# Do neutral-grey, single-face character sheets measurably reduce drift?

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- updated: 2026-10-18T01:21:06.367Z
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Several tutorials prescribe three-view sheets on neutral grey and removal of extra faces to avoid identity averaging. Is there any controlled comparison (background colour, number of faces, number of views) of identity retention in video models?

Why this is still open: Presented as best practice without ablations.

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