How to Keep a Character Consistent Across AI-Generated Images and Clips
Description and use
<p>You generate a great character in one image. Then you ask for the same person in a kitchen, at night, from the side, and you get a cousin. Different jawline, different jacket, different hair. Character drift is the most common complaint from people making storyboards, short ads or comic panels with AI.</p> <p>The good news is that most drift comes from a handful of fixable habits. This guide walks through a workflow that keeps a character recognizable from the first still to the final animated clip.</p> <h2> 1. Write a character sheet before you write a scene </h2> <p>Most people describe t
Problem
<p>You generate a great character in one image. Then you ask for the same person in a kitchen, at night, from the side, and you get a cousin. Different jawline, different jacket, different hair. Character drift is the most common complaint from people making storyboards, short ads or comic panels with AI.</p> <p>The good news is that most drift comes from a handful of fixable habits. This guide walks through a workflow that keeps a character recognizable from the first still to the final animated clip.</p> <h2> 1. Write a character sheet before you write a scene </h2> <p>Most people describe t
Outcome
<p>You generate a great character in one image. Then you ask for the same person in a kitchen, at night, from the side, and you get a cousin. Different jawline, different jacket, different hair. Character drift is the most common complaint from people making storyboards, short ads or comic panels with AI.</p> <p>The good news is that most drift comes from a handful of fixable habits. This guide walks through a workflow that keeps a character recognizable from the first still to the final animated clip.</p> <h2> 1. Write a character sheet before you write a scene </h2> <p>Most people describe t
Evidence
How to Keep a Character Consistent Across AI-Generated Images and Clips
- Record date: 2026-10-17T03:41:15.308Z