Let's talk #ddgart styles #3

psenough
14 May 202012:39

TLDRIn this video, Philip, also known as PS, discusses the 'dbg art' style which has been popular in the deep dream generator community. He explores the style's origins, noting it's hard to trace but was first seen within the deep dream generator. Philip provides insights on how the style works well with certain images, emphasizing the importance of a light background with a few black spots for the best results. He shares examples of images that worked well and those that didn't, highlighting the need for high-resolution images and the right balance of dark and light elements. He also suggests that applying the style to images with too much white or lacking in black can lead to a smudged outcome. Philip concludes by inviting viewers to share their experiences and opinions on the style, emphasizing that his views are based on his tests and open to other perspectives.

Takeaways

  • 🎨 The discussed art style is popular in deep dream applications and was notably used in a dream created by Daniel War.
  • 🔍 The origin of the style is unclear, as it was already present in the deep dream generator when first encountered.
  • 📜 The style works best with images that have a light background and a few important black spots.
  • 🖌️ The style is characterized by pen and paper drawings with watercolors, featuring dark parts, black shading, and bright spots.
  • 🖼️ High-resolution images with more curvy lines rather than straight lines tend to apply the style more coherently.
  • 🚫 Images with too much white or lacking in black elements do not work well with this style as they result in smudging.
  • ⚫️ Black and white portraits can benefit from this style, adding a unique character and feel to the image.
  • ❌ Old photos with low contrast may not work well due to the style's requirement for high contrast and detail.
  • ✅ The style can be successfully applied to images with rounded parts and gradients in the background.
  • ⚖️ Fine-tuning and careful selection of parameters are essential for achieving the best results with this style.
  • 💡 Experimenting with different scales and resolutions, and combining them in post-processing, can lead to better outcomes.

Q & A

  • What is the topic of discussion in the video?

    -The video discusses the 'dbg art' style, which is a particular art style that has been used in the Deep Dream Generator.

  • Who is the artist known for creating a significant dream using this style?

    -Daniel war is known for creating a significant dream using the 'dbg art' style.

  • What are some of the characteristics of the 'dbg art' style?

    -The 'dbg art' style features a sketch-like look with a lot of dark parts and black shading, as well as bright parts, and cohesive overall shading. It often includes curvy lines and is drawn with pen, paper, and watercolors.

  • What kind of images work well with the 'dbg art' style?

    -Images with a light background and a few black spots that are not very important to the image work well with the 'dbg art' style. It also works well for black and white portraits with some curvy details.

  • What are some potential issues when applying the 'dbg art' style to certain images?

    -Images with very straight lines or a uniform color background may not apply the style coherently. The style may also not work well with low-resolution images or those lacking in contrast.

  • What is the advice given for improving the application of the 'dbg art' style?

    -The advice given includes tuning the parameters to make the style work better, and possibly using higher resolution images to achieve better results.

  • What is the suggestion for images that don't work well with the 'dbg art' style?

    -For images that don't work well, it's suggested to try high resolution with small scale and high resolution with high scale, then combine them in Photoshop for better blending of details and backgrounds.

  • What does the speaker suggest for images with too much white?

    -Images with too much white may not apply the 'dbg art' style effectively because the black elements of the style cannot be properly applied, resulting in a smudged appearance.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the origin of the 'dbg art' style?

    -The speaker was unable to find the origin of the 'dbg art' style through Google Images and believes it was already in use within the Deep Dream Generator before they saw it.

  • What is the speaker's recommendation for viewers who have more experience with the 'dbg art' style?

    -The speaker encourages viewers with more experience or different opinions to share their thoughts in the comments below.

  • What is the final message from the speaker to the viewers?

    -The speaker hopes the viewers enjoyed the video and found it useful, reminding them to like, subscribe, and donate if they can, and bids them farewell with a 'happy dreaming' message.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Exploring DBG Art Styles

Philip, known as PS, introduces the topic of DBG (Deep Dream Generator) art styles. He discusses a particular style that has been widely used, with the most notable example being a dream created by Daniel. The style is characterized by its use of pen and paper drawings with watercolors, featuring dark parts with black shading and bright spots with cohesive shading. Philip emphasizes the importance of having a light background with a few black spots for the style to work well. He also shares his experience in applying this style to various images and the challenges he faced, such as low resolution and the need for curvy details in the original image for the style to be coherent.

05:02

🖌️ Applying the Style to Different Images

The second paragraph delves into how the DBG art style applies to different images and what to be aware of when using it. Philip discusses the need for a gradient background rather than a uniform color for better results. He provides several examples of images that worked well with the style, highlighting the importance of curvy elements and the potential issues with straight lines. He also shares his own images that used the style, noting the parts that worked well and those that needed improvement. Philip suggests that higher resolution images might yield better results and that some images might benefit from a combination of high and low scales in processing.

10:02

📈 High-Resolution and Fine-Tuning for Better Results

In the final paragraph, Philip reflects on the effectiveness of the DBG art style with high-resolution images and the importance of fine-tuning. He shares his satisfaction with some results and his plans to redo others with higher definition. He also discusses the challenges of applying the style to images with too much white or too little contrast. Philip invites viewers to share their opinions and experiences with the style in the comments section. He concludes the video by encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and donate if they found the content useful, and he expresses his hope that they enjoyed the video.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Deep Dream

Deep Dream is a computational art project developed by Google, which uses a neural network to find and enhance patterns within images. In the video, it is the primary tool used to create art styles, and the discussion revolves around the application and results of using Deep Dream on various images.

💡Art Style

An art style refers to a distinctive visual language or characteristic aesthetic that is recognizable in the artwork. The video focuses on a specific art style that has been popular within the Deep Dream community, which is characterized by dark parts, black shading, and bright spots.

💡Daniel War

Daniel War is mentioned as the creator of a significant dream that utilized the discussed art style. His work is a notable example that showcases the style's potential, even though the exact origin of the style is not clear.

💡Resolution

Resolution in the context of the video refers to the clarity and detail of digital images. High-resolution images provide more detail and are less likely to result in smudged or incoherent Deep Dream outputs. The video suggests that higher resolution images yield better results when applying the art style.

💡Shading

Shading is the technique of using dark and light tones to give a sense of depth and contour to an image. The video discusses how the art style uses cohesive shading to create a sketch-like appearance, with a balance between dark parts and bright spots.

💡Background

The background in the context of the video is the setting or space behind the main subject of the image. It's important for the art style because it needs to have a light background with some black spots to work effectively, as seen in the examples provided.

💡Cohesive

Cohesive refers to the consistency and unity in the visual elements of an artwork. The video emphasizes that the art style's shading is very cohesive, which contributes to the overall aesthetic and makes it appealing when applied to images.

💡Black and White Portraits

Black and white portraits are a type of image that uses only black, white, and shades of gray to create depth and contrast. The video mentions that the art style works well for black and white portraits, especially when there are curvy elements in the image.

💡Gradient

A gradient in the context of the video refers to a gradual change in color from one shade to another. The art style looks better when applied to images with a gradient background instead of a uniform color, as it helps to avoid smudging and adds depth.

💡Smudge

To smudge in the context of the video means to blend or spread out colors in an image, often resulting in a loss of detail or clarity. The term is used to describe an undesirable effect that can occur when the art style is applied to images with too much white or without enough contrast.

💡High-Definition Dreams

High-Definition Dreams refer to the higher quality outputs from the Deep Dream generator. The video suggests that using high-definition images can lead to better results when applying the art style, as they allow for more detail and less distortion.

Highlights

Philip introduces the topic of discussing deep dream art styles.

A specific art style has been widely used and was popularized by a dream created by Daniel War.

The origin of the style is hard to trace, with no reference found on Google Images.

The style is known for its pen and paper look with watercolors, dark parts, and cohesive shading.

The style works best with images that have a light background and a few black spots.

High-resolution images tend to yield better results with this style.

Examples are shown where the style works well, especially with black and white portraits.

Old photos with low contrast may not work well with the style, resulting in a messy output.

The style requires a balance of dark and light elements to maintain its distinctive look.

The importance of image resolution is emphasized for better application of the style.

Images with too much white or lacking in black may not apply the style effectively, leading to smudging.

High-resolution images with small and large scales might benefit from blending in Photoshop for better results.

The style is adaptable to different images but requires careful tuning and understanding of the original image's characteristics.

The video provides several examples of images that did and did not work well with the style.

The presenter shares personal experiences and results using the style on various images.

The importance of the original image's contrast and detail for successful application of the style is discussed.

The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their opinions and experiences with the style.

Philip encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and donate if they found the video useful.