Character consistency across AI-generated images with reference sheets and LoRA techniques. Covers turnaround views, expression sheets, color palettes, and style consistency tricks. Use for: character design, game art, illustration, animation, comics, visual novels. Triggers: character design, chara

Install the belt CLI skill: npx skills add belt sh/cli Character Design Sheet Create consistent characters across multiple AI generated images via [inference.sh](https://inference.sh) CLI. Quick Start Requires inference.sh CLI ( belt ). [Install instructions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/inference sh/skills/refs/heads/main/cli install.md) The Consistency Problem AI image generation produces different looking characters every time, even with the same prompt. This is the 1 challenge in AI art for any project requiring the same character across multiple images. Solutions (Ranked by Effectiveness) Technique Consistency Effort Best For FLUX LoRA (trained on character) Very high High (requires training data) Ongoing projects, many images Detailed description anchor Medium high Low Quick projects, few images Same seed + similar prompt Medium Low Variations of single pose Image to image refinement Medium Medium Refining existing images Reference image in prompt Varies Low When model supports it Reference Sheet Types 1. Turnaround Sheet Shows the character from multiple angles: 2. Expression Sheet Shows the character's face with different emotions: Minimum 6 expressions: neutral, happy, angry, sad, surprised, thinking. 3. Outfit/Costume Sheet Multiple outfits for the same character: Outfit Description Casual Bomber jacket, t shirt, jeans Work Blazer, button down, slacks Athletic Sports bra, leggings, running shoes Formal Evening dress, heels 4. Color Palette Sheet Document exact colors for consistency: The Description Anchor Technique The most practical consistency technique: write a 50+ word detailed description and reuse it exactly in every prompt. Template Example Use this exact block in EVERY prompt for this character, only changing the action/pose/scene. Proportion Guide Style Head to Body Ratio Best For Realistic 7.5 : 1 Film, photorealistic Heroic 8 : 1 Superheroes, action Anime/Manga 5 6 : 1 Japanese animation style Stylized 4 5 : 1 Western animation Chibi/Super deformed 2 3 : 1 Cute, comedic, mascots Include proportion style in your prompts: "realistic proportions" vs "anime style proportions" vs "chibi proportions" Using LoRA for Consistency For projects requiring many images of the same character, train a LoRA: LoRA Training Tips: Need 10 20 reference images of the character (consistent style) Train on specific trigger word (e.g., "maya chen") Scale 0.7 0.9 balances consistency with prompt flexibility Lower scale = more creative freedom, higher = more strict matching Common Consistency Failures Issue Why It Happens Mitigation Hair color drift Model interprets "red hair" differently each time Use specific shade: "auburn red C0392B" Eye color change Low priority in generation Mention eye color early in prompt Outfit inconsistency Model fills in details creatively Describe every clothing item explicitly Age shift Vague age description Use "mid twenties" not "young" Face structure change Different generations = different faces Use LoRA or same seed base Proportion shift Style interpretation varies Specify "7.5 head proportions" Character Bible Template For ongoing projects, maintain a character bible document: Common Mistakes Mistake Problem Fix Vague descriptions Different character every time 50+ word detailed anchor Inconsistent prompt structure Varying emphasis = varying results Same structure, only change action/scene Generating one view only Can't use character in different contexts Create full turnaround reference No color documentation Colors drift across generations Record exact hex codes Skipping expression sheet Character feels one dimensional Generate 6+ expressions Not using LoRA for big projects Inconsistency compounds Train LoRA for 10+ image projects Related Skills Browse all apps: belt app list

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