Flex.2: A New Efficient Model
Flex.2 is a new open-source model aiming for efficiency, similar to Flux but potentially easier to fine-tune. It's based on improvements over Flux Schnell. This could mean faster training and generation for users looking for alternatives to existing models.
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Positioning Subjects Off-Center
Getting characters away from the center can be tricky. Try using Regional Prompter extensions to define separate prompts for different image areas (e.g., landscape left, character right). Outpainting (extending the image) or using tools like SD Forge Couple can also help achieve this effect.
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Common Hurdles in Video Generation
Animated styles in Sora can struggle at higher resolutions, requiring manual cleanup or lower-res generation. Models like Framepack may require significant computer memory (RAM, >16GB often needed) and VRAM, leading to very slow generation times (minutes per second) on less powerful hardware.
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Working with Custom Styles (Loras)
Loras help teach AI specific styles or characters. Getting consistent results requires testing different training checkpoints (epochs). Training a Lora directly on the model you intend to use it with (like PonyRealism) might give better results but can sometimes cause errors.
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Running AI Tools Locally: Tips & Tricks
Setting up tools like Automatic1111 can be complex, especially for AMD GPUs which might need specific drivers (ROCm) and settings (HSA_OVERRIDE_GFX_VERSION). If your hardware is limited, consider running the AI on a powerful home PC and accessing it remotely using tools like Parsec.
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