Disney+ Plans to Let Subscribers Create AI Animations—What It Means for Creators

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Disney+ Plans to Let Subscribers Create AI Animations—What It Means for Creators

TL;DR

The Walt Disney Company is preparing a major update for its streaming service, Disney+, that will allow subscribers to use generative AI tools to create short‑form animations — including content based on Disney’s famous characters.

Short Paragraphs

During a recent earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said the platform will shift from just streaming to enabling users to “create” and “consume” short‑form AI videos tied to Disney’s vast IP. The move builds on Disney’s licensing agreement with Epic Games to introduce game‑like features into the service — pointing to a broader interactive vision.
However, Disney also emphasises the need to protect its intellectual property (IP), noting that these features would operate within a “very strict” controlled environment. This is somewhat ironic given Disney’s previous legal moves against unauthorised AI use of its characters.

Highlights

• Disney+ plans to allow user‑generated AI content (short‑form videos/animations) built from Disney’s IP library.

• The feature will target short‑form, socially shareable content rather than full‑length productions—suggesting mobile/social UI thinking.

• Disney stresses the update will be launched in a tightly controlled sandbox — protecting characters/brands while exploring new use‑cases.

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Title: "Mastering Midjourney's Omni-Reference (--oref) for Precise Image Generation"

• Tip: Use Midjourney's --oref parameter to insert specific characters or objects into your AI-generated images with

• Midjourney's new Omni-Reference (--oref) feature allows you to anchor specific elements—like characters, objects, or creatures—into your AI-generated images. By combining a reference image with a detailed text prompt, you can control the presence and style of these elements. Adjust the --ow (Omni-Weight) parameter to fine-tune the influence of your reference image:

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• On Discord: Type /imagine [your prompt] --oref [image URL] --ow [value].

• On the Web: Upload your reference image in the Imagine bar, place it into the Omni-Reference section, and adjust the Omni-Weight slider as needed.

Note: Omni-Reference is available in Midjourney Version 7 and may consume more GPU time. It's not compatible with certain features like inpainting or outpainting.

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