Keep characters recognizable across shots, camera angles, and scene changes by defining stable identity details, references, wardrobe, lighting, and continuity rules before generation.
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Character consistency starts with a compact identity lock: face shape, hair, outfit, silhouette, age range, expression, and any details that must remain unchanged across every shot.
Use character references to anchor identity before describing action. The reference should clarify what must stay stable while the prompt controls movement, camera angle, and scene direction.
Repeat the core identity details in each shot, then vary only the action, camera, and environment. Avoid introducing conflicting age, clothing, hairstyle, or lighting instructions mid-sequence.
If a character drifts, simplify the shot list, shorten the scene, restate identity details, reduce style changes, and separate character identity from camera direction.
A weak prompt says only “the same person.” A stronger prompt repeats the reference role, wardrobe, facial traits, lighting continuity, and shot-by-shot action constraints.
Comparison
| Risk | Why it happens | Prompt fix |
|---|---|---|
| Face drift | The prompt changes angle, lighting, or age cues too quickly | Repeat facial traits and keep lighting consistent |
| Wardrobe drift | Clothing is described once and then omitted | Restate key wardrobe details in each shot |
| Identity swap | Multiple characters are not separated clearly | Name one primary character and describe supporting figures separately |
Prompt templates
Use the reference image as the identity anchor for [character]. Keep the same face shape, hairstyle, outfit, silhouette, and age across every shot while changing only the action and camera angle.
Shot 1: [character identity lock] enters [scene]. Shot 2: same character, same outfit and facial features, [action], tracking camera. Shot 3: same character close-up, consistent lighting and expression.