Stable Diffusion Image Editor! Use a sketch or photo to guide your prompt in Dream Studio
TLDRScott Detwiler discusses a new feature from Stable Diffusion for the Dream Studio beta, a web-based AI art generation tool. Users can now start with a sketch or upload an existing image to use as a starting point, then modify it using keywords. The tool, currently in beta, is a paid service with pricing updates in progress. Detwiler demonstrates how to use the tool to generate images with different heights and widths, and how to save the results. He also shows how to use the image editor to upload an image and adjust its influence on the final output. The feature allows for generating variations on images and provides photographers and artists with a starting point for further editing in Photoshop. Detwiler expresses excitement for the rapid developments in AI art generation.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Stable Diffusion has announced a new web-based image editor for Dream Studio beta, focusing on AI art generation.
- 🔍 The editor currently allows users to start with a sketch or upload an existing image to use as a point of departure.
- 🖼️ Users can modify the uploaded image using keywords, either slightly or significantly, to generate new variations.
- 📈 The editor offers an 'image strength' feature, which determines how much the uploaded image influences the final output.
- 💡 The tool is particularly useful for generating slight variations on images that users already like but want to alter.
- 💻 The generated images can be saved individually or as a zip file, offering flexibility for users' needs.
- 🌐 The service is available at beta.dreamstudio.ai and is a paid service, with pricing currently under review.
- 🔄 The editor is in beta and does not yet have editing functionality beyond uploading images, but more features are expected in the future.
- 🧩 The tool can be used to fix issues or generate new ideas for photographers and artists, who can then refine their work in Photoshop.
- 🚀 The system is a significant upgrade from previous versions and opens up possibilities for creative alterations.
- ⏰ The speaker, Scott Detwiler, encourages viewers to stay tuned for more updates and developments from Stable Diffusion.
Q & A
What is the main announcement from Stable Diffusion for the Dream Studio beta online?
-The main announcement is the introduction of a web-based application for AI art generation, which allows users to start with a sketch or upload an existing image to use as a point of departure, and then modify it using keywords.
What is the current status of the new editor in Stable Diffusion's Dream Studio beta?
-As of the time of the transcript, the new editor in Dream Studio beta is in its early stages and primarily functions as a tool for uploading images. It does not yet have editing capabilities, but there is an expectation of future functionality.
What is the purpose of the 'image strength' feature in the new editor?
-The 'image strength' feature determines how much influence the uploaded image has on the generated output when combined with the user's keyword prompt. It allows for control over the degree of variation from the original image.
How does the system handle generating images with more than one head?
-The system may generate images with more than one head because it is trained on a 512 by 512 model, which can result in drawing two pictures on top of each other. Despite this, the generated heads are often of decent quality and can be used in other images where the body and scene are good but the face is not.
What is the cost of using the Dream Studio beta service?
-The Dream Studio beta is a paid service, with pricing described as 'pretty inexpensive.' The company is also working on adjusting the pricing, so the costs may change in the future.
How can users save the generated images from the Dream Studio beta?
-Users have the option to save all generated images individually or to save them as a compressed zip file. The speaker in the transcript chooses to save them individually to avoid dealing with zip files.
What are the two main functionalities currently available with the new editor in the Dream Studio beta?
-The two main functionalities are the ability to start with a sketch and the ability to upload an existing image to use as a point of departure for generating new images based on user-provided keywords.
How does the speaker suggest using the generated images with multiple heads?
-The speaker suggests saving the images with multiple heads for use in other compositions where the body and scene are well-rendered but the face is not, allowing for creative editing in Photoshop.
What is the speaker's opinion on the generated images with slight variations?
-The speaker finds the slight variations generated by the system to be a valuable tool, as they provide opportunities for further editing and customization in Photoshop, especially for someone like the speaker who is a photographer.
What does the speaker suggest for users who want to generate images based on their own sketches or photos?
-The speaker suggests uploading the sketch or photo to the system and using the 'image strength' feature to control the influence of the original image on the generated output, allowing for creative exploration of different aspects and nuances.
How does the speaker describe the potential of the new editor for photographers and artists?
-The speaker views the new editor as a significant upgrade that opens up possibilities for fixing elements in images, generating ideas for alterations, and providing a point of departure for further creative work in programs like Photoshop.
What is the speaker's final recommendation for users who enjoy the new features of the Dream Studio beta?
-The speaker encourages users who enjoy the new features to like and subscribe for more updates and content related to the Dream Studio beta and its developments.
Outlines
🎨 Introduction to Dream Studio Beta's AI Art Generation
Scott Detwiler introduces a new web-based application from stable diffusion called Dream Studio Beta, which is focused on AI art generation. The application is not Discord-based and currently offers two main features: starting with a sketch and uploading an existing image to use as a point of departure for generating new images with the help of keywords. The service is in beta and is a paid service, with pricing still being worked on. Scott demonstrates the process of using the application, including adjusting the height and width of the generated images and addressing the common issue of repeating heads in the output. He also discusses the potential for using the generated images for further editing in Photoshop.
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Keywords
💡Stable Diffusion
💡Dream Studio beta
💡AI Art Generation
💡Web-based Application
💡Sketch
💡Image Editor
💡Keywords
💡Image Strength
💡Photoshop
💡Variations
💡Point of Departure
Highlights
Scott Detwiler announces a new feature from Stable Diffusion for the Dream Studio beta online.
The new feature is a web-based application, not a Discord-based one, for AI art generation.
Users can start with a sketch or upload an existing image to use as a point of departure.
The new editor, currently in beta, allows for modifications using keywords.
Dream Studio beta is a paid service with ongoing adjustments to its pricing.
Users can modify the height and width of the generated images to avoid repeating elements.
Generated images with repeating heads can sometimes be creatively repurposed.
The initial image feature allows users to leave it blank for now and generate images based on prompts alone.
Users can save generated images individually or as a zip file.
The image editor's current functionality is limited to uploading images.
Image strength determines how much the uploaded image influences the keyword prompt.
Users can generate variations of images they like with different aspects by adjusting image strength.
The editor allows for experimentation with slight variations based on keywords and uploaded images.
Photographers can use the system as a point of departure for alterations on their imagery.
The new editor is a significant upgrade, offering opportunities for fixing and enhancing images.
The feature opens the door to fixing many issues, especially for creative professionals.
Scott Detwiler expresses excitement for the rapid pace of new developments in AI art generation.
Users are encouraged to like and subscribe for more updates on AI art generation features.
