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Turn Yourself Into An Anime Character

Turn a recorded clip into an anime character transformation using ChatGPT and Higgsfield.

By Chloe · 6 min read · Free guide

Menu names and model availability can change. Follow the steps using the image and motion tools available in your account.

Turn yourself into an anime character

Step 1: Record a video and take a screenshot

Record a simple video of yourself.

In the video, choose a frame where your face is clear and take a screenshot.

Step 1

Step 2: Create a realistic photo of your favorite anime character

After completing this, you will get a "character version" photo, with the same scene and pose as the original screenshot.

Tool: ChatGPT Images 2.0 — the effect is the most realistic.

Upload two images:

First image: the screenshot from the video you recorded Second image: the character image you want to apply

Step 2 — the two images you upload

Paste the prompt provided below and submit it for generation. Both 2D anime characters and real-world characters can be used. The prompt does not need to be modified.


Copy & make it yours
Use the FIRST image strictly as the scene, camera, and composition reference.
Use the SECOND image as the ONLY character identity reference.

Task:
Replace the person in the first image with a realistic human version of the anime character from the second image.

SCENE LOCK (ABSOLUTE — HIGHEST PRIORITY):
Preserve the first image exactly:
- background (all objects, shelf, desk, decorations)
- lighting and color
- shadows and depth
- camera angle
- framing (upper body, medium close-up)
- perspective
Do NOT modify, regenerate, or reinterpret ANY part of the environment.

STRICT COMPOSITION LOCK:
Maintain identical framing:
- same crop (mid-torso to head)
- same subject position
- same camera distance
Do NOT zoom, crop, or reframe.

FULL CHARACTER OVERRIDE (CRITICAL):
The original person from the first image must be completely removed and replaced.

The new character must be based ONLY on the second image:
- face
- hairstyle
- glasses (if present)
- outfit
- overall identity
NO visual traits from the first person are allowed to remain.

CHARACTER REALIZATION:
Convert the anime character into a realistic human while preserving identity:
- recognizable facial impression
- realistic bone structure
- natural proportions
- slight asymmetry

Skin:
Natural skin texture, pores, subtle imperfections. No smoothing, no plastic look.

Hair:
Anime hairstyle translated into real hair strands, natural density, slightly imperfect.

Outfit (PRIORITY):
Clothing must follow the SECOND image:
- same design
- translated into realistic fabric
- natural wrinkles and structure

CRITICAL — hands:
Hands must follow the pose from the FIRST image.
Hands must be empty. No objects, no props.

POSE LOCK:
Match the exact body posture from the FIRST image:
- seated position
- shoulder alignment
- head position

LIGHTING MATCH:
Apply the lighting from the FIRST image to the new character naturally.

REALISM:
The result must look like a real photograph taken in that exact room,
with only the person changed.

ANTI-MIX RULE:
Do NOT blend or mix the two identities.
Do NOT keep any facial features, hairstyle, or clothing from the first person.

Negative prompt:
mixed identity, original person traits, background change, camera shift, reframing,
zoom, props, weapon, anime style, CGI skin, plastic texture, distorted anatomy

Step 3: Go to Higgsfield.ai and find Kling Motion Control

Upload the video you recorded, along with the realistic anime character photo you generated.

Click "Generate", and your AI avatar is complete.

Step 3

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