Lesson 2

02. Midjourney Character Consistency Workflow (CREF)

Midjourney Combine --cref, --cw, and a consistent aspect ratio to generate multi-pose image sets of the same character.

Concept sketch-style diagram of the same character in three views

Core Principles

Consistency comes from “anchor image + constraint strength + stable scene description hierarchy.” Prepare the anchor image with enough information density before gradually opening up variation.

Checklist

Anchor image is clear (face, hairstyle, or outfit — at least one is very distinct)
--cw matches scene complexity (complex scenes usually need stronger constraints)
Image sets use a consistent --ar