As reported on MidJourney’s Discord server, the creative community is buzzing with excitement over the latest feature introduction: the “Character Reference” tool. This innovative addition promises to push the boundaries of personalized digital art creation, offering users an unparalleled level of control and precision in crafting character images.
With the simplicity of typing --cref URL
after a prompt and adding a URL to an image of a character, users can now guide the MidJourney AI to generate images that closely resemble the specified character reference. This feature caters to a wide range of creative needs, from altering a character’s outfit or hairstyle to completely redesigning their appearance while maintaining core features. The --cw
option further refines this process, allowing users to dial in the exact amount of reference ‘strength’ from a full mimicry of face, hair, and clothes at 100
to a more face-focused rendition at 0
.
This level of customization opens up new vistas for storytellers and visual artists alike, providing a tool that excels with characters originating within MidJourney’s ecosystem. However, the developers caution against using the tool with real-life photographs, as the AI’s interpretative process may lead to unexpected distortions, echoing the limitations familiar to users of standard image prompts.
One of the most exciting aspects of this release is the ability to blend characteristics from multiple images, a feature that mirrors the flexibility found in style and image prompts but focuses on amalgamating character traits. This, coupled with its compatibility across both Niji and standard MidJourney models—and the option to combine it with style references—ensures that creators can weave intricate visual narratives with unprecedented ease.
As MidJourney continues to refine its V6 version, currently in alpha, the “Character Reference” feature represents just a glimpse of the potential advancements on the horizon. The team eagerly invites feedback from the community, signaling an ongoing commitment to evolving in response to user needs and creative aspirations.
With the promise of the official beta of V6 on the near horizon, the introduction of the “Character Reference” feature not only showcases MidJourney’s dedication to innovation but also its commitment to fostering a vibrant, creative community that thrives on exploration and storytelling.
Midjourney finally released their consistent character features!
You can now generate images w/ consistent faces, hair styles, & even clothing across styles & scenes
This has been the top requested feature from the community for a while now
Some examples & how it works:
— Nick St. Pierre (@nickfloats) March 12, 2024