What generative fill *SHOULD* be! - Magnific AI
TLDRIn this video, the creator discusses their experience using Adobe's generative fill in Photoshop and introduces a new tool called Magnific to upscale and enhance images. They demonstrate how to transform a low-resolution, generative fill cabin into a detailed, high-resolution image suitable for professional work, showcasing the capabilities and limitations of both Adobe's and Magnific's technologies.
Takeaways
- ๐จ The video discusses the use of Adobe's generative fill and its limitations, particularly with high-resolution images.
- ๐ The creator introduces a new tool called 'magnific' designed to upscale and add detail to images generated with Adobe's generative fill.
- ๐ก The project involves transforming a modern building in a photograph into a rustic log cabin using Photoshop and magnific.
- ๐ ๏ธ The creator addresses the issue of generative fill being restricted to a 1024x1024 canvas, which is inadequate for high-resolution compositions.
- ๐ธ The process begins with removing the existing building and creating a selection for the new log cabin using the polygonal lasso tool.
- ๐ฒ The generative fill is used to create a log cabin, but the initial result is dilapidated and not ideal for the final image.
- ๐ The creator duplicates theไธ็ๆณ็ๆ็ cabin and uses it as a base to find a more suitable version using magnific.
- ๐จ Magnific is described as an upscaler and detailer for images, with sliders for creativity, HDR, and resemblance to control the output.
- ๐ฐ The use of magnific is noted to be a paid service, with the creator having prepaid for a year's usage.
- โจ The final result from magnific is a detailed and realistic log cabin that fits well into the original image, showcasing the potential of the tool.
- ๐ The creator concludes that while generative fill has its uses, tools like magnific can enhance and make it suitable for professional work.
Q & A
What software was initially used to create the image with generative fill?
-Adobe Photoshop was the software initially used to create the image with generative fill.
What is the limitation of Adobe's generative fill in terms of resolution?
-The limitation of Adobe's generative fill is that it is stuck to a 1024x1024 resolution, which doesn't fit well in most compositions, especially for images with high resolution like those taken from cameras with 50 plus megapixels.
How does the user overcome the resolution limitation of Adobe's generative fill?
-The user overcomes the resolution limitation by using a new tool called Magnific, which upscales and adds more detail to the generative fill images, making them suitable for high-resolution compositions.
What was the original subject of the photograph that the user and their friends took during the workshop?
-The original subject of the photograph was a modern-looking building which the user and their friends did not initially like.
How did the user modify the original photograph to add a log cabin?
-The user used the polygonal lasso tool to draw the shape of a building and then typed 'rustic log cabin' in the generative fill dialogue box in Adobe Photoshop. After generating a few options, the user selected the most suitable log cabin and further refined it using the Magnific tool.
What are the three sliders available in the Magnific tool and what do they control?
-The three sliders in the Magnific tool are the creativity slider, the HDR slider, and the resemblance slider. The creativity slider determines how much freedom the program has to create, the HDR slider adjusts the dynamic range, and the resemblance slider controls how close the final image should look to the original.
What was the final result of using the Magnific tool on the generative fill image?
-The final result was a detailed and realistic log cabin image that looked much better and more usable for professional work than the initial generative fill output from Adobe Photoshop.
How did the user integrate the improved log cabin image back into the original photograph in Photoshop?
-The user converted the improved log cabin image into a Smart Object in Photoshop, then replaced the original log cabin layer with the improved one by dragging and dropping it onto the image and saving the changes.
What additional adjustments were made to the log cabin layer in Photoshop to blend it with the rest of the image?
-The user applied a Gaussian blur to reduce the high detail and make it fit better with the rest of the image. They also used a feathered brush on the mask to blend the edge of the cabin seamlessly with the surrounding details.
What is the user's overall opinion on using generative fill and the Magnific tool for professional work?
-The user loves the concept of generative fill but is not a fan of its current implementation with high-resolution images. They find the Magnific tool to be very effective in enhancing the generative fill images, making them suitable for professional work.
What does the user suggest for artists who want to achieve their vision in their work?
-The user suggests that artists should be willing to use any necessary tools and techniques to engage their viewers in the way they want, based on their vision, rather than being limited by the reality of what was in front of them.
Outlines
๐จ Enhancing Adobe's Generative Fill with Magnific
The speaker begins by introducing the use of Adobe Photoshop's generative fill feature, which allows users to create content by typing descriptions. However, they express dissatisfaction with the limitation of the feature when working with high-resolution images, as it doesn't fit well into their compositions. To overcome this, they introduce a tool called Magnific, which is designed to upscale and add detail to images. The speaker demonstrates how they used generative fill to add a log cabin to a photograph and then improved the result with Magnific, showing the before and after effects. They explain the process of removing the unwanted cabin, using the polygonal lasso tool to create a new shape, and generating a new cabin with generative fill. The speaker is excited about the potential of Adobe's technology but also highlights the current limitations when dealing with high-resolution images.
๐ฒ Upscaling and Detailing with Magnific
In this section, the speaker dives deeper into the process of using Magnific to enhance the generative fill images. They explain that Magnific is an upscaler and detailer for images, capable of adding significant detail to a cabin image as demonstrated in a previous example. The speaker then proceeds to use Magnific on the newly generated cabin image, adjusting sliders for creativity, HDR, and resemblance to achieve the desired outcome. They discuss the importance of balancing these settings to maintain the original look of the cabin while adding necessary details. The speaker shows the results of both conservative and creative settings, ultimately deciding on an enhanced cabin image that looks more realistic and lived-in. They then download the improved image and prepare to integrate it back into the main Photoshop project.
๐ผ๏ธ Integrating the Enhanced Cabin into the Final Image
The speaker concludes the video by integrating the enhanced cabin image back into the original photograph in Photoshop. They describe the process of converting the image to a Smart Object, which allows for easy replacement and editing. After selecting the subject and applying a mask, they use Gaussian blur to blend the cabin into the scene, ensuring it fits seamlessly with the rest of the image. The speaker also discusses using a feathered brush on the mask to further blend the edges of the cabin. They express satisfaction with the final result, noting that the use of Magnific has made the previously unsatisfactory generative fill image usable for professional work. The speaker reflects on the importance of artistic vision and the tools available to achieve it, encouraging viewers to explore these tools and techniques to enhance their own creative work.
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Keywords
๐กAdobe Photoshop
๐กGenerative Fill
๐กMagnific
๐กImage Resolution
๐กUpscaling
๐กImage Detailing
๐กLayering
๐กMasking
๐กBlur
๐กArtistic Vision
Highlights
The speaker discusses their experience with Adobe's generative fill and its limitations, particularly with high-resolution images.
The introduction of a new tool called Magnific is mentioned, which is designed to upscale and add detail to images generated with Adobe's generative fill.
The process of using Adobe's generative fill to create a rustic log cabin is described, including the challenges faced with the initial results.
The speaker shares their dissatisfaction with the default 1024x1024 resolution limit of Adobe's generative fill and how it doesn't fit well with their high-resolution compositions.
A detailed walkthrough of how the speaker used Adobe Photoshop and generative fill to create an image of a log cabin is provided.
The limitations of Adobe's generative fill are further emphasized, particularly its inability to handle images with 50 plus megapixels effectively.
The speaker demonstrates how to use the polygonal lasso tool in Photoshop to create a selection for the generative fill to work within.
The process of refining the generative fill result by stamping and selecting the most suitable cabin image is explained.
The speaker describes how to prepare a generative fill image for further processing by saving it and opening it in the Magnific tool.
An overview of the Magnific tool's capabilities is provided, including its sliders for creativity, HDR, and resemblance.
The speaker shows how to adjust the settings in Magnific to upscale and detail the cabin image, resulting in a more realistic and usable result.
The speaker discusses the potential of using the more creative settings in Magnific to generate a cabin that looks lived in and more appealing.
The process of integrating the improved cabin image back into the original Photoshop composition is detailed.
The speaker explains how to use Gaussian blur and masks to blend the new cabin image seamlessly into the original image.
The speaker concludes by highlighting the value of Magnific in transforming poorly rendered generative fill images into professional-quality work.
The speaker encourages viewers to explore the potential of generative fill and Magnific, despite the limitations of the former.