Openjourney - Midjourney for free? (Install Guide and Examples)
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
- ๐ Visit huggingface.co to find OpenJourney for Stable Diffusion.
- ๐ Select the V4 version and download the checkpoint file.
- ๐ Locate the downloaded file and copy it to your Stable Diffusion directory.
- ๐ If you haven't installed Stable Diffusion, there's a link provided in the video.
- ๐ Paste the OpenJourney file into the Stable Diffusion models folder.
- โป Refresh Stable Diffusion to integrate OpenJourney.
- ๐ Select OpenJourney from the dropdown menu to use it.
- ๐๏ธ Test the installation with different prompts and sampling methods.
- ๐ค Note the quality of the generated images, such as the face and hands.
- ๐ Experiment with Stable Diffusion 1.5 for comparison.
- โ Use negative prompts to refine the image generation process.
- ๐ 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
๐ฅ 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.
๐ผ๏ธ 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.
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Keywords
๐กOpenJourney
๐กStable Diffusion
๐กHuggingface.co
๐กCheckpoint
๐กPrompts
๐กNegative Prompt
๐กSampling Method
๐กVersion 1.5 and 2.1 Checkpoint
๐กPrompt Hero
๐กRefresh Button
๐กInstallation Guide
๐กImage Generation
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.