Creating Consistent Characters with Midjourney

A Midjourney generated image using Midjourney Automation Suite

Want to make consistent characters in Midjourney? This post covers how to create character assets for games, comics, videos, and scenes. You'll learn how to use keywords, character references, and style references to achieve consistent results.

Creating Character Assets

Character creation is about using the right keywords in your prompts. Here are some tips to get you started:

Using Keywords for Different Styles

• Pixel Art: Use "pixel art character," "front and side pose" to get character sheets for games.

• Zombies: Try "full body," "different sides and shots" to create zombie characters from multiple angles.

• Character Sheets: Use "character sheet backside and front" for turnaround views, which is great for 3D modelers.

• Portraits: Describe your character and ask for a "six image set" to generate a series of cool portraits.

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Expanding and Refining Images

• Expanding Images: Use the editor to expand images and get more variations of a character.

• Upscaling: Increase the resolution of your favorite images by using the upscale feature.

• Removing Backgrounds: Make the background white and then use a free online tool like Creative Fabrica to remove it. Always double-check the result and manually fix any errors.

Putting a Character in a Scene

[P]Once you have a character, you can put them into different scenes using character and style references.</P]

Using Character References

• Drag and Drop: Drag your character image to the text bar to use it as a character reference. Select the character reference option.

• Prompting: Add a prompt describing the scene, such as "a girl walking down the street," and specify a style, like "children's book style."

Combining Character and Style References

• Style Consistency: Drag an image with a style you like into the text bar and set it as a style reference.

• Creating New Scenes: Combine character and style references to put your character in new environments while maintaining a consistent look.

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Changing a Character's Clothes and Accessories

• The Problem: Midjourney tries to match clothes and accessories by default when using character references.

• Character Weight (CW): Use the `–cw` parameter to adjust how much Midjourney sticks to the original character's appearance. The default value is 100. Lowering the value allows you to change clothes and accessories.

• Example: Set `–cw` to 20 to change the character's outfit while keeping their face and hairstyle consistent.

Summary

Creating consistent characters in Midjourney involves using specific keywords, character references, and style references. By adjusting the character weight, you can change your character's clothes and accessories while maintaining their overall appearance. Experiment with these techniques to create a range of reusable character assets for your projects. Want to learn more or need help automating your process? Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT today!