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How to Generate Consistent AI Character Portraits
Step-by-step tutorial for generating consistent AI character portraits using references, locked prompts, and iterative refinement.
Consistent characters are the hardest part of AI image generation. This tutorial walks through the exact steps Animator Hub uses.
Step 1: Lock a face reference
Generate one strong portrait. Save it. Use it as the reference for every future image of this character.
Step 2: Lock a body and wardrobe brief
Reuse the same body and wardrobe lines across prompts.
Step 3: Iterate on scene only
Change lighting, framing, and setting. Keep identity locked.
Step 4: Save winning prompts
A small prompt library beats memory.