Flux is an advanced, open-source text-to-image model with 12 billion parameters.
Illustrations
Prompt 1: “Hand-drawn illustration of a giant spider chasing a woman in the jungle, extremely scary, anguish, dark and creepy scenery, horror, hints of analog photography influence, sketch.”
Flux showed an excellent use of atmospheric lighting and shadows. The spider’s design is truly menacing, with its sharp legs and frightening face. The woman’s vulnerable posture conveys anguish well. It is the most accurate representation of anatomy.
Spatial Awareness
Prompt 2: “A dog standing on top of a TV showing the word ‘Decrypt’ on the screen. On the left there is a woman in a business suit holding a coin, on the right there is a robot standing on top of a first aid box. The overall scenery is surreal.”
Flux is the model that most closely matches the prompt’s requirements. It features all the elements in the required positions. The composition is well-balanced, and the unexpected placement of elements and the retro-futuristic clash enhance the surreal quality. Although it generated a glimpse of an additional hand, this version captures the prompt’s essence most accurately.
Realism
Prompt 3: “A high-resolution photograph of a bustling city street at night, neon signs illuminating the scene, people walking along the sidewalks, cars driving by, a street vendor selling hot dogs, reflections of lights on wet pavement, the overall style is hyper-realistic with attention to detail and lighting, a neon sign says ‘Decrypt.’”
Flux closely matches the prompt’s requirements. It features a bustling city street at night with neon signs illuminating the scene, people walking along the sidewalks, and cars driving by. The reflections of lights on the wet pavement are realistic, and the “Decrypt” sign is prominently displayed.
Realism
Prompt 4: A black and white photo of a woman with long straight hair, wearing an all-black outfit that accentuates her curves, sitting on the floor in front of a modern sofa. She is posing confidently for the camera, showcasing her slender legs as she crouches down…
Flux captures the main elements of the prompt with a balanced composition. The woman is seated on the floor with her legs crossed, in a more relaxed and natural pose. The high precision in rendering facial features, hair, and clothing contributes to a realistic appearance. The lighting is soft and diffused, providing gentle shadows and highlights that define the subject’s features.
Prompt Adherence
Prompt 5: A white cat playing the piano, wearing sunglasses and a hat, wearing purple Hawaiian style, full body shot against a grey studio background, commercial video screengrab.
Flux delivers a closer adherence to the prompt with a full body shot of the white cat playing the piano capturing all the elements of the prompt. The composition is less stylish but includes the entire body of the cat, ensuring all specified details are visible. The lighting and rendering are well-executed, highlighting the cat’s posture and the overall scene.
Target Audience and Use Cases
Creative Professionals
Graphic designers, digital artists, and marketing professionals will find this tool particularly useful for creating detailed visuals based on specific textual descriptions.
Businesses
Companies looking to generate high-quality images for marketing materials, social media posts, or website content can benefit from the tool’s ability to produce commercial-grade visuals quickly.
Educators and Students
Educators can use this tool to create visual aids for teaching materials, while students can leverage it for projects requiring custom graphics.
Functionality Examples
Marketing Campaigns: A marketing team could input a description like “A modern office space with vibrant colours” to generate an image suitable for a new advertising campaign.
Educational Materials: Teachers can create detailed illustrations for science lessons by entering prompts such as “A cross-section of a plant cell showing all components.”
Social Media Content: Social media managers can quickly generate engaging visuals by describing scenes like “A cosy coffee shop with people working on laptops.”
Strengths
Versatility: The tool caters to various needs with its different versions, from quick image generation to detailed and consistent visuals.
High-Quality Output: The generated images are professional-grade, suitable for commercial use.
User-Friendly: The straightforward process of inputting text prompts and receiving high-quality images makes it accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
You finally added Flux. I’m gonna test it out.