I have spent many hours with Midjourney trying to make her create images exactly as I instruct her. It is no easy task but I know some clever tricks and I like to share with you. So, meet Scarlet Blaze: a fiery, grunge-inspired woman with striking red hair, donned in tight gray pants and a matching leather jacket. While I had several visions for her, Scarlet stood out from the rest, embodying strength and charisma. I envisioned her in a myriad of scenarios: perched on a skyscraper's ledge, baking cookies, engaging with a dashing man, lounging poolside, exploring a library, heroically saving civilians from a blazing inferno, navigating the shadowy alleys of Oklahoma City's urban nights, experiencing the cultural nuances of a Korean neighborhood, meditating, and showcasing an array of dynamic poses and actions. She could sprint, soar, ride tanks, converse with army generals, gallop on a horse, and so much more.
Imagine each of these vignettes with a rich backstory. Leveraging the capabilities of Midjourney, one could seamlessly transform these prompts into a vivid comic book. Though many artistic styles were at my disposal, I chose to channel the essence of Marvel Comics for Scarlet's portrayal. The foundation was laid using the raw mode of Midjourney V4, untouched by stylizations. I then took advantage of the enhanced multi-image prompting offered by version 5.2 to bring these scenes to life.
Scarlet Blaze: Age 23, Born in Oklahoma City, Job: She is an action hero, saving people. I made her using Midjourney version 4. I am going to her in many different situations and scenes using Midjourney 5.2
Introducing my latest creation (image showcased below). The journey to finalize her, selecting her from a series of potential characters, was fueled by her distinct, fiery aura. Her compelling demeanor and strength make her an icon in the Midjourney universe. As you'll soon discover, she's not just any action hero; she wields a magical lash, a symbol of her might, allowing her to defend the innocent and deliver justice. While I'm tempted to delve into her adventures, my current focus is to guide you through the intricacies of Midjourney and my unique 'whispering' technique to hone its capabilities.
Prompt I used: "glamour shot full body image, beautiful woman, bright red braided red bun hair, only red hair, wearing a gray leather jacket, with a white tank top underneath, paired with beige pants, all styled reminiscent of a Marvel comic book --seed 2291370888"
The 'seed number' is a unique identifier from Midjourney. If you're unfamiliar with seed numbers, I recommend checking Midjourney's online resources. Ready to embark on this journey together?
Take a look at these top image. This is my canvas, where I shape poses and educate the Midjourney bot, integrating these nuances into the character's design.
With our protagonist in place, let's dive into her first adventure: riding a horse.
next is to make stand at the edge of a building and look down in many poses.
Walking at the edge of skyscraper!
Different camera views
Another Camera View -
An another one -
As you see, I have some touch-ups to do. My girls has an extra finger!
Here is the prompt:
aerial shot angle from above, beautiful woman, bright red braided bun hair, wearing a leather jacket in gray color, only red hair, in the style of a Marvel comic book, standing on the edge of a skyscraper, feet on edge of building --ar 9:16 --v 4 --s 50
Next is time to chase the bad guys and run through a battle field shooting at the bad guys.
Scarlet now talking to general and military people!
Next is to be seen next to a tank and military trucks. I have several options to choose and the Numers 1 and 3 are the good ones. Number 2 is not my girl and number 4 is too cartoonish. But that is not what I wanted.
Next I wanted her to walk in shady back alley in Oklahoma City, where I live!
I also need her to explore ancient caves and run through temples holding a torch! Why not?
Here is an action shot of Scarlet coming out of smoke and fire, a cinematic poster.
Utilizing a unique method I've dubbed 'posesculpting', a term I coined myself, I'm empowered to guide or even command the algorithm in crafting Scarlet's form and traits – mostly to my specifications – into the intended pose. I can then seamlessly situate her within diverse scenarios based on a set narrative. Imagine Scarlet fiercely battling a foe on a bustling street or standing defiantly in a vast desert, exuding the dynamic athleticism akin to Marvel's comic book heroes. With this online tool, I have the liberty to replicate virtually any human gesture, be it standing, sitting, running, sprinting, leaping, dueling, and so on. I've mastered the art of refining a human posture (animals are a story for another day) using a 3D workspace, granting me the freedom to position the pose on any desired X and Y axis. All the while, ensuring consistent camera angles, light sourcing, and shadow perspectives. Dive into this invaluable resource for sculpting human postures: [https://www.posemaniacs.com/]. Here, I particularly favor the 'Rim mode', darkening it to capture the silhouette I want. After securing the optimal pose, I transition to 'Sumopaint', an image editor, and extract the backdrop, preserving only the inverse hue of the posture. Now, I'm equipped with the precise physical elements needed for my scene. Alongside this newly crafted posture, I aspire to root her within evocative landscapes like bustling streets, sprawling deserts, or serene beaches. So, here's my process:
I uploaded three images and incorporated the seed, followed by the directive:
Then, Midjourney created these images. These are exactly what I had in mind. There are some imperfections in some of these images and I can fix those using the Photoshop or Sumopaint editors.
https://s.mj.run/HtpOD2m-9Dw https://s.mj.run/tq38VRLUJx0 https://s.mj.run/DUAPPcbAeNI glamour shot full body image, beautiful woman, bright red braided red bun hair, only red hair, wearing a leather jacket in gray color, wearing a white tank top under jacket, wearing beige pants on legs, throwing a lash at a bad guy in the street, in the style of a Marvel comic book --seed 2291370888 --s 750 --style raw
I also did the same with this pose:
i created this cool bar where I intend to place Scarlet sitting there -
I asked Midjourney to create this pose -
or sitting on a tank. These images using the Version 4 in no stylize mode and later I changed that to Version 5.3, because V4 makes silly mistakes like adding 6 fingers or misplace body parts sometimes. Version 5.2 is a lot more stable! Number 3 is the one that would fit with what I had in mind.
I am also able to show her from behind using a pose.
And as you see she is one cool girl in many poses. Number one (top left) is the right choice.
Here are more stands and poses.
Another V4 artwork.
This pose cooked up using the older version 4 algorithm, with high stylization option turned on.
Too much stylization changes the face, so I had to re-seed the prompt.
Here are some of the prompts:
"https://s.mj.run/EN1YzMTs7Yw https://s.mj.run/DUAPPcbAeNI https://s.mj.run/46DY_3K7hNQ glamour shot full body image, beautiful woman, bright red braided red bun hair, only red hair, wearing a leather jacket in gray color, wearing a white tank top under jacket, wearing beige pants on legs, front view sitting in the bar, in the style of a Marvel comic book --seed 2291370888 --s 750 --style raw"
" https://s.mj.run/GhRPWiE4M-Mhttps://s.mj.run/DUAPPcbAeNI glamour shot full body image, beautiful woman, bright red braided red bun hair, only red hair, wearing a leather jacket in gray color, wearing a white tank top under jacket, wearing beige pants on legs, front view sitting in the bar, in the style of a Marvel comic book --seed 2291370888 --s 750 --style raw"
https://s.mj.run/HtpOD2m-9Dwhttps://s.mj.run/tq38VRLUJx0https://s.mj.run/DUAPPcbAeNI glamour shot full body image, beautiful woman, bright red braided red bun hair, only red hair, wearing a leather jacket in gray color, wearing a white tank top under jacket, wearing beige pants on legs, throwing a saber at a bad guy in the street, in the style of a Marvel comic book --seed 2291370888 --s 750 --style raw
Voilà! By leveraging a variety of poses, you can seamlessly animate your character into actions that would otherwise challenge Midjourney. This method simplifies the process, bringing you closer to realizing your vision. I trust you found this guide beneficial.
Should you need expert assistance in designing or developing your character, I'm open for commission. Feel free to contact me at videomover@gmail.com.
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