The Big Idea
ZenCreator is a studio in a browser. You’ll generate photos and short videos, keep a single Persona consistent across everything, and ship content to your socials. Our native publishing and scheduling arrive in Version 2; until then, you’ll export and post manually (workflow below).
TL;DR (10 minutes to first wins)
Create your Persona face with AI Face Generation → pick a look you love.
Lock identity using Face Swap (run last) or the combined Upscale + FaceSwap flow.
Produce sets:
Photo Shoot for multi-scenario images (office, café, vacation…).
Generation by Reference to remake a shot you like with variations.
Generation by Prompt for pure text-to-image.
Video Generation to animate the hero still into short clips.
Polish with Upscaler (choose a Safe Face mode when identity matters).
Export and publish manually (guidelines below). Done.
Step 1 — Craft your Persona (identity you’ll carry everywhere)
Start in Face Generation. Use Surprise Me if you want inspiration, or set traits manually (gender, age, ethnos, hair, beard/makeup, etc.).
Each run returns 1-4 portrait. Shortlist 1–2 “foundation” faces.
Tip: Collect reference images (outfits, moods, locations). You’ll use these in Generation by Ref and PhotoShoot.
Consistency rule: your Persona is a brand. Keep hair length/color, makeup level, and overall vibe stable across shoots unless you deliberately plan a change (new “season”).
Step 2 — Lock identity (so every image looks like the same person)
Generate your scenes first, then Face Swap last onto your Persona for pixel-level identity.
If you already know the final face, save clicks with the Upscale + FaceSwap combined flow: it upscales and swaps in one pass—our near-best default for most pipelines.
When you only need bigger images and face must not change, choose Upscaler → Basic Safe Face (fast) or Premium Safe Face (highest realism).
Step 3 — Pick the right generator for the job
PhotoShoot — one run, many categories (office, café, sport…). Ideal for building a week of posts fast.
Generation by Reference — upload a photo you like; get similar shots (pose, framing, lighting) with variations. Add LoRAs on SDXL if you want physique/styling control.
Generation by Prompt — text-to-image (models: WAN realism or SDXL + LoRAs). Use when you want ideas from scratch.
Carousel — turn a single photo into a swipeable set of angles and crops that feel cohesive.
Video Generation — animate a still into a 5–10s clip.
Kling 2.1 → most realistic; beauty/fashion/product hero shots.
Kling 1.6 → fast, clean, reliable batches (5s/10s).
WAN → edgier looks, looser motion.
Prompt for subtle, believable motion: “gentle breathing, soft eye blink, slow 3% dolly-in, hair barely moving, neutral film grade.”
Keep negatives tight:flicker, ghosting, plastic skin, heavy sharpening, hair across eyes.
Step 4 — Polish with Upscaler (which mode?)
Basic: fast detail, may change face (drafts/bulk).
Basic Safe Face: fast and keeps the face unchanged (great default).
Premium Realism: highest fidelity, may change face.
Premium Safe Face: highest fidelity and keeps the face.
Sharp Keep: strict sharpness with minimal change (e-commerce).
Textured Boost: adds realistic pores/fabric texture when images feel “plastic”.
Rule of thumb: Safe Face when identity matters; Premium when final beauty matters; Sharp Keep for products.
Step 5 — Build a “shoot” like a real team
Choose an aspect ratio for the whole set (IG feed 4:5, Stories/Reels 9:16).
Batch with PhotoShoot or Gen by Ref (8–12 variations per scene).
Curate: pick winners, then Upscale (Safe Face) → Face Swap last.
Video: animate the hero still (Kling 2.1, 5s). Create 3–5 clips with one motion idea each.
Carousel: extract 5–8 frames that feel like one story.
Export: download selected or all.
Step 6 — Publish now
Until v2, use this simple manual loop:
Instagram Feed: 1080×1350 (4:5). One strong image or a carousel; short caption + 1–3 specific hashtags.
Instagram Reels / TikTok / Shorts: 1080×1920 (9:16). Keep to 6–12s for higher completion. Add music in-app.
Twitter/X & Threads: 1200×1600 (portrait) or 1600×900 (landscape). Keep copy punchy.
YouTube Community: 3:2 image or 9:16 short clip; frame the face big.
Workflow: export → airdrop/drive → upload natively. Save your caption templates in a notes doc for reuse.
Pro move: make a weekly Content Checklist (“2 Reels, 4 photos, 1 carousel”), and batch-create everything Sunday night.
Step 7 — Keep your Persona consistent over weeks
Reference board: pin hair/makeup/outfit looks you approve; reuse them.
Seeds & settings: when you love a look, reuse seeds and LoRA strengths.
Color grade: choose a palette (warm/neutral/cool) and keep it across sets.
Angles: 2–3 recurring angles become visual signature (e.g., 3/4 headshot, mid-shot, OTS mirror).
Naming: prefix files with persona (
maya_…), keep aspect (4x5/9x16) and date.
A practical first week plan
Day 1: Face Generation → pick Persona → create a 10-image PhotoShoot.
Day 2: Curate → Upscale (Safe Face) → Face Swap → export 6 winners.
Day 3: Video Gen: 3 clips (5s each) from the hero image (Kling 2.1).
Day 4: Carousel from the hero set (5–8 slides).
Day 5: Gen by Ref on a favorite pose for 8 more picks.
Day 6–7: Post manually to IG/TikTok/Threads; record metrics (saves/comments). Repeat what works.
Common pitfalls (and easy fixes)
“Why does the face change after upscaling?” Use Safe Face modes or the combined Upscale + FaceSwap flow.
“Videos look plasticky.” Add “realistic skin texture, natural pores” to prompt; use Kling 2.1; avoid extreme motion.
“Hands look weird.” Crop tighter, freeze hands (no gestures), add
bad hands, finger warpto negatives.“Inconsistent vibe.” Fix aspect ratio, reuse seeds, keep one color grade for the whole batch.
“Too much work to swap faces after.” Use the combined Upscale + FaceSwap flow to finish in one pass.
FAQs
Do I own the images/videos? Yes—royalty-free for commercial use.
How many images do tools output? Vary by your settings.
Can I upload a real person’s face? Yes—but always respect consent and local laws.
Where do I see all my outputs? Tools; from any result grid you can download or send to another tool.