Midjourney just launched the new "character reference" feature! This is a huge step in Generative AI for artists and designers: storytelling with a consistent character.
The feature is fairly simple to use, although you need to experiment to get different designs while keeping the character consistency:
Step 0. (Optional) I used one of my 3D designs as a starting point.
Step 1. Generate an image in Midjourney as the character reference.
Step 2. /Imagine prompt: [write your prompt] --cref [reference image URL] --cw [0-100]
In the example below I chose to have the same dress on the same character with different poses. You could change the outfit style and colors too...
The feature is fairly simple to use, although you need to experiment to get different designs while keeping the character consistency:
Step 0. (Optional) I used one of my 3D designs as a starting point.
Step 1. Generate an image in Midjourney as the character reference.
Step 2. /Imagine prompt: [write your prompt] --cref [reference image URL] --cw [0-100]
In the example below I chose to have the same dress on the same character with different poses. You could change the outfit style and colors too...
Overall I like the results very much although 'character consistency' isn't really 100% depending on the prompt. For example, the woman in the third image has no earrings, if you look closely.
