AI Creator House Presents: The Tools of AI Filmmaking Part 1 - GenYOU
One of the largest hurdles to AI Filmmaking is character consistency. Has GenYOU overcome the problem?
Hello everyone:
AI-powered filmmaking has come such a long way in just the last few months, and I am being asked repeatedly to teach the unique techniques I have developed since 2023, when I began using these technologies to make films.
In this first edition of the AI Creator House newsletter looking at The Tools of AI Filmmaking, I want to start with talking about one of the greatest challenges to making AI-powered films - character consistency.
Six months ago, your best option was running images through MidJourney over and over, until things came as close as you could, then edit in a photo editor. Sometimes, it was easier to add a line to the script explaining why they suddenly changed their clothes. In one film, How Aliens Saved Christmas, I had to add a bush to the foreground to block part of a body that wouldn’t render well!
Has GenYOU Finally Overcome the Character Consistency Problem?
If you’ve ever tried to create an AI-powered film with multiple shots and scenes, you know the struggle: character consistency. One moment, your protagonist has piercing blue eyes and a sharp jawline, and the next, they’ve morphed into someone who looks like their distant cousin twice removed.
The stochastic nature of AI image generation has been both a blessing and a curse—while it allows for incredible creativity, it can also make maintaining consistent characters across multiple scenes feel like herding cats.
But what if I told you there’s a tool that’s changing the game? Enter GenYOU, from the brilliant minds behind Human Generator. An official sponsor of Nobody Believes Cassandra, this tool is a game-changer for AI filmmakers, and I’m thrilled to make it the focus of my first Tools of AI Filmmaking edition.
The Problem: AI’s Character Consistency Conundrum
Creating consistent characters has been one of the biggest hurdles in AI filmmaking. Traditional methods often require extensive training for every new pose, outfit, or background. It’s time-consuming, frustrating, and frankly, enough to make you want to throw your laptop out the window.
This inconsistency has discouraged many creators from using AI for feature-length films. After all, who wants to spend hours fixing mismatched eyes or hair that changes color mid-scene?
The Solution: GenYOU to the Rescue
GenYOU is here to save the day. This tool allows you to generate consistent characters with ease, no matter the clothing, background, or pose. Here’s why it’s become a staple in my workflow:
Four Images to Rule Them All: You only need four initial images to create a model. Once it’s generated, you can use it across countless scenes without retraining.
Text Prompting for Fixes: Missed something? No problem. Use text prompts to tweak and refine your character on the fly.
Seamless Integration: If an image isn’t quite perfect, a quick edit in Gimp or BeFunky usually does the trick.
One drawback of GenYOU is that it is, so far, theoretically limited to phones and tablets. However… Chromebook + Flash Drive = GenYOU goodness edited on your laptop!
GenYOU has made character design faster, easier, and far less frustrating. It’s like having a digital costume and makeup team at your fingertips.
Why You Should Try GenYOU
If you’re an AI video creator, GenYOU is a tool you need in your arsenal. It’s perfect for everything from short films to feature-length projects, and it’s incredibly user-friendly. Say goodbye to the days of wrestling with inconsistent characters and hello to a smoother, more efficient workflow.
Try out GenYOU and Human Generator today!
Wow! The Media Coverage!
News of our AI-powered feature film was published in Associated Press this morning. Nobody Believes Cassandra, our second feature-length AI-powered film, coming 8 March, is now being talked about on news outlets around the world, including Associated Press, ABC, CBS, NBC, International Business Times, and more than 450 news outlets around the world.
Thank you everyone for all your support!
That’s all for now, folks! If you’re as excited about GenYOU as I am, give it a try and let me know how it works for you. And as always, keep creating, keep innovating, and keep pushing the boundaries of what AI can do.
Until next time,
James G. Maynard
P.S. If you have any questions about GenYOU or want to share your own AI filmmaking tips, hit reply—I’d love to hear from you!
Check out my other recommendations for my favorite tools for AI filmmaking at:
https://aicreatorhouse.com/ai-tools-for-filmmaking