Supermega Tutorial #1 Deep Dream Generator

Dave! Supermega
22 Jun 201707:19

TLDRIn this tutorial, the host guides viewers on how to use the Deep Dream Generator to transform public domain or Creative Commons 0 images into unique and eye-catching visuals for websites or e-learning materials. The process begins by creating an account at deepdreamgenerator.com and uploading a chosen image. The user then selects a style, which can be a colorful and distinct pattern from a source like a comic book page from the Digital Comic Museum. After adjusting settings such as resolution and color preservation, the generator applies the chosen style to the image using neural technology. The result is a vivid and stylized image that stands out, which can be downloaded and shared in the gallery. The tutorial emphasizes the use of free tools and resources to create compelling content without requiring attribution.

Takeaways

  • 🎨 Use public domain or Creative Commons 0 images to create something useful for websites or e-learning.
  • 🌐 Utilize the Deep Dream Generator, a web tool powered by Google's deep dream technology, to transform images.
  • 🚫 The tutorial does not delve into the complexity of neural technology, opting to focus on practical use.
  • 📷 Start by creating an account on the Deep Dream Generator website to access its features.
  • 🖼️ Deep Style is a feature within the tool that applies a chosen style over an image, creating a unique visual effect.
  • 🔍 Explore the public gallery to see examples of how the style has been applied to different images.
  • 📂 Upload your chosen image, cropped to the desired shape, to begin the Deep Style process.
  • ✂️ Use an image editor like Paint.NET to crop and prepare your image before uploading.
  • 🎭 Select a style for your image from the available options, or upload a custom style from a public domain source.
  • ⚙️ Adjust settings such as resolution and color preservation according to your needs.
  • ⏱️ Be patient as the Deep Style generation process may take up to 15 minutes to complete.
  • 💾 Once generated, download the transformed image and use it for your projects, respecting the privacy settings you chose.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the tutorial?

    -The purpose of the tutorial is to teach viewers how to use public domain and Creative Commons 0 images to create something useful for websites, e-learning, or other purposes using a deep dream generator.

  • What is a deep dream generator?

    -A deep dream generator is an online tool that uses Google's deep dream technology to transform an image by applying styles and patterns that go beyond the original content of the image using neural technology.

  • How can one access the deep dream generator?

    -One can access the deep dream generator by going to deepdreamgenerator.com and creating an account.

  • What is the difference between 'Deep Style' and 'Deep Dream'?

    -Deep Style is a feature of the deep dream generator that allows users to apply a chosen style over an image, whereas Deep Dream is the broader technology that can transform images in more complex ways. The tutorial focuses on using Deep Style.

  • How does the style application in Deep Style work?

    -In Deep Style, a user selects a style image, and the generator applies the structure and colors from that style image over the user's chosen base image to create a new, stylized image.

  • What is an example of a style image used in the tutorial?

    -An example of a style image used in the tutorial is a page from a comic book called 'The Spirit' from the Digital Comic Museum, which is chosen for its big colors and sharp contrasts.

  • What is the first step in using the deep dream generator?

    -The first step is to upload the image you want to start with after selecting and cropping it to the desired shape.

  • How long does it take for the deep dream generator to create a Deep Style image?

    -It can take up to 15 minutes for the deep dream generator to generate a Deep Style image.

  • What are the settings that can be adjusted in the deep dream generator?

    -Users can adjust the resolution (normal to medium), choose to preserve the original color or apply the style scale, and decide whether to keep the generated image private or make it public.

  • What is the final step after the Deep Style image is generated?

    -The final step is to download the generated image by clicking on 'Download Image'.

  • What are the benefits of using public domain or Creative Commons 0 images?

    -Public domain or Creative Commons 0 images can be used without the need for attribution, making them ideal for creating content freely and legally.

  • How does the deep dream technology enhance the original image?

    -The deep dream technology enhances the original image by applying a chosen style in a way that makes the image stand out more, with bright colors and distinct patterns that are derived from the style image.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Utilizing Deep Dream Technology for Image Enhancement

This paragraph introduces the concept of using public domain and Creative Commons Zero (CC0) images, which require no attribution, and transforming them into something more useful for websites or e-learning platforms. The focus is on the Deep Dream Generator, a web-based tool that employs Google's Deep Dream technology to significantly alter and enhance images through neural networks. The speaker chooses not to delve into the complexities of neural technology, instead opting to demonstrate the practical use of the Deep Dream Generator by creating standout images. The process involves creating an account on the Deep Dream Generator website, uploading an image, and then selecting a style to overlay onto the image. The speaker provides a step-by-step guide, including navigating the user interface, choosing an image, selecting a style, and adjusting settings such as resolution and color preservation. The speaker also discusses the use of public gallery images for inspiration and concludes with the final step of generating the Deep Dream image, which can take up to 15 minutes.

05:01

🖼️ Customizing and Generating a Deep Style Image

In this paragraph, the speaker continues the tutorial by detailing the steps to customize and generate a Deep Style image using the Deep Dream Generator. The process starts with adjusting the resolution settings, choosing between normal and medium, and deciding whether to preserve the original color or apply the style scale. The speaker emphasizes the importance of patience as the generation process can take some time. Privacy options are also discussed, allowing users to keep their creations private or share them publicly in the gallery. The speaker then demonstrates the outcome of the Deep Style generation process, showing how the original image is transformed with vibrant comic book colors and styles, creating a visually striking result. The final step is downloading the enhanced image, and the speaker reiterates the use of free tools and resources to achieve this creative outcome.

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Keywords

💡Deep Dream Generator

The Deep Dream Generator is a web-based tool that utilizes Google's deep dream technology to transform and stylize images. It allows users to take an existing image and apply a chosen style to it, creating a unique and artistic result. In the video, the presenter uses this tool to demonstrate how to enhance an image with a comic book style, emphasizing its potential for creating visually striking content for websites or e-learning materials.

💡Public Domain

Public Domain refers to creative works that are not protected by intellectual property laws such as copyright, and are therefore free to use, modify, and distribute without permission. The video mentions using public domain images as a starting point for creating new, stylized images with the Deep Dream Generator, highlighting the ease of accessing and utilizing such resources for creative projects.

💡Creative Commons 0

Creative Commons 0 (CC0) is a public dedication tool that allows creators to give up their copyright and place their work into the public domain. The video discusses using images licensed under CC0, which means no attribution is required, providing creators with a wide array of images that can be freely used and transformed using tools like the Deep Dream Generator.

💡Neural Technology

Neural technology, while not explicitly described in the video, refers to the application of technologies inspired by the human brain's neural networks. In the context of the Deep Dream Generator, it implies the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to process and stylize images, creating effects that go beyond the original image's content. The video briefly mentions neural technology as the underlying complex system that powers the tool's capabilities.

💡Deep Style

Deep Style is a feature within the Deep Dream Generator that allows users to apply a specific style to an image. Unlike Deep Dream, which transforms an image based on its content, Deep Style takes a chosen style and 'paints' it over the user's image. The video demonstrates this by applying a comic book page style to a beach scene, resulting in a visually unique and stylized image.

💡Image Upload

Image upload is the process of selecting and sending an image file from a local device to a web service, such as the Deep Dream Generator. In the video, the presenter instructs viewers on how to upload an image to the generator, which is the first step in creating a stylized image. The uploaded image serves as the base for applying the chosen style.

💡Style Selection

Style selection is the process of choosing a specific style or pattern that will be applied to the uploaded image using the Deep Dream Generator. The video shows the presenter selecting a comic book page as the style to apply to the 'beach girl' image, emphasizing the importance of choosing a style that complements the image's subject and desired outcome.

💡Resolution Settings

Resolution settings refer to the options available within the Deep Dream Generator to adjust the output image's quality. The video mentions changing the resolution from 'normal' to 'medium', which affects the level of detail and the final image's file size. The presenter suggests starting with the default settings for initial experiments and adjusting later based on specific needs.

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💡Preserve Original Color

Preserve Original Color is an option within the Deep Dream Generator that allows users to decide whether the original colors of the uploaded image should be maintained or if the style's colors should be applied. The video briefly touches on this feature, giving viewers control over the final look of their stylized images.

💡Generate

Generate is the action of creating the final stylized image using the Deep Dream Generator after all settings and style selections have been made. The video describes the process of clicking the 'Generate' button to initiate the transformation of the uploaded image using the chosen style, which takes some time to complete due to the complexity of the neural algorithms at work.

💡Download Image

Download Image is the final step in the process of using the Deep Dream Generator, where the newly created, stylized image is saved to the user's device. The video concludes with the presenter downloading the transformed image, showcasing the final result of the deep style application and the creative potential of the tool.

Highlights

Supermega Tutorials will teach you to create something useful from public domain and Creative Commons 0 images.

Deep Dream Generator is a web tool using Google's deep dream technology to transform images.

The generator can produce unique images for websites and e-learning platforms.

Deep style is a feature of the generator that applies a chosen style over an image.

The public gallery offers examples of images transformed with deep style.

Original and style images are used to demonstrate the transformation process.

The tutorial uses an image from Unsplash called 'beach girl' as an example.

Paint.net is recommended as an image editor for cropping and saving the chosen image.

The style for the image is selected from a digital comic book page for its sharp contrasts and colors.

The deep dream generator allows users to adjust settings such as resolution and color preservation.

The transformation process can take up to 15 minutes to complete.

Users can choose to keep the generated image private or share it in the public gallery.

The final image is a blend of the original photo and the selected style, creating a unique visual.

The deep dream technology uses neural networks to determine the application of styles.

The result is a visually striking image with comic book colors and styles.

The generated image can be downloaded and used for various purposes.

The tutorial demonstrates how to use free tools and public domain images to create standout visuals.

The process is accessible and requires no attribution for the use of public domain or Creative Commons 0 images.