Generate a base portrait in Midjourney

Demo summary
The user demonstrates uploading a reference image and using a specific prompt in Midjourney v7 to generate a base portrait for further editing.
Step-by-step
- Select Midjourney version 7
- Upload the model reference image to the Omni reference tab
- Set the strength to 300
- Paste in the prompt
- Generate the images
- Download the preferred portrait to use as a base
Tips
- Look for portraits with good framing and solid lighting
- Don't worry if the skin looks plastic or too smooth at this stage
- Aim for uniform skin in the base image as it provides more room for realistic texture corrections later
Highlights
“this gives us the perfect starting point”
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