How To Make Consistent Characters In Midjourney 6 (How to keep a Character Consistent)
TLDRIn this tutorial, the presenter shares a technique for creating consistent characters in Midjourney, a creative tool. The process begins with a new prompt, where the user describes a character with multiple poses and expressions, in a children's book illustration style with a white background. The user is advised to include a detailed description of the character and use specific commands to avoid unwanted elements like outlines. After generating an image, the seed number is found and used to recreate the character with different actions, ensuring consistency across images. The tutorial also suggests using generic references for actions like 'running' to achieve better results. The presenter invites viewers to join the Midjourney community for further engagement and support.
Takeaways
- ๐จ Start with a new Midjourney prompt using the 'imagine command' and describe your character in detail.
- ๐ธ Include multiple poses and expressions in your prompt to ensure character consistency.
- ๐ Specify a '100 percent white background' and 'children's book illustration style' for a consistent look.
- ๐ญ Use style descriptions like 'simple', 'cute', and 'full color' to guide the character's appearance.
- ๐ Mention 'no shoes', 'gray hat', 'gray hooded dress', and 'flat color' to define the character's attire.
- ๐ซ Utilize '--no' before keywords like 'outline' to remove unwanted elements from the generated image.
- ๐ข Generate the same image multiple times to find the character you like and note the seed number for that image.
- ๐ Copy the seed number and save it for future reference to maintain consistency.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Paste the generated character image into Photoshop and create a new file from the clipboard.
- ๐ Repeat the process for as many images as needed to build a collection of consistent character poses.
- ๐ Replace 'multiple poses and expressions' with a specific action, like 'run and running', in your prompt.
- ๐ Add a reference URL of a generic action (e.g., running animation frames) to help Midjourney understand the desired movement.
- ๐ Use the saved seed number with '--seed' in the prompt to ensure the character's consistency across images.
Q & A
What is the main technique demonstrated in the tutorial for creating consistent characters?
-The main technique involves using a 'midi Journey prompt' with specific instructions such as 'multiple poses and expressions', a '100 percent white background children's book illustration style', and detailed character descriptions. The process also includes using a seed number to maintain consistency across different images.
How do you generate a seed number for an image in MidJourney?
-To generate a seed number, you go to the upper right corner of the image, click on the three dots, select 'add reaction', and choose the envelope. MidJourney will then create an alert in the upper left corner with the seed number, which you can copy.
What does the 'dash dash no' command do in the context of the MidJourney prompt?
-The 'dash dash no' command in MidJourney is used to remove the following keyword from the prompt, which in this case, helps to avoid outlines in the generated image.
How can you use the seed number to create a consistent character with a specific action?
-You can use the seed number by including it in a new prompt with the 'dash dash seed' command followed by the seed number. This ensures that the character generated maintains consistency with the previously generated images.
Why is it important to use a generic style for the running animation frames?
-Using a generic style for the running animation frames allows MidJourney to extract and apply the running action more accurately to the consistent character, resulting in better outcomes for specific actions.
What is the purpose of the 'ghost together.com' community mentioned in the tutorial?
-The 'ghost together.com' community is an online platform for MidJourney creators to share their images, ask questions, and interact with other creators working on illustrated books or similar projects.
How can you copy an image from MidJourney to use in Photoshop?
-You can copy an image from MidJourney by opening the image, right-clicking on it, and selecting 'copy image'. Then, you can paste it into a new file in Photoshop.
What does the 'Ctrl X' command do in Photoshop?
-The 'Ctrl X' command in Photoshop is used to cut the selected item, removing it from its current location and allowing it to be pasted elsewhere.
How many images does the tutorial suggest using for creating a consistent character?
-The tutorial suggests using at least three images for creating a consistent character, but you might want to use more depending on your needs.
What is the benefit of using a '100 percent white background children's book illustration style' in the prompt?
-Using a '100 percent white background children's book illustration style' helps to create a clean and simple look for the character, which is often desired in children's book illustrations and makes the character stand out clearly.
How can you ensure that the character's details are consistent across different images?
-To ensure consistency, you should include detailed descriptions of the character's appearance in the prompt, such as 'no shoes', 'gray hat', 'gray hooded dress', and use commands like 'dash dash no outline' to maintain the character's visual style across images.
What is the significance of using the 'run and running' action in the prompt?
-Using the 'run and running' action in the prompt allows you to generate images of the character performing a specific action, which can be useful for creating a sequence or storyline in an illustrated book.
Outlines
๐จ Creating Consistent Characters with Mid-Journey Prompts
The first paragraph of the video script introduces a tutorial on creating consistent characters using a technique with a 'midi Journey' (possibly a typo for 'mid-journey') prompt. The process involves starting with an 'imagine command' to generate a character, in this case, a gray wolf character. The key elements of the prompt are multiple poses and expressions, a 100% white background, and a children's book illustration style. The character is described in detail, including clothing and accessories, with specific instructions to avoid outlines. The tutorial also guides viewers on how to obtain a seed number for the generated image to recreate it later. The process is repeated until a satisfactory character is created. The character is then copied into Photoshop and pasted back into the chat box for further use. The tutorial ends with an invitation to join a community for mid-journey creators.
๐ Applying Action to Consistent Characters with Animation References
The second paragraph explains how to apply a specific action, such as running, to a consistent character generated from the mid-journey prompt. It details the process of using a seed number to ensure consistency across different images of the character. The tutorial demonstrates how to modify the original prompt to include a single action, replacing 'multiple poses and expressions' with 'run and running'. It also emphasizes the importance of using a generic running animation reference to guide the AI in creating a more accurate depiction of the action. The process results in a character performing a running action, and the tutorial suggests that this technique consistently yields better results for character actions. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to join the 'ghost together' community for further interaction and support among mid-journey creators.
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Keywords
Midjourney
Consistent Characters
Midi Journey Prompt
100 Percent White Background
Children's Book Illustration Style
3D Model with Light and Shadow
Seed Number
Photoshop
Running Animation Frames
Ghost Together
Illustrated Books
Highlights
Technique for creating consistent characters in mid-journey with a 'midi Journey prompt'.
Use 'imagine command' to start a new prompt and describe the character in detail.
Include 'multiple poses and expressions' in the prompt for variety.
Specify '100 percent white background children's book illustration style' for a consistent aesthetic.
Utilize '3D model with light and shadow' for depth and realism.
Provide a detailed character description, including clothing and accessories.
Use 'dash dash no outline' to avoid outlines in the generated images.
Generate the same image multiple times to refine the character.
Extract the 'seed number' from the generated image for consistency.
Memorise the seed number for future use in maintaining character consistency.
Copy the character image and paste it into Photoshop for editing.
Repeat the process for as many images as needed to create a consistent character set.
Join the 'mid-journey makers community' for support and collaboration.
Modify the original prompt to include a specific action for the character.
Add the previously copied 'seed number' to the prompt for consistency.
Use 'Google' to find generic animation frames for specific actions.
Apply 'Running Animation frames' to improve the character's action representation.
Ensure the running reference is as generic as possible for better results.
Join the 'ghost together' community to connect with other midJourney creators.
The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to creating characters for illustrated books.