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Guide: Gemini Tutorial on how to transform a photo into a 3D figurine with AI
Have you seen images on the internet where a person is transformed with the help of artificial intelligence into a collectible 3D figurine? In this tutorial you will see step by step how you can start from a photo and how you can ask an AI generator to create a representation of type collectible figure or action figure.
What you will learn:
how to choose the photo, how to formulate the prompt, how to preserve the person's appearance, how to add packaging and accessories, and how to correct the result if the AI changes the image too much.
1. What you need
For this tutorial you need:
1
A photograph
Choose a clear and well-lit photograph of the person.
2
An AI tool
Use an AI generator that allows uploading and editing images.
3
A prompt
Describe exactly how you want the figurine and packaging to look.
4
Check and adjust
Analyze the result and modify the prompt if necessary.
2. Choose the right photograph
The reference photograph directly influences the result generated by the AI. For better resemblance, use a photograph where the person is easily identifiable visually.
- use a clear photograph;
- make sure the face is visible;
- avoid very dark photographs;
- avoid very blurry photographs;
- prefer a photograph where the person is well framed;
- avoid images where the face is covered by other objects.
Tip:
if you want the result to preserve the person's appearance as best as possible, start from a clear reference photograph before modifying the style or background.
3. Upload the photograph into Gemini
Open Gemini and use the available function to upload an image. Select the photograph you want to use as a reference.
After uploading the photograph, describe the desired result as clearly as possible. Do not limit yourself to an instruction like "transform this person into a figurine".
4. Use a prompt for the 3D figurine
Start with a simple and clear prompt:
Prompt – copy/paste
Transform the person in the reference photo into a highly detailed collectible 3D action figure. Preserve the person's recognizable facial features, hairstyle, clothing style and overall appearance. Create a realistic premium collectible figure with detailed materials, realistic proportions and professional studio lighting. Place the figure inside a premium retail display box designed like a collectible toy package. Show the full figure and the packaging clearly. Photorealistic product photography, realistic plastic and cardboard materials, sharp details, clean composition, premium commercial product presentation.
5. Ask to preserve the person's appearance
If the AI changes the face or the person's appearance too much, you can add extra instructions.
Prompt for preserving appearance
Preserve the identity-defining facial characteristics from the reference image. Keep the same hairstyle, general facial structure, skin tone and recognizable appearance. Do not replace the person with a generic character.
Even with precise instructions, an AI generator can modify certain details of the original image.
6. Add a collectible box
For the result to look like a commercial figurine, explicitly describe the packaging.
Prompt for packaging
Place the figure inside a premium collectible toy box with a transparent front window, molded plastic insert, elegant product packaging, realistic cardboard texture and professional retail presentation. The figure should be clearly visible through the transparent window.
7. Add accessories
Accessories can turn the image into a personalized product. Choose items related to the person's profession, activity, or interests.
Example – IT accessories
Add miniature accessories related to IT work: laptop, screwdriver set, computer components, SSD, RAM modules, network cable and small toolkit. Arrange the accessories neatly inside separate molded compartments next to the figure.
8. Create a professionally themed figurine
You can adapt the concept for the person's profession. For example, for an IT technician you can ask for the figurine to be accompanied by specific equipment and tools.
Example – IT technician
Create a professional IT technician collectible figure based on the reference photo. The figure is wearing a modern technician outfit and stands next to miniature computer repair tools, laptop components, SSDs, RAM modules and networking equipment. Premium collectible packaging, realistic product photography, detailed miniature accessories, professional studio lighting.
9. Control the visual style
If you want a realistic result, you can enter phrases that describe the desired style:
- photorealistic product photography
- realistic materials
- professional studio lighting
- highly detailed collectible figure
- premium commercial product presentation
- realistic plastic and cardboard materials
10. Control the position of the figure
To prevent the figure from being cut off by the edge of the image, specify that you want the entire body visible.
Position prompt
Full-body collectible figure standing upright inside the packaging, facing the camera, relaxed confident pose, both arms visible, entire figure clearly visible from head to feet.
11. Create a premium version
If you want an image with a premium product look, you can combine multiple instructions:
Premium prompt – copy/paste
Transform the person from the reference photo into a premium limited-edition collectible action figure. Preserve recognizable facial features and overall appearance. Full-body figure inside a luxury retail display box with a transparent front window, custom molded insert, miniature professional accessories, realistic materials, subtle reflections, cinematic studio lighting, premium product photography, sharp details, realistic packaging, elegant composition, 4:5 portrait format.
12. What do you do if the AI changes the person too much?
If the result does not look enough like the original photo, ask for a new variation and specify exactly what needs to be kept.
Correction prompt
Regenerate the image while keeping the person's recognizable facial characteristics, hairstyle, clothing colors and overall appearance from the reference image. Change only the presentation into a collectible 3D figure. Do not redesign the person's identity.
13. You can change just the packaging
If the figure is already correct, but the packaging is not to your liking, ask to modify only the packaging.
Packaging modification prompt
Keep the figure and its appearance unchanged. Redesign only the packaging as a premium modern collectible box with a transparent front window and professional retail presentation.
14. You can create multiple variations
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Action Figure | Collectible figure in retail packaging. |
| Professional Figure | Figure based on the person's profession. |
| Limited Edition | Figure with a premium look and collectible packaging. |
| Desk Figure | Figure presented on a desk, without packaging. |
| Miniature Set | Figure together with several accessories. |
15. Common mistakes
- Using a very blurry photo.
- Using a prompt that is too short.
- Asking for contradictory modifications simultaneously.
- Failing to indicate that the entire figure must be visible.
- Failing to indicate the visual style.
- Adding excessive text in the packaging.
- Assuming the AI will perfectly reproduce all the details of the photo.
Final prompt – copy/paste
Complete prompt
Transform the person in the reference photo into a highly detailed premium collectible 3D action figure. Preserve the person's recognizable facial features, hairstyle, skin tone, clothing style and overall appearance. Keep the identity recognizable. Create a realistic full-body collectible figure with detailed materials and realistic proportions. Place the figure inside a premium retail display box with a transparent front window and custom molded insert. Add miniature accessories that represent the person's profession and interests. Present the product as high-end commercial product photography with professional studio lighting, realistic reflections, sharp details, clean composition and premium packaging. Keep the entire figure visible from head to feet. No watermark. No unnecessary text. 4:5 portrait composition.
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