Discover Easy Outpainting Techniques in Stable Diffusion, Inspired by Photoshop's Generative Fill

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28 Jul 202309:42

TLDRThis video explores how to achieve easy outpainting in Stable Diffusion, similar to Photoshop's Generative Fill. It discusses the benefits and drawbacks of Adobe's feature compared to the free and accessible Stable Diffusion. The tutorial demonstrates how to use the Photopia extension with Stable Diffusion's web UI to outpaint images with ease. A comparison between the outputs of Adobe's Generative Fill and Stable Diffusion's outpainting is also provided, showing the potential of both tools.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ”ง Adobe's Generative Fill is user-friendly but requires a Photoshop subscription costing $20/month.
  • ๐Ÿ†“ Stable Diffusion offers free outpainting capabilities without the need for a subscription.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Both Adobe and Stable Diffusion have their advantages, with Adobe being more accessible and Stable Diffusion being free.
  • ๐ŸŒ Photopia is an online tool similar to Photoshop that can be integrated with Stable Diffusion via an extension.
  • ๐Ÿ”— The Photopia extension for Stable Diffusion's Automatic 1111 web UI simplifies the outpainting process.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ To use Photopia with Stable Diffusion, you need to install the Automatic 1111 control net and the Photopia extension.
  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ The process involves generating a smaller image and then using outpainting to expand it within Photopia.
  • ๐Ÿ“ It's important to set the correct image resolution in Photopia to match the outpainted area.
  • โœ‚๏ธ Use the selection tools in Photopia to define the area that will be outpainted.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Inverse selection and use the 'And Paint Selection' button to send the image to the image-to-image tab for outpainting.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ With the right prompts and settings, you can achieve high-quality outpainting results in Stable Diffusion.

Q & A

  • What is Adobe's Generative Fill feature?

    -Adobe's Generative Fill is a feature that uses generative AI to fill in selected areas of an image with new content, similar to the outpainting capabilities in Stable Diffusion.

  • Who introduced the painting feature in Stable Diffusion?

    -The painting feature in Stable Diffusion was first introduced by Dolly from OpenAI months before Adobe adapted it into their programs.

  • What are the advantages of Adobe's Generative Fill?

    -The advantages of Adobe's Generative Fill include its user-friendliness, accessibility, and the backing of Adobe, making it easy to use without needing to tinker with Stable Diffusion.

  • Why is Stable Diffusion preferred by some users over Adobe's Generative Fill?

    -Some users prefer Stable Diffusion over Adobe's Generative Fill because it is completely free, as long as you have the necessary hardware to run it, unlike Photoshop which requires a subscription fee.

  • What is Photopia and how does it relate to Stable Diffusion?

    -Photopia is an online image editing tool similar to an older version of Photoshop. It can be integrated with Stable Diffusion through the Photopia extension in the Automatic 1111 web UI to provide an easy outpainting experience.

  • How can users get started with the Photopia extension for Stable Diffusion?

    -To get started with the Photopia extension, users need to install Stable Diffusion Automatic 1111 and ControlNet, then visit the Photopia extension page, copy the repository URL, and install it through the extensions tab in Automatic 1111.

  • What is the process of outpainting in Photopia using the Stable Diffusion web UI extension?

    -The process involves creating a new image in Photopia, generating a 512x512 image in Stable Diffusion, making a selection in Photopia, inverting the selection, and using the 'And Paint Selection' button to fill in the gaps with new content.

  • What are the settings to use in Photopia for outpainting?

    -For outpainting, set the dimensions to 1024x1024 in Photopia, enable ControlNet, and use settings such as 'Resize and Fill' and 'Mask' in the Stable Diffusion web UI.

  • How can users improve the results of outpainting in Stable Diffusion?

    -Users can improve the results by using better prompting, adjusting settings like CFG scale and sampling methods, and experimenting with different models and prompts.

  • What is the comparison between the results of Adobe's Generative Fill and Stable Diffusion's outpainting?

    -The comparison shows that while Adobe's Generative Fill is polished and easy to use, Stable Diffusion can produce better results with the right prompts and settings, especially with the Epic realism model and the Epic negative embed.

  • What other AI tools and topics does the video creator cover?

    -The video creator covers AI in general with a focus on generative AI, including text to image, text to video, text to music, and tutorials on various AI tools.

Outlines

00:00

๐ŸŽจ Adobe's Generative Fill vs. Stable Diffusion

The paragraph discusses Adobe's new generative fill feature, comparing it to the technology available in Stable Diffusion. Adobe's feature is user-friendly and accessible, not requiring users to tinker with Stable Diffusion. Despite being a paid feature in Photoshop, it offers a polished painting experience. The creator has mixed feelings about Adobe's feature, appreciating its integration but also wishing it remained exclusive to Stable Diffusion. The paragraph also introduces Photopia, an online version of Photoshop, and the Automatic 1111 extension that integrates with Stable Diffusion, offering an alternative to Adobe's feature.

05:02

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Tutorial: Using Photopia with Stable Diffusion

This paragraph serves as a tutorial on how to use Photopia with Stable Diffusion's Automatic 1111 extension. It guides users through the process of installing the extension, setting up Photopia within the Automatic 1111 web UI, and generating an image. The creator demonstrates how to use the 'paint selection' tool to fill in gaps in an image, adjusting settings such as dimensions and control net. The tutorial also compares the results of using Adobe's Photoshop generative fill with those from Stable Diffusion, showing the process of generating images with both tools and discussing the outcomes.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กStable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion is an AI model that generates images from textual descriptions. It is an open-source alternative to proprietary tools like Adobe Photoshop's Generative Fill. The video discusses how users have been using Stable Diffusion for outpainting tasks before Adobe incorporated similar features. It's highlighted as a free tool in contrast to Adobe's paid service.

๐Ÿ’กGenerative Fill

Generative Fill is a feature in Adobe Photoshop that uses AI to fill selected areas of an image with new content that matches the style and context of the surrounding area. The video compares this feature to outpainting techniques in Stable Diffusion, noting the ease of use and accessibility of Adobe's implementation.

๐Ÿ’กOutpainting

Outpainting refers to the process of extending the edges of an image with new content that is consistent with the original. The video explains how outpainting can be done within Stable Diffusion, and it is used as a core technique to demonstrate the capabilities of both Adobe's and the open-source alternatives.

๐Ÿ’กPhotopia

Photopia is described as an online version of Photoshop, and it is used in the context of the video to show how it can be integrated with Stable Diffusion through an extension. This integration allows for a user-friendly interface similar to Adobe's Generative Fill, but within the free and open-source ecosystem.

๐Ÿ’กControlNet

ControlNet is a component mentioned in the video that works in conjunction with Stable Diffusion to provide more control over the image generation process. It is part of the setup required to use the Photopia extension and is crucial for the outpainting demonstration.

๐Ÿ’กEpic Realism

Epic Realism is a model used within Stable Diffusion for generating highly realistic images. The video uses this model for its demonstrations, showcasing the quality of the outputs that can be achieved with the right prompts and settings.

๐Ÿ’กNegative Embedding

Negative embedding is a technique used in image generation where certain elements are specified not to appear in the generated image. The video uses an 'Epic negative embedding' as a prompt to guide the outpainting process in Stable Diffusion, avoiding unwanted elements.

๐Ÿ’กPrompts

Prompts are textual descriptions that guide the AI in generating images. The video discusses the importance of crafting effective prompts for both Adobe's Generative Fill and Stable Diffusion's outpainting, showing examples of how different prompts affect the generated content.

๐Ÿ’กBatch Count

Batch Count refers to the number of variations or outputs generated by the AI for a single prompt. The video mentions increasing the batch count to get more options from the generative process, comparing outputs from both Adobe and Stable Diffusion.

๐Ÿ’กCFG Scale

CFG Scale is a setting in image generation models that controls the level of detail and complexity in the generated images. The video suggests tweaking the CFG Scale as one of the methods to improve the quality of the outpainting results in Stable Diffusion.

๐Ÿ’กSampling Methods

Sampling Methods determine how the AI selects data points to generate an image. The video briefly mentions that adjusting sampling methods can affect the output quality, suggesting it as a parameter that users can experiment with for better results.

Highlights

Adobe's new generative fill feature is easy to use and backed by Adobe, making it user-friendly and accessible.

Stable Diffusion has been offering painting capabilities for a while now, inspired by Dolly from OpenAI.

Generative fill in Adobe Photoshop is a paid feature, costing $20 per month, unlike Stable Diffusion which is free.

Photopia Stable Diffusion web UI extension integrates with Photopia to offer an easy outpainting experience.

Photopia is an online version of Photoshop that can be used directly from the web.

The Photopia extension brings Photoshop-like functionality into the Stable Diffusion web UI.

To use Photopia with Stable Diffusion, you need Stable Diffusion Automatic 1111 and ControlNet installed.

The Photopia extension can be installed from the SD web UI Photopia extension page.

After installation, a Photopia tab appears within the Stable Diffusion Automatic 1111 web UI.

In Photopia, you can create a new image with a resolution double that of the image to be generated.

The text-to-image tab in Stable Diffusion is used to generate a base image for outpainting.

The rectangle selection tool in Photopia is used to select the area to be outpainted.

Inverting the selection in Photopia prepares the area for outpainting.

The 'And Paint Selection' button sends the image to the image-to-image tab for outpainting.

The 'Resize and Fill' option in Photopia is used to expand the image while maintaining the outpainted areas.

ControlNet is enabled to guide the outpainting process in Stable Diffusion.

Prompts can be adjusted to refine the outpainting results in Stable Diffusion.

The results from Stable Diffusion's outpainting can be compared to Adobe Photoshop's generative fill.

The video demonstrates a comparison between Adobe Photoshop's generative fill and Stable Diffusion's outpainting.

The video concludes that Stable Diffusion offers a more cost-effective solution for outpainting.