AI image and video generation can produce stunning results, but ask it to draw the same character twice and chaos ensues.
In this episode, Rob and Jason tackle one of the biggest creative challenges in generative AI: consistency.
From moody Midjourney portraits to pixel-perfect Runway videos, the duo breaks down tools, workflows, and techniques to help you keep your characters, styles, and scenes on track, even if AI tries to derail them.
Whether you're illustrating a children's book or building your next short film, this episode is your crash course in wrangling AI models like a pro.
Plus: Sherlock Holmes stops by to investigate why your AI can't remember what a green shirt looks like.
Bonus Resource from Rob Laughter!Check out Rob Laughter’s latest blog post, 10 Handcrafted Style Codes to Make Your Midjourney Images Pop. He breaks down how to use Midjourney style codes (via mood boards and personalization) to dial in your image style like a pro. Plus, he shares 10 ready-to-use codes to get started. A perfect companion piece!
00:00 – Cold Open: Sherlock on AI Inconsistency
01:27 – Intro to Fuse & Episode Topic
02:06 – Host Updates & AI Projects
03:14 – Real-World Challenges with Consistency
05:02 – Why AI Struggles with Consistency
07:12 – Treating AI as a Creative Partner
09:04 – Level 1: Prompts & Seeds
13:28 – Level 2: Reference Images
16:36 – Style References & Mood Boards
21:58 – Character References
22:59 – Video Consistency Techniques
27:58 – Advanced Tools: ControlNet
30:11 – Jedi Mode: Training a LoRA Model
34:58 – Building a Training Dataset
37:45 – Captions, Trigger Words, and Execution
41:05 – Video LoRA Models & Use Cases
42:20 – Post-Generation Fixes: Face Swap & Inpainting
47:50 – Workflow Recap & Key Takeaways
50:13 – Wrap-Up & Teaser for Next Episode
This episode is brought to you by your imagination. Train it like a LoRA, and show it something new.
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FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast is a production of Rob Laughter Creative and Midnight Oil Productions. Hosted by Rob Laughter and Jason Moore. Produced by Liz Baker.