Ultra-Realistic AI Character - "Elza" (AI Generation + Photoshop Retouching + LoRA Training)

Status: Open
Prize: $500
Entries Received: 796

Contest Brief

READ THIS FIRST
1. This contest asks for EXACTLY 3 IMAGES — nothing more. The winner also receives a paid follow-on commission (details at the end).
2. THIS IS NOT A CHARACTER DESIGN CONTEST. The character already exists — she is in the attached reference. Your job is to reproduce HER, exactly. Entries showing a different face, a "similar" woman, or your own character concept will be REJECTED without review, no matter how beautiful they are. If your image does not look like the SAME PERSON as the attached reference, do not submit it.

WHO WE ARE
We are a tech platform creating "Elza," our AI brand ambassador. She is openly an AI avatar — we are not recreating or imitating any real person. The goal is a cinematic, high-end character identity, not a generic corporate talking head.

AESTHETIC REQUIREMENT
The attached canon reference was created in Midjourney v6.1 and defines the look: warm, editorial-cinematic, photographic realism. Your output must match this aesthetic. You may use ANY tools and pipeline — we judge results, not process.

THE CHARACTER — IDENTITY IS LOCKED. NO CREATIVE FREEDOM ON THE FACE.
Every one of these must match the attached reference exactly:
- Same facial structure, same face, same person
- Green-grey eyes
- Light freckles across nose and cheeks
- Chestnut wavy bob with soft curtain bangs
- Warm, natural, editorial-cinematic look
Do not change her age, face shape, eye color, nose, lips, skin tone, hair color, or hair length. Do not "improve" or restyle her. The ONLY changes allowed are the corrections listed below.

THE ONLY CORRECTIONS WE WANT (everything else stays identical)
- Hair: stray strands currently read frizzy and artificial. Hair must look styled and structured with natural strand flow — no AI frizz artifacts.
- Lips: currently slightly waxy and uniform. Must show natural lip texture.
- Skin: keep the realism — pores, freckles, natural tone. Do NOT over-smooth or beautify into a generic AI face.
- JEWELLERY: NONE. The reference shows gold hoop earrings — REMOVE them. The character wears NO jewellery in any delivered image: no earrings, no necklaces, no rings, no piercings. This applies to all 3 entry images.

YOUR ENTRY — SUBMIT EXACTLY 3 IMAGES
1. Canon recreation: the attached reference image, same character, same mood, with the hair and lip corrections applied. Fully retouched.
2. Expression: full smile with visible teeth, frontal, soft even lighting — SAME person as the reference.
3. Wardrobe test: completely different outfit (your choice — no white blazer), same aesthetic — SAME person as the reference. This tests identity separation from clothing.

Technical: minimum 4000px on the long edge, no watermarks, no borders.

JUDGING CRITERIA (in order)
1. Identity match: all 3 images must be unmistakably the SAME woman as the attached reference, including after the outfit change. This criterion eliminates entries before anything else is considered.
2. Realism of hair, lips, and skin after retouching
3. Match to the canon's editorial-cinematic aesthetic
4. Overall retouch craftsmanship

RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS
- Work-for-hire: full, exclusive commercial rights to all delivered images transfer to us on payment.
- The delivered images and the character may not be reused, published, or shared, and no AI model may be trained on this character by anyone other than us.
- The character must not replicate or resemble any real, identifiable person.
- Any AI tools may be used, but final delivery must be retouched to professional standard — raw generations will not be accepted.

TO ENTER
Submit your 3 images. In your entry notes: (1) state which tools you used, (2) describe your experience producing consistent character image sets — ideally with an example of the same AI character rendered across multiple images — and (3) confirm your availability for the follow-on project

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS — SUBMISSION FORMAT

We are receiving many entries as composites (collages, grids, strips of 2–3 photos in one image). These can NOT be properly evaluated: composites cut off the hair, reduce resolution, and hide the actual quality of your work.

From now on:

✓ Submit each of the 3 required images as a SEPARATE, individual upload
✓ One photo per image — full frame, nothing cropped
✓ No collages, no grids, no side-by-side strips, no text labels, no borders, no software screenshots
✓ Minimum 4000px on the long edge per image

✗ Composite entries will no longer be rated or considered. If you already submitted a composite, please resubmit your work as 3 separate full-resolution images — we will gladly review it then.

The 3 required images and all other rules remain exactly as described in the brief. Thank you — we are seeing strong work and want to be able to judge it properly.

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Public Clarification Board

barirak33
- 10 hours ago
please check my all entries
- 10 hours ago
desirousafi19
- 1 day ago
kindly check #879
- 1 day ago
zubair905
- 1 day ago
#878
- 1 day ago
hanif4577
- 1 day ago
Please check entry#954
- 1 day ago
DanishHaikal04
- 1 day ago
hello, please check entry #947
- 1 day ago
Raima1234567
- 2 days ago
Hello , Please check #905, #907, #908
- 2 days ago
ObaidSattar
- 3 days ago
Hi,

I've attached a preview containing all 3 required images in one file: #634

I understand the final submission should be 3 separate high-resolution files. If the identity match and overall quality meet your expectations, I'll provide each image individually at full resolution (4000px+).
- 3 days ago
HeatonBDesign
- 4 days ago
CH, before you get too far into reviewing, it's worth knowing that the vast majority of entries here are AI generated. The quickest way to check is to click on an entry and select "See All" to see how many submissions that person has made. Genuine creative work takes time, and that's reflected in how few entries real designers tend to submit.

ALSO PLEASE NOTE

AI generated images hold no copyright, so any third party could copy the winning design with no legal repercussions.
- 4 days ago
xys1
- 4 days ago
Dear Contest Holder,

Please review my submitted designs.
All are original and fully editable vector files.

I would appreciate your rating and feedback.
If any design does not meet your expectations, feel free to reject it.

Your feedback helps me improve and understand your needs better.
I am ready to revise or create new designs if required.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
- 4 days ago
abhilashjijo
- 4 days ago
Dear CH, Please have a look at 3 image versions #837
- 4 days ago
SAKTI2
- 4 days ago
Hello Contest Holder. Why you reject my Original Work #648, please consider again.Thanks.
- 4 days ago
Radenaz
- 4 days ago
Hello sir please check my entry #776.feedback
- 4 days ago
Contest Holder
- 5 days ago
⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS — SUBMISSION FORMAT

We are receiving many entries as composites (collages, grids, strips of 2–3 photos in one image). These can NOT be properly evaluated: composites cut off the hair, reduce resolution, and hide the actual quality of your work.

From now on:

✓ Submit each of the 3 required images as a SEPARATE, individual upload
✓ One photo per image — full frame, nothing cropped
✓ No collages, no grids, no side-by-side strips, no text labels, no borders, no software screenshots
✓ Minimum 4000px on the long edge per image

✗ Composite entries will no longer be rated or considered. If you already submitted a composite, please resubmit your work as 3 separate full-resolution images — we will gladly review it then.

The 3 required images and all other rules remain exactly as described in the brief. Thank you — we are seeing strong work and want to be able to judge it properly.
- 5 days ago
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1. Zahid1929n
  - 4 days ago
  please sir jus 1 time chack this entry Entry #737
  - 4 days ago
2. Ayvinth
  - 4 days ago
  Hi, Contest Holder, there is an option in the freelancer.com submit section that you can attach up to 10 designs as separate images in a single entry. I have attached 3 designs in single entries #561 and #517 so you can check the set scrolling side to side, so it would be easier for you to judge and decide the winner.
  - 4 days ago
drhafsaarif
- 4 days ago
Hi, If you like to see the original work, please check my entry #750
Thank you!
- 4 days ago
SEOBlogQueen
- 4 days ago
#740

Tools Used: ChatGPT for prompt engineering and AI image generation workflows, followed by final quality checks and refinements. I believe that carefully crafted prompts play the biggest role in achieving consistent, high-quality character results.

Experience: I focus on creating consistent AI character sets while maintaining the same identity across different expressions and wardrobe variations.

Availability: I am available for the follow-on project and would be happy to continue working on this character.
- 4 days ago
JoyDabnathPro
- 5 days ago
Hi,
My entry number is #560. I concentrated on developing a high-end, trust-based experience that lessens user reluctance and feels secure and contemporary. I would greatly appreciate your input, and I would be happy to make any necessary improvements.
- 5 days ago
Radenaz
- 5 days ago
Hello sir.Please check my entry #650.feedback.thanks
- 5 days ago
jamila110
- 5 days ago
#646 - please rate my entry, thanks
- 5 days ago
souravsingh19651
- 5 days ago
Check my entry
- 5 days ago
yyys1
- 5 days ago
Hi, I submitted my entry before the new submission-format update and used a composite layout. Unfortunately, I have only one upload slot remaining. Could you please advise whether my existing entry can still be reviewed, or if there is any way to provide the 3 images separately? Thank you for your time.
- 5 days ago
sarahkaf
- 5 days ago
Hello hope this message finds you well.. please check my entries #126 & #141 . Thank u . Waiting for ur feedback . Kind regards .
- 5 days ago
farheem
- 5 days ago
#623 check please
- 5 days ago
Harivanshpr
- 5 days ago
Please kindly check my entry #538 #557 #621
- 5 days ago
barirak33
- 5 days ago
sir plz check #427
- 5 days ago
JoyDabnathPro
- 5 days ago
Hi,
My entry number is #555. I concentrated on developing a high-end, trust-based experience that lessens user reluctance and feels secure and contemporary. I would greatly appreciate your input, and I would be happy to make any necessary improvements.
- 5 days ago
hanif4577
- 5 days ago
#500
- 5 days ago
carmelomarquises
- 6 days ago
Please check #428. Thanks
- 6 days ago
Contest Holder
- 6 days ago
AFTER THE CONTEST — PAID FOLLOW-ON PROJECT
The winner will be commissioned (USD 700–1,000) to produce a larger character image set (intended for LoRA training) to the same standard, in agreed milestones. Detailed scope will be shared privately with the winner. The winner will also be first in line for ongoing character content production.
- 6 days ago
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1. karimatchoo
  - 6 days ago
  Appreciate your time reviewing it.
  If selected, I’ll make sure the final set is delivered to the standard you’re expecting.
  
  I’ll keep an eye out for your message, mate.
  - 6 days ago
2. zulqarnain4769
  - 6 days ago
  Kindly check my entry #247
  - 6 days ago
Radenaz
- 6 days ago
Hello Sir.Please check my entry #190.Feedback.

Tools Used: Midjourney v6.1/v7, Flux Pro/Kontext, GPT Image, Photoshop, and Topaz Photo AI for generation, identity consistency, retouching, and upscaling.

Experience: I create consistent AI characters for branding, marketing, and virtual ambassadors. My workflow maintains the same identity across different expressions, outfits, poses, and lighting conditions. The three submitted images demonstrate this consistency.

Availability: I am available for the follow-on project and interested in a long-term collaboration. I can deliver consistent, professionally retouched, commercial-quality character image sets.
- 6 days ago
Mdansaraligd
- 6 days ago
Hello Sir, please see my Entrie #187 #189 and give your valuable feedback.
- 6 days ago
karimatchoo
- 6 days ago
#127
- 6 days ago
graphicbox22
- 6 days ago
Dear contest holder
I have submitted few Entries Ultra-Realistic AI Character - "Elza" and would truly appreciate your any feedback for more perfect result.
Each design is Ultra-Realistic AI Character - "Elza" and carefully created to match your brief and brand vision. All files will be delivered in fully editable vector format, print-ready, high-resolution, and scalable without quality loss.

You will receive:
AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, PNG, JPG, and PSD files.
select my any entry for award.
I also provide unlimited revisions to ensure the final design meets your expectations perfectly. If you need any changes or additional variations, please feel free to contact me via chat. I'm always happy to assist.

Thank you for your valuable time and consideration.
Best regards,
Md.shimul Ali
- 6 days ago