Step-by-Step: Using Midjourney, OpenArt, Higgsfield, and Flai
Module 4 focuses on creating AI-generated images of your AI twin using several popular tools. While each tool has a slightly different interface, the general workflow is similar across all of them.
General workflow for AI image tools:
Step 1: Create an account on the tool of your choice (Midjourney, OpenArt, Higgsfield, or a similar AI image platform).
Step 2: If the tool supports image-to-image or 'face reference' features, upload one or more of your reference photos from Module 3. This helps the AI tool generate images that resemble your actual likeness.
Step 3: Write a text prompt describing the scene, outfit, pose, lighting, and mood you want (prompt examples are provided in the next lesson).
Step 4: Generate the image. Most tools will produce multiple variations at once.
Step 5: Review the results. If a result is close but not perfect, use the tool's 'variation' or 'remix' feature to refine it further with small prompt adjustments.
Step 6: Download your favorite results in the highest resolution available.
Midjourney is known for highly artistic, polished results and works through prompt-based generation (often via Discord or its web app). OpenArt offers a user-friendly web interface with many style presets, good for beginners. Higgsfield specializes in realistic human-style images and has features specifically designed for creating consistent AI characters or 'AI twins' across multiple images. Flai (or similar AI image tools) typically offer simple web-based prompt-to-image generation with style filters.
For beginners, start with whichever tool has the simplest interface and a free trial, generate a handful of test images using the prompts in the next lesson, and compare results across tools before committing to one as your primary image tool.
Real-World Example
A marketer signs up for free trials on two different AI image tools, uploads the same reference photo to both, and runs the same 'professional headshot' prompt on each. She compares the results side by side and chooses the tool that produced the most realistic likeness to use going forward.
Key Takeaways
- Most AI image tools follow a similar workflow: account setup, optional photo upload, prompt writing, generation, refinement, and download
- Midjourney is known for artistic, polished results
- OpenArt offers a beginner-friendly interface with style presets
- Higgsfield specializes in realistic, consistent AI character images
- Test multiple tools with the same prompt and reference photo to compare results before choosing one
Knowledge Check
What is a recommended first step when using a new AI image tool with face-reference features?
A) Skip uploading any reference photos and only use text prompts
B) Upload one or more of your reference photos from Module 3 to help the AI generate images resembling your likeness ✓ (Correct Answer)
C) Only use photos of celebrities as references
D) Reference photos are not supported by any AI image tool
Editing AI Images with Canva
Once you have generated AI images of your AI twin, Canva is an excellent free tool for refining, branding, and preparing those images for social media use.
Step 1: Upload your AI-generated image into Canva by clicking 'Uploads' and selecting your downloaded file.
Step 2: Choose a template sized correctly for your platform (Canva has presets for Instagram posts, Stories, Facebook covers, YouTube thumbnails, and more).
Step 3: Place your AI twin image into the template. Use Canva's background remover (available on paid plans, or use free background removal tools) if you need to isolate your AI twin from its background.
Step 4: Add your brand colors from your Module 2 worksheet as overlays, shapes, or text backgrounds to reinforce brand consistency.
Step 5: Add text overlays such as your message, quote, or call-to-action, using fonts that match your brand tone (clean and modern for professional brands, playful and rounded for friendly brands, elegant serif fonts for luxury brands).
Step 6: Add your logo (from Module 3) in a corner of the design for brand recognition.
Step 7: Download your finished design in the correct format for your platform (PNG for static posts, MP4 if you added simple animations).
Canva also allows you to save templates, so once you create one branded template using your AI twin image, you can duplicate it and simply swap in new AI-generated images for future posts, dramatically speeding up your content creation process.
Real-World Example
A solopreneur creates one Canva template using her AI twin image, her pink and gold brand colors, and her logo in the corner. Each week, she duplicates this template and swaps in a new AI-generated image of her AI twin along with a new quote, cutting her design time from 30 minutes to 5 minutes per post.
Key Takeaways
- Canva is a free, beginner-friendly tool for branding and refining AI-generated images
- Use platform-specific templates (Instagram, Stories, YouTube thumbnails, etc.)
- Add brand colors, text overlays, and your logo for consistency
- Save and duplicate templates to speed up future content creation
Knowledge Check
What is a key benefit of saving a branded Canva template using your AI twin image?
A) It locks the image so it can never be changed
B) It allows you to duplicate the template and quickly swap in new images for future posts ✓ (Correct Answer)
C) It automatically posts to social media for you
D) It removes the need for AI image tools entirely
Copy-and-Paste AI Image Prompts for Common Scenes
This lesson provides ready-to-use prompt templates for ten common AI twin image scenes. Each prompt includes placeholders in [BRACKETS] for you to fill in with your own details from your Module 2 worksheet (personality, brand colors, tone).
General prompt formula: '[SUBJECT DESCRIPTION], [POSE/ACTION], [SETTING], [OUTFIT], [LIGHTING], [MOOD/STYLE], professional photography, high detail, realistic'
1. PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT: 'Professional headshot of a [PERSONALITY TYPE, e.g., confident, friendly] businessperson, looking directly at camera with a warm smile, plain neutral background, wearing [BRAND COLOR] business attire, soft studio lighting, high detail, realistic photography'
2. LIFESTYLE INFLUENCER IMAGE: 'Lifestyle photo of a person sitting at a cozy coffee shop table with a laptop, casual [BRAND COLOR] outfit, natural window lighting, warm and approachable mood, realistic photography'
3. BUSINESS COACH IMAGE: 'Confident businessperson standing in a modern office, arms crossed, wearing [BRAND COLOR] professional outfit, bright natural lighting, motivational and authoritative mood, realistic photography'
4. SOCIAL MEDIA AD IMAGE: 'Person pointing toward text space on the side of the image, excited expression, bright clean background in [BRAND COLOR] tones, bold marketing photography style, high energy'
5. PRODUCT PROMO IMAGE: 'Person holding up a [PRODUCT TYPE, e.g., digital tablet showing a course] with a happy, satisfied expression, clean bright background, [BRAND COLOR] accents, realistic product photography style'
6. SPEAKING ON STAGE: 'Person standing on a stage holding a microphone, speaking to an audience, confident posture, stage lighting with [BRAND COLOR] accent lights, professional event photography'
7. PODCAST GUEST: 'Person sitting at a podcast desk wearing headphones, speaking into a microphone, warm studio lighting, [BRAND COLOR] background decor, candid conversational mood'
8. OFFICE SCENE: 'Person working at a desk with a laptop and notebook, focused expression, modern office with [BRAND COLOR] decor accents, soft natural lighting, realistic photography'
9. LUXURY BRAND PHOTO: 'Person in elegant [BRAND COLOR, e.g., black and gold] attire standing in an upscale setting such as a modern penthouse, dramatic lighting, high-end fashion photography style'
10. FRIENDLY EDUCATIONAL POST: 'Person smiling warmly while gesturing as if explaining something, casual approachable outfit in [BRAND COLOR], bright cheerful background, friendly educational photography style'
Always add your reference photo (if the tool supports it) alongside these prompts for the most consistent likeness across images.
Real-World Example
An insurance agent uses prompt #1 (professional headshot) with 'navy' as his brand color and 'confident, trustworthy' as his personality descriptors, generating a polished headshot he uses across his Facebook ads, website, and email signature.
Key Takeaways
- Use the general prompt formula: subject, pose, setting, outfit, lighting, mood, style
- Replace [BRACKETS] with your specific brand colors and personality words from Module 2
- Ten ready-to-use prompts cover headshots, lifestyle, coaching, ads, products, stage, podcast, office, luxury, and educational scenes
- Combine prompts with your uploaded reference photo for best likeness consistency
Knowledge Check
What should you fill into the [BRACKETS] in the provided AI image prompt templates?
A) Random words unrelated to your brand
B) Your specific brand colors and personality descriptors from your Module 2 worksheet ✓ (Correct Answer)
C) Nothing, the brackets should be left as-is
D) Only numbers