Get Reliable Midjourney Characters Every Time

Making the same character show up in different scenes and poses in Midjourney can be tricky. AI tools are great at making new things, but keeping details consistent across many images takes a specific approach. This guide shows you two ways to get repeated looks for your characters. We will cover using prompt variations and using the special seed number.

Method 1: Prompt Power for Variations

One way to get consistent characters is by asking for multiple poses and expressions right from the start. This method focuses on generating many options at once that share key features.

Start with a detailed prompt

Your first prompt should describe your character clearly and include keywords that ask for variety. Here's an example structure:

• Character description (e.g., small cat)

• Request for variety (e.g., multiple position expression)

• Art style (e.g., children's book illustration style)

• Details (e.g., detail Dutch green coat with hood, black hair)

• Background (e.g., black color white blend background)

Also, add `--no outline` at the end of your prompt. This helps keep the character's colors consistent.

Generate and Pick

Midjourney will give you several images. Look at the options and see if any characters look right. If not, generate again. Once you find a good base character with different poses, upscale the one you like best.

Enhance and Split

The upscaled image might contain multiple characters or poses in one picture. Use an online image editor to select and save each character or pose as its own separate image file. You might also use a free online tool like LetsEnhance.io to increase the resolution and quality of your saved images before this step.

Use Image Links as References

Now, upload each of your saved character images to Midjourney (or get the link if you upscaled there). Copy the URL for each image.

In a new prompt, start with `/imagine` and paste the image link(s). Then, add text describing the pose or expression you want. For example:

`/imagine [link_to_your_character_image] character looking happy`

`/imagine [link_to_your_character_image] character sitting down`

By using the generated image as a reference, Midjourney tries to keep the character's look while you control the pose or expression with words.

Trying to manage many images and prompts? The Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT can help streamline this process, making it easier to handle multiple character variations and image references.

Method 2: Using the Seed Number

A seed number is like a key for Midjourney. When you use the same seed number with the same prompt, Midjourney produces similar images. If you don't use a seed, Midjourney picks a random one each time, giving you lots of different looks.

Generate your base character

Start with a prompt that describes your character. Adding a specific character name can also help. Unlike the first method, you don't need to ask for multiple poses here. Just describe the character and the setting.

Example Prompt: `Jean Baker Young year old boy black hair wearing a green hoodie green eyes pixel style illustration`

Midjourney will create four images. Pick the one that looks most like your desired character.

Get the Image Link and Seed

Upscale the image you chose. Once it's upscaled, get its image link.

To find the seed number for that specific image, react to the upscaled image message with the envelope emoji (✉️). Midjourney will send you a message with the image details, including the seed number.

Combine Image, Prompt, and Seed

Now, create a new prompt using the `/imagine` command. Paste the image link first, then paste your original text prompt. Finally, add `--seed` followed by the seed number you just found.

Example: `/imagine [link_to_your_character_image] Jean Baker Young year old boy black hair wearing a green hoodie green eyes pixel style illustration --seed [your_seed_number]`

Change Pose or Expression

With the image link and seed keeping the character consistent, you can now change the end of the prompt to ask for a different pose or expression for that exact character.

Example: `/imagine [link_to_your_character_image] Jean Baker Young year old boy black hair wearing a green hoodie green eyes pixel style illustration playing with a toy car --seed [your_seed_number]`

Example: `/imagine [link_to_your_character_image] Jean Baker Young year old boy black hair wearing a green hoodie green eyes pixel style illustration holding a book --seed [your_seed_number]`

This method gives you tight control over your character's appearance while allowing you to change other elements of the image.

Managing multiple seeds and image references for different characters can become complex. Speed up your workflow by exploring the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT, designed to simplify repetitive tasks.

Improve Image Quality

After generating your character images, you might want to improve their resolution and clarity. Tools like LetsEnhance.io can upscale your images by up to four times. This makes them cleaner and sharper, perfect for use in your projects.

In Summary

Creating consistent characters in Midjourney is possible using specific techniques. You can generate multiple variations upfront using a detailed prompt and image references, or use an image link combined with a seed number for more control over a specific character's look across different poses and scenes. Both methods require careful prompting and managing image outputs.

For those producing many character variations, managing images, links, and seeds manually can take time. Consider using the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to help automate parts of this process and save time.