Lexica AI text to illustration testing

Wesley James
15 Jun 202306:01

TLDRIn this video, the user explores a photo-generating website called Lexicon, which allows for both searching and creating images based on suggestions. They experiment with various prompts, such as 'photorealistic bear,' 'Empire State Building,' and 'king cobra,' noting the occasional strange results like snake bodies with lizard heads. The user also tries adding accessories like sunglasses to a bear and typing in names like 'Pat Mahomes' and 'Christopher Walken,' with mixed results. They briefly touch on the advanced settings and discuss the subscription model of the website, ultimately deciding it's not worth the monthly fee for their current needs.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŒ The user is exploring a photo-generating website called Lexicon.
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ The website allows users to search for images or create their own based on suggestions.
  • ๐Ÿ” The user signs in through Google for ease of access.
  • ๐Ÿป An initial search for 'photorealistic bear climate, Empire State Building' yields unsatisfactory results.
  • ๐Ÿ˜  Attempts to modify the prompt to be more specific or creative do not significantly improve the output.
  • ๐Ÿ Searches for 'king cobra' result in images of snakes with lizard heads, which the user finds strange.
  • ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ A search for 'bear with sunglasses' produces a pleasing and cool result.
  • ๐Ÿˆ The user tries to generate images of well-known personalities, but the results are not accurate.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Experimenting with different styles, such as 'anime' or 'Rembrandt', does not yield expected results.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ The free trial of Lexicon has limitations, after which a subscription is required at $8 per month or $96 per year.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š The user navigates the website's advanced settings and FAQs but ultimately decides it is not worth the monthly subscription cost for their needs.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of the website Lexicon mentioned in the transcript?

    -The main purpose of the website Lexicon, as mentioned in the transcript, is to generate photorealistic images either by searching for them or by creating them based on suggestions.

  • How did the user sign up for Lexicon?

    -The user signed up for Lexicon by using their Google account.

  • What were the initial search terms the user entered on Lexicon?

    -The initial search terms the user entered were 'photorealistic Bear climate' and 'Empire State Building'.

  • What was the user's observation about the generated images of the bear?

    -The user observed that the generated images of the bear did not seem to have changed significantly, even after attempting to modify the prompt.

  • What issues did the user encounter while trying to generate images of a king cobra?

    -The user encountered issues where the generated images of a king cobra looked like snakes with lizard heads, which was not what they intended.

  • What was the user's experience with the advanced settings in Lexicon?

    -The user experimented with the advanced settings, specifically the guidance scale, but found that increasing it lowered the image quality.

  • What was the user's opinion on the pricing of Lexicon after the free trial?

    -After the free trial, the user found that the pricing, which started at $8 per month or $96 per year, was not worth it for their needs.

  • Which famous personalities did the user try to generate images of, and what was the outcome?

    -The user tried to generate images of Pat Mahomes and Christopher Walken, but the generated images did not closely resemble the intended subjects.

  • How did the user describe the strange aspects of the generated images?

    -The user described strange aspects such as human legs on a dog and a cat riding a tandem bike, and mismatched animal body parts.

  • What was the user's final verdict on using Lexicon for their purposes?

    -The user concluded that Lexicon might be useful for others who are more adept at using it, but for them, it was not worth the monthly subscription cost.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Exploring Lexicon: A Photo Generating Website

The paragraph describes the user's experience with a photo generating website called Lexicon. They begin by signing up through Google and experimenting with various image prompts, such as 'photorealistic Bear climate, Empire State Building', and noting the results they receive. The user attempts to make adjustments to the images, like making the bear angry, and tries different prompts, including 'king cobra' and 'snake', but finds the results often strange, with snake bodies and lizard heads. They also try adding accessories like sunglasses to a bear and searching for specific people, with mixed results. The user then explores the advanced settings, adjusting the guidance scale and testing out negative prompts, like removing mountains from a photo. They express some frustration with the lack of control over the image outcomes and the prevalence of lizard-like features in their snake prompts.

05:02

๐Ÿ’ฐ Lexicon's Pricing and User Feedback

In this paragraph, the user discusses the limitations of the free trial on Lexicon and the pricing for continued use. They mention that after a certain number of generations, the website prompts users to subscribe, with a starting price of $8 per month or a discounted yearly fee of $96. The user also shares their thoughts on the value of the service, stating that while some people might find it useful and worth the cost, they personally do not see it as worth the monthly subscription fee. The paragraph concludes with the user expressing their appreciation for the viewers and wishing them a great day.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กlexicon

Lexicon refers to the photo generating website that the speaker is trying out in the video. It is a platform where users can search for images or create their own based on suggestions. The term 'lexicon' in this context is used to describe a diverse range of visual content and the technology behind generating it, as demonstrated by the speaker's experience with generating various images.

๐Ÿ’กphotorealistic

Photorealistic is a term used to describe images that are generated to look extremely realistic, as if they were taken by a camera. In the video, the speaker uses this term to express their intention of creating images that closely resemble real-life photographs, such as a photorealistic bear and the Empire State Building.

๐Ÿ’กsuggestion

In the context of the video, a suggestion refers to the ideas or prompts provided by the lexicon website to help users create or search for images. The speaker uses these suggestions as a starting point to explore the capabilities of the website and to generate various images.

๐Ÿ’กEmpire State Building

The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper located in New York City, often used as a landmark in various contexts. In the video, it is used as a reference point for the speaker to generate a photorealistic image of a bear climbing up the building, showcasing the capabilities of the lexicon website.

๐Ÿ’กEagles

Eagles in the video context refer to the bird species, specifically the American bald eagle, which is used as a subject for image generation. The speaker tries to generate images of eagles in different styles, such as photorealistic and anime, to explore the versatility of the lexicon website.

๐Ÿ’กKing cobra

King cobra is a type of venomous snake known for its size and potentially dangerous bites. In the video, the speaker uses 'king cobra' as a prompt to generate images of this snake, but encounters challenges with the results, as the website produces images with lizard heads instead of the expected snake appearance.

๐Ÿ’กadvanced settings

Advanced settings refer to the additional options and controls that users can adjust to modify the output of the image generation process on the lexicon website. The speaker explores these settings, such as the guidance scale, to improve the quality and accuracy of the generated images.

๐Ÿ’กfrequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions, or FAQs, are a list of common inquiries and their answers regarding a product or service. In the video, the speaker mentions looking at the FAQs for the lexicon website, likely to understand more about its features, usage, and potential issues.

๐Ÿ’กsubscription

A subscription in this context refers to the payment model for using the lexicon website beyond the free trial period. The speaker mentions the cost associated with continuing to use the service, indicating a monthly or yearly fee for access to the advanced features and capabilities of the website.

๐Ÿ’กimage quality

Image quality refers to the resolution, clarity, and overall visual appeal of the images generated by the lexicon website. The speaker discusses how adjusting the advanced settings, like the guidance scale, can impact the quality of the images, noting that increasing the guidance scale seemed to lower the image quality.

๐Ÿ’กprompts

Prompts in the context of the video are the specific search terms or phrases entered by the user to generate images on the lexicon website. The speaker experiments with various prompts, such as 'king cobra snake' and 'bear with sunglasses,' to see how the website responds and generates images based on these inputs.

Highlights

The user experimented with a photo-generating website called Lexicon.

The website allows users to search for images or create their own based on suggestions.

The user signed in through Google for convenience.

An initial attempt to generate a photorealistic bear in a climate setting with the Empire State Building did not yield satisfactory results.

The user made adjustments to the prompt by adding 'angry' to the description but observed no significant changes.

Experiments with eagle shots and other subjects like king cobras resulted in images that did not meet expectations, often resembling lizards.

The user found the generated images to be strange, with some featuring snake bodies with lizard heads and others with unusual features like whiskers.

A successful generation was achieved with a prompt for a bear with sunglasses.

The user attempted to generate images of public figures like Pat Mahomes and Christopher Walken but was not satisfied with the likeness.

A funny outcome was produced with a prompt for a dog and cat riding a tandem bike, featuring human legs on the animals.

The user explored the advanced settings and found that adjusting the guidance scale affected image quality.

The user tried a negative prompt with 'mountains' and observed that it removed mountains from the photo.

An attempt to generate a stick figure with a top hat and outstretched arms resulted in varied but unsatisfactory images.

The user tried generating an anime-style bald eagle but observed no significant style change.

A prompt for a bald eagle in the style of Rembrandt did not yield the expected results due to a spelling error.

The user's free trial came to an end, and the service requires a subscription starting at $8 per month or a yearly fee of $96.

The user concluded that, while the website has potential, it is not currently worth the subscription cost for their needs.