A Guide to Creating Custom Character Art Using Multiple LLMs

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YI JACK

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February 2, 2025

LLMs, Midjourney, Step By Step

Step 1: Setting Up Your Environment

Install Open WebUI with GPU support on your desktop computer
Load the Qwen 2.5 14B model
Load the DeepSeek-R1 14B model
Ensure access to the Midjourney AI web explorer for reference

Step 2: Research and Reference Phase

Study successful Midjourney examples
Document effective keywords
Use the “Describe” feature for reference images
Build style descriptor collection (e.g., “glossy,” “smooth lines,” “circular patterns”)

Step 3: Building Your Base Prompt

Structure: [Image Type] + [Subject] + [Characteristics] + [Attire] + [Environment] + [Parameters]
Component Details:
- Image Type/Style (select one):
  - “photo of…”
  - “product shoot of…”
  - “ink-wash illustration of…”
  - “3D…”
  - “hyper-detailed portrait of…”
- Primary Subject:
  - Main subject description
  - Key defining characteristic
- Distinctive Characteristics (max 6):
  - Physical attributes
  - Specific details
  - Notable features
- Clothing/Attire:
  - Primary clothing description
  - Significant accessories
- Environment:
  - Background setting
  - Lighting conditions
  - Atmospheric elements
- Optional Mood:
  - Emotional tone
  - Visual atmosphere
Example Prompt:
- 3D Anime of a chibi tiger-human hybrid, pristine white tiger body, elegant turquoise flowing hair, luminous pink eyes, crimson curved horns, majestic tail, traditional Chinese hanfu with flowing sleeves, dark gray desert background –ar 3:2 –profile x16lhyg –stylize 46

Step 4: Iterative Refinement Process

Write your refinement query:
“Using all the above information about Midjourney AI, modify the following prompt to [describe specific changes needed]:
[paste original prompt]
Important Prompt Principles:
– Build clear visual hierarchy (main subject first, then details)
– Balance details (guide without confusion)
– Use natural language (like describing a real scene)
– Focus on physical elements over abstract concepts
– Create clear relationships between scene elements”
Review responses from:
- deepseek-r1:14b (left panel)
- qwen2.5:14b (right panel)
Now we have 2 Midjourney AI prompts at the same time

Step 5: Iteration and Optimization

Review Process: Generate the initial output, assess it against the objectives, and identify areas for improvement.

Refinement Cycle: If the results don’t meet objectives, pinpoint issues, adjust, and regenerate the output; otherwise, mark the process as complete and move to the next project.

This iterative approach ensures continuous improvement and successful outcomes.