Leonardo AI Update: NEW Image Generation V2
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
- ๐ Leonardo AI has revamped its image generation interface, simplifying the process and making it less overwhelming for new users.
- ๐ Tutorials and guides on YouTube for the image generation section of Leonardo AI made before May 24th, 2024, are now outdated due to the overhaul.
- ๐ The new interface consolidates options and introduces features like image guidance, style reference, character reference, and content reference to aid in creating consistent images.
- ๐จ 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.
- ๐ 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.
- โ๏ธ The 'magic AI' button allows for random prompts or improving existing ones, providing a quick way to generate ideas or refine prompts.
- ๐ Presets have replaced the model dropdown, offering a more intuitive selection of models and settings for specific types of image outputs.
- ๐ผ๏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.
- ๐ 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.
- ๐ 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.
- ๐ 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
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ ๏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.
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Keywords
Leonardo AI
Image Generation Interface
Overhaul
Tutorial
Prompt Box
Image Guidance
Elements
Presets
Alchemy V2
Tokens
Legacy Mode
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.