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Midjourney isn’t just an image generator; it’s a powerful storytelling tool. This guide demonstrates how to create consistent characters in Midjourney, enabling you to visually build your narratives.
Basic Prompt Formula
We’ll utilize a prompt formula inspired by “Master Prompter” Clarinet. This formula consists of the following components:
- Reference Image: The URL of an image you want Midjourney to use as a foundation for your character. This could be a photograph, sketch, or a previous Midjourney creation.
- Setting: A concise description of the environment surrounding your character (e.g., pub, forest, bathroom).
- Character Description: Name and describe your character’s prominent features. Avoid excessive detail to prevent confusing Midjourney.
- Action/Situation: Describe the character’s actions, pose, emotions, or props within the specified setting.
- Style (Optional): Add keywords related to art styles or artist names for Midjourney to reference.
Note: Use double colons (::) to separate sections within the prompt. Example: /imagine [Image URL]:: setting is [setting]:: [character name], [character description]:: [setting] contains [character] [action]:: [style] --ar 16:9 --v 4
Practical Example
Let’s say we have an image of a mythical creature and want to create a character named Mimsy. The prompt could look like this:
/imagine [Mythical Creature Image URL]:: setting is a pub:: Mimsy, a pink pig-like creature with pointy ears:: pub contains Mimsy playing poker:: style expressive, painterly --ar 16:9 --v 4
Changing Setting and Action
After creating your character, easily modify their setting and actions by adjusting the “Setting” and “Action/Situation” sections of the prompt. For instance, to have Mimsy taking a bath:
/imagine [Mythical Creature Image URL]:: setting is a bathroom:: Mimsy, a pink pig-like creature with pointy ears:: bathroom contains Mimsy taking a bath:: style expressive, painterly --ar 16:9 --v 4
Limitations and Solutions
- Reference Image: The reference image significantly impacts the results. Choose clear images focused on the main subject, avoiding distracting elements.
- Character Pose: Midjourney often retains the pose from the reference image. To change the pose, modify the reference image beforehand.
- Multiple Characters: Incorporating multiple characters in a single frame can be challenging. Experimentation and prompt adjustments are necessary.
- Style: Use weights for specific prompt sections to control the outcome. For example, to emphasize the “library” setting:
setting is a library::3.
Conclusion
With this prompt formula, you can create characters and tell stories within Midjourney. Experiment, adjust, and explore the vast possibilities of this powerful tool. Success in Midjourney storytelling comes from persistence and creative prompt engineering.