Creating Consistent Characters with Midjourney: A Simple Guide

Want to create characters that stay consistent across different scenes in Midjourney? This guide breaks down the process into simple steps, perfect for creating assets for games, comics, or videos. Learn how to use specific keywords and character references to maintain consistency while exploring different styles and outfits.

Creating Character Assets with Keywords

The secret to consistent characters lies in the keywords you use in your prompts. Here's how to get started:

Using Front and Side Poses

If you need character assets from multiple angles, specify front and side poses in your prompt. For example, when creating a pixel art character, include "front and side pose" to get different views. This is useful for game development or animation projects. Let's say you want to create a zombie character, you could use “full body different sides and shots”. This gives you a character sheet with different angles.

Character Sheets and Turnarounds

For a complete character view, use terms like "character sheet" or "backside and front." This helps Midjourney generate a turnaround view of your character, which is especially useful for 3D modeling or detailed illustrations. Try this prompt: turnaround for this Spaceman character.

Generating Portraits

To create a series of consistent portraits, describe your character and specify a "six image set." This ensures you get multiple variations of the same character, perfect for profile pictures or character introductions.

After generating your initial images, you can expand them to get even more options. Use the editor to drag the image to the side and generate variations in the same style. You can also upscale the images to get higher resolution versions for detailed work. Want to make your Midjourney workflow even smoother? Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to automate and enhance your creative process!

Removing Backgrounds for Versatility

Once you have your character, removing the background makes it easier to use in different scenes and projects. Here’s a simple method:

Using Creative Fabrica's Background Remover

A free and effective option is Creative Fabrica’s background remover. Simply upload your image, and the tool will automatically remove the background. Download the transparent image for use in various projects. However, it's good to double-check the result, as sometimes the background remover can be a little overeager with how much it removes. Ensure there are no unwanted parts erased from the image.

Checking for Transparency

To ensure the background is truly transparent, open the image in a photo editor like Affinity Photo and add a colored background. This helps you identify any remaining artifacts or incomplete erasures. If needed, manually erase any leftover background elements for a clean result. Working with pixel art can be good to erase based on rectangles.

Putting Your Character in a Scene

Now that you have your character, let's place them in different scenes. This involves using character and style references to maintain consistency across various settings. Automate this entire workflow and more with the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT - increase your output tenfold!

Using Character References

To use a character as a reference, drag the character image to the text bar in Midjourney. Select the character reference option. Then, type your prompt describing the scene you want to create. Midjourney will place your character in the scene while maintaining their key features. You can use the image on the left as a character reference.

Incorporating Style References

To maintain a consistent style, use style references. Drag an image with the desired style to the text bar and select the style reference option. This ensures that the new scene matches the aesthetic of the reference image. You're going to use this one on the right as a style reference.

Changing Outfits and Adjusting Character Weight

[P]If you want to change your character's clothes while keeping their appearance consistent, use the character weight (CW) tag. By default, CW is set to 100, which matches both the character and their clothes. To change the outfit, lower the CW value. A value of 20 allows you to change the clothes while maintaining the character’s core features. This is a powerful way to keep your characters consistent but change their styles. So, in summary:</P>

• Character reference = consistent character

• Style reference = consistent style

• Character Weight = ability to change outfits and accessories

Conclusion

Creating consistent characters in Midjourney is all about using the right keywords, references, and character weight adjustments. By following these simple steps, you can create reusable assets for various projects and maintain a consistent look across all your creations. Want to take your Midjourney skills to the next level? Explore the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT and discover how automation can revolutionize your workflow!