HYPERNETWORK: Train Stable Diffusion With Your Own Images For FREE!
TLDRThe video tutorial guides viewers on how to train a stable diffusion model using their own images with the help of a hypernetwork. The presenter, despite initial reluctance due to mixed results from others, demonstrates the process step by step. After ensuring the latest version of Super Stable Diffusion 2.0 is installed, the user is instructed to prepare a set of square images (512x512 resolution) and to use a specific naming convention for folders. The training process involves selecting the appropriate model in the stable diffusion checkpoint, pre-processing the images to include captions, and then training the hypernetwork with a specified learning rate and steps. The presenter emphasizes the importance of not overtraining to avoid model degradation. The video concludes with the presenter's personal opinion that using a hypernetwork for this purpose may not be the most efficient use of time and resources, suggesting alternatives like Dreambooth. However, they provide a link to a board with detailed steps for those interested in pursuing hypernetwork training.
Takeaways
- 🆕 HyperNetwork is a recently added technique to the Super Stable Diffusion 2.0 repository that allows training stable diffusion with your own images.
- 💻 To use HyperNetwork, you need a computer with at least 8 gigabytes of VRAM and the latest version of Super Stable Diffusion 2.0 installed.
- 📚 Ensure you have a sufficient number of square images (512x512 resolution) of the subject you want to train, and use a tool like berm.net for cropping if needed.
- 📁 Create a 'processed' folder where you will place your images and another folder for additional files used in the training process.
- 🔧 In Stable Diffusion settings, select the normal Stable Diffusion 1.4 model and ensure 'Hyper Network none' is not selected under the fine-tuning options.
- 🖼️ Pre-process your images to crop them to the desired resolution and generate a caption for each image, which aids in the training of the Hyper Network.
- 📉 Start the training with a learning rate of 5e-5 for up to 2000 steps, generating a preview image every 100 steps to monitor progress.
- 🚫 Be cautious not to overtrain the model, as it can lead to poor quality images; use the training steps as a guide to stop when the model performs well.
- 🔄 If further training is needed, continue from the last good checkpoint with a lower learning rate (5e-6) and a higher number of max steps (e.g., 10,000).
- ⏱️ Training with HyperNetwork can be time-consuming, potentially requiring hours to refine the model to a satisfactory level.
- 🤔 The presenter does not recommend using HyperNetwork over other methods like Dreambooth for training stable diffusion with custom images due to the resource investment.
Q & A
What is a hypernetwork?
-A hypernetwork is a technique recently added to the Super Stable Diffusion 2.0 repository that allows users to train stable diffusion models with their own images.
What are the system requirements to run a hypernetwork on your own computer?
-To run a hypernetwork, you need at least 8 gigabytes of video RAM (VRAM).
How can you update Stable Diffusion to the latest version?
-You can update Stable Diffusion by either using the 'git pull' command in the command prompt after navigating to the repository folder, or by editing the 'web_ui_user.bat' file to include 'git pull' before the 'call web_ui.bat' line.
What are the requirements for the images used to train the hypernetwork?
-The images should be of the subject you want to train, square in shape with a resolution of 512 by 512 pixels.
How can you crop images to the required resolution?
-You can use a website like berm.net to crop images to the required resolution, or manually crop them for better precision.
What is the purpose of creating an additional folder for the images?
-The additional folder, often named 'processed', is used to store the images after they have been pre-processed and cropped to the required resolution.
How do you start the training process for the hypernetwork?
-After launching Stable Diffusion, you go to the 'train' tab, click on 'create hypernetwork', choose a name for your hypernetwork, and then click on 'pre-process images' to start the training process.
What is the significance of the learning rate in the training process?
-The learning rate determines the step size during the training process. A higher learning rate means faster but less precise training, while a lower learning rate provides more precise but slower training.
Why is it important to save an image at every certain steps during training?
-Saving an image at every certain steps allows you to monitor the training process and check whether the model is learning and improving as expected.
What is the risk of overtraining a hypernetwork?
-Overtraining a hypernetwork can lead to the model's performance deteriorating, where the generated images become a mess and do not resemble the target subject.
What is the recommended approach if you find that your hypernetwork is overtraining?
-If overtraining is detected, you should revert to a previous checkpoint where the model performed well, and continue training from there with a lower learning rate.
Why might the video creator not recommend using a hypernetwork over other methods like Dreambooth?
-The video creator may not recommend using a hypernetwork because it requires a significant investment of time and resources to refine the model, whereas other methods like Dreambooth can produce quality results more quickly and with less effort.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Hyper Network and Training Process
The first paragraph introduces the concept of Hyper Network, a recent addition to the Super Stable Diffusion 2.0 repository. The speaker expresses initial reluctance to create a tutorial due to mixed results from others but agrees to explain how to use Hyper Network with personal images. The process requires the latest version of Super Stable Diffusion 2.0, a stable diffusion installation, and at least 8GB of VRAM. The user is guided on how to update stable diffusion, prepare images (20 in the speaker's case), and set up directories for training. The paragraph concludes with the setup for training, including selecting the model and ensuring settings are correctly configured.
🖼️ Training Hyper Network with Images
This paragraph details the training process of the Hyper Network using a set of images. It covers the steps to pre-process images to a square resolution of 512x512, the creation of a 'processed' folder, and the importance of manually cropping images for better precision. The training procedure includes naming the Hyper Network, selecting the source and destination directories, and using blimp for captions to generate prompts for images. The paragraph also discusses the learning rate, the steps for training, and the importance of monitoring the training process to avoid overtraining, which can degrade the model's performance. The speaker shares their experience with the training duration and the iterative process of refining the model using checkpoints.
🤔 Evaluating the Utility of Hyper Network
The final paragraph provides a personal opinion on the utility of using Hyper Network for training stable diffusion with custom images. The speaker concludes that it may not be the most efficient use of resources, given the time-consuming nature of the process and the availability of alternative methods like Dream Booth that yield results more quickly. The speaker advises viewers to consider their options carefully but ultimately make their own decision. The paragraph ends with a thank you note to Patreon supporters and an invitation for viewers to subscribe and engage with the content.
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Keywords
💡Hypernetwork
💡Stable Diffusion
💡VRAM
💡Training
💡Resolution
💡Pre-processing
💡Learning Rate
💡Dreambooth
💡Overtraining
💡Checkpoint
💡Batch Normalization
Highlights
Hypernetwork is a new technique recently added to the Super Stable Diffusion 2.0 repository.
The video will show how to train stable diffusion with your own images using Hypernetwork.
To use Hypernetwork, you need at least 8 gigabytes of VRAM.
Ensure the latest version of Super Stable Diffusion 2.0 is installed.
Update Stable Diffusion to the latest version using git pull.
Need around 20 images of the subject for training, all square and 512x512 resolution.
Use berm.net or manual cropping for image preparation.
Create a 'processed' folder for pre-processed images.
Select the normal Stable Diffusion 1.4 model in the settings.
Ensure 'Stable Diffusion Fine Tune Hyper Network' is not selected.
Create a Hypernetwork, name it, and begin pre-processing images.
Use blimp for caption to create a caption for every image for anime images.
Pre-processed images include a text file with a prompt describing the image.
Start training with a learning rate of 5e-5 and 2000 steps.
Generate an image preview every 100 steps to monitor training.
Be cautious of overtraining which can destroy the model.
Continue training from the last good checkpoint with a lower learning rate.
The presenter does not recommend using Hypernetwork over Dreambooth due to time and resource efficiency.
A link to a guide with all the steps to create the best Hypernetwork model is provided.