Midjourney vs Leonardo AI // Head to Head Prompt Showdown!
TLDRIn this video, the host compares the AI art generator Leonardo AI with the popular Midjourney, through a head-to-head prompt showdown. They explore the features of Leonardo, including its web-based interface, custom model creation, and community models. The video presents several art prompt comparisons, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each platform. While acknowledging Leonardo's promising capabilities, the host concludes that it's not yet a 'mid-journey killer' but encourages viewers to try it out and share their thoughts.
Takeaways
- π€ The video compares two AI art platforms, Midjourney and Leonardo.ai, in a head-to-head prompt showdown.
- π¨ Leonardo.ai is web-based and offers a variety of models and styles for image generation, unlike Midjourney which is Discord-based.
- π· Users can create custom data sets and models on Leonardo.ai by uploading photos, a feature not available on Midjourney.
- πΌοΈ Leonardo.ai's Community Feed showcases images created by the community, allowing users to see the results of different models.
- π Leonardo.ai provides a 'prompt generation' feature to help users come up with creative ideas for their images.
- π¬ The script mentions a 'weird glitch' where an image generation got stuck in a previous session on Leonardo.ai.
- π In a simple prompt comparison, both platforms generated images of toast and coffee, with Midjourney's result being more artistic.
- π° A fantasy landscape prompt showed Leonardo.ai's ability to create cyberpunk-themed images, but Midjourney provided a more intricate character design.
- π‘ For an interior design prompt, Leonardo.ai's output was less cohesive, while Midjourney created a more believable apartment scene.
- π€ A test of style replication with a prompt in the style of Ashley Wood showed Leonardo.ai struggling to capture the style, whereas Midjourney did better.
- π The 'out-painting' feature on Leonardo.ai is praised for being a useful tool that Midjourney lacks.
- π» A cinematic prompt resulted in Leonardo.ai generating an image with an extra limb, while Midjourney produced a more conventional result.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video script?
-The main topic of the video script is a comparison between two AI art generation platforms, Midjourney and Leonardo AI, in a head-to-head prompt showdown.
What is the first impression of Leonardo AI mentioned in the script?
-The first impression of Leonardo AI mentioned in the script is that it is a supposed 'mid-journey killer', and the author is skeptical about it, hence the decision to do a head-to-head comparison.
How is Leonardo AI different from Midjourney in terms of platform base?
-Leonardo AI is web-based, unlike Midjourney, which is based on Discord.
What features of Leonardo AI does the script highlight as unique?
-The script highlights the ability to create custom data sets and models by uploading photos, and the community models feature where users can see and use models trained by others, as unique to Leonardo AI.
What is the 'Prompt Generation' feature in Leonardo AI?
-The 'Prompt Generation' feature in Leonardo AI allows users to come up with prompt ideas based on a single word, which can help in jump-starting creative thoughts.
What issue did the author encounter with the 'Prompt Generation' feature?
-The author encountered an issue where the 'Prompt Generation' feature did not work at one point, despite having worked earlier.
What is the 'Canvas' feature in Leonardo AI?
-The 'Canvas' feature in Leonardo AI allows for out-painting, which is a feature that Midjourney lacks.
What is the difference between the image generation process in Leonardo AI and Midjourney?
-Leonardo AI allows users to generate images with different models and styles, and also offers features like custom data sets and out-painting. Midjourney, on the other hand, has a closed system with its own set of models and styles.
What prompts were used in the head-to-head comparison between Leonardo AI and Midjourney?
-The prompts used in the comparison include 'a beautiful piece of toast sitting on a breakfast table with a steaming cup of coffee', 'a fantasy landscape with a cyberpunk Knight holding a sword', 'a hipster apartment with warm colors, natural wood, green trees outside', and 'a robot fighting a zombie in the style of Ashley Wood'.
What was the author's conclusion about Leonardo AI after the comparison?
-The author concluded that Leonardo AI is not a 'mid-journey killer', but it is a very promising tool that is still in its early stages of development.
Outlines
π€ Introduction to Leonardo.ai and Its Features
The video script introduces Leonardo.ai, a supposed mid-journey killer in the AI art generation space. The speaker expresses initial skepticism but decides to explore the platform through a head-to-head comparison. They encourage viewers to sign up for a free account on Leonardo.ai and note the platform's web-based nature as opposed to Mid-journey's Discord-based approach. The script covers the homepage features, including featured models and community feed, and highlights the variety of art styles available. It also mentions the ability to create custom data sets and models by uploading photos, a unique feature not found in Mid-journey, and discusses the user interface and token system for generating images.
π¨ Head-to-Head Comparison of AI Art Generation
This section of the script presents a direct comparison between Leonardo.ai and Mid-journey using various prompts to evaluate the capabilities of both platforms. The prompts range from simple (e.g., a piece of toast with coffee) to more complex scenarios (e.g., a fantasy landscape with a cyberpunk knight). The speaker comments on the outputs, noting that while Leonardo.ai produces solid results, Mid-journey often provides more aesthetically pleasing and intricate designs. The comparison also includes attempts at replicating specific styles, such as Ashley Wood's comic style, with mixed success. Additionally, the script mentions a peculiar glitch experienced with Leonardo.ai where an earlier image generation seemed to influence subsequent results.
π Final Thoughts on Leonardo.ai and Future Monitoring
In the concluding part of the script, the speaker summarizes their findings from the head-to-head comparison and shares their final thoughts. They acknowledge that Leonardo.ai is not a 'mid-journey killer' but recognize it as a promising tool, particularly highlighting its early development stage. The speaker recommends signing up for an account to experiment with the platform and promises to keep an eye on its development. They invite viewers to share their thoughts on the comparison and to suggest any other platforms that could potentially rival Mid-journey. The script ends with a call to action for likes and subscriptions, encouraging viewer engagement.
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Keywords
Midjourney
Leonardo AI
Head to Head
Discord
Models
Custom Data Sets
Prompts
Cyberpunk
Hipster Apartment
Zombies vs Robots
Cinematic
Highlights
Leonardo.ai is a new AI tool that has been compared to the popular mid-journey AI.
The speaker is skeptical about Leonardo.ai and decides to test it in a head-to-head comparison.
Leonardo.ai is web-based, unlike mid-journey which is Discord based.
Leonardo.ai offers a variety of models such as Deliberate 1.1, Vintage Photography, Luna, and Lean on a Creative.
Users can create custom data sets and models by uploading photos on Leonardo.ai.
Leonardo.ai has a community models section where users can see models trained by others and images created with those models.
Leonardo.ai has a feature to generate prompt ideas based on a single word.
Leonardo.ai has a limit on the number of tokens users can use per day, with one image costing one token.
Leonardo.ai offers a canvas feature for out-painting, which is not available in mid-journey.
The speaker tests Leonardo.ai and mid-journey with prompts like 'a beautiful piece of toast sitting on a breakfast table'.
Leonardo.ai and mid-journey both produce different interpretations of the toast prompt, with mid-journey's output being more artistic.
The speaker tries a fantasy landscape with a cyberpunk knight prompt, and both AIs generate solid results.
Leonardo.ai struggles with the interior design prompt, producing a messy image, while mid-journey's output is more cohesive.
Leonardo.ai has difficulty capturing the style of Ashley Wood in a robot fighting a zombie prompt.
Leonardo.ai experiences a glitch where an earlier image generation affects subsequent outputs.
Leonardo.ai and mid-journey both produce decent images for the paper quilling prompt.
Leonardo.ai fails to generate a cinematic image for a man drinking whiskey, instead producing an image with extra limbs.
The speaker concludes that Leonardo.ai is not a mid-journey killer but is a promising tool.
The speaker recommends signing up for an account on Leonardo.ai and keeping an eye on its development.