Character Consistency

Character Consistency

Up to 14 reference images (6 high-fidelity). Identity locking across scenes.

The skill

Up to 14 reference images (6 high-fidelity). Identity locking across scenes.

## Identity Locking

```
Using person from [IMAGE REFERENCE]:
Keep facial features exactly the same.
Change: [EXPRESSION / POSE / CLOTHING / SETTING]
Maintain: identity, recognizable features
```

Key phrase: "Keep facial features exactly the same as Image 1"

## Viral Thumbnails

```
Design viral thumbnail using person from Image 1.

Face: Keep features same, change expression to [excited/surprised/shocked]
Action: Pose on [left/right], pointing toward [OBJECT]
Subject: [OBJECT] on opposite side
Graphics: Bold [COLOR] arrow connecting person to object
Text: "[HEADLINE]" in massive pop-style, white outline, drop shadow
Background: Blurred [SETTING]

High saturation and contrast.
```

## Multi-Character Consistency

```
Create [NUMBER]-part story with these [N] characters.

Identity: Keep attire and features consistent throughout.
Variation: Different angles, expressions, distances per image.
Rule: Only one of each character per image.

Story arc: [DESCRIPTION with emotional highs/lows]
```

## Brand Asset Generation

```
Using this [PRODUCT] as reference:
Create [NUMBER] [TYPE] shots.

Maintain: Brand consistency, quality level
Vary: Angles, lighting, context
Style: [editorial / lifestyle / product]

Generate one at a time.
```

## Expression Control

While maintaining identity:
- "Change expression to excited and surprised"
- "Make them look thoughtful, gazing left"
- "Add confident smile, direct eye contact"

## Pose/Action Control

- "Pose pointing finger toward [DIRECTION]"
- "Standing with arms crossed"
- "Mid-stride, dynamic motion"
- "Seated, leaning forward"

## Attire Changes

- "Same person, but wearing [NEW OUTFIT]"
- "Keep face, change to formal business attire"
- "Maintain identity, add [ACCESSORY]"

## Environment Swaps

- "Same person in [NEW SETTING]"
- "Transport to [LOCATION], keep identity"
- "Change background to [SCENE], maintain lighting on face"

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*Author: Serge Shima ([t.me/aimastersme](https://t.me/aimastersme) · [sergeshima.com](https://sergeshima.com) · [aimasters.me](https://aimasters.me)) · License: CC BY 4.0 — attribution required · Source: [smixs/visual-skills](https://github.com/smixs/visual-skills)*

How to install it

Gemini

1. Open Gems → New Gem.
2. Paste the text below into the instructions field.
3. Save. The Gem appears in the sidebar and keeps the instructions
   across conversations.

In Google AI Studio the same text goes in System instructions.

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Serge Shima CC-BY-4.0 The original