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[News] Civitai: Call for feedback on sustainable community development

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Are you passionate about Stable Diffusion and the amazing AI art it unlocks? Then buckle up, Civitai needs your voice! This community-driven hub for Stable Diffusion models and content is reaching out for your feedback to ensure its sustainable future, and with it, the future of groundbreaking AI art creation. Civaitai's Options on the Table: Ads + Ad-free: Enjoy Civitai with the occasional ad, or pay for an uninterrupted experience, while creators earn from ad views. Paid Generation: Fuel your AI art creations with "Buzz" (Civaitai's engagement currency), directly rewarding creators for their model usage. Clubs: Connect with your favorite creators through exclusive content and interactions, but this feature may need your support to stay afloat. Paid Commercial Licenses: Unleash the potential of AI art commercially by empowering creators to set their own prices for model licensing. Nexus Mods Model: Borrow a proven approach from the gami...

[Tips] Microsoft's Copilot Unlocks Free Access to GPT-4 and DALL-E-3: What You Need to Know

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Microsoft has revolutionized AI accessibility by integrating GPT-4 and DALL-E-3 from OpenAI into Copilot. Users on Android, iOS, and Edge browser now enjoy free access to these cutting-edge AI models. Previously, accessing GPT-4 and DALL-E-3 often required payment, but with Microsoft's Copilot, this hurdle is eliminated. However, the duration of this free access remains uncertain. Microsoft might revisit this offering in the future, potentially altering the pricing structure. In summary, Microsoft's move democratizes AI technology, granting users unparalleled access to advanced capabilities without financial constraints. Yet, users should seize this opportunity while it lasts. Stay updated for further developments on this groundbreaking integration.

[Tutorial] Scenario AI: Create Consistent Characters

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  In this short tutorial, I will show you how to use Scenario AI, a new AI for quick and easy generating game assets. Software Scenario (free tier available) Photoshop  or Gimp (or any photo editing software) Magnific AI (optional) Pricing Scenario AI offers 4 pricing plans, including a free option, perfect for this tutorial. How to use Scenario AI Choose a model: Go to the Models tab in Scenario. Select a model that is in the vibe of the character you want to create. Don't worry about finding the perfect one yet, you can blend and remix later. Click "Generate with this model" to get a basic idea of the style. Prompt your character: Use the prompt box to describe your character, including details like age, hair color, clothing type, etc. Add prompts for front, side, and back views to ensure the model generates the character from multiple angles. Use the Prompt Builder or Prompt Spark features for inspiration if needed. Don't forget negative prompts to avoid unwanted e...

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

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Creating Large Prints with Stable Diffusion Go back to Part 6 Stable Diffusion primarily operates at a native resolution of 512×512 pixels for v1 models. It’s essential to maintain a balance in image dimensions. Avoid straying too far from 512 pixels in width and height to prevent duplicate subjects in your images. Here’s how to set the initial image size: For Landscape Images: Set the height to 512 pixels and increase the width, e.g., 768 pixels (2:3 aspect ratio). For Portrait Images: Set the width to 512 pixels and increase the height, e.g., 768 pixels (3:2 aspect ratio). Moving on, to make larger prints, you’ll need to upscale the image. The AUTOMATIC1111 GUI, a free tool, offers popular AI upscaling options. Mastering Image Composition Stable Diffusion technology continually evolves, offering various methods for image composition control: Image-to-Image Direct Stable Diffusion to follow an input image loosely. For instance, generating a dragon using an eagle input image retains th...

[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