Create Consistent Characters in Midjourney and See Kaiber's New Video Power

Getting characters to appear the same across different scenes in Midjourney used to be hard. You needed workarounds or special plugins. Now, Midjourney has a built-in way to do it. And if you're looking for video magic, Kaiber just updated to version 3.0 with impressive results. Let's explore these new tools.

Midjourney's New Character Reference Feature (--c ref)

Midjourney finally launched character references. This means you don't need tricky prompts or other tools to keep a character looking the same in many images.

How to Use Character Reference

Starting is simple:

• First, generate the character you want to use. You might need to try a few times to get the right look.

• Get the image URL of your chosen character. You can do this by copying the image address.

• When you create a new image with the `imagine` command, add your prompt describing the scene.

• Add `--c ref` followed by the image URL of your character.

If you are using the Midjourney website, you can often drag the image directly into the imagine prompt bar. Make sure the little person icon is blue. If it's grey, it's just an image reference, not a character reference. Image reference gets the feel of a picture, character reference works on the character.

The first few images you generate with a character reference might not be perfect matches. Think of it as Midjourney learning your character. You can also use more than one character image as a reference. This helps Midjourney understand the character better, especially if the reference images show different angles or poses.

Tips for Better Character Consistency

Sometimes, Midjourney gives you a character that looks a bit different. If you get a result you don't like, you can use Midjourney's inpainting tool (Vary Region). Select the part that is wrong and add `--c ref` with the character image URL again. This helps correct just that area.

Another great way to start is by creating a character reference sheet. Use a prompt like "character reference sheet, photographic studio lighting, realistic character reference sheet, T pose, [description of character]". Even if the T-pose isn't perfect or the style is off slightly, Midjourney can use these multiple views on one sheet to learn the character's look.

Adjusting Character Look: Character Weight (--cw)

Use the `--cw` command to control how much Midjourney tries to match the original character. It uses a scale from 0 to 100.

• `--cw 100`: Tries to match the character exactly.

• Lower numbers (like `--cw 50`): Allows Midjourney to change the character's appearance more, perhaps changing their clothing or style to fit the new scene while keeping their core features.

For example, you can take a character generated in heavy armor (--cw 100) and put them in a photo in summer with a T-shirt (--cw 50). Midjourney keeps the character's face and features but changes their clothing to fit the new situation.

Combining Character with Style Reference (--s ref)

You can also use style references along with character references. This lets you place your consistent character into the visual style of another image or film.

• Start your prompt with the style reference image URL (making sure the style reference icon is active).

• Add your prompt describing the scene and your character.

• Add `--c ref` with your character's image URL.

This mix is powerful. You can have your consistent character appear in a scene that looks like it's from a specific movie, picking up on background, colors, and lighting.

It's important to know that Midjourney's character reference does not work like a face swapper. You cannot use photos of real people as character references.

Interestingly, user tests show you can use `--c ref` on things that aren't human characters, like objects or logos. This could be a way to get consistent designs for props or icons.

Character consistency makes it much simpler to tell stories or create series of images with the same individuals. It's a big step forward for using Midjourney in creative projects.

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Kaiber 3.0: Impressive Video Transforms

Kaiber, a tool for making videos from images or text, has released its 3.0 model, and it looks very good. If you haven't used Kaiber lately, it's worth seeing the updates, especially for video transform and motion.

Creating Video with Kaiber 3.0

Here's how it works:

• Start with an image, often one made in Midjourney.

• Upload it to Kaiber.

• Add a prompt describing the action or change you want.

• Select settings like the Cinematic preset.

• Go to video settings.

Key features in 3.0 video settings:

• Duration: Videos can now be up to 16 seconds long. This is longer than many other standard video generators.

• Evolve: This slider controls how much the image changes and warps during the video. You can now set this to zero if you want less of the trippy, changing look Kaiber was known for.

• Motion: A new slider to control how much camera movement or object movement happens in the video, from 0 (no motion) to high levels.

Make sure you choose the Version 3 Model when generating.

Results and Observations

With Kaiber 3.0, the facial details in videos stay pretty consistent for a good amount of time, often holding up for 7 or 8 seconds. The increase in video length is also a big plus.

There can still be small issues, like flickering or odd details on hands. Kaiber 3.0 doesn't have camera movement controls yet, but this can sometimes help keep the character more stable and consistent throughout the shot.

Kaiber still does weird and surreal video very well. If you want something that feels unique and maybe a bit like a dream, Kaiber is strong there.

Kaiber 3.0 includes other cool features mentioned, like matching video motion to music beats and text-to-video options. These suggest even more creative possibilities in the future.

Want to boost your Midjourney workflow before bringing images into tools like Kaiber? The TitanXT Midjourney Automator can help save you time and manage your generations. Learn more about how it can streamline your process: Automate Your Midjourney.

Conclusion

The addition of character references in Midjourney and the updates to Kaiber's video model open up many new creative paths. Midjourney makes it much simpler to keep characters consistent across different images and styles. Kaiber 3.0 offers longer, more coherent videos and new controls over motion and change. These tools help artists and creators push boundaries.

Exploring these features takes practice and many tries. Don't expect perfect results every time. But with persistence and combining different settings, you can create impressive projects.

To make your Midjourney journey more efficient and free up time for creative exploration, consider automating parts of your workflow. The TitanXT Midjourney Automator suite provides tools to do just that. Improve your process today: Discover TitanXT Midjourney Automator.