FREE Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 At Playground AI!

Monzon Media
13 Jul 202304:30

TLDRExciting news from Playground AI as they announce the release of Stable Diffusion XL 0.9. The narrator, who now works for Playground, explains that while the new model is not a complete overhaul but rather a tweak of SD 1.5 and 2.1, it offers significant improvements. The model uses OpenCLIP and CLIP for text and image encoding and is optimized for higher resolutions, resulting in vibrant and photorealistic images. It is also more coherent in understanding prompts and can run on an 8GB GPU, making it more accessible for those without high-end hardware. The narrator encourages viewers to try Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 on Playground's platform and looks forward to future updates.

Takeaways

  • 🎉 Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 is now available at Playground AI.
  • 📺 The speaker now works for Playground, which is why fewer videos are being uploaded elsewhere.
  • 🖼️ To access Stable Diffusion XL, users need to navigate to the canvas and select the model.
  • 🚫 At the moment, Stable Diffusion XL is not compatible with ControlNet or newer DreamBooth filters.
  • 🔍 The model uses older text filters, with newer filters expected to become available after the release of version 1.0.
  • 🖌️ The speaker demonstrates generating an image with the model, noting that 30-40 steps are usually sufficient.
  • 🔢 Stable Diffusion XL is optimized for larger image dimensions and is less prone to generating images with anomalies like double heads or abnormal limbs.
  • 🚀 The model is based on a tweaked version of SD 1.5 and 2.1, utilizing open CLIP and CLIP for text and image encoding.
  • 🌈 The generated images are noted to be vibrant and bright, with the potential for photorealistic results.
  • 📝 The model is more coherent and literal in interpreting prompts compared to previous versions.
  • 💻 It is optimized to run locally on an 8GB GPU, such as an RTX 3060, which is more aligned with the upcoming Stable Diffusion 1.0.
  • 🌐 For those unable to run it locally, online platforms like Playground will offer access to Stable Diffusion XL.

Q & A

  • What is the latest version of Stable Diffusion available at Playground AI?

    -The latest version available at Playground AI is Stable Diffusion XL 0.9.

  • What are some of the limitations of Stable Diffusion XL 0.9?

    -Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 is not usable with Control Knit or any of the newer Dream Booth filters, and it uses older text filters with the newer ones being grayed out.

  • How does the Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 model handle image generation?

    -The model is optimized for bigger dimensions and typically does not produce double heads or abnormal limbs unless a weird aspect ratio is used. It also renders quite fast, depending on the internet connection.

  • What is the recommended steps range for image generation with Stable Diffusion XL 0.9?

    -Between 30 to 40 steps is usually more than enough for image generation, although the speaker tries 50 steps in the script.

  • What is the aspect of Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 that makes it more coherent with prompts?

    -The model listens to the prompt more literally than previous versions, providing more accurate and detailed results based on the input.

  • What are the technical advancements in Stable Diffusion XL 0.9?

    -It uses Open CLIP and CLIP, which are text and image encoders, and goes through an advanced image-to-image process to achieve higher resolutions.

  • What kind of results can one expect from Stable Diffusion XL 0.9?

    -The results are vibrant and bright with high color contrast, and it can produce quite photorealistic images with a hyper-realistic look.

  • What are the hardware requirements to run Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 locally?

    -It is said to be optimized to run on an 8 gig GPU, with specific mention of a 3060 being sufficient for running the model.

  • Is there an expectation for future improvements in Stable Diffusion XL?

    -Yes, the speaker mentions that when version 1.0 comes out, it is expected to be trainable with Dream Booth and the newer filters will become available.

  • What is the speaker's current employment status with Playground?

    -The speaker works for Playground and makes videos for them, which is why there are fewer videos on other platforms.

  • What does the speaker suggest for those who cannot run Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 locally?

    -The speaker suggests that those who cannot run it locally can use online platforms like Playground that offer access to the model.

  • What is the speaker's plan for creating content related to Playground?

    -The speaker plans to continue making some videos for Playground and also intends to create content for other platforms as well.

Outlines

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📢 Introduction to Stable Diffusion XL 0.9

The speaker begins by greeting the audience and sharing the news about the release of Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 at Playground Stable. They disclose their affiliation with Playground and explain the reduced frequency of videos on their personal channel due to their work commitments. The speaker then invites the audience to explore the new features on Playground's canvas, highlighting the availability of Stable Diffusion XL and its current limitations, such as incompatibility with Control Knit and newer Dream Booth filters. They proceed to demonstrate the image generation process, emphasizing the model's optimization for larger dimensions and reduced likelihood of generating images with anomalies. The speaker also shares examples of images generated using Stable Diffusion XL 0.9, noting the model's improved coherence with prompts and its ability to produce highly detailed and vibrant images. They mention that the model is a tweaked version of SD 1.5 and 2.1, utilizing OpenCLIP and CLIP for text and image encoding, and is designed to be more accessible for local running on GPUs with 8GB of memory. The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to try Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 and looks forward to future interactions.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Stable Diffusion XL 0.9

Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 is a version of an AI model used for image generation. It is mentioned as being live on Playground AI's platform. The model is not complete and is a tweaked version of SD 1.5 and 2.1, using open clip and clip for text and image encoding. It is optimized for higher resolutions and larger dimensions, reducing common AI art generation issues like double heads or abnormal limbs. It is also noted to be more coherent with prompts, meaning it follows the instructions given to it more literally.

💡Playground AI

Playground AI is the platform where Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 is currently available. It is a place where users can generate images using the AI model. The speaker mentions working for Playground AI and that all their video creations are now primarily hosted on this platform.

💡Control Knit

Control Knit is a feature or tool that is mentioned as not being usable with Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 at the moment. It suggests a level of customization or control over the image generation process that is not currently compatible with the new model.

💡Dream Booth Filters

Dream Booth Filters are likely a set of filters or modifications used within the image generation process. The script indicates that these filters are not currently active with Stable Diffusion XL 0.9, but there is an expectation that they will become usable with the release of version 1.0.

💡Text Filters

Text Filters are part of the user interface on Playground AI's canvas, allowing users to input text prompts to guide the image generation process. The older text filters are currently active, while newer ones are grayed out and not usable.

💡Image Generation

Image Generation is the process by which the AI model creates images based on user input, such as text prompts. In the context of the video, it is the core functionality of the Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 model on Playground AI.

💡Photorealism

Photorealism refers to the quality of an image where it closely resembles a photograph. The speaker discusses how the Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 model can produce images that are quite photorealistic, although they may have a slightly hyper-realistic look. Achieving photorealistic results often involves careful prompting techniques.

💡Coherence

Coherence in the context of the video refers to the model's ability to understand and accurately reflect the user's prompt in the generated image. The speaker notes that Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 is more coherent, meaning it adheres more closely to the literal instructions given in the prompt.

💡Local Running

Local Running implies the ability to run the AI model on a user's own computer rather than relying on an online platform. The speaker mentions that Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 can be run on an 8 gig GPU, which is more accessible to users who may not have high-end graphics cards.

💡8 Gig GPU

An 8 Gig GPU refers to a graphics processing unit with 8 gigabytes of video memory. It is mentioned as a requirement for running Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 locally. The speaker specifically mentions the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti as an example of a card that should be capable of running the model.

💡Online Platforms

Online Platforms are websites or services that allow users to access and use software or tools over the internet. The speaker suggests that, for those who cannot run the AI model locally, there will likely be other online platforms that offer access to Stable Diffusion XL 0.9.

💡Euler Ancestral

Euler Ancestral refers to a method or algorithm used in the image generation process. The speaker chooses to use this method during the demonstration, indicating it as an option within the image generation settings.

Highlights

Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 is now live at Playground AI.

The speaker now works for Playground, resulting in fewer videos on other platforms.

Stable Diffusion XL is accessible via the canvas by clicking 'G' to generate an image.

The model is not fully compatible with Control Knit or newer Dream Booth filters at this point.

Older text filters are available, with newer ones expected to be trainable with Dream Booth in the future.

Generating an image at 50 steps is suggested, although 30 to 40 steps are usually sufficient.

Stable Diffusion XL is optimized for larger dimensions and typically avoids common image generation errors.

The model is not a complete overhaul but a tweaked version of SD 1.5 and 2.1, using Open CLIP and CLIP for text and image encoding.

High-resolution images are achieved through an advanced image-to-image process.

The examples shown are vibrant and bright, with photorealistic capabilities.

The model tends to interpret prompts more literally, providing more coherent results.

Stable Diffusion XL is optimized to run on an 8 gig GPU, such as a 3060, which is more suitable for the upcoming 1.0 version.

For those unable to run it locally, online platforms like Playground will offer access to Stable Diffusion XL.

The speaker anticipates trying Stable Diffusion XL 0.9 on a local computer with an 8 gig GPU.

The speaker mentions that higher-end GPUs like the 3090 or 4090 are not necessary for running the model locally.

The video is a brief introduction to the new features and capabilities of Stable Diffusion XL 0.9.