FLUX 1.1 Pro Techniques to Generate Hyper-Realistic AI Images for Free | Flux Prompt Guide

Prompt Revolution
8 Oct 202404:28

TLDRThe video introduces Flux 1.1 Pro, an advanced AI image generator, and offers techniques to create hyper-realistic images for free. It highlights platforms like Together AI, Rubber Band, Ever Art, and Replicate where users can access Flux 1.1 Pro with free credits or at a low cost. The guide demonstrates how to use simple prompts and additional keywords like 'low quality' or specific file formats to generate more authentic images. It also shows the impressive realism achieved with prompts like 'IMG' followed by numbers and file extensions, simulating raw images from DSLR cameras. The video ends with anticipation for Flux 2 and an AI video generator in development.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 Flux 1.1 Pro is an advanced AI image generator that can produce hyper-realistic images.
  • 💻 Users can access Flux 1.1 Pro on various platforms, including Together AI, Rubber Band, Ever Art, and Replicate, with different credit systems.
  • 💵 Together AI offers a free account with $5 credit, allowing users to generate several dozen images with Flux 1.1 Pro.
  • 📸 Flux 1.1 Pro's default style includes polished faces and heavily blurred backgrounds, creating a strong depth of field effect.
  • 🔍 To enhance realism, incorporating keywords like 'low quality phone photo' or 'grainy' into prompts can help make images appear more authentic.
  • 📁 Including image file extensions in prompts, such as '.jpg' or '.CR2', can result in images that closely resemble real photographs.
  • 📅 Adding specific dates to prompts can generate images with a realistic sense of time and context, such as 'dinner 201010 121.jpg'.
  • 🐱 Using prompts with camera format simulations like 'IMG102016.CR2' can produce images that are indistinguishable from real DSLR photos.
  • 📱 Experimenting with different file formats, such as 'heic' for a more natural look, can yield impressively realistic AI-generated images.
  • 🚀 Black Forest Labs is expected to release Flux 2, which will likely offer even more advanced capabilities, including an AI video generator.

Q & A

  • What is Flux 1.1 Pro and why is it considered the best AI image generator currently?

    -Flux 1.1 Pro is an AI image generator that has just been released and is considered the best due to its ability to create hyper-realistic images. It is available on several platforms and offers advanced techniques for generating the most realistic images possible.

  • On which platforms can Flux 1.1 Pro be accessed for free?

    -Flux 1.1 Pro can be accessed for free on platforms like Together, Rubber Band, and Ever Art. Together offers a free account with $5 in credit, Rubber Band provides 10 free generations, and Ever Art requires buying credits before use.

  • What are the costs associated with using Flux 1.1 Pro on different platforms?

    -The costs vary by platform. FAI charges about 4 cents per megapixel, Replicate charges around 4 cents per image or 25 images for $1, and Freep.com requires payment for credits to use Flux 1.1 Pro.

  • How does the user interface of Together AI work for Flux 1.1 Pro?

    -The user interface of Together AI is simple to use. Users can select up to four results, adjust the width and height of images, define the number of steps, and set a seed number. There are no advanced settings like CFG scale or negative prompts; users just enter their positive prompt and hit generate.

  • What is a common feature of Flux generated images as described in the transcript?

    -A common feature of Flux generated images is that the face appears overly polished and almost too perfect to seem real, and the background is heavily blurred, creating a strong depth of field effect.

  • What technique can be used to make Flux 1.1 Pro generated images look more natural and authentic?

    -To make images look more natural and authentic, include keywords like 'low quality phone photo', 'Snapchat', or 'grainy' in the prompt.

  • How can including image file extensions in the prompt affect the realism of Flux 1.1 Pro generated images?

    -Including image file extensions like 'selfie.jpg' or 'dinner_20101012.jpg' in the prompt can make Flux 1.1 Pro generate images that look like realistic selfies or photos from a specific date.

  • What is the effect of using the CR2 format in prompts for Flux 1.1 Pro?

    -Using the CR2 format in prompts simulates Canon DSLR camera's raw images, making it very difficult to tell the difference from a real photo.

  • What other image formats can be used in prompts with Flux 1.1 Pro to create realistic images?

    -Other formats like Apple's HEIC can be used for natural-looking images. For example, using 'IMG_1025.HEIC selfie' can produce very realistic results.

  • What is Black Forest Labs working on in addition to Flux 1.1 Pro?

    -In addition to Flux 1.1 Pro, Black Forest Labs is also working on an AI video generator, which the speaker is very excited about.

  • What can be expected from Flux 2 according to the video?

    -The video expresses excitement about the capabilities of Flux 2, suggesting that it will be even more advanced and capable than Flux 1.1 Pro.

Outlines

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🖼️ Introduction to Flux 1.1 Pro

Flux 1.1 Pro, the latest AI image generator, is introduced as the best in its category. The video aims to demonstrate techniques for creating highly realistic images using this tool. Access to Flux 1.1 Pro is available on multiple platforms, including Together, Rubber Band, Ever Art, and others, each offering different incentives like free credits or low-cost image generation. The video will primarily use Together AI for demonstration due to its free credits and ease of use. The platform allows users to set parameters such as the number of results, image dimensions, and seed number, but lacks advanced settings. A simple prompt like 'a beautiful woman in a cafe' is used to illustrate the typical output of Flux, characterized by polished faces and blurred backgrounds, indicating a strong depth of field effect.

🎨 Techniques for Realistic Image Generation

The script discusses methods to enhance the realism of images generated by Flux 1.1 Pro. By incorporating keywords like 'low quality phone photo,' 'Snapchat,' or 'grainy' into the prompt, the AI can produce images that appear more natural and authentic. Another technique involves specifying image file extensions in the prompt, such as 'selfie.jpg,' which instructs Flux to generate an image resembling a real selfie. Adding details like dates, as in 'dinner 201010121.jpg,' further enhances the realism. The video also explores using different file formats like 'IMG' followed by numbers and '.CR2' to simulate raw images from Canon DSLR cameras, making the AI-generated images indistinguishable from real photos. The script concludes by expressing excitement for the potential of future Flux versions and an upcoming AI video generator from Black Forest Labs.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Flux 1.1 Pro

Flux 1.1 Pro is an advanced AI image generator that has been recently released and is considered one of the best in its category. It is the central tool discussed in the video, which the speaker uses to demonstrate techniques for generating hyper-realistic images. The video showcases how Flux 1.1 Pro can be accessed on various platforms, and it is used throughout the script to create different types of realistic images.

💡AI Image Generator

An AI image generator is a software that uses artificial intelligence to create images based on textual descriptions or prompts. In the context of the video, the AI image generator referred to is Flux 1.1 Pro, which is capable of producing highly realistic images. The video aims to teach viewers how to use this technology to its fullest potential.

💡Platforms

Platforms in this video refer to the different online services where Flux 1.1 Pro can be accessed and used. Examples include Together AI, Rubber Band, Ever Art, and Replicate. Each platform offers a different way to utilize Flux 1.1 Pro, with varying credit systems and pricing structures.

💡Together AI

Together AI is one of the platforms mentioned where users can access Flux 1.1 Pro. It offers a free account with a $5 credit, which allows users to generate several dozen images using Flux 1.1 Pro. The video uses Together AI as an example to demonstrate the process of generating images with Flux 1.1 Pro.

💡Rubber Band

Rubber Band is another platform that provides access to Flux 1.1 Pro. By signing up for free, users receive 10 free generations using Flux 1.1 Pro. It is one of the options highlighted in the video for generating realistic AI images.

💡Ever Art

Ever Art is a platform that also offers Flux 1.1 Pro, but unlike Rubber Band and Together AI, it requires users to purchase credits before using the AI image generator. It is mentioned as an alternative for those looking to access Flux 1.1 Pro.

💡Replicate

Replicate is a platform that charges around 4 cents per image or offers a bulk rate of 25 images for $1 to use Flux 1.1 Pro. It is presented as an option for those who want to generate images at a lower cost.

💡Freep.com

Freep.com is a platform where Flux 1.1 Pro is available, but like Ever Art, it requires users to pay for credits to use the service. It is one of the multiple platforms listed where Flux 1.1 Pro can be accessed.

💡Positive Prompt

A positive prompt is a descriptive input provided to the AI image generator to guide the creation of an image. In the video, the speaker emphasizes entering a positive prompt without advanced settings like CFG scale or negative prompts, which simplifies the process of generating images with Flux 1.1 Pro.

💡Depth of Field

Depth of field is a photographic term referring to the range of distance within a scene that is acceptably sharp and in focus. The video mentions that Flux 1.1 Pro often generates images with a strong depth of field effect, where the background is heavily blurred, creating a realistic and professional look.

💡Keywords for Realism

Keywords for realism are specific terms added to the prompt to make the generated images look more natural and authentic. Examples given in the video include 'low quality phone photo,' 'Snapchat,' and 'grainy.' These keywords help Flux 1.1 Pro produce images that mimic the imperfections and characteristics of real-world photos.

💡Image File Extensions

In the context of the video, image file extensions are used in prompts to guide Flux 1.1 Pro in generating images that resemble specific types of photographs. For instance, adding '.jpg' or '.CR2' to a prompt can result in images that look like they were taken with a standard digital camera or a Canon DSLR, respectively.

💡RAW Images

RAW images, or CR2 format images as mentioned in the video, are high-quality, unprocessed photographs straight from a DSLR camera's sensor. Using 'IMG' followed by numbers and '.CR2' in a prompt can help Flux 1.1 Pro generate images that closely resemble RAW photographs, making them difficult to distinguish from real photos.

💡HEIC Format

HEIC is a modern image format used by Apple devices, known for its high compression efficiency and quality. The video suggests using 'IMG' followed by a number and '.HEIC' in a prompt to generate natural-looking images, similar to those taken on an iPhone.

Highlights

Flux 1.1 Pro is considered the best AI image generator currently available.

Access to Flux 1.1 Pro can be gained on multiple platforms, including Together, Rubber Band, Ever Art, and Replicate.

Together offers a free account with $5 credit for using Flux 1.1 Pro.

Rubber Band provides 10 free generations with Flux 1.1 Pro upon signing up.

Ever Art requires purchasing credits to use Flux 1.1 Pro.

FAAI charges about 4 cents per megapixel for Flux 1.1 Pro usage.

Replicate charges around 4 cents per image or offers 25 images for $1.

Freep.com also offers Flux 1.1 Pro but requires payment for credits.

Together AI is user-friendly, allowing selection of up to four results and adjustment of image dimensions.

Flux 1.1 Pro generates images with a typical style, featuring overly polished faces and heavily blurred backgrounds.

Including keywords like 'low quality' or 'grainy' in prompts can make Flux images look more natural.

Adding image file extensions to prompts, such as 'selfie.jpg', results in more realistic images.

Specifying a date in the prompt can generate images with an authentic timestamp, like 'dinner 20101012.jpg'.

Using 'passport photo.jpg' in prompts creates highly realistic AI-generated passport photos.

Prompts with 'IMG' followed by numbers and formats like 'CR2' simulate Canon DSLR raw images.

Including camera-specific formats like 'heic' can produce natural-looking images, as demonstrated with 'IMG 1025 heic selfie'.

Black Forest Labs is developing Flux 2, which is anticipated to have even more advanced capabilities.

The company is also working on an AI video generator, which is exciting for the future of AI-generated content.