CogView 4 AI Image Generator
CogView 4 is a state‑of‑the‑art AI image generator renowned for ultra‑realistic portraits, clean anatomy, and exceptional prompt adherence—ideal for humans, elves, and lifelike character art.
Key Features
Ultra‑realistic human portraits with detailed skin, eyes, and hair
Excellent prompt adherence for wardrobe, lighting, and camera cues
Strong anatomy and hand rendering compared to many models
Great for elves, humans, and grounded fantasy character art
Supports basic text rendering on props and signage
Subscriber access on CharGen for premium quality
How to Get Great Results
- Step 1
Use portrait‑focused camera cues
Favor lenses like 85mm or 50mm, specify close‑up or medium shot, and include depth of field (e.g., 'f/2.0, shallow DOF').
- Step 2
Lead with lighting and mood
Define light type and direction—'soft window light', 'cinematic rim light', or 'golden hour backlight'—for consistent tone and realism.
- Step 3
Describe wardrobe and materials
State fabrics and finishes (linen, leather, velvet, polished metal) to improve texture quality and realism.
- Step 4
Polish with negative prompts
Remove common artifacts with phrases like 'no extra fingers, no distortion, no low‑res, no watermark'.
Example Prompts
Ultra‑realistic portrait of a high elf archer, soft window light, 85mm lens, f/2.0, delicate freckles, natural makeup, intricate leather pauldron, razor‑sharp eyes
Knight captain in weathered plate armor, cinematic rim lighting, smoky background, dramatic contrast, shallow depth of field, photoreal detail
Modern fantasy rogue, leather jacket with embossed patterns, moody neon accent light, close‑up headshot, pores and eyelashes highly detailed
Adventurer couple in travel gear, warm golden hour, gentle backlight, candid medium shot, realistic skin texture, natural color grade
Noble mage in embroidered velvet robes, studio portrait setup, Rembrandt lighting, 50mm lens, precise folds and fabric texture
💡 Click the copy button to use these prompts in your own generations
Best For
Photoreal Portraits
Headshots and bust portraits with clean anatomy, natural skin, and cinematic lighting.
Fantasy Character Art
Humans and elves rendered with high realism for character sheets, NPC cards, and key art.
Cinematic Scenes
Moody close‑ups and medium shots with filmic contrast and strong atmosphere.
Model Capabilities
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Outstanding faces, eyes, and skin realism
- Strong prompt adherence for wardrobe and lighting cues
- Better‑than‑average hand fidelity in portraits
Limitations
- Less reliable on non‑human fantasy races (e.g., dragonborn)
- No image‑to‑image restyling or ControlNet
- Complex typography still inconsistent across models
Frequently Asked Questions
About CogView 4
CogView 4 on CharGen emphasizes highly realistic portraits and character imagery. As an AI image generator, it excels at skin texture, facial features, and cinematic lighting, making it a top choice for character sheets, NPC cards, and key art. It also handles wardrobe and material prompts with impressive fidelity.
Prompting Approach
Open with the subject and camera cues (lens, shot type), then define lighting and wardrobe materials. Use negative prompts sparingly to remove artifacts. Keep prompts concise and targeted; CogView 4 responds well to clear, film‑inspired direction.
When to Choose CogView 4
Choose CogView 4 when you need photoreal character portraits or cinematic close‑ups with strong anatomy and detail. For heavy restyling or reference‑guided edits, use Kontext or HiDream; for stylized fantasy or illustration, try Chroma or SDXL‑based artistic models.