📸 Create Videos & Images with Your AI Consistent Character (95% Similar to Your Face) in Minutes

Introduction

Today, I'm really excited to share some cool things with you. If you haven't heard, one of the most amazing trends right now is the ability to create stunning self-branded images. What I mean by this is that you can now train a model with your own images so that when you need an image or a video, whether it’s for a social media post, a marketing piece, or anything else, you can generate it with AI, and it’ll look just like you.

Let me give you an example of how you might use this. If you're not familiar, one of the best ways to get engagement on social media is to post a selfie-style image (it’s something that looks like a photo of you, or maybe a photo someone took of you). This kind of image tends to stop the scroll and gets better engagement compared to other styles.

For example, my favorite type of image is cartoon-style, which works too, but if you’re posting on your personal page, a photo of yourself works best.

Here’s a recent example: One of the AI Fire’s member shared a story on the community about how to get better responses from prompts, and posted his picture. But it’s not really him. It’s an AI-generated image of him! It looks pretty realistic, doesn’t it?

Today, I’m going to walk you through how you can do this. You don’t need to hire an expensive photographer for a photoshoot, and you don’t need to go all the way to Lake Michigan or the Gulf for the perfect shot!!

I also want to mention that this is one of the latest lesson in AI Mastery AZ course, one member in AI Fire team created this. It’s the place where we explore all kinds of AI tools on the market and continuously update the list. So feel free to check it out!

I. Step-by-Step Guide: Creating a Consistent Face Using AI Tools

Creating videos where your face remains consistent across different clips is possible with AI tools that use face cloning, deep learning, and motion tracking. Below are two powerful tools that can help achieve this: Krea AI and Flux AI.

1. Krea AI - AI Consistent Character Creation

Krea AI is an advanced tool designed to generate and maintain a consistent AI version of your face across different scenes and poses. It uses generative AI to ensure a smooth, realistic look while keeping your facial identity intact.

Key Features:

• Generative AI Capabilities: Krea AI enables users to produce and refine visual content using advanced AI models.

• Custom Model Training: Users can train custom AI models adjusted to their specific needs, allowing for personalized content creation that aligns with unique artistic styles or brand aesthetics.

• Image and Video Enhancement: The platform offers tools for upscaling images and videos without compromising quality, as well as features for background replacement and lighting adjustments to achieve professional-grade visuals.

• Integration with Other Platforms: Krea AI collaborates with platforms like Minimax, Luma Dream Machine, Kling, and Runway to provide a comprehensive suite of video generation tools, so you can have access to the latest AI video technologies.

Pros:

• Enables consistent character creation across various media formats.

• Supports pose variations while maintaining facial consistency.

• User-friendly interface suitable for both novices and experts.

Cons:

• Require high-quality input images for optimal results.

• Some advanced features might be limited to premium plans (From $10/month)

  

Now, let’s see how you could create your own personalized AI character with just a few pics. One important note is that you need to have at least Basic plan to train this AI model. In fact, we’ve tried to find free tools to create a consistent face, but the results were disappointing. They didn’t look real at all, definitely not up to par. I believe investing in a quality tool for long-term use is worth considering. You can get far more value in return for the money you spent.

• Step 1: Sign Up and Access the Platform: Visit Krea AI's website and create an account. You can start with a free plan or explore premium features for advanced tools. But like I said before, you need a Basic plan to train the model.

  

• Step 2: Access the Playground: Under the "Train" tab, you can upload three or more images of the same style, face, or object. Then, it can generate infinite selfies, product photos, or your own visual style. Its training feature analyzes your images and learns the features within just a few minutes.

  

• Step 3: Upload Your Photos: Provide at least 10 high-quality images of your face from different angles to train the AI model effectively. AI will learn your facial features, expressions, skin tone, and contours to create a consistent character representation. You can just collect your photos from your Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and so on. I just uploaded 12 pics like this:

  

• Step 4: See the Results & Copy Codes: When the system runs successfully, you’ll see some parameters. Let me break it down for you:

  • Number 1: Trigger word: This is the word that you can use in your prompt box when you want to create another photo with this style, this face, this tone….. You need to put it in the prompt.

  • Number 2: Style code: It’s similar with the trigger word, you can share or paste this code into your prompt to load this style.

    

• Step 5: Use with Flux: When you click the button that says "Use with Flux," what you're doing is taking those photos generated by Krea and using them as models to train on different things. Here is where you would input a prompt, and then you’ll get your selfies. I've already tried this and will show you some of the examples that came out of this process.

  

In this step, some people might wonder why I don’t use Midjourney to copy the style. About a month ago, I tried similar thing in Midjourney, but it turned out horribly. None of the generations looked like me. Despite all the Googling, reading Reddit posts, and looking through Discord, I couldn’t find anything that would make MidJourney generate an image that resembled me, so I gave up.

But now we have this tool. So, I took the prompt I used in MidJourney, put it here, and this is what came out. Let’s take a look at this. Here's all pics that looks like me:

I could say that this is 95% similar to Adam’s face, you can take a look at his profile, and then compare to this AI-generated images.

I think this is going to be amazing for people who want to have lip-syncing videos. Imagine being able to create consistent characters of yourself doing anything. Now, you’ve got a character for all your skits, films, and more.

And honestly, I’m not sure you could even find something like this in real life. You might be able to get someone to make it for you, but how much would that cost? How much easier would it be to have yourself in that exact suit without ever leaving your house?

There’s another thing I wanna mention here, Krea AI can also generate videos for you, but actually I don’t recommend this tool for video production. It’s perfect for your consistent images, but it’s not as good as other video tools.

2. Flux AI - Create Your Personalized AI Version

Flux AI is a tool that helps you turn your photos into videos using artificial intelligence. It can take a single image and create a short video, making the picture look like it's moving. This is a suite of AI-powered tools developed by Black Forest Labs to enhance and modify images with precision and creativity.

Key Features:

• Image-to-Video Conversion: Flux AI can animate your photos, adding movement to still images.

• Text-to-Video Generation: You can also input text, and Flux AI will create a video based on your description.

• User-Friendly Interface: The platform is designed to be easy to use, so you don't need advanced technical skills to create videos.

First, we need to go to Black Forest Labs, where we’ll use a new AI image tool called Flux. It offers several different models, and it's designed to be downloaded and run on your local computer. But if you’re like me and have an older laptop, or you just don’t want to download it, you can also access it online through various services.

They offer 4 different tools for you to work with. I'm going to show you how to use the FAL feature. It's the second icon, the purple and white one. When you click on it, it'll take you over to FAL. Let me open this in a new image so we can take a closer look at it. Remember that you need a Github account to sign in, but it’s pretty easy, just through an Gmail.

Don’t worry if it seems a bit confusing at first, we’ll walk through how easy it is to use. So, here’s an example, I ran a prompt inside Flux. You could use Search feature and type “Flux pro v1.1”, then click on it.

You could also run this prompt in MidJourney, but these days, I find Flux more powerful, it did an amazing job. This time, I didn’t run it about myself. Instead, I used a prompt for a photorealistic scene of a 45-year-old man with a long white beard (I'm not 45, but I find it gets ages wrong).

Pretty good photo, right? It looks fairly photorealistic, maybe a little dark on the face, but overall, not bad. Flux does a great job with these prompts!

But today’s focus is on training the model with selfies and personal images, and Flux can make a huge difference here. Now, instead of just using a basic prompt, I’ll train it with my own photos (similar to Krea AI), and it's generating images that reflect my face and style.

For example, I asked it to generate an image of me, and it even captured my unique features, like my pudginess and legs, which is surprisingly close to how I look. The exciting part is that there are so many different ways you can customize these images. I’ve been experimenting a lot, and I have hundreds of images from my requests. Let’s look at one. Here’s an example of me in a grey blazer and natural background.

While it’s not my favorite result, it’s not bad either. Some images turned out much better, so it’s all about refining the prompts and exploring the different options available. Now, let me show you how to do this:

• Step 1: Gather Your Photos: Yes, similar to Krea AI. Start by collecting around 15 to 20 photos of yourself. These can include selfies, full-body shots, different outfits, and even photos from events like public speaking. Make sure to have variety in the angles and settings.

• Step 2: Name Your Files: Organize the photos by naming them systematically. For example, start each file name with something like “Photo_Adam_01”, “Photo_Adam_02”, etc. This makes it easier for the system to recognize and link the images correctly.

  

• Step 3: Upload Your Photos: Head to “flux-lora-fast-training”, Lora is actually a model. Zip the images into one file and upload them to your AI training tool or just simply upload all your photos. This is the knowledge base for your model.

  

• Step 4: Choose Your Trigger Word: Pick a trigger word that you’ll use when generating new images. This word should match the naming convention of your files. For instance, if your files are named "Photo_Adam_01", your trigger word should be "Adam". As long as I start with "Adam" in the prompt, AI will generate an image that reflects my style and looks like me.

  

❗ NOTE: This process does cost money. When I signed up, I initially added $10, which I quickly used up, so I added another $2. So far, I’ve spent a little over $12 and created hundreds of images for that amount. The average cost per image is well under five cents, definitely affordable.

=> Your request to run this model will cost $2 per training run (scales linearly with steps).

• Step 5: Run the Model: Click on “Start”, then wait for it around 20-30 seconds to train the model. Then you can create portraits, outfits, or even place you in various scenarios. Remember to add the trigger word at the beginning of your prompt.

  

Now, I’m gonna show you how to use the generated style and create AI images.

• Step 1: Run Inference: Because we use Lora model to train, we’re gonna click on “Run inference” below the Completed mark I show above to create some pics.

• Step 2: Write the Prompt: First, I need to create a prompt. So, for this example, I’ll use the same prompt as in Krea AI but you can use any style or reference you like. You can type in any scene, and the tool will generate five prompts for you to work with. This box will automatically add the trigger word at the beginning for you.

  

• Step 3: Set Custom Instructions: Another great feature is the variety of image options available.

  • Image Size: You can choose from square, HD, portrait, landscape, and custom formats. Keep in mind that if you choose HD, the cost will be slightly higher because you're charged per megapixel. For example, it charges 3.5 cents per megapixel, but it's still relatively inexpensive considering the high-quality images you're getting. For $1 you can run this model approximately 29 times.

    

  • Seed: You also have the option to define the seed for generating images, but I don't use it often. You can use it if you want to base the new image off of an existing one.

  • Guidance scale (CFG): I did an experiment running the same prompt on different guidance scales (from 0 to 20), and I found that somewhere in the middle works best. I usually run it between 10 and 12, sometimes up to 13. The higher you go, the more "plastic" the skin can look. The lower you go, the image starts looking less like you, though still similar, it just gets more creative with the appearance.

  • Num Images: You can choose the number of images you want to generate. I'll go with 4 images because it's a quick and easy way to get a variety.

  • Output Format: You can also pick the image format, and I usually go with PNG because it provides a high-quality output.

    

• Step 4: Customization and Iteration: After generating some images, experiment with different prompts. Adjust the image scale, lighting, or settings to get the results you like best. You can even download those images for your marketing or personal use. Here’s my results:

  
  

After using Krea AI and Flux AI, the results show that both tools can accurately replicate my face across different video frames. The AI-generated faces look highly similar to my real face, maintaining key features like facial structure, expressions, and lighting consistency.

=> The choice between them depends on your budget and your own assessment of what you need. If you're serious about automation and content scaling, testing both tools might be worth it.

II. Turning Your AI Images into Videos

Now that you’ve got a model that can generate AI images of yourself that look exactly like you, the next step is making those images move. Instead of stopping at still pictures, AI can take those images and turn them into realistic videos, no camera, no filming, no editing skills needed.

1. AI Models That Convert Images to Videos

I’ve tested different ways to do this, and the results are impressive. You can make your AI-generated self blink, move slightly, or even speak, all from a single image. This is how it works.

Stay still in the Fal dashboard. Click on “Explore” page, choose “Image-to-video” option, there are a few AI models that handle image-to-video transformation well.

I’ve tested several, since we’re working with realistic AI-generated faces, I recommend Kling video, it’s simple, fast, and give great results.

2. Step-by-Step: How to Create a Video from Your AI Image

Once you have an AI-generated image of yourself, here’s how you turn it into a video:

• Step 1: Upload Your AI Image: Pick one of the AI images you generated earlier. If you created multiple variations, choose the one with the best lighting and clearest facial details.

  

• Step 2: Add Motion or Text Instructions: Most tools let you describe the movement you want in the prompt box. Some tools even let you sync AI voiceovers, making the animation look like you're actually speaking.

• Step 3: Additional Settings: Once you enter the details, you can adjust the output to play 4-6 second video clip or longer, and the aspect ratio as well.

  

• Step 4: Run the System: This is quite straightforward, just click on “Run” and wait around 3-4 minutes. Now, you can download and use your video anywhere.

  

Here’s the video:

At first, I was skeptical that AI could match my actual expressions. But after testing a few different versions, I got a clip that looked close enough to me that I’d be comfortable using it.

If you try this yourself, expect to experiment 2-3 times to get the best results. Some clips might look too robotic at first, but small adjustments (like changing the prompt slightly) can fix that.

Conclusion

Turning AI-generated images into videos isn’t just a cool trick, it’s a massive shift in how we create content. In the past, making a high-quality video required cameras, lighting, editing software, and hours of work. Now, AI does it in minutes, with zero filming and almost no cost (compared to traditional way).

For me, the biggest takeaway is efficiency. A 5-second AI-generated video costs around $0.25, that’s a fraction of what a traditional production would cost. Instead of hiring a video editor or animator (which could run hundreds or even thousands of dollars per project), I can now create high-quality visuals instantly.

The time savings are huge too. A professional animation studio might take days or even weeks to produce a single video. AI does it in under 2 minutes. It means you could:

• Create professional-looking videos without a camera.

• Automate video production for social media, YouTube, or business content.

• Experiment with AI-powered avatars, animated brand spokespeople, or even virtual influencers.

The fact that AI can take a still image of you and bring it to life means we’re entering a new era of content creation. And this is just the beginning.

I’ve tested this across different tools, and my advice is simple: try it out. Play around with different AI models, test different motion styles, and see how well it can replicate your actual expressions. You’ll be surprised at what’s possible. See ya!