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[Tutorial] Stable Diffusion For Absolute Beginner - Part 6/7

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Understanding Custom Models Go back to Part 5 Custom models, stemming from the base models released by Stability AI and their partners, open up a world of possibilities. The base models—like Stable Diffusion 1.4, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.1—form the foundation. What distinguishes custom models is their training process, often derived from v1.4 or v1.5. These models undergo additional training using specific data to produce images with unique styles or focused on particular objects. The beauty of custom models lies in their diversity. They can emulate various styles, from anime or Disney to other AI-driven aesthetics, allowing for limitless creativity. Comparing five different models showcases the breadth of their image-generating capabilities. Moreover, it's relatively easy to blend two models to create a fusion style. Choosing the Right Model For beginners, starting with the base models is recommended. Models like v1.4, v1.5, v2.0, v2.1, and Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) offer ample opportunit...

[Tutorial] Introducing Fooocus: Simplified Image Generation for Everyone

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Fooocus, an innovative image generating software built upon Gradio, brings a fresh approach to Stable Diffusion and Midjourney's designs. It merges the best of both worlds, offering an offline, open-source, and free platform while eliminating the need for manual tweaking, allowing users to focus solely on prompts and images. One of Fooocus's standout features is its streamlined user experience. It incorporates numerous inner optimizations and quality improvements, relieving users of the burden of complex technical parameters. Instead, it fosters seamless interaction between humans and computers, making image generation an enjoyable endeavor. Installation of Fooocus has been simplified significantly. With just a few clicks between downloading the software and generating the first image, users can dive right into the creative process. The software demands minimal GPU memory (4GB Nvidia) and is readily available for Windows users. How to Get Started with Fooocus Downloading Fooocu...

[News] MidJourney: Faster Upscales and Enhanced Quality in V6 Alpha

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MidJourney has thrilled to announce significant updates in the V6 alpha, effective immediately for all new jobs. Key Changes in V6: Faster Upscales: Enjoy a 2x speed boost with half the GPU minutes required. Enhanced Aesthetics and Coherence: Experience improved visuals, coherence, prompt adherence, and image quality. Text Rendering Improvement: Ensure text is enclosed in "quotations" for better rendering. Performance Boost: Improved performance at high --stylize values, enhancing overall quality across various aspects. Source: MidJourney's Discord

[News] Introducing Civitai Clubs!

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What are Clubs? Clubs on Civitai, powered by Buzz ⚡, are a way for users to support Creators they like, unlocking extra content, similar to Patreon or Ko-Fi. Club Best Practices Timed Exclusive Access: Some Clubs offer early access to content for members, later available to all. Enhanced Resources: Club-exclusive premium content alongside accessible lite versions for all users. Exclusive Metadata and Insights: Dive deeper into the creative process with exclusive insights and metadata. Who Can Create a Club? Initially invite-only for top Creators, requirements for Club ownership will evolve. Discovering Clubs Find Clubs in the Club Feed with a minimum level of content. Enhancements for Club discoverability are in progress. Learn More About Clubs For a comprehensive guide, visit our official Club article in the Education Hub. Feedback Response Addressing concerns on value and creator support:Value of Buzz: We're launching a program similar to partner programs on Twitch and YouTube to...

[News] OpenAI Announces GPT Store Launch Next Week

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Big news from OpenAI: the GPT Store is on its way!  This platform is designed for GPT creators to share their unique models with a wider audience, shaping a collaborative space for AI innovation. To join in on the excitement:Take a moment to review the updated usage policies and brand guidelines provided by OpenAI. Head over to your settings and verify your profile to ensure authenticity. Don't forget to publish your GPT as 'Public' to ensure visibility within the store. This initiative is a nod to the hard work and dedication of GPT builders, offering them a platform to showcase their creations and contribute to the growing AI landscape. Get ready to witness a new chapter in AI innovation with the official launch of the GPT Store next week.  Stay tuned for updates!

[Tutorial] Stable Diffusion For Absolute Beginner - Part 5/7

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Correcting Image Flaws: Simple Solutions Go back to Part 4 When you come across those stunning AI-generated images on social media, chances are they've been through a series of touch-ups. Let's explore some common fixes: Face Enhancement AI often struggles with creating flawless faces, resulting in artifacts. To tackle this, AI artists rely on models like CodeFormer , integrated within AUTOMATIC1111 GUI , specially trained to restore faces. Left: Original images. Right: After face restoration. Patching Small Imperfections with Inpainting Getting the perfect image on the first try can be tough. A smarter approach involves generating a well-composed image and then using inpainting to fix any flaws. Here's a before-and-after example using inpainting. Applying inpainting with the original prompt succeeds about 90% of the time. Go back to Part 4 Continues to Part 6 Credit: https://stable-diffusion-art.com

[Tutorial] Stable Diffusion For Absolute Beginner - Part 4/7

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Understanding Parameters: Should You Tweak Them? Go back to Part 3 When using online generators, you'll often find a handful of parameters you can adjust. Let's dive into some key ones: Image Size: This dictates the dimensions of the output image. Usually set at 512x512 pixels, but changing it to portrait or landscape can significantly alter the image. For instance, opting for a portrait size could generate a full-body image. Sampling Steps: Ensure a minimum of 20 steps. If the image appears blurry, consider increasing this value. CFG Scale: The standard is around 7. Increase this to have the image align more closely with your prompt. Seed Value: A seed of -1 generates a random image. Choose a specific value to reproduce the same image. How Many Images Should You Create? When testing a prompt, it's wise to generate multiple images. For major prompt adjustments, I recommend creating 2-4 images simultaneously to speed up the review process. When making smaller changes, g...