NEW AI Resolution boosted in Photoshop

photoshopCAFE
15 May 202406:51

TLDRThis video tutorial introduces a new feature in Photoshop to enhance image resolution when using Generative AI. It demonstrates the resolution issue with expanded images and shows how to use the 'Enhance Detail' feature to improve results. The tutorial also shares a tip for achieving full resolution regardless of image size, using the Super Resolution feature in Adobe Camera Raw and a step-by-step method to generate high-resolution images in pieces, suitable for printing. An action is suggested for automating the process, ensuring viewers can create high-quality images with improved resolution.

Takeaways

  • 🔍 Generative AI in Photoshop is powerful but has limitations in image resolution.
  • 📐 A new feature in Photoshop helps to enhance image resolution when using Generative Fill AI.
  • 🖼️ The 'Generative Expand' tool in the Crop tool allows for expanding images with AI assistance.
  • 🔎 Zooming into the generated area of an image reveals a loss in resolution quality compared to the original.
  • 🛠️ An enhancement icon in the properties panel can be used to improve the detail in the generated area.
  • 🐱 A demonstration using a cat picture shows the process of enhancing resolution with the new feature.
  • 🖼️ Super Resolution in Adobe Camera Raw can upscale images to improve resolution, similar to other upscaling software.
  • 🔄 The Super Resolution feature creates a new image that is twice as large, enhancing and upscaling the original.
  • 📈 Generative Fill has a maximum generation size of 1024x1024 pixels, which can be limiting for larger areas.
  • 🎨 A technique to achieve full resolution involves converting the generated area to a layer and using the Marquee tool with a fixed size.
  • 🔄 By generating in pieces and using the 'Generate' function, it's possible to create a high-resolution image suitable for printing.
  • ⏰ An action can be created to automate the process of generating high-resolution images in Photoshop.

Q & A

  • What is the main issue with generative AI in Photoshop according to the video?

    -The main issue with generative AI in Photoshop is the lack of resolution in the generated areas of the image.

  • What is the new feature in Photoshop that helps with resolution?

    -The new feature in Photoshop is an enhancement icon that, when clicked, improves the detail in the generated areas of the image.

  • How can you view different variations of the generative fill AI in Photoshop?

    -You can view different variations of the generative fill AI in Photoshop by looking in the properties panel.

  • What is the resolution of the cat image used in the demonstration?

    -The resolution of the cat image used in the demonstration is 1280 by 1920.

  • What does Super Resolution do in Photoshop?

    -Super Resolution in Photoshop enhances and upscales the image to a larger size, improving its quality.

  • What is the maximum size that generative fill can generate at the moment?

    -Generative fill can generate a maximum size of 1024 by 1024 pixels at the moment.

  • How can you convert a generated image to a layer in Photoshop?

    -You can convert a generated image to a layer in Photoshop by clicking on the padlock icon in the Layers panel.

  • Why is it recommended to use 'transparent' instead of 'generative expand' when enlarging an image?

    -Using 'transparent' is recommended because it generates better results than 'generative expand', especially when there is a white background that could influence the AI's fill.

  • What is the process to generate full resolution images in pieces using generative fill AI?

    -The process involves enlarging the document with the rectangle marquee tool, setting a fixed size, using 'transparent' to avoid a white background, and then generating the pixels in sections to achieve full resolution.

  • Can you create an action in Photoshop to automate the process of generating full resolution images?

    -Yes, you can create an action in Photoshop to automate the process, and the video creator has provided a link to an action they created for this purpose.

  • What is the final tip given in the video to improve the resolution of generative AI in Photoshop?

    -The final tip is to create an action in Photoshop to automate the process of generating full resolution images in pieces, ensuring better image quality.

Outlines

00:00

🖼️ Enhancing Generative AI Resolution in Photoshop

This paragraph introduces a common issue with generative AI in Photoshop, which is the limitation in resolution when expanding images. The speaker demonstrates the use of the Crop tool with Generative Expand to extend an image, but points out the resolution loss in the generated area upon zooming in. A new feature in Photoshop beta is then introduced, which enhances image detail, though not perfectly. The speaker also promises to show a trick for achieving full resolution regardless of image size.

05:02

🔍 Achieving Full Resolution with Generative AI in Photoshop

The second paragraph focuses on techniques to achieve full resolution in Photoshop when using generative AI. It starts by discussing the limitations of generative fill, which can only generate up to a 1024x1024 pixel area. The speaker then provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the rectangle marquee tool to create a fixed-size selection and fill it with transparent content, which allows for better generation quality. The process involves generating the image in pieces to ensure full resolution in the final output, which is suitable for high-quality printing. Additionally, an action is mentioned that can automate this process, and the speaker invites viewers to subscribe for more tutorials and share their feedback.

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Keywords

💡Generative AI

Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that can create new content, such as images, text, or music, based on existing data. In the context of the video, Generative AI is used in Photoshop to expand images by filling in new areas with AI-generated content. The script mentions the use of Generative Expand with the Crop tool to extend the image, showcasing how AI can be used to generate new parts of an image while maintaining a coherent style.

💡Resolution

Resolution in digital imaging refers to the number of pixels in an image, which determines the level of detail and clarity. The video script discusses the limitations of Generative AI in Photoshop regarding image resolution, particularly when zooming into the generated areas where the resolution may not be as sharp. The script also introduces a new feature in Photoshop beta that enhances image detail to improve resolution.

💡Crop Tool

The Crop Tool in Photoshop is used to select and remove parts of an image, or to resize the image by specifying new dimensions. In the video, the Crop Tool is selected with Generative Expand to demonstrate how to expand an image's canvas while using AI to fill in the new areas with content that matches the style of the original image.

💡Generative Expand

Generative Expand is a feature in Photoshop that allows users to expand the canvas of an image by a certain amount, with the new areas being filled in by AI-generated content that attempts to match the style and content of the original image. The script shows how to use this feature to extend an image and the impact it has on the resolution of the generated areas.

💡Enhance Detail

The 'Enhance Detail' feature in Photoshop is designed to improve the clarity and sharpness of an image. In the video, after using Generative Expand, the script describes how to use this feature to improve the resolution of the newly generated areas, making them look less pixelated and more detailed.

💡Super Resolution

Super Resolution is a technique used to increase the resolution of an image beyond its original size, often resulting in a clearer and more detailed image. In the script, the presenter demonstrates using Super Resolution in Adobe Camera Raw to upscale an image, creating a new version with a higher resolution that maintains quality.

💡JPEG

JPEG is a common file format for images, known for its use of lossy compression to reduce file size, which can sometimes result in a loss of image quality. The video script mentions opening a JPEG image in Adobe Bridge and then using it to demonstrate the Super Resolution feature in Camera Raw.

💡Camera Raw

Adobe Camera Raw is a raw image processing software that is part of Adobe Photoshop. It allows for the editing of raw images, which are high-quality, unprocessed files directly from a camera. In the video, the presenter uses Camera Raw to enhance an image's resolution with the Super Resolution feature.

💡Layers Panel

The Layers Panel in Photoshop is used to manage and organize the different layers of an image, allowing for non-destructive editing. The script mentions converting an image to a layer using the Layers Panel, which is a step in the process of using Generative Fill to add real resolution to an image.

💡Rectangle Marquee Tool

The Rectangle Marquee Tool in Photoshop is used to create rectangular selections within an image. In the video, this tool is used to select a specific area of the image for the purpose of generating new content at full resolution using Generative Fill.

💡Generate

In the context of the video, 'Generate' refers to the action of using Photoshop's Generative Fill feature to create new content within a selected area of an image. The script explains how to use this action to fill in areas of the image at a higher resolution than the default Generative AI capabilities.

💡Action

In Photoshop, an Action is a series of recorded steps that can be played back to automate repetitive tasks. The script mentions creating an action to automate the process of generating new content at full resolution, providing a time-saving method for achieving high-quality results.

Highlights

Generative AI in Photoshop can enhance resolution with a new feature.

Introduction to Generative Expand with the Crop tool for image enlargement.

Demonstration of resolution loss in the generated area of an image.

Photoshop beta feature to enhance image detail in the generated area.

Super Resolution feature in Adobe Camera Raw for image upscaling.

Comparison between Super Resolution and other upscaling software.

Limitation of Generative Fill to a maximum of 1024 by 1024 pixels.

Technique to convert the generated area to a layer for further editing.

Using the Rectangle Marquee tool with a fixed size for precise image expansion.

Choice between Generative Expand and Transparent options for better image quality.

Process of generating high-resolution images in pieces for better results.

Tip on creating an action in Photoshop for automating the resolution enhancement process.

Viewer engagement request for comments on the tutorial's usefulness.

Invitation for new viewers to subscribe and enable notifications for future tutorials.

Final note on the importance of learning new techniques for image editing.

Farewell and anticipation for the next tutorial in the series.