V1.4 | Unlock Powerful New Features in photoshop Comfyui Ai

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26 Jun 202408:57

TLDRNima introduces the V1.4 update of the ComfyUI for Photoshop plugin, highlighting new features like an updated user interface with sleek sliders and exact value displays. He demonstrates the image-to-image line control for detail preservation, double rendering for consistency, and the integration of ComfyUI directly into Photoshop for backend customization. Nima also covers preset creation, connection settings, and UI customization options, inviting users to join the Discord community for shared workflows and to suggest features for future updates.

Takeaways

  • 🚀 Nima introduces new features of the ComfyUI for Photoshop plugin, enhancing the user experience with a sleek new slider design and additional buttons.
  • 🔍 Users can now see the exact value of the slider in the new interface, providing more precise control over adjustments.
  • 🎨 The plugin allows for AI-generated images with the 'image-to-image line control' feature, preserving details even at high creativity levels.
  • 👕 A demonstration is given using an image of SpongeBob, showing how to adjust the plugin's settings to maintain character details and color accuracy.
  • 🔄 A trick is shared to improve rendering results by using a high creativity value followed by a double render with a lower creativity setting.
  • 🛠️ The plugin includes a button to access and modify the ComfyUI backend directly within Photoshop, streamlining the workflow.
  • 🌐 The backend allows for advanced customization, such as adding presets and generating styles like Van Gogh, which can then be applied to any image.
  • ⚙️ The gear button opens a settings page with options for connection, prompts, user interface customization, size limits, and mask edge smoothing.
  • 📱 The plugin supports using Photoshop on different devices, with the ability to set up any local device as a ComfyUI backend.
  • 🔄 An update process is provided for ComfyUI and its Manager, including installing custom nodes and troubleshooting steps for error resolution.
  • 🗂️ The video concludes with instructions on how to install the ComfyUI Photoshop plugin and an invitation to join a Discord community for shared workflows and updates.

Q & A

  • What is the name of the Photoshop plugin introduced in the video?

    -The Photoshop plugin introduced in the video is called ComfyUI.

  • What new feature did the plugin receive in the V1.4 update?

    -In the V1.4 update, the plugin received a sleek new slider design with exact value display, three buttons to enhance workflow, and the ability to modify the backend within Photoshop without switching to a browser.

  • How does the image-to-image line control in the plugin work?

    -The image-to-image line control in the plugin pre-processes the input image, generates lines, and tries to preserve these details in the output, ensuring that the character's details are not lost even at 100% creativity.

  • What trick is suggested to fix issues with details when using a high creativity value?

    -To fix issues with details when using a high creativity value, the video suggests decreasing the creativity to around 45, which helps in maintaining better-looking shapes, shadows, and details without losing the colors.

  • How can you achieve a 2D-to-3D style effect with the plugin?

    -To achieve a 2D-to-3D style effect, you can bring the background layer to the top and render the background twice while keeping the character in its original cartoony style.

  • What does clicking the button inside the plugin do?

    -Clicking the button inside the plugin opens the ComfyUI web app within Photoshop, allowing users to modify the backend as desired without switching to a browser.

  • How can you add a preset to the plugin using the backend?

    -You can add a preset to the plugin by using the backend to set an image as a style input and generate the desired style, such as Van Gogh style, which can then be used on any image.

  • What is the purpose of the gear button in the plugin?

    -The gear button in the plugin opens a settings page where you can adjust various options, such as connection settings, prompt customization, user interface preferences, size limits for input images, mask edge smoothing, and plugin reloading options.

  • How can you install the ComfyUI Photoshop node?

    -To install the ComfyUI Photoshop node, navigate to the custom node manager page, search for 'Photoshop', find the ComfyUI Photoshop node made by Nima with the ID of 423, and press the install button.

  • What should you do if you encounter any errors after installing the plugin?

    -If you encounter any errors after installing the plugin, it may mean that the models were not downloaded correctly. You should check the previous video for instructions on how to install the requirements.

  • How can users contribute to the improvement of the plugin?

    -Users can join the Discord community where they can share their workflows for free to improve the open-source plugin.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Introducing ComfyUI Photoshop Plugin Features

In this paragraph, Nima introduces the audience to the new features of the ComfyUI for Photoshop plugin. After the successful reception of the first version, Nima is excited to showcase the updated user interface, including a sleek new slider design with visible exact values. The paragraph highlights three significant buttons that will enhance the workflow of users. Nima demonstrates the plugin's capabilities by using an image of SpongeBob, showing how the AI generates an image based on the input prompt and preserves details using the image-to-image line control. Adjustments to creativity are discussed, and a technique to improve rendering quality by decreasing creativity is shared. Additionally, Nima shows how to achieve a 2D-to-3D style effect and mentions a new feature that allows users to have ComfyUI integrated directly within Photoshop for backend modifications.

05:05

🛠️ Setting Up and Customizing ComfyUI Photoshop Plugin

This paragraph focuses on the setup and customization process for the ComfyUI Photoshop plugin. Nima provides a step-by-step guide on how to install and run ComfyUI, including updating all components and installing the Photoshop node. The paragraph also covers troubleshooting, such as dealing with missing nodes and errors related to model downloads. Nima explains how to access the plugin within Photoshop and emphasizes the importance of restarting Photoshop after installation. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to join the Discord community for sharing workflows and an encouragement for viewers to provide feedback on desired features for future updates.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡ComfyUI

ComfyUI refers to a user interface design that aims to be easy and pleasant to use. In the context of the video, it is the name of a Photoshop plugin that introduces new features to enhance the user experience. The script mentions the plugin's sleek new slider design and additional buttons that significantly enhance the workflow, indicating the focus on usability and efficiency.

💡Photoshop plugin

A Photoshop plugin is an add-on software component that integrates with Adobe Photoshop to extend its functionality. The video script discusses the installation and features of the ComfyUI for Photoshop plugin, which is designed to improve the image editing process with AI capabilities.

💡AI panel

The AI panel mentioned in the script is a user interface element within Photoshop that provides access to the artificial intelligence features of the ComfyUI plugin. It is similar to the previous version but has been updated with a new design and additional functionality.

💡Slider design

The slider design refers to the visual and interactive elements of a slider control in the ComfyUI plugin's user interface. The script highlights the sleek new design and the feature that allows users to see the exact value of the slider, indicating an improvement in precision and user interaction.

💡Image-to-image line control

Image-to-image line control is a feature that allows the AI to process an input image and generate lines that help preserve details in the output image. The script uses this term to describe how the plugin maintains character details even at high creativity levels, as seen in the SpongeBob example.

💡Creativity

In the context of the video, creativity refers to the degree of AI-generated variation from the original input image. The script explains how adjusting the creativity slider can affect the output, with higher values leading to more abstract results and lower values providing more consistent and detailed results.

💡Double render

Double rendering is a technique mentioned in the script where the AI generates an image, and then the same image is rendered again with a lower creativity setting to refine the details. This method is used to achieve a balance between detail preservation and creative transformation.

💡2D-to-3D style

The term 2D-to-3D style in the script refers to a visual effect where a two-dimensional image is given a three-dimensional appearance. The video describes a trick to achieve this effect by manipulating layers and rendering the background multiple times while maintaining the cartoony style of the character.

💡ComfyUI web app

The ComfyUI web app is an online version of the plugin that allows users to modify the backend without switching to a different application. The script describes how to access and customize the web app within Photoshop, emphasizing the flexibility and control it offers.

💡Custom nodes

Custom nodes in the script refer to specific components or modules within the ComfyUI plugin that can be installed and managed to extend its functionality. The video provides instructions on how to install the ComfyUI Photoshop node, which is necessary for using the plugin.

💡Van Gogh style

Van Gogh style in the script is an artistic style inspired by the famous painter Vincent van Gogh. The video demonstrates how the ComfyUI plugin can use an image as a style input to generate an image of SpongeBob in the Van Gogh style, showcasing the plugin's artistic capabilities.

💡Prompt

A prompt in the context of the video is a text input that guides the AI in generating an image. The script explains how to use the prompt section in the plugin to type in descriptions that help the AI understand what the user wants to create, as exemplified by typing 'SpongeBob white t'.

💡Negative prompt

A negative prompt is a feature in the ComfyUI plugin that allows users to specify what they do not want the AI to include in the generated image. The script mentions that this feature is available in the plugin's settings, offering more control over the AI's output.

💡Size limit

Size limit in the script refers to the maximum or minimum resolution that an input image should have for optimal AI processing. The video explains that setting a size limit helps ensure that the AI works effectively and that the output is of good quality.

💡Fix Mask Edge

Fix Mask Edge is an option in the plugin that improves the smoothness of the edges in a mask. The script suggests that this feature can be used to refine the quality of the AI-generated images, particularly in areas where precision is important.

💡Discord community

The Discord community mentioned in the script is a platform where users of the ComfyUI plugin can share workflows, discuss features, and collaborate. The video encourages viewers to join this community to stay updated and contribute to the open-source development of the plugin.

Highlights

Introduction of ComfyUI for Photoshop plugin with new features by Nima.

AI panel in Photoshop with an updated sleek slider design and exact value display.

Three new buttons in the user interface to enhance workflow significantly.

Testing the plugin with an image of SpongeBob using the image-to-image line control feature.

Maintaining character details at 100% creativity with the line control net.

Adjusting creativity for better detail and color preservation.

Double rendering technique for high creativity with low creativity for better results.

Adding a 2D-to-3D style effect by manipulating layers and rendering the background.

Accessing and modifying ComfyUI directly within Photoshop without a browser.

Demonstration of adding a preset using an IP adapter to the plugin.

Using the Van Gogh style on any image with custom presets in the plugin.

Exploring the new gear button for backend connection and customization options.

Adjusting the backend IP for using Photoshop on different devices with ComfyUI backend.

Adding negative prompts and customizing the user interface in the plugin.

Setting size limits for input images to optimize AI performance.

Fixing mask edges for smoother results with the 'Fix Mask Edge' option.

Reloading the plugin without restarting Photoshop for convenience.

Installation process of ComfyUI and ComfyUI Manager with step-by-step guidance.

Troubleshooting guide for common errors and missing custom nodes.

Accessing the plugin inside Photoshop through the ComfyUI folder and installing it.

Invitation to join the Discord community for sharing workflows and staying updated.

Request for user feedback on desired features for the next update.

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