Creative Exploration - Flux - First Look with Midjourney Man

The script introduces a collaborative session between two artists, Pers and MJ (Mid Journey Man), discussing their backgrounds, interests in AI art, and the excitement of exploring new AI models like Flux. They highlight the creative process, the joy of finding like-minded artists, and the potential of AI in enhancing their work. MJ shares his journey into AI art, starting with Mid Journey and evolving through various AI platforms, emphasizing his engineering background and how it fuels his passion for AI art experimentation.

The conversation delves into the exploration of the new AI art model, Flux, developed by the former Compis team from Stability, now Black Forest Labs. They discuss the commercial and open-source aspects of Flux, its licensing terms, and the potential for both commercial and non-commercial use. The artists express excitement about testing Flux's capabilities and compare it to Mid Journey, discussing the technical specifications, including model size, VRAM usage, and the potential for creating unique animations with the generated images.

The script details the technical setup process for using the Flux model in Comfy UI, including downloading workflows, models, and necessary files like the T5 XXL clip and VAE files. The artists discuss the steps for setting up the environment, updating Comfy UI, and configuring the model settings. They also mention troubleshooting steps, such as managing VRAM limitations and ensuring the correct installation of dependencies.

The artists begin testing the Flux model by running it through Comfy UI, sharing their initial experiences, and discussing the results of their first attempts at generating AI art. They encounter technical challenges, such as running out of VRAM and RAM, and work through solutions like using lower precision models. The conversation is filled with real-time problem-solving, anticipation, and the excitement of exploring new AI capabilities.

As the artists continue to experiment with Flux, they discuss using various prompts and techniques to generate unique AI art. They share their thoughts on the results, comparing the output quality and aspect ratio handling of Flux with other models. The conversation also touches on the community aspect of AI art, mentioning other artists and the shared excitement in the community about the new model.

The script focuses on adjusting technical settings for AI art generation, such as changing the diffusion model node to FP8 to reduce memory usage. The artists compare different models, discuss the pros and cons of each, and share their strategies for managing resources during the AI art creation process. They also mention the importance of updating Comfy UI for better workflow management.

The artists showcase the AI art generated using Flux, expressing their impressions on the quality and style of the images. They discuss the potential for post-processing and the unique aspects of Flux's output compared to other models. The conversation is filled with enthusiasm and a sense of discovery as they explore the capabilities of Flux for creating detailed and intricate art.

The script describes the artists' exploration of various styles and prompts with Flux, generating a diverse range of AI art images. They discuss the versatility of the model in handling different prompts and its ability to create illustrations and other styles. The artists share their excitement about the results and the potential for further experimentation.

The conversation includes a moment of recognition for MJ's win in a project contest, highlighting the quality of his AI art piece. The artists discuss their future plans for creating more AI art, including using the generated images as starting points for animations and other projects. They express their excitement about the possibilities opened up by Flux and the ongoing evolution of AI art tools.

The script concludes with the artists wrapping up their collaborative AI art session, reflecting on their experiences with Flux and the creative process. They discuss the community aspect of AI art, the importance of sharing work and prompts, and the potential for future collaborations. The artists express their gratitude for the opportunity to explore AI art together and look forward to future sessions.