Cracking Consistency: How Character Sheets and ‘Vary (Region)’ Can Create Consistent Characters in Midjourney 5.2

‘Wrapping a present’ expression prompt. Created by the author in Midjourney.

Note — this tutorial has been gazumped by Midjourney’s new --cref parameter. Check out a practical example here:

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In the ever-evolving landscape of AI-generated art, one persistent challenge has remained tantalisingly out of reach: achieving consistent character expressions, poses, and emotions. Artists and enthusiasts have long sought a solution to the puzzle of creating characters that maintain their identity while effortlessly adapting to a wide array of dynamic situations. Until now, this quest for character consistency within the realm of AI art has felt like chasing a mirage.

But within the established realm of Midjourney, a revelation has emerged. A groundbreaking feature, known as Vary (Region) has uncovered a previously uncharted path toward this elusive goal. This breakthrough discovery has the potential to redefine the very essence of AI-generated character artistry, allowing creators to seamlessly transition their characters between poses, reactions…