Episode 18: Comfy Tutorial Series - Cartoonizing Photos

Overview

• Convert photos of people or animals into cartoon characters.
• Options for SDXL and Flux, including combinations of both.
• Ensure the latest version is installed.

Getting Started

• Update Comfy UI:
  • Go to manager and click "Update All" then restart.
• Interface Settings:
  • Change appearance in settings to match the instructor's.
  • Use new menu options for layout.
  • Set workflow position to top for easier navigation.
  • Badge options: set all to none except source (hide built-in).

Opening Workflows

• Open workflows from the workflow menu.
• Multiple workflows can be opened in the same tab.
• Closing a workflow prompts to save changes.

SDXL Workflow

1. Upload Image:
   • Start with a portrait photo (e.g., woman, wizard).
2. Add Short Prompt:
   • Describe the photo briefly.
3. Run Workflow:
   • Generates a cartoon version of the photo.
   • Not identical, but close enough due to AI's nature.
4. Experiment with Denoise Value:
   • Lower Denoise = closer to photo.
   • Higher Denoise = more cartoonish.
   • Recommended values for Denoise provided.
5. Model Download:
   • Download "wildcard XL animation" model from Civit AI.
   • Place in Comfy UI models folder under checkpoints.
6. Prompt Structure:
   • Short prompt (image description) + long prompt (cartoon style).
   • Use text concatenate node to combine prompts.
7. Image Processing:
   • Normal image-to-image process using VAE encode.
   • Resize image for optimal results (around 124 pixels).
8. Control Net:
   • Optionally use pre-processors like Canny or depth map for detail capture.

Testing Animal Images

• Example: upload a cat image with a simple prompt.
• Experiment with prompts for different subjects (e.g., dogs, robots).
• Adjust Denoise and Control Net for desired cartoon effect.

Flux Workflow

1. Using Laura for Flux:
   • Turbo Alpha Laura for faster generation with eight steps.
   • Split prompt into trigger words and main description.
2. Scaling Images:
   • Adjust size in multiples of 64 for better results.
3. Testing Variations:
   • Increase Denoise for more cartoonish effects.
   • Use different Lauras from Civit AI for varied styles.

Hybrid Workflow (SDXL + Flux)

1. Combine Workflows:
   • Use SDXL workflow on top; Flux workflow below.
2. Enable and Disable Groups:
   • Fix seed for consistent results across both workflows.
3. Testing and Tweaking:
   • Adjust prompts for desired features (e.g., red eyes).
4. Results Comparison:
   • Compare details and effects from both workflows.

Conclusion

• Join the community for support and updates.
• Access workflows via Discord channel.
• Encouragement to like, comment, and subscribe for more content.