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A background preset defines the environment behind a character: location, lighting, and atmosphere. It should make the scene recognizable without dictating who the character is or what they are doing.

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Requirements

A public background preset:
  • Defines the environment only.
  • Works with different characters and poses.
  • Has a recognizable general look.
  • Matches its cover image.
  • Remains broad enough for many users.
Example:

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The specificity rule

More detail is useful until it locks the preset to one story. Use enough detail to establish composition, lighting, and atmosphere. Remove names, dates, micro-locations, and story events that most users do not need.

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Avoid

  • Forcing the character to sit, stand, lean, swim, or face a direction.
  • Outfit-specific elements that clash with other clothing presets.
  • Niche time, date, location, or cultural references.
  • Fantasy, supernatural, or science-fiction environments with limited broad appeal.
  • A prominent second character or model in the background.
  • An empty gradient or other backdrop with no meaningful visual context.
Subtle background figures can be acceptable when they establish a public place and do not distract from the main character.

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Test checklist

Test the background with:
  • Standing, seated, and movement poses.
  • Casual and formal outfits.
  • Different character styles and proportions.
  • A batch large enough to reveal whether the model keeps forcing a particular position.
If the background only works when the character performs one action, remove the action cue or move the idea into a private combined prompt.
Last modified on July 27, 2026