Alright, let me tell you about this little side project I’ve been messing around with: a “mini models agency.” It’s nothing fancy, just a fun way to play around with some AI tools and see what I can create.
It all started with an itch. I was browsing around and saw some seriously cool AI-generated images. At first, I was just messing with things like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, typing in random prompts and seeing what came out. It was fun, but I wanted to do something…more.
So, I had this idea: what if I could create a whole “agency” of AI models? Each with their own look, style, and personality. Kinda goofy, I know, but bear with me.
First things first, I had to figure out the workflow. Here’s what I did:
- Prompt Engineering: This was the big one. I spent hours tweaking prompts to get the kind of images I was after. Things like “photorealistic portrait,” “candid shot,” “fashion model,” all that jazz. It’s a lot of trial and error, let me tell you.
- Model Consistency: I wanted each “model” to have a recognizable look. So, I started using the same base prompts, but then changed up details like hair color, clothing, and setting. This helped keep them consistent while still giving them their own vibe.
- Image Editing: The AI isn’t perfect, obviously. So, I used some basic image editing software (nothing fancy, just your standard stuff) to clean up any weird artifacts or imperfections.
- Naming and “Branding”: This is where it got really silly. I gave each model a name, wrote a short bio for them, and even created a fake “portfolio” of their images. Just for laughs.
The biggest hurdle? Definitely the prompts. You can’t just type in “pretty girl” and expect magic. You have to be super specific. Things like:
- Lighting (soft, hard, dramatic, etc.)
- Camera angle (close-up, wide shot, etc.)
- Background (city street, studio, nature, etc.)
- Clothing style (casual, formal, edgy, etc.)
- Hair and makeup (specific styles, colors, etc.)
And even then, it’s still a gamble. Sometimes you get exactly what you want, other times you get…well, let’s just say it’s not always pretty.
Here is a little example for prompt that I used to get what I wanted:
“A photorealistic portrait of a young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a vintage leather jacket and dark sunglasses, standing in front of a brick wall with graffiti, soft lighting, shallow depth of field, candid shot, fashion model, 8k”
Once I was happy with the images, I started compiling them into a simple website. Think of it like a basic portfolio site, but for AI-generated models. Nothing fancy, just a way to showcase the “agency.”
Honestly, it was just a fun little experiment. I learned a lot about AI image generation, prompt engineering, and even a little bit about branding. And hey, now I have a whole “agency” of AI models. Who knows, maybe I’ll start booking them for virtual photoshoots. (Just kidding…mostly.)
So, that’s the story of my mini models agency. It’s a bit silly, a bit nerdy, but hey, it was a blast to create.
