Runway & Midjourney NEW References: Tips, Tricks, & Showdown!

Ever wondered what happens when you pit two AI image generation giants like Midjourney and Runway against each other, especially with their new character and subject referencing updates? Well, you're in the right place. In this video, I'm not just doing an AI deathmatch (though there's a bit of that fun too), but more importantly, I'm diving deep into best practices, tips, and tricks to help YOU get the absolute most out of both platforms. Plus, we'll see what kind of magic or madness ensues when we combine their powers. Let's jump in and explore the cutting edge of AI creativity! Big Shoutout to LTX Video for sponsoring today's video! Go check out the NEW LTX video model here: https://ltx.studio/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=theoreticallymedia_ltxv13b&utm_ad_id=youtube_dedicatedvideo_02042025 What You'll Discover Inside: A look at Midjourney's OmniReference feature – its strengths, quirks, and how to get the best results (even if it's more "solo reference" for now!). Tips for using neutral backgrounds and optimal omni strength settings in Midjourney. How animated, stylized, and synthetic characters shine with Omni Reference. Tricks to combat blandness and add that "Midjourney spark" using style references. Exploring lower omni reference rates for cool, stylized character outputs. A dive into Runway's reference capabilities, including awesome tips from the Runway team and community for creating action sequences and title cards! Using timestamps in Runway for creative extrapolations. My experiments combining Midjourney's aesthetic with Runway's strong referencing for some truly unique character creations. The potential final touch: leveraging face-swapping tools like Face Fusion for enhanced results. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Midjourney & Runway Updates! 00:27 – Midjourney's Omni Reference: First Look 00:56 – Best Practices: Neutral Backgrounds & Omni Strength 01:11 - OmniReference Walkthrough 01:44 - Man in a Blue Business Suit 02:02 - Alt MiaBBS 02:20 – The "Neutral Background" Importance & Unexpected Results 03:06 – Where Omni Reference Shines: Animated & Stylized Characters 03:20 - Viking Girl 1 03:50 – Tip: Using Style References to Combat Blandness 04:16 - Viking Girl in Cyberpunk Land 04:40 – Experimenting with Lower Omni Reference Values 04:55 - Lower Value Experiments 05:14 - Impressive Results 05:35 - Swapping Out Style Ref 06:06 – Over to Runway: Reference Ideas & Tips 06:21 - LTX Video New Model 08:19 – Runway Tips: 3D Models for Action 09:08 - Title Card Generation 09:36 – Creative Uses: Timestamps & Extrapolating in Runway 10:04 – My Runway Experiments: Likeness 10:36 - Inpainting...sorta. 10:53- Overall Runway References Thoughts 11:13 – The Big Question: Can We Combine Midjourney & Runway? 11:28 - Imagine...A Long Time Ago... 11:47 - Over to Runway! 12:21 - And Back to Midjourney! 12:56 – The Final Touch: Face Swapping for Polished Results 13:41- The Final Result(s) 14:12 – Final Thoughts: Tools, Not Versus! Resources & Links Mentioned: My Deep Dive on Midjourney's Dash Dash EXP Command: https://youtu.be/x-Q3Y3na0YI My Video on Runway References:https://youtu.be/umhFIUudEwo Face Fusion 3.1 Tutorial: https://youtu.be/3pp7qw19nuA LTX Video: https://ltx.studio/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=theoreticallymedia_ltxv13b&utm_ad_id=youtube_dedicatedvideo_02042025