How to make videos like Ray William Johnson (using Leonardo AI)

Introduction

In this article, I'll walk you through the steps to create videos with crazy characters and images, just like the ones I make. I'll guide you through the process using Leonardo AI, an image generator that's easy and free. Even though people often ask if I use AI for generating these images, the answer is yes, and you can do it too! Let's dive in.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. How to Access Leonardo AI

Start by going to Leonardo.ai. Leonardo is a free image generator that provides you with free credits daily. If you exhaust your credits, more can be purchased.

2. Generating Images

Basic Image Generation

Go to the "Image Creation" section. Here, you'll find various presets. For this tutorial, select the "Leonardo Lightning" preset.

For example, type in "Dr Phil wearing a tank top holding a pie" in the prompt box and click "Generate." In about 15-20 seconds, you'll get an image of Dr. Phil in a tank top holding a pie.

Changing Styles

You can change the style of your image. Let’s try making Dr. Phil into anime. Select the "Anime" preset and click "Generate" again. Wait for 15-20 second, and you'll get an anime version of Dr. Phil.

3. Specific Character Generation

If you have a specific character, upload your image by clicking the rectangle icon, then "Character References." Upload your image, type in your prompt (e.g., "an astronaut holding a cat"), click "Generate," and the image will be generated accordingly.

4. Comic Book Style

To give your image a comic book style, click the square icon, go to "Elements," then "View More," and select "Old School Comic." Click "Generate" and, after 15-20 seconds, your image will appear in comic book style.

5. Advanced Features

Using the Phoenix Preset

The Phoenix preset is a powerful tool. Select it and type a prompt like "a movie poster of cow astronauts called cows in space." Click "Generate," wait 15-20 seconds, and a movie poster will be created.

Editing Images

To edit an image, click the little guy icon, type what you want to change (e.g., "make them dogs instead of cows"), and click "Generate." The edited image appears after 15-20 seconds.

6. Text Generation

The Phoenix preset can also add text to images. To add text, type a prompt like "a giraffe wearing a t-shirt that says RZ on it," using quotations for the text. Click "Generate," and your image with text appears.

7. Image Consistency

To keep characters consistent across different scenes, click the sqaure icon -> "Character References." Choose your character from the 'Generations' and then type new scene settings (e.g., "a black man wearing a red sweater standing near a pool").

Keywords

Leonardo AI
Image Generator
Character Consistency
Text Addition
Phoenix Preset
Comic Book Style
Image Editing

FAQ

How do I access Leonardo AI?

Go to Leonardo.ai. It’s free and provides daily free credits.

How do I generate specific images?

Type your prompt into the "Image Creation" section and select your desired preset before clicking "Generate."

Can I change the style of an image?

Yes, select a different preset like "Anime" or "Old School Comic" and click "Generate" again.

How do I maintain character consistency across different scenes?

Use the "Character References" feature to keep the character consistent.

Can I add text to images?

Yes, the Phoenix preset allows for text addition. Include the text in quotations within your prompt.

How do I edit images using AI?

Click on the edit icon, type your desired change, and click "Generate."