# Creating a custom Persona

Before you can start integrating with the ojin/oris-portrait model, you'll need to create a persona configuration. This guide walks you through the process of creating a persona that looks exactly how you want.

## Prerequisites

* An Ojin account with an active API key
* A high-quality reference image of the persona you want to animate (check [Reference Image best practices](#reference-image-best-practices) for more details)

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## Creating a Persona configuration through the Dashboard

The simplest way to create a persona is through the Ojin Dashboard:

1. Log in to the [Ojin Dashboard](https://ojin.ai)
2. Select the [**ojin/oris-portrait**](https://ojin.ai/models/ojin/oris-portrait) model
3. Navigate to [**Configs**](https://ojin.ai/models/ojin/oris-portrait/configs) sub-section
4. Press **New Configuration** button to create a new configuration
5. Fill in required fields and upload a reference image. Make sure to follow the instructions below on how the image should look.
6. Click **Create Configuration**
7. Open your newly created configuration and copy **Model Config ID** parameter which will be used by your application

### Reference Image best practices

* **Image content**:
  * Mouth should be closed, but smiles or subtle expressions are fine
  * The eyes should be looking directly into the camera
  * Keep the expression balanced — the image is used as the base for both the idle loop and speech, so avoid extreme poses
* **Format**: JPEG, PNG, or WebP
* **Lighting**: Even lighting with no harsh shadows
* **Face Position**: The face should be clearly visible and centered
* **Background**: Simple backgrounds work best
* **Accessories**: Avoid sunglasses or items that obscure facial features

## Next Steps

Once your persona is ready, you can:

#### Integration Guide

Learn how to integrate your persona using Pipecat or WebSocket

[View Integration Guide →](/models/oris-portrait/integrations.md)

#### API Reference

Explore the complete API documentation

[View API Reference →](/models/oris-portrait/api.md)


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