FLUX 1.1 Deep Dive (NEW Frontier of Hyper-Realistic AI Photography)
TLDRThis video offers an in-depth comparison of Flux 1.1, a new AI photography model, against Flux Laura mid Journey 6.1 and Mystic version two. It evaluates their performance in prompt understanding, photo realism, detail accuracy, and illustrative art. Flux 1.1 stands out for its speed and cost-effectiveness, with Flux and Mystic competing closely in photo realism. Mid Journey excels in illustrative art but lags in prompt understanding. The video anticipates updates in AI video models and urges models to listen to user feedback for improvement.
Takeaways
- 🚀 Flux 1.1 has been released, boasting improved speed and efficiency, being three times faster than Flux 1.0 Pro.
- 🔍 The new Flux 1.1 has been tested against Flux Laura mid Journey 6.1 and Mystic version two for prompt understanding, photo realism, accuracy of details, and illustrative art.
- 🎨 Flux 1.1 generated images include both photorealistic and illustrative art, with impressive detail such as eye details and fashion shots.
- 📈 In terms of speed, Flux 1.1 is extremely fast, generating images in 20 seconds, and is cost-effective compared to close competitors.
- 📋 The guidance setting is no longer available in Flux 1.1, which could impact how users interact with the model.
- 🖼️ Flux 1.1 and Flux Laura had a realistic interpretation of prompts, but did not always visually represent the literal carrying of objects as described.
- 👗 Flux 1.1 understood and applied a blueberry texture to a dress in a prompt, while other models took the blueberry as a pattern.
- 🎭 When it comes to cinematic photography, Mid Journey and Mystic outputs were more cinematic than Flux versions.
- 🏆 Mystic version two was the clear winner for photo realism, with Flux 1.1 coming very close.
- 🤖 For illustrative style prompts, Mid Journey outperformed, showing its strength in artistic and abstract styles over Flux 1.1.
- 🔄 All models have room for improvement in prompt understanding and accuracy of details, with Flux 1.1 doing relatively well in these areas.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video?
-The main focus of the video is a detailed comparison and analysis of the newly released Flux 1.1 in terms of prompt understanding, photo realism, accuracy of details, and illustrative art, compared to Flux Laura mid Journey version 6.1 and Mystic version two.
What was the mysterious image model called that appeared in the image arena?
-The mysterious image model that appeared in the image arena was called Blueberry, which was later revealed to be Flux 1.1.
How does Flux 1.1 compare to its competitors in terms of speed and efficiency?
-Flux 1.1 is suggested to be three times faster than the currently available Flux one Pro, with faster generation times and reduced latency, making it superior in speed and efficiency compared to its competitors.
What was the unique feature of the Blueberry model that was officially confirmed?
-The unique feature of the Blueberry model that was officially confirmed is that it was actually Flux 1.1, and it scored the highest ELO score in comparison to other models.
How does the cost of Flux 1.1 compare to its close competitors?
-Cost-wise, Flux 1.1 seems to be doing very well in comparison to its close competitors.
What was the prompt used to test the capabilities of Flux 1.1?
-The prompt used to test Flux 1.1 was 'cinematic photo of a biomorphic robot in lizard shape, perfectly adapted to the environment, and a marvel of bioengineering with detailed textures and intricate details of biotech'.
What was the issue found with Flux 1.1 when compared to Flux 1.0 in terms of prompt understanding?
-Flux 1.1, along with Flux Laura, had a realistic interpretation of the prompt but did not visually represent the literal carrying of a horse on a man's shoulders, thus the 'carrying' part of the prompt was not fully represented.
Which model was closest to the user's imagination for the prompt of a man carrying a horse on his shoulders?
-Mid Journey was the closest to what the user imagined for the prompt of a man carrying a horse on his shoulders, although it was in black and white.
In terms of photo realism, which model was considered the clear winner among Flux 1.1, Flux Laura, and Mystic version two?
-Mystic version two was considered the clear winner in terms of photo realism, with the most realistic output among all other models tested.
What was the main issue with Mid Journey's output when it came to the accuracy of details?
-The main issue with Mid Journey's output was that the skin looked unrealistic, like plastic, and it struggled with the outfit description, particularly with placing polka dots on a T-shirt and a separate hoodie, and providing a proper firefighter hat.
What is the potential future development for Flux mentioned in the video?
-The potential future development for Flux mentioned in the video includes the upcoming 2K resolution and rumors about a state-of-the-art video model, which would make Flux a direct competitor to AI video models like Runway, Clink, and Luma.
Outlines
🚀 Introduction to Flux 1.1
This paragraph introduces the focus of the video, which is to explore the newly released Flux version 1.1. The video will test and compare Flux 1.1 with Flux Laura mid Journey version 6.1 and Mystic version two across various metrics such as prompt understanding, photo realism, accuracy of details, and illustrative art. The discussion begins with the mysterious appearance of the 'blueberry' model, which later turns out to be Flux 1.1. The video highlights the impressive capabilities of Flux 1.1, including its photorealistic and illustrative art outputs, and mentions its superior speed and efficiency compared to previous versions. The comparison includes a look at the cost and speed of the models, with Flux 1.1 showing promising results. The paragraph ends with a test of Flux 1.1 using a specific prompt, demonstrating its ability to generate high-quality images quickly.
🤖 Prompt Understanding and Realism
The second paragraph delves into the prompt understanding capabilities of Flux 1.1, Flux Laura, and Mystic version two. It discusses the results of various prompts, including a man carrying a horse on his shoulders and a cinematic photo of two women in a cafe. The paragraph highlights that while Flux 1.1 and Flux Laura provided realistic interpretations, they failed to capture the literal 'carrying' aspect of the horse. Mid Journey was the closest to the imagined scene but produced a black and white image. Mystic struggled with the prompt, failing to place a horse on top of a man. The paragraph also discusses the challenges in achieving cinematic outputs and the ability of each model to differentiate between characters and outfits. It concludes with an appreciation for Flux Laura's ability to create distinct faces but notes that none of the models clearly won in terms of prompt understanding.
🏆 Photorealism and Detail Accuracy
The third paragraph compares the photorealism and detail accuracy of Flux 1.1, Flux Laura, and Mystic version two. It presents a variety of prompts, including a portrait of a tribal female warrior and a volleyball game scene, to test the models' abilities. The paragraph notes that while Mystic version two excels in photorealism, Flux 1.1 is a close second. Flux Laura struggles with skin realism in version 6.1, which is a step back from its previous version. The paragraph also discusses the accuracy of details in a volleyball scene, where Flux 1.1 performs well, and Flux Laura and Mystic have some issues with finger and leg positioning. The paragraph concludes with a discussion on illustrative art, where Mid Journey stands out, and Flux 1.1 and Mystic also provide good outputs, though not as strong as Mid Journey.
🔮 Future Prospects and Conclusion
The final paragraph discusses the future prospects and conclusions drawn from the comparison of Flux 1.1, Flux Laura, and Mystic version two. It notes that Flux 1.1 is competitive in photorealism and is the fastest model, making it cost-effective. The paragraph suggests that Flux is targeting Mystic's 4K resolution with its upcoming 2K resolution, indicating a competitive push. It also mentions rumors of Flux's video model, which could make it a direct competitor to AI video models like Runway and Luma. The paragraph calls for Mid Journey to catch up with its competitors, especially in photorealism, and expresses anticipation for its video model and storytelling mode. It also points out the need for Mystic to improve its workflow and offer consistent characters and styles. The conclusion emphasizes the fierce competition among the models and the importance of listening to user feedback to determine the ultimate winner. The paragraph ends with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe to the channel for more content.
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Keywords
💡Flux 1.1
💡Prompt Understanding
💡Photo Realism
💡Illustrative Art
💡Speed and Efficiency
💡Mid Journey
💡Mystic Version Two
💡Blueberry
💡Replicate
💡Consistent Characters
Highlights
Flux 1.1 is tested and compared with Flux Laura mid Journey 6.1 and Mystic version two for prompt understanding, photo realism, accuracy of details, and illustrative art.
Flux 1.1 was previously known as the mysterious 'Blueberry' model, which scored the highest ERO compared to other models.
Flux 1.1 is claimed to be three times faster than the currently available Flux Pro, with superior speed and efficiency.
The announcement emphasized improved speed and cost, with Flux 1.1 being ready for testing on Replicate.
Flux 1.1 generated images include photorealistic ones as well as illustrative art, showcasing stunning details.
Flux 1.1 is compared with Flux 1.0, showing a significant difference in details and texture quality.
Flux 1.1 is faster than the free pick, generating images in 5 to 10 seconds less time.
Prompt understanding tests show Flux 1.1 and Flux Laura have a realistic interpretation, while Mid Journey is closest to the imagined output.
Flux 1.1 and Mid Journey understood the 'blueberry texture' prompt better than Mystic and Flux Laura.
Mystic version two struggled with the outfit description in the 'fashion photo' prompt.
Mystic version two is the clear winner for photo realism, with the most realistic output among all models.
Flux 1.1 and Flux realism performed well in terms of accuracy of details, especially in the 'volleyball players' prompt.
Mid Journey struggled with details in the 'volleyball players' prompt, showing issues with the net height and finger accuracy.
For illustrative style prompts, Mid Journey outperformed with the best output in the 'sci-fi woman' example.
Flux 1.1 is the fastest model among the tested, with a very cost-effective overall package.
Mid Journey is suggested to need catching up with other models in photo realism and prompt understanding.
The video discusses the potential for Flux to become a direct competitor to AI video models like Runway, Clink, and Luma.
Mid Journey is expected to release a video model and version 7 to keep up with the competition.
Mystic version two is noted for needing workflow improvements, especially in consistent characters and styles.
The video concludes that the model that listens to creators and user feedback will be the ultimate winner in the AI photography competition.