Consistent Characters - Using New GPT's

In this informative video, the creator shares a method for achieving character consistency using a new GPT model available on the chat GPT store. The process involves designing a character named Bob with specific traits and attire, and then generating images of him in various expressions, actions, and settings, all in a Pixar Animation style. The video demonstrates how to use these images to train a prompt for Mid journey, a generative AI tool, to insert the character into new scenes. The presenter also explains how to create a custom option set in Mid journey for consistent dynamic lighting and other visual effects. Although the character images in Mid journey are not as consistent as in the initial GPT, the video showcases the potential of using character images to guide AI-generated content. The host, John Draper, encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and comment for more content like this.

Takeaways

• 🎨 Use the 'Consistent Character GPT' from the new chat GPT store to design a character with consistent traits.
• 📝 Answer a series of questions to define your character's appearance, such as name, physical characteristics, and clothing.
• 🌟 Choose a theme for your character's images, like photography, Pixar Animation, 2D flat illustration, or anime pastel.
• 📸 Vary the character's expression, action, and time of day to create a series of images.
• 🖥 Import the generated character images into Photoshop for further customization.
• 🔄 Create a pre-trained prompt in Mid journey using the character images to guide the AI's output.
• 📝 Use the 'prefer option set' feature in Mid journey to save commonly used text prompts for quick access.
• 🔍 Add images to the prompt to help the AI understand the desired character traits and graphical elements.
• 🚀 Utilize shorthand prompts to speed up the process of generating images in Mid journey.
• 🔗 Combine text descriptions with image references to direct the AI's output more effectively.
• ⏱️ Be patient, as the process of generating images with character consistency can take some time.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is about using a new GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) for character consistency in animations and images.

How does one start using the 'consistent character GPT'?

To start using the 'consistent character GPT', one needs to go to the chat GPT platform, navigate to the 'explore GPTs' tab, search for 'character', and select the 'consistent character GPT' to begin designing a character.

What are the steps to create a character using the 'consistent character GPT'?

The steps include selecting the gender of the character, providing a name, describing physical characteristics, choosing a theme for the image, deciding on variations for each image (such as expression, action, and time of day), and giving a prompt for the first image.

Which theme for the character image did the speaker choose?

The speaker chose the 'Pixar Animation' theme for the character image.

What variations can be made in the character images using the 'consistent character GPT'?

Variations that can be made include changes in expression, action, and time of day.

How does the speaker use the character images to train a prompt for Mid journey?

The speaker uses the character images by uploading them into Mid journey, creating a pre-trained prompt with a name (e.g., 'Bob 2'), and adding a text prompt that describes the character's features to guide the Mid journey output.

What is the purpose of using the 'prefer option set' in Mid journey?

The 'prefer option set' in Mid journey is used to create custom settings for frequently used text prompts, which can then be quickly applied to new image generation requests.

How long does it take for Mid journey to process the images and generate output?

While the exact time is not specified, the speaker mentions that the process can take a while but also notes that it can be relatively quick, possibly less than 30 seconds.

What is the advantage of using the 'consistent character GPT' for project work?

The advantage is that it consistently generates character images that align with the predefined character design, allowing for a cohesive and consistent representation of the character across different images and animations.

How does the speaker enhance the Mid journey output using character images?

The speaker enhances the Mid journey output by uploading selected character images and a cropped image of a specific graphic (the skull) into Mid journey, along with a detailed text prompt, to guide the generation process towards a more accurate representation of the character.

What is the final outcome of using these new GPTs as demonstrated in the video?

The final outcome is a series of images and animations featuring a consistently designed character that can be used in various projects, with the ability to direct the character's appearance and actions through pre-trained prompts.

What does the speaker suggest doing after setting up the Mid journey prompt?

The speaker humorously suggests taking a break with a run, a cup of tea, or a beer, implying that the process can be time-consuming and deserves a moment of relaxation upon completion.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Introducing Character Consistency with GPT

This paragraph introduces a new AI animation video that shares methods for character consistency using a new GPT model available on the chat GPT store. The process involves creating a character named Bob with specific physical characteristics and clothing, and then generating consistent images of him with different expressions, actions, and times of day. The images can be used in various projects and can also be further manipulated using tools like Photoshop. The video also demonstrates how to use these images to train a prompt for Mid Journey V6, a tool for image generation.

05:00

📈 Utilizing Character Images in Mid Journey

This paragraph discusses how the character images generated in the previous paragraph can be used to direct the output of Mid Journey, another image generation tool. It explains how to create a custom option set in Mid Journey and use it to generate images with specific characteristics. The video shows how to use the character images along with a text prompt to create a pre-trained prompt in Mid Journey. While the consistency may not be as high as with GPT, it demonstrates the potential of using character images to guide the image generation process in Mid Journey.

Keywords

AI animation

AI animation refers to the process of creating animated content using artificial intelligence. In the context of the video, it is the method used to demonstrate new character consistency methods through a new GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) model available on the chat GPT store.

Character consistency methods

Character consistency methods are techniques used to ensure that a character's appearance, behavior, and other attributes remain consistent across different instances or media. In the video, these methods are explored through a new GPT model that allows for the creation of a character with consistent traits.

GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer)

GPT is a type of artificial intelligence model designed for natural language processing tasks. It is generative, meaning it can create new content based on learned patterns. In the video, a new GPT model is used to create and maintain consistent character designs.

Chat GPT store

The Chat GPT store is a hypothetical marketplace for GPT models where users can explore and utilize different GPTs for various purposes. The video discusses finding and using a 'consistent character' GPT within this store.

Character design

Character design is the process of creating the visual appearance and personality of a character. In the video, the process involves answering questions about the character's physical traits and clothing to generate a consistent character image.

Pixar Animation

Pixar Animation refers to the distinctive style of animation produced by Pixar Animation Studios, known for its high-quality 3D computer animation. In the video, the creator chooses 'Pixar Animation' as the theme for the character's image style.

Expression, action, and time of day

These are variables that can be adjusted to create different images of the same character. In the video, the creator chooses to vary the character's expression, action, and the time of day to generate a series of images showing the character in different moods and situations.

Mid Journey

Mid Journey is a term used in the video to refer to a specific stage or process within the AI animation creation. It is a part of the workflow where the character images are used to train a prompt for further image generation, suggesting a midpoint in the creative journey.

Pre-trained prompt

A pre-trained prompt is a set of instructions or a template that has been created in advance to guide the AI in generating specific types of content. In the video, the creator uses character images to create a pre-trained prompt for Mid Journey V6 Generations.

3D male Pixar character

This term describes the final output the creator is aiming for—a three-dimensional male character designed in the style of Pixar Animation. The character is detailed with specific traits such as messy dark brown hair, blue eyes, and specific clothing items, which are used to guide the AI in generating consistent images.

Dynamic lighting

Dynamic lighting refers to the use of lighting in a way that creates a sense of movement or energy in an image or scene. In the video, 'cinematic dynamic lighting' is chosen as part of a prefer option set to enhance the visual quality of the generated images.

Highlights

Introduction to a new method for character consistency using a new GPT from the chat GPT store

Accessing the 'explore GPTs' tab and searching for 'character' to find the 'consistent character, GPT'

Designing a character named Bob with specific physical and clothing attributes

Selecting a theme for the character images, choosing 'Pixar Animation'

Varying the character images by expression, action, and time of day

Generating the first image with a prompt of 'happy, walking forward, daytime'

Creating a second image with a prompt of 'sad sitting at desk, facing camera, dusk'

Discussing the potential for using the generated images in projects and further editing in Photoshop

Impressed by the consistency and quality of the characters produced by the GPT

Using the generated character images to create a prompt for Mid Journey V6

Demonstrating how to use the 'prefer option set' feature in Mid Journey

Creating a custom option set for frequently used prompts in Mid Journey

Uploading selected character images to Mid Journey to guide the generation process

Adding a cropped image of a skull graphic for additional guidance in Mid Journey

Creating a pre-trained prompt with character images and a text description

Using the pre-made prompt to generate images with character consistency in Mid Journey

Observing that the consistency in Mid Journey is not as precise as in the GPT but still useful

The video concludes with a demonstration of how the new GPTs can open up new possibilities for character consistency in projects

The presenter, John Draper, encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and comment