- Midjourney introduces -cref feature for consistent character generation in AI images
- Users can match facial features and adjust resemblance level with -cw tag
- Midjourney's Character Reference feature is ideal for visual storytelling and character creation
Midjourney has launched a new feature that allows users to generate consistent characters across multiple AI images, addressing a major hurdle faced by AI image generators. The feature, called -cref (character reference), aims to help users maintain narrative continuity in visual mediums like films, novels, and graphic novels.
Always improving: Midjourney has introduced a new feature that allows for the generation of consistent characters across multiple AI-generated images. This feature addresses a common challenge faced by AI image generators, which typically produce new content for every prompt entered. The ability to maintain consistency in characters is crucial for visual storytelling mediums like films, novels, and comic books. Midjourney's new tag, -cref (character reference), enables users to match facial features, body types, and clothing of characters from a URL pasted after the tag in their text prompts on the Midjourney Discord platform.
Deeper details: To utilize the new Midjourney consistent character feature effectively, users are advised to start with previously generated Midjourney images. By adding the -cref tag followed by a URL of a character image to their prompts, users can attempt to reproduce the same character in different settings. Additionally, users can adjust the level of resemblance to the original character by using the -cw tag followed by a number from 1 to 100. A lower cw number introduces more variance in the resulting image, while a higher number increases the likeness to the original reference.
Looking ahead: Midjourney's new feature allows users to blend information from multiple images by using two -cref tags with their respective URLs. This feature, which just launched, is already being tested by artists and creators. It is recommended to use characters created from Midjourney images for optimal results, as the feature is not designed for real people photos. While the precision of the technique may have limitations in replicating exact details like dimples or logos, it offers a valuable tool for visual storytelling and character creation.
Who its for: The Character Reference feature on Midjourney is similar to the Style Reference feature, focusing on matching character traits rather than reference styles. Users can experiment with different reference strengths using the -cw tag, ranging from 0 to 100. This feature is particularly useful for combining characters from Midjourney images and is compatible with both Niji and normal MJ models. As Midjourney continues to evolve with new features, such as the ability to blend character traits from multiple images, users are encouraged to provide feedback and ideas for further enhancements in the platform's development.
