Leonardo 101: Welcome to Leonardo.Ai | Webinar and Q&A

Joel introduces the first webinar in a series designed to familiarize users with the Leonardo platform. He mentions that the platform offers AI-powered tools and will provide a beginner-level introduction, including a tour of the homepage and demonstrations of image generation, sketch to image, and motion features. Joel then hands over to Jesse, the senior creative technologist, to lead the session.

Jesse begins by guiding users through the Leonardo homepage, highlighting the key tools available for image generation, including photography, illustration, and 3D render styles. He discusses the Realtime Canvas for sketch-based image generation, the Canvas Editor for refining images, and the Motion tool for adding animation. Jesse also explains the Universal Upscaler for enhancing image quality and discusses the left-hand menu for tool navigation.

Jesse dives into the image generation process, explaining how to use prompts to guide the AI. He demonstrates the 'improve prompt' feature and discusses presets, which are models tailored to specific output styles like stock photography or cinematic visuals. He also covers the importance of selecting the right preset to match the desired output and mentions the quality versus speed rendering options.

The session continues with Jesse showcasing advanced image creation techniques using character, style, and content references. He illustrates how these references can be used to maintain consistency across a series of images or to replicate certain styles. Jesse also introduces the concept of image guidance, which allows users to influence the AI's output more directly.

Jesse demonstrates the Real-time Canvas feature, which allows users to doodle and have the AI respond in real-time to create images. He shows how to use props and adjust creativity strength to control the AI's responsiveness. The summary also touches on the Instant Refine feature for quick quality improvements and the use of generative tools for further enhancements.

In this part, Jesse explains how to use the Universal Upscaler to increase the resolution and detail of images. He provides examples of upscaling artwork and discusses the different styles available for upscaling, such as cinematic or 3D. Jesse also mentions the importance of considering the end use of the images when choosing upscaling settings.

Jesse explores adding motion to images, discussing how to control motion strength and apply it within the image generation process. He also briefly mentions advanced features like canvas editing, in-painting, and out-painting for refining images further. The summary highlights the iterative nature of the creative process on the platform.

The session wraps up with Jesse creating a logo using the platform's image generation tools. He experiments with different styles, including marble and sketching styles, to achieve a desired look. Jesse also discusses the potential for personalizing assets and the flexibility of the platform for various creative tasks.

Jesse demonstrates the process of transforming a sketch into a photorealistic image using the platform. He uses content and star references to guide the AI and experiments with different presets to achieve a hyperrealistic look. The summary emphasizes the workflow of combining different elements to create a final image.

In this segment, Jesse shows how to use elements like Sparkle Core and Glass Core to add special effects to images. He discusses the importance of adjusting element strength and experimenting with different styles. Jesse also talks about the platform's ability to maintain a youthful appearance in generated images.

Jesse concludes the demo by refining an image through the universal upscaler and adding motion to a generated image. He emphasizes the importance of iterating and experimenting with different settings to achieve the desired outcome. The summary captures the essence of the creative process on the Leonardo platform.

The final paragraph summarizes the webinar, thanking participants for joining and providing information about future sessions. Joel encourages users to explore the platform's features, especially Real-time Canvas and Image Gen, and to join upcoming webinars for more advanced training. The summary also mentions the platform's Discord community as a resource for learning and support.