Using the Leonardo AI Character Reference tool

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Demo summary

The user demonstrates the Character Reference tool by selecting a previously generated image and setting the reference strength to high to place the character in new environments.

Step-by-step

Turn off the fixed seed setting
Go to the model/preset menu and select the Phoenix model
Click the image icon next to the prompt input
Select Character Reference
Upload an image or select a previously generated image and click confirm
Click on the image snippet and set the strength to high
Enter a prompt describing the new environment and click generate

Options

Upload an image from your computer
Select an image already generated in Leonardo AI
Use the edit image functionality to fix specific details like hair color

Watch out for

A paid Leonardo subscription is required
The Character Reference tool is only compatible with specific models like Phoenix
Not all generated images will be perfect; some may require multiple generations

Tips

Set strength to high to prioritize character consistency above all else
Avoid being overly descriptive about the character's face in the prompt when using a reference image
Generate multiple versions until you find one you like

Highlights

“This tool is a total gamecher.”

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