Mastering Realistic AI Portraits with Midjourney Techniques
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Chapter 1: Unveiling the Secrets of AI Portraits
In my recent exploration of AI-generated imagery, I delved into creating lifelike portraits using Midjourney. I aimed to elevate the quality of these images, which, while appearing realistic, still exhibited minor distortions. This led me to ponder whether I could maintain the original image's essence while injecting additional personality. The answer? Absolutely! With improved precision over the output, the results speak for themselves. Check out the transformation in this animated GIF.
Here’s another example of my journey...
To fully grasp the techniques I shared in my previous article, you can revisit it here:
Creating Life-Like and Natural-Looking Midjourney Faces in a Snap
Thanks to the Midjourney "Vary (Region)" feature, I was able to enhance the images significantly.
This new method grants me even tighter control over the output, allowing me to keep the facial features almost unchanged, as illustrated above. The step-by-step process I’ll outline is simpler than before. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
Step-by-Step Guide to Infusing Personality into AI Imagery
Initially, similar to my previous article, I incorporated the following suffix into my prompt: “shot with Canon R5, 70–200mm, cinematic studio lighting, strong shadows, photographed by Bert Stern, 8k UHD -s 800.” The result was as follows:
As I mentioned earlier, while Midjourney produces remarkably lifelike images, they sometimes lack depth, as seen above. I utilized the VARY (REGION) feature and, here’s the key, meticulously traced around the eyes, nose, and lips in a semicircle (not the full face).
Next, I prefaced my prompt with: “add more realistic detail, personality, and light sourcing to this face::5 beautiful facial features, happy bright eyes.” This adjustment produced four distinct variations.
If you revisit my previous article, you’ll notice a marked improvement in how controlled these generated images are compared to my earlier methods. While all variations had their merits, the top right truly encapsulated the essence of personality.
In just a matter of minutes, I completed the process. Here’s an animation showcasing the differences.
Is it really this straightforward? I’ve repeatedly achieved similar results, confirming a resounding “yes!” I hope this technique inspires you to explore creating even more realistic imagery.
I will continue to challenge the limits of what’s possible on Midjourney.com and hope to discover works utilizing this technique. Please share your findings with me!
If you’re eager to learn more, I’ve compiled numerous additional strategies in my Udemy course, currently available at 85% off the regular price of $84.99. Join the class HERE!
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