Creating Consistent Characters with Midjourney

Midjourney is a powerful tool for generating unique images, but what if you want to create characters that you can reuse across multiple projects? This guide will show you how to ensure consistency in your character designs, making them perfect for games, comics, videos, and more. Whether you want a character in various scenes or need reusable assets, this article will help you achieve consistent results.

Creating Character Assets with Keywords

The key to creating consistent character assets in Midjourney lies in using specific keywords within your prompts. Here's how to get started:

Using Front and Side Poses

When designing character assets, specifying poses like "front and side pose" can be incredibly effective. For example, if you're creating a pixel art character, include this phrase in your prompt to get different views of the same character. Let's look at creating a zombie character. Try using "full body different sides and shots." This helps Midjourney generate a comprehensive character sheet.

Character Sheets and Turnarounds

To get a full turnaround of your character, use the term "character sheet backside and front." This is especially useful for characters that need to be viewed from all angles, such as a spaceman. This will provide a complete view of your character from multiple angles.

Generating Portraits

For portraits, describe your character in detail and specify a "six image set." This will give you a variety of portraits in a consistent style. Experiment with different descriptions to find the perfect look for your character.

Expanding and Refining Your Images

Once you have your initial set of images, you can expand and refine them to get even more options.

Expanding Images for More Options

If you like a particular image but want to see variations, use the expand feature. Click on the image and then select "editor." Drag the image to the side and submit it to generate another option in the same character style. This allows you to explore different iterations of your character without losing consistency.

Upscaling and Removing Backgrounds

To prepare your character for use in other projects, upscale the image to a higher resolution and remove the background. First, upscale the image using the "upscale subtle" option. Then, save the image to your computer. A free tool like Creative Fabrica’s background remover can help you make the background transparent. Be sure to double-check the result to ensure the background is completely removed, and manually adjust any areas if needed.

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Putting Your Character in a Scene

Now that you have a consistent character, let's explore how to place them in different scenes while maintaining their look.

Using Character References

The key to placing a character in a scene is to use character references. Drag your character image to the text bar in Midjourney. Make sure you select the character reference option. Then, type your prompt describing the scene. For example, "a girl walking down the street, children's book style." Midjourney will place your character in the scene, maintaining their key features.

Combining Character and Style References

For even more control, combine character references with style references. Use one image as a character reference and another as a style reference. This allows you to maintain the character's appearance while applying a specific artistic style to the scene. For example, you can have your character at the airport in the style of a particular children's book illustration.

Changing Clothes and Accessories

By default, Midjourney tries to match the clothes and accessories of the character reference. To change this, use the character weight (CW) tag. The default value is 100, which maintains the character's original look. Lowering this value allows you to change the character's clothing and accessories. For example, set CW to 20 to have your character wear a red shirt and blue shorts while still maintaining their consistent appearance.

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Conclusion

Creating consistent characters in Midjourney involves using specific keywords, expanding and refining images, and leveraging character and style references. By using techniques such as character weight, you can have full control over your character's appearance, even when changing their clothes and accessories. There are endless possibilities for reusing characters in Midjourney. Experiment with these methods to bring your creative visions to life.

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