This article only covers how to use Midjourney’s new features: more stable style reuse, more practical character continuity, and web-based reframing and repainting. You don’t need to change your prompting system, but you do need to learn “reference” and “second-pass editing” to make results more controllable.
Style Reference and Style Codes: Lock Your Aesthetic In
Midjourney’s Style Reference is ideal for “locking in an art style,” especially when making a series of posters or multiple images for the same project. The method is simple: first prepare a style image you approve of, then add a style reference when generating; Midjourney will prioritize learning its color palette, brushwork, and texture.
If you don’t want to upload an image every time, you can use Style Codes to turn a style into reusable code. Midjourney’s Style Codes are more like “style shortcuts,” making it easier to standardize outputs during team collaboration.
Character Reference: No More Gacha for the Same Character
If you want a character to stay “like the same person” across different scenes, you can use Midjourney’s Character Reference. It captures identifying features such as face shape, hairstyle, and clothing cues, reducing the chance that the character’s face changes with every generation.
It’s recommended to first generate the character image you’re most satisfied with in Midjourney and use it as the reference, then place the character in different locations and switch to different camera language. When you need fine-tuning, combining it with Vary (Variations) is more reliable than re-rolling from scratch.
