Openjourney - Midjourney for free? (Install Guide and Examples)

The Hillbilly Hippy
11 Apr 202306:04

TLDRThis video guide walks viewers through the process of installing OpenJourney for Stable Diffusion, a text-to-image generation model. After downloading the V4 checkpoint file from huggingface.co, the file is pasted into the Stable Diffusion models folder. The video demonstrates the installation process and showcases various prompts and sampling methods, including Euler and Stable Diffusion 1.5, to generate images. The results are compared and discussed, with a focus on the quality of the generated images, particularly the realism of the faces and the accuracy of the hands. The video concludes with a prompt from Prompt Hero, designed specifically for OpenJourney, and invites viewers to share their thoughts on the tests conducted. The guide encourages viewers to like, follow, and subscribe for more content.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 Visit huggingface.co to find OpenJourney for Stable Diffusion.
  • 📄 Select the V4 version and download the checkpoint file.
  • 📁 Locate the downloaded file and copy it to your Stable Diffusion directory.
  • 🔄 If you haven't installed Stable Diffusion, there's a link provided in the video.
  • 📋 Paste the OpenJourney file into the Stable Diffusion models folder.
  • ↻ Refresh Stable Diffusion to integrate OpenJourney.
  • 🔍 Select OpenJourney from the dropdown menu to use it.
  • 🖌️ Test the installation with different prompts and sampling methods.
  • 🤔 Note the quality of the generated images, such as the face and hands.
  • 🔄 Experiment with Stable Diffusion 1.5 for comparison.
  • ➖ Use negative prompts to refine the image generation process.
  • 🔗 Additional prompts and links are provided in the video description for further testing.

Q & A

  • What is the first step to install OpenJourney for stable diffusion?

    -The first step is to go to huggingface.co and search for OpenJourney.

  • Which version of OpenJourney is recommended to download?

    -The V4 version is recommended to download.

  • How do you download the checkpoint file for OpenJourney?

    -After clicking on the V4 version, go to files and versions, click the checkpoint file, and then click download.

  • What key combination do you use to cut the downloaded file?

    -You use Control + X to cut the downloaded file.

  • Where should you paste the cut file in the stable diffusion directory?

    -You should paste the file in the models then stable diffusion folder.

  • How do you install stable diffusion if you haven't done so?

    -There will be a link provided on how to install it.

  • What key do you press to paste the file in the stable diffusion directory?

    -You press Trill V to paste the file.

  • How do you refresh the stable diffusion interface to include OpenJourney?

    -Go to stable diffusion and hit the refresh button.

  • What do you select from the dropdown menu after refreshing to use OpenJourney?

    -You select OpenJourney from the dropdown menu.

  • What are the prompts used in the video included in?

    -The prompts used are included below the video.

  • What sampling method was tried for the first tests?

    -For the first tests, a different sampling method, Euler, was used.

  • How does the face detail in stable diffusion 1.5 compare to OpenJourney?

    -The face in stable diffusion 1.5 has more detail than OpenJourney.

  • What additional feature was included in the tests with the OpenJourney checkpoint?

    -A prompt designed for OpenJourney off of the prompt hero website was included in the tests.

  • How can viewers find more information and prompts used in the video?

    -The prompts and links are included in the video description below.

Outlines

00:00

📥 Installing Open Journey for Stable Diffusion

The first paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to install the Open Journey model for Stable Diffusion, a popular AI image synthesis tool. The process starts with visiting huggingface.co and searching for Open Journey, then downloading the V4 version's checkpoint file. After downloading, the user is instructed to navigate to the Stable Diffusion installation directory and paste the downloaded file into the 'models' then 'stable diffusion' folder. If Stable Diffusion is not yet installed, a link is provided. The user is then guided to refresh Stable Diffusion, select Open Journey from the dropdown, and proceed to test the installation with various prompts and sampling methods, noting the differences in image output quality and details.

05:00

🖼️ Testing and Comparing Image Outputs

The second paragraph focuses on testing the image generation capabilities of Stable Diffusion with the newly installed Open Journey model. It describes the process of trying out different prompts from the prompt hero website and comparing the results. The narrator shares their observations on the quality of the generated images, noting particularly good results and areas for improvement. The paragraph concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts on the tests conducted and a reminder to like and subscribe for more content.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡OpenJourney

OpenJourney is a term used to refer to a specific version or variant of an AI model, likely related to image generation. In the context of the video, it is an alternative to the original Midjourney model and is being installed for use with Stable Diffusion, indicating it is a component or add-on that enhances or alters the functionality of the Stable Diffusion software.

💡Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion is a machine learning model designed for generating images from textual descriptions. It is the platform on which OpenJourney is being installed. The video demonstrates how to integrate OpenJourney with Stable Diffusion to create or modify image outputs, showcasing its role as a tool for AI-generated art.

💡Huggingface.co

Hugging Face is a company that provides a platform for developers to share, collaborate, and use state-of-the-art machine learning models. In the video, it is the website where the OpenJourney model is sourced from, highlighting its function as a repository for AI models.

💡Checkpoint

In the context of machine learning, a checkpoint refers to a saved state of a model's training process. The video instructs viewers to download a checkpoint file for OpenJourney, which is then used to integrate the model with Stable Diffusion, demonstrating its importance as a means to apply pre-trained models.

💡Prompts

Prompts are the textual descriptions or inputs given to an AI model like Stable Diffusion to generate specific images. The video includes examples of prompts used with OpenJourney to create images, emphasizing their role in guiding the AI's image generation process.

💡Negative Prompt

A negative prompt is a type of input provided to an AI model to exclude certain elements or characteristics from the generated image. The video mentions using a negative prompt to omit hands from an image, showing how it can be used to refine the output of the AI model.

💡Sampling Method

The sampling method refers to the technique used by an AI model to select data points during the generation process. The script discusses using different sampling methods like Euler, which affects the quality and style of the generated images.

💡Version 1.5 and 2.1 Checkpoint

These refer to specific versions or iterations of the Stable Diffusion model or possibly OpenJourney. The video compares image outputs generated from these different versions, indicating how updates or different versions can affect the performance and results of the AI model.

💡Prompt Hero

Prompt Hero appears to be a website or resource that provides prompts designed for use with AI models. The video mentions using a prompt from Prompt Hero for OpenJourney, suggesting it as a source for curated or specialized inputs to enhance AI-generated content.

💡Refresh Button

In the context of software interfaces, the refresh button is used to reload or update the current view or data. In the video, hitting the refresh button in Stable Diffusion allows the system to recognize the newly installed OpenJourney model, showing its function in updating software states.

💡Installation Guide

An installation guide is a set of instructions that help users set up or configure a software application. The video serves as an installation guide for OpenJourney with Stable Diffusion, detailing the steps required to download, install, and use the AI model for image generation.

💡Image Generation

Image generation is the process of creating visual content using AI algorithms based on textual prompts. The main theme of the video is about installing and using OpenJourney to enhance the image generation capabilities of Stable Diffusion, demonstrating the practical application of AI technology in creating digital art.

Highlights

Install OpenJourney for Stable Diffusion by visiting huggingface.co and searching for OpenJourney.

Select the V4 version and download the checkpoint file.

Cut and paste the downloaded file into the Stable Diffusion models folder.

Stable Diffusion installation instructions are provided if needed.

Use the shortcut Ctrl+V to paste the file into the Stable Diffusion directory.

Refresh Stable Diffusion to enable the OpenJourney model.

Select OpenJourney from the dropdown menu to use the model.

The video demonstrates the installation process is straightforward, described as 'easy peasy'.

The first tests are conducted without a negative prompt.

Different sampling methods, such as Euler, are tested for image generation.

Stability and detail of the face in Stable Diffusion 1.5 are compared to OpenJourney.

A new prompt with a negative prompt is tested for improved image results.

The 2.1 checkpoint of OpenJourney is tested for its realistic face rendering.

A prompt from the Prompt Hero website is used for a specialized OpenJourney test.

Another prompt from Prompt Hero is tested, yielding impressive results.

The video concludes with a viewer invitation to share their thoughts on the tests conducted.

The video encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and follow for more content.