Make your own ANIME with this new mind-blowing AI TOOL! (ComfyUI Tutorial + FREE Workflows!)
TLDRDiscover how to create your own anime with the innovative AI tool, Toon Crafter, which interpolates frames to generate missing images, specifically trained for anime and 2D animation. This tutorial showcases three workflows, including using Mid Journey for key frames, a free, controllable character workflow with ComfyUI, and a method to act out scenes for anime transformation. Learn to create consistent character animations, manipulate emotions, and even add dynamic camera movements, all aimed at revolutionizing AI filmmaking.
Takeaways
- π² Discover a new AI tool called Toon Crafter that can help you create your own anime or animated TV show.
- π¨ Learn how to use Toon Crafter for free with image generators like Mid Journey to create consistent character designs.
- π€ Explore workflows that allow you to control characters like puppets, adding them to consistent backgrounds and changing their emotions with simple prompts.
- π Find out how to act out scenes yourself and transform them into anime, creating dynamic action sequences.
- πΈ Understand that Toon Crafter can interpolate between frames, generating missing images, and is specifically trained on anime and 2D animation.
- π Witness how Toon Crafter can create detailed animations, like wind moving through hair or animating magic effects, based on just two input frames.
- ποΈ Learn about the process of generating key frames using Mid Journey and editing them with tools like Photoshop for more control.
- π» Get introduced to an option that runs on your own computer, completely free, and works inside of ComfyUI, a no-code-based interface for Stable Diffusion.
- π₯ Experience how to pose and animate characters using OpenPose AI and ComfyUI, creating a controllable character workflow.
- π¨ See how Toon Crafter can be used to interpolate key frames, creating smooth transitions and animations in your anime scenes.
- πΉ Dive into the fun of shooting your own reference images and transforming them into anime style using AI tools for a personalized touch.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the AI tool introduced in the video?
-The main purpose of the AI tool, Toon Crafter, is to help users create their own anime or animated TV show by interpolating between frames to generate missing images, making the process of creating animations more accessible and controllable.
How does Toon Crafter differ from other frame interpolation tools?
-Toon Crafter is specifically trained on anime and 2D animation, which gives it an understanding of the aesthetic of this type of animation, setting it apart from other tools that may not be as specialized.
What is one of the initial steps shown in the video for creating an animation using Toon Crafter?
-One of the initial steps is to create key frames using an image generator like Mid Journey, which will serve as a character reference to maintain consistency throughout the animation.
How does the video suggest combining Toon Crafter with other tools for a more comprehensive workflow?
-The video suggests combining Toon Crafter with image editors like Photoshop for more control over key frames, and with ComfyUI, a no-code interface for Stable Diffusion, to create a free and customizable workflow.
What is the role of 'comi' in the workflow demonstrated in the video?
-ComfyUI, referred to as 'comi' in the script, is used as an interface to drag and drop models and import pose references, allowing users to generate views from different angles and emotions for their characters.
How does the video address the issue of limited control when using Mid Journey as a key frame generator?
-The video suggests using an additional image editor like Photoshop to isolate the character and make adjustments to the key frames, such as changing emotions and camera angles.
What is the significance of the 'hugging face demo' of Toon Crafter mentioned in the video?
-The 'hugging face demo' is an example of how Toon Crafter can generate an animation sequence based on two input images and a simple prompt, showcasing its ability to interpolate and create smooth transitions between frames.
What does the video suggest as an alternative to Photoshop for users who may not have access to it?
-The video suggests using ComfyUI, which is free and runs on the user's own computer, as an alternative to Photoshop for generating and editing key frames.
How does the video propose to create a moving camera effect in the animation?
-The video suggests changing the scale and position of the background for each frame to create a moving camera effect, and using image or video editing tools to combine the elements and create the desired camera movement.
What is the final step shown in the video for refining the generated animation?
-The final step shown is to run the generated sequence through an upscaling and cleaning workflow, which not only upscales the video but also matches the character with the background and cleans up any broken frames.
Outlines
π¨ Introduction to AI Anime Creation
The script introduces a new AI tool called Toon Crafter designed to assist in creating anime and other styles of animated content. The tool can interpolate frames to generate missing images, which is particularly useful for anime and 2D animation. The speaker outlines three workflows: using the tool with an image generator like Mid Journey for free, installing it for more control, and a method to act out scenes and convert them into anime. The tool's capabilities are demonstrated through a work cycle example, showcasing its understanding of animation aesthetics like wind movement and magic effects. The speaker also mentions the tool's ability to color animations automatically. The goal is to create anime that looks authentic rather than AI style transfers.
ποΈ Advanced Workflows for Anime Creation
The script continues by detailing advanced workflows for creating anime. It starts with generating key frames using Mid Journey and an image editor like Photoshop to create consistent character images. The speaker then introduces a free, self-hosted option that works within ComiUI, a no-code interface for Stable Diffusion, and provides a guide for installation. The character can be posed and animated using OpenPose AI and the comi workflow, allowing for the generation of different views, emotions, and saving individual images. The script also covers creating moving camera effects, using separate file outputs to facilitate editing, and the process of cleaning up and upscaling animations with additional workflows.
π¬ Transforming Real-World Actions into Anime
The final paragraph describes the most engaging method of using the workflow, which involves capturing real-world movements and transforming them into anime key frames. The speaker shares their process of filming themselves performing character actions, extracting key poses, and using a workflow in ComiUI to transform these into anime versions. The transformed images are then used as key frames in the Toon Crafter workflow to generate the animation. The script also touches on challenges like creating a 'bullet time' effect and the use of additional workflows to upscale and clean up the final animation. The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to try the workflow and offers further support through a Patreon guide and Discord community.
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Keywords
π‘AI Tool
π‘Workflows
π‘Anime
π‘Toun Crafter
π‘Key Frames
π‘Mid Journey
π‘ComfyUI
π‘Openpose
π‘Interpolation
π‘Anime Fix Workflow
π‘Style Transfer
Highlights
Developing workflows for a new AI tool to create anime and other styles of animated TV shows.
The AI tool, Toon Crafter, can interpolate between frames to generate missing images, specifically trained on anime and 2D animation.
Toon Crafter understands the aesthetic of animation, such as wind moving through hair and animating magic effects.
Using uncolored sketches and a colored reference image, Toon Crafter can automatically color animations.
Creating key frames with Mid Journey for a consistent character look throughout the animation.
Utilizing the very region tool to create different shots with the same character and background.
Introducing a free, AI-based image generator that works on your own computer without additional costs.
Installing Toon Crafter within ComfyUI, a no-code interface for Stable Diffusion.
Using OpenPose AI to manipulate character poses and gestures for more dynamic animations.
Combining character poses with backgrounds to create key frames for animation sequences.
Creating moving camera effects by adjusting the scale and position of backgrounds for each frame.
Toon Crafter's ability to generate high-quality results even with limited input frames.
The use of an anime fix workflow to clean up and upscale generated images for better quality.
Transforming real-life reference images into anime style key frames using AI style transfer tools.
Creating dynamic action sequences by combining AI-generated key frames with manual editing.
Toon Crafter's versatility in handling different animation styles, including 3D and realistic shots.
The potential for users to create their own anime scenes quickly once they are familiar with the workflow.
Availability of a step-by-step guide and community support on Patreon for those interested in the workflow.