BIG Midjourney Update - CONSISTENT CHARACTERS
TLDRThe video introduces a new feature in mid Journey that allows users to create images with consistent characters across different scenes. The feature is triggered by typing 'CRF' into the prompt box and can be customized using a character reference and character weight parameters. The video demonstrates the process with a character named Eliza and explores the potential of the feature through various examples, highlighting its current limitations and offering tips for optimization. The creator, Nolan, also promotes his online mid Journey beginner course for those interested in mastering the tool.
Takeaways
- ๐ Mid Journey has released a new feature called 'consistent characters' that allows users to create images with the same character in various scenes.
- ๐จ To trigger this feature, users need to have a character and a phase in mind. The character is introduced via a prompt, like 'Eliza', a beautiful woman in a Victorian dress.
- ๐ The process starts by typing 'CRF' (Character Reference) into the prompt, followed by clicking on the picture and dragging it into the prompt box with a space in between.
- ๐ก Users can adjust the influence of the reference picture using the 'CW' (Character Weight) parameter, which accepts a value between 0 and 100.
- ๐ The character link can be shortened for convenience, and users can set shortcuts to save time and effort in future prompts.
- ๐ The 'turbo mode' has been introduced to speed up the image generation process, though it is more expensive.
- ๐ค The character reference feature works best with native Mid Journey images and may not be as effective with personal photos or images from outside sources.
- ๐ญ Users can combine character reference with style reference to create unique and stylized images.
- ๐ธ The feature can be used to create quick photo shoots with different aesthetics and styles by listing them in the prompt and using a character reference.
- ๐ป The video also demonstrates how to use the feature on the Mid Journey website by dragging the character image into the prompt box and adjusting the parameters as needed.
- ๐ The video creator, Nolan, offers an online Mid Journey beginner course for those interested in learning more about the platform and its features.
Q & A
What is the main feature discussed in the transcript?
-The main feature discussed is the consistent character feature in an image generation tool, which allows users to create images with the same character in different scenes.
How do you trigger the consistent character feature?
-To trigger the consistent character feature, users need to type 'CRF' into the prompt, followed by 'CF' for character reference, and then insert the image link of the character they wish to use.
What is the character Eliza's description from the transcript?
-Eliza is described as a beautiful woman in a Victorian dress, with pearls, diamonds, lace details, a tiara, blue eyes, and styled in a cinematic way, specifically the S400 style Rock.
What is the purpose of the 'CW' parameter?
-The 'CW' parameter stands for character weight, and it is used to influence the weight of the reference picture, with a value between 0 and 100, determining how closely the generated image should match the reference character.
How can users save time when using the consistent character feature?
-Users can save time by setting their character image link as a shortcut. They can do this by using the 'prefer option set' command in Discord, pasting the image link, and naming the shortcut. This allows them to use the shortcut in their prompts instead of the full image link each time.
What are the limitations of the consistent character feature?
-The consistent character feature is not perfect and may not accurately replicate the character's outfit or accessories as specified in the prompt. It tends to focus more on the character's face, especially when the character weight is set to zero.
Can the consistent character feature be used with a user's own face?
-No, the consistent character feature does not work with a user's own face. It is designed to work best with native Mid Journey images and behaves similarly to an image prompt when using outside pictures.
How can the consistent character feature be combined with style reference?
-The consistent character feature can be combined with style reference by using the 'srf' command for style reference followed by the style weight ('d-s SW') and the character reference ('D-CF') along with the character weight ('D-CW'). This allows users to generate images with a specific style while maintaining the character's face.
What is the 'turbo mode' mentioned in the transcript?
-Turbo mode is a feature in Mid Journey that significantly speeds up the image generation process. It is about two to three times faster than the regular mode but comes at a higher cost.
How can users create their own photo shoots with the consistent character feature?
-Users can create their own photo shoots by listing different aesthetics within brackets in the prompt, using the 'Das Das, CF' command for character reference, and setting the character weight to zero to allow the bot to generate characters in various outfits that match the scene.
How can users adjust the character weight in the Mid Journey website?
-On the Mid Journey website, users can adjust the character weight by typing 'D-, cw' followed by a number (0-100) in the prompt box. The default character weight is 100, which tries to include every detail from the reference picture, including clothing and accessories.
Outlines
๐จ Introducing Consistent Characters in Mid Journey
This paragraph introduces the new feature of consistent characters in the Mid Journey platform. It explains how users can create images with the same character in different scenes, such as trips to various locations or different styles like cartoons. The paragraph highlights the process of triggering this feature by using a character reference, demonstrated with the introduction of a character named Eliza, who is described as a beautiful woman in a Victorian dress. The user is guided through the steps of typing the prompt, using the character reference (CRF) parameter, and the importance of spacing in the input. The paragraph also discusses the limitations of the feature, such as the inability to change the character's outfit exactly as specified in the prompt, and introduces the character weight (CW) parameter as a solution. Tips on how to save time by setting shortcuts for character references are also provided.
๐๏ธ Character Weight and Style References
This paragraph delves deeper into the use of character weight (CW) in Mid Journey's consistent character feature. It explains that by default, the character weight is set to 100, which means the platform will try to include every detail from the reference image, including clothing and accessories. However, this is not always accurate, leading to the introduction of a character weight of zero, which focuses solely on the character's face. The paragraph also discusses the use of trigger words in prompts to improve results and the possibility of combining character references with style references for enhanced outcomes. It shares the results of different experiments with the feature and touches on the limitations and potential future improvements. Additionally, the paragraph provides a brief overview of the speaker's online Mid Journey beginner course and encourages users to share their experiences and tips with the community.
๐ Creating Custom Photo Shoots with Consistent Characters
The final paragraph showcases how users can create their own custom photo shoots using the consistent character feature in Mid Journey. It introduces a new character named Chicago Kelly and demonstrates the process of creating prompts with various aesthetics to generate different scenes and outfits for the character. The paragraph explains how to use commas and squiggly brackets to list desired aesthetics and how to combine character references with these aesthetics. It also mentions the importance of setting the character weight to zero to avoid the character's original outfit influencing the generated images. The paragraph concludes with a brief guide on how to use the feature on the Mid Journey website and encourages users to explore and experiment with the new consistent character functionality.
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Keywords
๐กCharacter Reference (CRF/CF)
๐กCharacter Weight (CW)
๐กStyle Weight (SW)
๐กMid Journey
๐กImage Link
๐กShortcut
๐กTurbo Mode
๐กPhoto Shoot
๐กAesthetics
๐กDiscord
Highlights
Mid Journey has released a highly requested feature for consistent characters in image generation.
The feature allows users to create images with the same character in various scenes, such as trips to New York or Egypt, and even in cartoons.
To trigger this feature, users need a character and a phase they want to see in future generations.
The character Eliza is introduced, created from a prompt of a beautiful woman in a Victorian dress with pearls and diamonds.
Users can type their prompt and use the character reference feature by typing 'CRF' into the prompt box, followed by clicking on the picture and dragging it into the prompt box.
The character weight (CW) parameter can be used to influence the weight of the reference picture, with a value between 0 and 100.
The character link can be shortened for easier use in future prompts.
Users can set a shortcut for the character image link to simplify the input process in their prompts.
The character reference feature is not perfect, as it may not accurately replicate the character's outfit from the reference image.
The character weight can be set to zero to make the AI focus only on the character's face, ignoring the outfit.
Combining character reference with style reference is possible and can produce impressive results.
The feature may not work as expected with personal images, as it is designed to work best with native Mid Journey images.
The new turbo mode significantly speeds up the image generation process, though it is more expensive.
Creating quick photo shoots with the character reference feature is possible by specifying different aesthetics.
The character reference feature can be used on the Mid Journey website by dragging the character image into the prompt box and setting it as a character reference.
The video creator, Nolan, offers an online Mid Journey beginner course for those interested in learning more about the platform.
The course comes with a special introductory offer for the first week, after which the price will increase as the course continues to be updated.