Nano BananaMost characters
Google says it keeps the resemblance of up to five characters in one workflow.
Read the review →MidjourneyBest for style
The Edit Model uses up to four image references and replaced Character Reference.
Read the review →KlingBest for video
Kling 3.0 Omni can use a reference video to carry a character's look and voice.
Read the review →SeedanceBest for multi-reference video
Seedance 2.0 mixes image, video and audio references.
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Consistency comes from references, not luck. These tools let you anchor a character with images or video so the face and clothes survive from shot to shot.
How we choose
We compare how many references each accepts and whether it supports images, video or audio.
Workflow
Build a turnaround sheet, pick your best reference, then use it in every new scene. Our full guide: creating consistent characters with AI.
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