#reference-images
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From Sketch to Image: How to Turn a Drawing Into a Photograph
A rough pencil sketch can be the most expressive input you give an AI. Here's what models do with one, and how to take a photo of yours that works.
The Character Sheet: Four Views, One Face
Text-only character consistency eventually runs out. When you need more — a named character, a long shoot, narrative-grade identity — you move to image reference. The character sheet, the re-injection rule, and a tested ten-shot walkthrough through a Moroccan riad.
The Reference Image Playbook: When to Use One, Five, or None
Reference images are the fastest way to keep your AI character looking like the same person. Here's how each model handles them — and when they help, when they hurt, and when you don't need them at all.
Character Consistency Across 100 Images: The Complete System
The number one unsolved pain in AI image generation. Here's a tested system that works across Nano Banana, Midjourney, and Flux — with reference sheets, LoRA training, and session strategies.