Leonardo AI Update: NEW Image Generation V2
TLDRLeonardo AI has revamped its image generation interface, simplifying the user experience and making it more approachable for newcomers. The update consolidates options and introduces features like character reference for consistent character generation. It also streamlines the selection of models and styles, offering presets for different output types. Despite removing some advanced options, a legacy mode is available for power users, preserving access to all previous features. The update aims to balance ease of use with depth of customization.
Takeaways
- 🆕 Leonardo AI has completely overhauled its image generation interface, simplifying the user experience and making it more approachable for new users.
- 📚 Tutorials and guides created before May 24th 2024 are now outdated due to the interface changes.
- 📍 The new interface consolidates options and features, such as image guidance and elements, into fewer, more intuitive sections.
- 🖼️ Image guidance now includes style reference, character reference for consistent character generation, and content reference for maintaining shapes and structure with different styles.
- 🔍 Additional image guidance options are available under a 'view more' button, including image to image replication and pose-specific generation.
- 🌐 Elements feature allows for adding various enhancements or styles to images, simplifying the process of achieving desired effects through prompts.
- 🎨 The 'magic AI' button offers options for generating new random prompts or improving existing ones, with a tendency towards CGI and gaming themes.
- 📏 Image dimensions and resolutions are now more straightforward to select, with a slider for easy previewing of different aspect ratios.
- 🔑 Presets combine models with settings for specific types of output, such as Anime, Cinematic, and Portrait, making it easier for users to select the desired style.
- ⚙️ Advanced settings are now tucked away in a left menu for users who need more customization, including model selection, negative prompts, and fixed seed options.
- 🔄 A 'Legacy mode' is available for users who prefer the old interface or need access to features not yet included in the new design.
Q & A
What major change did Leonardo AI make to their image generation interface?
-Leonardo AI did a complete overhaul of their image generation interface, making it less overwhelming and more approachable for new users by simplifying and consolidating options.
Why are tutorial videos on YouTube about the old version of Leonardo AI's image generation now obsolete?
-Any tutorial videos made prior to May 24th, 2024, are obsolete because the entire image generation interface has changed, making the old tutorials irrelevant.
What is the new feature called 'character reference' and how is it used?
-'Character reference' is a new feature introduced in the update that allows users to create consistent characters by uploading an image or selecting one from their generations or the community, to guide the AI in generating images that resemble that character.
What is the purpose of 'content reference' in the image generation process?
-'Content reference' is used to maintain the same shapes and structure in the generated images while allowing the style to be completely different, as opposed to 'style reference' which keeps the style consistent.
How have the image guidance options been reorganized in the new interface?
-The image guidance options have been consolidated and moved to the left of the prompt box under an icon that looks like an add image icon with a little plus sign over an image.
What is the 'elements' feature in the new Leonardo AI interface and what does it include?
-The 'elements' feature includes a variety of additions to the image generation process, such as adding fire behind a person or creating a dark CGI look. It also allows users to specify the style of the image, like a coloring book page.
What are 'presets' in the new Leonardo AI interface and how do they simplify the user experience?
-'Presets' are combinations of models and settings designed to achieve a certain type of output. They simplify the user experience by providing intuitive options like 'Anime', 'Cinematic Kino', and 'Lifelike Vision', making it easier for users to select the desired style without having to understand the underlying models.
How does the 'quality' mode differ from the 'fast' mode in image generation?
-The 'quality' mode uses Alchemy V2, which increases the token count dramatically for higher quality images, while the 'fast' mode does not, providing a quicker but lower quality output.
What is the 'private mode' and why might a user choose to use it?
-'Private mode' ensures that the images generated do not appear in the community feed for others to see. Users might choose to use it to keep their creations private or to avoid others using their generated images.
How can users access their custom-trained models or other features not included in the new interface?
-Users can access their custom-trained models and other features not included in the new interface by switching to 'Legacy mode' through a button in the top right corner, which reverts the interface to the old version.
What was the resolution Leonardo AI took to address the minor issue with tokens being deducted incorrectly?
-To resolve the issue with tokens being deducted incorrectly, Leonardo AI credited every paid user with 1,000 tokens, compensating for any potential inaccuracies in token usage.
Outlines
🛠️ Leonardo AI's Image Generation Interface Overhaul
Leonardo AI has revamped its image generation interface, addressing the previous overwhelming experience for new users. The overhaul simplifies the user experience by reducing clutter and making it more approachable. Tutorials made before May 24th, 2024, are now outdated. The new layout features a prompt box as the centerpiece, with options consolidated to the left of the box, including image guidance for style, character, and content references. Elements for adding various effects to images are also available, with a 'show compatible only' option to ensure compatibility with the selected model. The interface also includes a 'magic AI' button for generating random prompts and a simplified model selection process under the 'presets' section, which combines models with settings for specific output types.
🎨 Customizing Image Generation with Presets and Styles
The script explains how users can customize their image generation experience with the new presets and style options in Leonardo AI. Presets simplify the selection process by combining models with settings, such as 'Anime' which uses the 'Keno XL' model with 'photo real' settings for a cinematic effect. Users can also choose from various styles like 'dynamic' for general use, '3D renderer', 'black and white sketch', and 'cinematic' for specific looks. The interface introduces a 'contrast' setting and a 'mode' selection between 'fast' and 'quality', which affects the token count used for image generation. The 'image dimensions' feature allows users to select the aspect ratio and resolution for their output, with a slider for easy selection and preview.
📏 Image Generation Settings and Advanced Options
This paragraph delves into the settings for the number of images to be generated and the impact on token usage. It discusses the 'private mode' feature, which prevents generated images from appearing in the community feed. The script also covers the advanced settings section, where users can select specific models and enable options like 'Photo-real', 'negative prompt' to exclude certain elements from images, and 'transparency' for background-free images. Other advanced settings include 'tiling' for creating seamless textures and 'fixed seed' for generating consistent images. The paragraph also mentions the 'legacy mode' option, which allows users to revert to the old interface if they prefer or need access to features not yet included in the new design.
🔧 Legacy Mode and Resolution of Token Deduction Issue
The final paragraph discusses the 'legacy mode' feature, which provides access to the old version of Leonardo AI's image generation interface and includes a comprehensive list of models and community models. It acknowledges that the new interface may not yet include all features, and some users may need to use legacy mode for certain tasks. The script also mentions a token deduction issue that Leonardo AI resolved by crediting affected paid users with additional tokens. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to explore Leonardo AI, try the free version, and engage with the content creator for more tutorials and information on tools for content creation.
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Keywords
💡Leonardo AI
💡Image Generation Interface
💡Prompt Box
💡Image Guidance
💡Style Reference
💡Character Reference
💡Content Reference
💡Elements
💡Presets
💡Model
💡Quality vs. Fast
💡Tokens
💡Private Mode
💡Advanced Settings
💡Legacy Mode
Highlights
Leonardo AI has overhauled its image generation interface, simplifying the user experience.
The previous interface was overwhelming for new users.
Tutorials made before May 24th 2024 are now obsolete due to the interface changes.
The new interface is cleaner and more approachable for new users.
The prompt box remains central but with fewer options below it.
Image guidance options have been consolidated and moved to the left of the prompt box.
New features include style reference, character reference, and content reference for image generation.
Character reference allows for consistent character generation across images.
Content reference maintains the same shapes and structure but varies the style.
Additional image guidance options are available under the 'view more' button.
Elements feature allows for adding various enhancements to the image generation.
Elements can be searched and selected for specific styles or enhancements.
The 'magic AI' button allows for generating random prompts or improving existing ones.
Presets combine models and settings for specific types of image outputs.
Presets simplify the selection process by offering intuitive names and descriptions.
Style options have been expanded to include dynamic, 3D renderer, sketch, cinematic, portrait, and stock photo styles.
Contrast and mode options have been added for more control over image generation.
Image dimensions and resolutions can be easily selected with a new slider interface.
The number of images to generate can be adjusted, affecting the number of tokens used.
Private mode ensures generated images do not appear in the community feed.
Advanced settings include model selection, photo real, negative prompt, transparency, tiling, and fixed seed options.
Leonardo AI credited paid users with 1000 tokens due to a minor token deduction issue.
Leonardo AI's new interface makes many paid features available to free users.