Mastering Leonardo AI: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

The video begins with an introduction to Leonardo AI, one of the most intuitive and powerful AI platforms available. The host, Ben, explains that the tutorial will cover everything from setting up an account to exploring advanced features of the platform. He emphasizes the versatility of Leonardo AI for creatives, developers, and curious bloggers. Before diving into the tutorial, Ben encourages viewers to subscribe to his YouTube channel for more resources and updates on AI and tech trends.

In this section, Ben guides viewers through the process of signing up for Leonardo AI, which includes visiting the homepage, signing up with an email or through Apple, Google, or Microsoft accounts, and completing the account setup. He also provides an overview of the Leonardo AI dashboard, highlighting the premium tier and its benefits. Ben explains the token system, which is used to access features within the platform, and how to upgrade for more tokens and advanced features. He then gives a quick tour of the interface, pointing out the sidebar menu, featured models, recent creations, and available help resources.

Ben walks viewers through the process of using Leonardo's AI text to image generation tool. He explains the differences between the free and paid versions and provides a detailed tour of the text to image interface. Ben discusses the importance of crafting effective prompts, using descriptive words, and keeping prompts concise. He also covers the model selector, additional styles, and the ability to add elements to the prompt. Ben then demonstrates how to generate images using the platform, including adjusting settings and using the prompt assist feature.

In this part, Ben delves into the advanced features and models available in Leonardo AI. He demonstrates how to experiment with different models, such as the 3D animation style, and how to add elements like the ebony and gold element to images. Ben also explains the negative prompt feature, which allows users to remove unwanted elements from generated images. He emphasizes the creative control and flexibility that these features provide, and how they can enhance the style of the generated images.

Ben introduces the image guidance feature, which uses a source image to guide the AI in generating new images. He explains how to upload a source image and use it to guide the image generation process. Ben also covers the prompt generation feature, which assists users in coming up with complex prompt ideas based on a keyword or phrase. He provides a demonstration of how to use these features to create AI-generated images that closely resemble the source image, while also respecting Leonardo's terms of use.

Ben switches to the premium version of Leonardo AI to showcase the differences in quality and features available. He explains that the premium version offers more daily tokens and access to all pipelines, models, styles, and upscaling features. Ben demonstrates how to generate an image using the premium version, highlighting the improved detail, depth of field, color, and overall quality compared to the free version. He also compares Leonardo AI with other AI image generators like MidJourney and Adobe Firefly, emphasizing the superior quality and user-friendly interface of Leonardo.

Ben introduces the AI canvas feature of Leonardo AI, which allows users to create, edit, and refine images using cutting-edge AI technology. He explains the various canvas modes, such as inpainting and outpainting, and how they can speed up workflows. Ben demonstrates how to use the AI canvas to make intricate adjustments to images, remove unwanted elements, and generate new content. He also covers the control panel, which provides access to various tools for editing, and the prompt field, which directs the AI in making edits.

Ben briefly touches on additional features of Leonardo AI, such as the texture generation user tool and the training in data sets feature. He mentions that the texture generation tool is in alpha and can create complex textures using 3D technologies. Ben also explains how the training and data sets feature allows users to create and train their own models for consistent character creation. He concludes the tutorial by encouraging viewers to practice and experiment with Leonardo AI to unlock their creative potential and to subscribe to his YouTube channel for more tutorials.