The best AI is still free! Forge & Flux for FREE (Easy Guide) + Animation
Introduction
Welcome to my tutorial on how to use Forge UI and the model Flux to create and animate images for free. This step-by-step guide will help you harness the power of these free AI tools and bring your creative ideas to life with ease. Please see video above for step by step process.
Introduction
Forge and Flux are powerful, free AI-driven tools that allow you to create stunning images and animations effortlessly. Whether you’re an artist, content creator, or just curious about AI, this guide will walk you through everything you need to get started.
System Requirements
- Windows Tutorial: The video is aimed at Windows users, with a minimum VRAM requirement of 6 GB for Forge.
- Storage Requirements: Forge requires at least 1.7 GB, while Flux needs between 12-17 GB, depending on the version you use (NF4 or FP8).
Installing Forge UI
Forge is popular because it offers a clean, user-friendly interface that makes AI image generation accessible to both beginners and advanced users. It’s free, open-source, and provides compatibility with various AI models, including Flux and Stable Diffusion, allowing for versatile creative projects. The tool is optimized for fast performance, particularly for users with strong GPUs, and supports LoRA models for further customization. Forge’s ability to deliver unlimited image generation without subscriptions, coupled with its easy-to-use design, has made it a go-to option for those looking for a powerful yet efficient AI tool.
Download Forge Here:
Forge Download: https://github.com/lllyasviel/stable-diffusion-webui-forge
Installing Flux
Flux is a popular AI model known for its ability to generate high-quality images, from hyperrealistic art to anime and digital paintings, while also excelling at comprehending and integrating text within images. It is designed to work efficiently on lower-end GPUs, making it accessible to a broader range of users, even those with limited hardware. With its compatibility in tools like Forge, it allows for flexible creativity and fast performance, offering a streamlined experience for AI-based image generation without sacrificing quality. These features, combined with its ability to run on systems with moderate VRAM, make Flux a go-to model for AI enthusiasts
Download Flux Here:
Flux Download: https://github.com/lllyasviel/stable-diffusion-webui-forge/discussions/981
NF4 Version:
- Recommended for VRAM between 6 GB and 12 GB.
- This is the developer-recommended version because it is very fast and efficient.
- Ideal for users with moderate hardware specifications. It provides a good balance between speed and image quality while taking up less space.
FP8 Version:
- Recommended for VRAM of 12 GB and higher.
- This version is more demanding on your system and offers higher precision and quality. It is suitable for users with more powerful GPUs.
- If you have ample VRAM (12 GB or more), the FP8 version can generate more detailed images, though it will require more system resources and take up more storage.
Choosing Between NF4 and FP8:
- If you have 6-12 GB of VRAM, it’s suggested to go with the NF4 version, as it’s optimized for speed and performance with lower hardware requirements.
- For users with 12 GB of VRAM or more, you can opt for the FP8 version for higher-quality image generation.
- Prompt I used in the Youtube video:
Cinematic composition, Digital art, The central figure is a young woman with long, flowing, silver-white hair cascading down from her head, blending seamlessly with the surrounding white to form a surreal, ethereal background. Her expression is calm and serene, with closed eyes, suggesting a state of relaxation or meditation. She is surrounded by a white Japanese dragon. The dragon’s smooth body twists its body around hers the out of the dragon’s body turning to dust. She is facing forwards towards the viewer with her eyes open, and has placed one hand elegantly place on the dragon. She has extremely sharp, long red nails. There is a glowing ring light in the background. The overall style is a blend of fantasy and majestic science fiction, with a high level of detail and smooth, polished textures.
Steps: 40, Sampler: Euler,
Schedule type: Simple,
CFG scale: 1,
Distilled CFG Scale: 3.5,
Seed: 739566982,
Size: 896×1152,
Schedule type: Simple,
CFG scale: 1,
Distilled CFG Scale: 3.5,
Seed: 739566982,
Size: 896×1152,
- Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve learned how to use Forge and Flux to create stunning AI-driven images and animations for free. With these tools, the possibilities for creativity are endless. Don’t hesitate to experiment with new features and explore more advanced techniques.
Resource links:
- https://blackforestlabs.ai/
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