Leonardo AI Update: NEW Image Generation V2

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26 May 202418:55

TLDRLeonardo AI has completely revamped its image generation interface, making it more user-friendly and less overwhelming. The update includes new features such as style, character, and content references, and simplifies the layout with consolidated options and a cleaner design. Advanced settings like image dimensions, private mode, and transparency are now more accessible. For experienced users, a legacy mode is available to access older features. The update aims to enhance usability for both new and seasoned users, with detailed tutorials and guides available for the new interface.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Leonardo AI has revamped its image generation interface, simplifying the process and making it less overwhelming for new users.
  • ๐Ÿ“š Tutorials and guides on YouTube for the image generation section of Leonardo AI made before May 24th, 2024, are now outdated due to the overhaul.
  • ๐Ÿ” The new interface consolidates options and introduces features like image guidance, style reference, character reference, and content reference to aid in creating consistent images.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Image guidance options have been moved under the 'view more' button, including image to image, depth to image, and pose to image, allowing for more tailored image generation.
  • ๐Ÿ›  Elements feature has been expanded, offering a variety of enhancements and styles for the images, simplifying the process of adding specific elements without complex prompts.
  • โš™๏ธ The 'magic AI' button allows for random prompts or improving existing ones, providing a quick way to generate ideas or refine prompts.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Presets have replaced the model dropdown, offering a more intuitive selection of models and settings for specific types of image outputs.
  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Style options have been simplified to allow users to specify the desired style more directly, such as 3D renderer or black and white sketch.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Image dimensions and resolutions can now be easily selected with a slider, providing a more user-friendly way to adjust the aspect ratio and resolution of the generated images.
  • ๐Ÿ”‘ Advanced settings such as model selection, photo-realism, negative prompts, transparency, tiling, and fixed seed are now tucked away under a separate menu for users who need more control.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ A 'Legacy mode' option allows users to revert to the old interface if they prefer or need access to features not yet included in the new design.

Q & A

  • What is the main update discussed in the Leonardo AI video?

    -The main update discussed is the complete overhaul of Leonardo AI's image generation interface, making it more user-friendly and less overwhelming.

  • How has the prompt box area changed in the new Leonardo AI interface?

    -The prompt box remains at the top in the middle, but many options that were previously below it have been consolidated into new sections.

  • What is the purpose of the new 'style reference' option in the updated interface?

    -The 'style reference' option allows users to create images that look like they were made by the same artist on the same day, maintaining a consistent style.

  • What is 'character reference' and how does it benefit users?

    -The 'character reference' is a new feature that enables users to create consistent characters by uploading an image or selecting one from their generations or the community.

  • What are 'elements' in the new Leonardo AI interface?

    -Elements are features that can be added to images, such as specific styles or enhancements like CGI effects or turning an image into a coloring book page.

  • How has the model selection process been simplified in the new interface?

    -Model selection has been simplified with the introduction of 'presets,' which combine models and settings to achieve a certain type of output, making it easier to understand and select.

  • What is the function of the 'contrast' setting in the new interface?

    -The 'contrast' setting allows users to adjust the contrast level of their generated images, with options for low, medium, or high contrast.

  • What does the 'private mode' setting do in Leonardo AI?

    -The 'private mode' setting ensures that the images generated will not appear in the community feed and will remain private to the user.

  • How can users access their custom models in the new interface?

    -Users can access their custom models by switching to 'legacy mode,' which brings back the old layout where all platform and custom models are available.

  • What should users do if they encounter missing features in the new interface?

    -Users can switch to 'legacy mode' to access any missing features or models that have not yet been integrated into the new interface.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿš€ Leonardo AI's Interface Overhaul

Leonardo AI has completely revamped its image generation interface, addressing the overwhelming complexity faced by new users. The update simplifies navigation and usage, making old tutorials obsolete. Experienced users will find the interface significantly different, with a cleaner and more approachable design.

05:01

๐Ÿ” Exploring the New Prompt Box and Image Guidance

The prompt box remains central but with fewer immediate options, now consolidated into icons and menus for image guidance. New features include style reference, character reference, and content reference, offering greater control over the consistency and style of generated images. Additional image guidance options are accessible via a 'view more' button.

10:03

๐Ÿ“ Presets and Styles in Leonardo AI

The update introduces 'presets' combining models and settings for specific outputs, making it easier to choose the desired result. Users can now select from various styles, including cinematic, portrait, and stock photo. The contrast setting and generation mode (fast or quality) further enhance customization.

15:03

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Advanced Settings and Legacy Mode

Advanced settings like transparency, tiling, and fixed seed offer further control. The legacy mode allows access to previous features and models not yet integrated into the new interface. Leonardo AI acknowledges some features are still missing in the new layout and plans to incorporate them in future updates.

Mindmap

Keywords

Leonardo AI

Leonardo AI is an advanced image generation platform that has undergone a significant overhaul of its interface. The platform allows users to create images based on textual prompts and other guidance options. In the context of the video, it is the central subject being discussed, with the overhaul aiming to simplify the user experience and make the image generation process more approachable.

Image Generation Interface

The Image Generation Interface refers to the user interface of Leonardo AI that allows users to input prompts and select options to generate images. The video discusses how Leonardo AI has revamped this interface to be cleaner and less overwhelming, which is crucial for new users and those familiar with the previous version.

Overhaul

An Overhaul in this context means a complete renovation or reworking of something to improve its function or appearance. The video script describes how Leonardo AI has done an overhaul of their image generation interface, making it more user-friendly and streamlined.

Tutorial

A tutorial is a set of instructions or guidance on how to achieve a specific task. In the script, the mention of tutorials refers to the need for updated guidance on using the new image generation features of Leonardo AI, as the changes have rendered previous tutorials obsolete.

Prompt Box

The Prompt Box is a central element in the image generation process where users type in descriptions or prompts to guide the AI in creating images. The video emphasizes that the prompt box remains a key feature in the revamped interface, with additional options now consolidated for a cleaner look.

Image Guidance

Image Guidance is a feature within Leonardo AI that allows users to provide additional visual or stylistic references to influence the generated images. The script explains how the new interface has a dedicated section for image guidance, including options like style reference, character reference, and content reference.

Elements

Elements in the context of Leonardo AI's image generation refer to additional visual components that can be added to the generated images, such as fire, a CGI look, or turning the image into a coloring book page. The script mentions that elements can simplify the process by allowing users to add these components without typing them into the prompt.

Presets

Presets in Leonardo AI are combinations of models and settings designed to produce a specific type of output. The video script explains that the new interface uses presets to simplify the selection process, offering descriptions that help users understand what each preset does, such as 'Anime' or 'Cinematic Keyo'.

Alchemy V2

Alchemy V2 is a term mentioned in the script that refers to a high-quality image generation mode within Leonardo AI. It is noted that selecting 'Quality' in the new interface utilizes Alchemy V2, which increases the token count for generating images, indicating a more detailed and refined output.

Tokens

Tokens in the context of Leonardo AI represent a form of currency or resource used within the platform to generate images. The script discusses how the number of tokens used is affected by the number of images generated and the selected mode (fast or quality), with quality mode using more tokens for a higher-fidelity result.

Legacy Mode

Legacy Mode is an option in the new interface of Leonardo AI that allows users to revert to the old version of the platform. The script mentions that some features are not yet included in the new interface and can only be accessed through Legacy Mode, providing continuity for users who prefer the old layout.

Highlights

Leonardo AI has overhauled their image generation interface, simplifying the process and making it less overwhelming for users.

Tutorials made prior to May 24th 2024 are now obsolete due to the complete change in the image generation page.

The new interface is cleaner and more approachable, with fewer options to fiddle with, benefiting new users.

Image guidance options have been consolidated and are now accessible through an icon to the left of the prompt box.

Style reference allows for images to have a consistent artistic style, while character reference ensures generated characters look consistent.

Content reference maintains the same shapes and structure but allows for different styles in image generation.

Additional image guidance options are available under the 'view more' button, including image to image replication and pose replication.

Elements feature allows for adding various enhancements or styles to images, such as turning an image into a coloring book page.

The 'show compatible only' checkbox filters elements based on the selected model, ensuring compatibility for the generation.

The magic AI button allows for generating random prompts or improving existing ones, with the latter currently disabled.

Leonardo's random prompts often revolve around CGI and strange worlds, appealing to gamers.

Presets combine models with settings for specific types of outputs, making it easier for users to select their desired outcome.

Users can expect more presets to be added in the future, and the ability to create custom presets.

Style options allow users to specify the look of their image generation, from 3D rendering to black and white sketches.

Contrast and mode settings have been simplified, with options for fast generation or higher quality outputs.

Image dimensions and resolutions can be easily adjusted with a slider, providing previews of different aspect ratios.

The number of images to be generated impacts token usage, with options to adjust based on experimentation needs.

Private mode ensures generated images do not appear in the community feed, while turning it off allows for public visibility.

Advanced settings include options for selecting specific models, enabling photo-realism, and using negative prompts to exclude unwanted elements.

Leonardo AI credited every paid user with 1000 tokens to resolve a minor issue with tokens being deducted incorrectly.

Legacy mode provides access to the old version of the image generation interface for users who prefer the previous layout.

Leonardo AI is continually updating the new interface, with plans to include features currently only available in Legacy mode.