Creating Consistent Characters with Midjourney

Want to create characters that stay consistent across multiple scenes in Midjourney? This guide will show you how to use key prompts and settings to maintain a consistent look for characters you can reuse in games, comics, videos, and more.

Crafting Character Assets in Midjourney

Creating consistent character assets in Midjourney involves using specific keywords in your prompts. Here's how to get started:

Using Front and Side Poses

When describing your character, specify "front and side pose" to get different views of the same character. For example, for a pixel art character, include "front and side pose" in your prompt to generate useful character sprites.

Character Sheets and Turnarounds

To get a full turnaround of your character, use terms like "character sheet" or "backside and front." This is especially useful for creating 3D models or animations.

Generating Portraits

For portraits, describe your character and specify a "six image set" to get multiple variations. This gives you a range of options to choose from and refine. Need help managing all these images? Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to streamline your workflow.

Expanding and Refining Your Character Images

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

Expanding Images for More Options

Use the "expand" feature to generate additional variations of a selected image. This can help you explore different poses or details while maintaining the same character style.

Upscaling and Removing Backgrounds

To get a high-resolution version of your character, upscale the image. Then, remove the background to make it easier to use in different contexts. Creative Fabrica offers a free background remover tool that works well for this. After removing the background, double-check for any errors and correct them using a tool like Affinity Photo.

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Putting Your Character in a Scene

Once you've created your character, the next step is to place them in various scenes. Midjourney offers tools to ensure your character remains consistent across different environments.

Using Character References

To use a character as a reference, drag the character image to the text bar. Select the "character reference" option. This tells Midjourney to maintain the character's appearance in the new scene. For example, if you have a girl with a coat and scarf, Midjourney will place her in a new scene while keeping her recognizable.

Combining Character and Style References

To maintain both the character's appearance and a specific style, use both character and style references. Drag your character image as a character reference and another image as a style reference. This ensures that the new scene matches the style of the reference image while keeping your character consistent.

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, but you can lower it to allow for changes in clothing and accessories. Setting CW to 20, for example, lets you change the character's outfit while keeping their appearance consistent. Streamline this process and many more with the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT.

Conclusion

Creating consistent characters in Midjourney is all about using the right prompts and settings. By using character references, style references, and the character weight tag, you can create versatile and consistent characters for any project. Experiment with these techniques to bring your creative visions to life!