different views.

Zombie Characters

For zombie characters, use "full body different sides and shots." This will provide a comprehensive view of your zombie character from various angles.

Character Turnarounds

"Character sheet backside and front" is another helpful term for creating turnarounds, allowing you to see your character from all sides.

Portraits

To generate a series of portraits, describe your character and specify a "six image set." This ensures you get multiple options in a similar style. You can expand these images to get more variations of the same character. After upscaling them, consider removing the backgrounds to get a clean character asset.

Removing Backgrounds for Clean Character Assets

After upscaling your images, removing the background can make your assets more versatile. Here’s how:

A free tool you can use is Creative Fabrica's background remover. Simply upload your image, and the tool will automatically remove the background. Always double-check the result to ensure it hasn't removed any important parts of your character. If necessary, use an image editor like Affinity Photo to refine the mask and ensure a clean, transparent background.

By removing the background, you can easily integrate your character into various scenes and projects. This is especially useful if you plan to reuse the character in multiple contexts.

Placing Your Character in Different Scenes

[P]To put your character in a scene, start by generating the character you want to use. Once you have your character, you can use it as a reference in other prompts. There are three ways to add an image to your prompt, but for character consistency, use the "character reference" option. This will help Midjourney maintain the character's appearance across different scenes.</P]

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Using Character and Style References

You can also combine character references with style references. For example, you can use a character reference to maintain the character's appearance and a style reference to match the artistic style of a specific image. This allows you to create scenes that are both consistent in character and visually appealing.

Changing Clothes and Accessories

By default, Midjourney tries to match the clothes and accessories of the character reference. However, you can change this using the `--cw` (character weight) tag. The default value is 100, which means Midjourney will prioritize matching the character's appearance, including clothing. By lowering this value, you can tell Midjourney to focus more on the new outfit you've specified in your prompt. A value of 20 can be effective in allowing you to change the character's clothes while maintaining their overall look.

Mastering Character Weight for Customization

The character weight tag (`--cw`) is a powerful tool for customizing your characters while maintaining consistency. Here's how to use it effectively:

• Default Value (100): Keeps the character's appearance, clothes, and accessories consistent.

• Lower Values (e.g., 20): Allows you to change the character's clothes and accessories while maintaining their core features.

By adjusting the character weight, you have greater control over how Midjourney interprets your character reference, enabling you to create a wide range of looks and styles.

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Conclusion

[P]Creating consistent characters in Midjourney involves using the right keywords, removing backgrounds effectively, and leveraging character and style references. The `--cw` tag offers even more control over character customization. With these techniques, you can create reusable assets for various projects and bring your creative visions to life with consistent, high-quality characters. Experiment with these methods and let your imagination guide you!</P]

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