Master Ai Art: Automatic 1111, Comfyui & Stable Diffusion

Learn Stable Diffusion, Automatic 1111, and ComfyUI to create stunning AI art, videos, and animations with expert tips

What you'll learn

Master Stable Diffusion and foundational AI art skills

Confidently use Automatic 1111 for AI image generation

Build advanced workflows with ComfyUI for custom outputs

Create stunning AI art using practical tips and techniques

Load and customise pre-built workflows in ComfyUI with ease

Master LoRAs, Negative Embeddings, and ControlNet for better AI art

Create generative AI videos and animations using ComfyUI

Use upscaling and Image-to-Image tools to enhance and transform images

Requirements

Windows, Mac or Linux computer

NVIDIA GPU Recommended but optional

Basic computing skills

Curiosity

Description

Unleash your creativity and technical prowess with our comprehensive guide to Stable Diffusion, Automatic 1111, and ComfyUI. Whether you're an artist looking to explore the cutting edge of AI-generated art or a tech enthusiast eager to dive into the fascinating world of generative AI, this course is your ultimate roadmap.In a world overflowing with tools, models, and ever-changing AI technologies, getting started can feel overwhelming. That’s why this course was designed—to cut through the noise, focus on the essentials, and provide you with a clear, structured path to mastering these revolutionary tools.From understanding the basics of Stable Diffusion to building complex workflows in Automatic 1111 and ComfyUI, you’ll gain hands-on experience that takes you from beginner to expert. You’ll learn foundational knowledge of how models work, but we won’t stop there. This course is packed with practical tips and tricks to help you create jaw-dropping AI art and innovative projects.What makes this course unique?A balanced approach - We combine technical depth with artistic exploration, making it perfect for tech professionals and creatives alike.Learn by doing - Hands-on tutorials, real-world workflows, and curated content keep you ahead of the curve.Tools for everyone - We cover both local and cloud-based setups, so you can get started no matter your hardware.Taught by an expert - With nearly a decade of experience in deep learning, computer vision, and data science, I’ve worked across top startups and corporations in London. I also hold an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh.What will you learn?How to install and set up Automatic 1111 and ComfyUI for seamless AI art creationThe inner workings of Stable Diffusion and how to use it effectivelyImage-to-image transformations, inpainting, and upscaling for next-level visualsMastering LoRAs, Negative Embeddings, and ControlNet to refine your outputsCreating stunning AI videos and animationsAdvanced workflows using ComfyUI for custom, creative projectsHow to load and customise other people’s workflows to save time and explore new ideasTips for managing and using hundreds of models, both free and paidWho is this course for?Artists and designers looking to expand their skills with cutting-edge AI toolsTech enthusiasts and developers curious about the future of generative AIAI professionals seeking to add creative tools to their technical repertoireAnyone ready to create stunning art, animations, and projects using AIBy the end of this course, you’ll have not only the skills but also the confidence to explore, experiment, and create like never before. Whether you're aiming to elevate your art, enhance your technical portfolio, or just dive into the exciting world of AI, this course is your key to unlocking the possibilities of Stable Diffusion, Automatic 1111, and ComfyUI.Let’s get started on this transformative journey—your next masterpiece awaits!

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Intro

Section 2: Introduction to AI Art and Stable Diffusion

Lecture 2 How Stable Diffusion Models work

Lecture 3 Where to find the best Stable Diffusion Models

Lecture 4 How to Install Automatic 1111 on Windows

Lecture 5 How to Install Automatic 1111 on Mac

Lecture 6 Downloading your first model

Lecture 7 Setting up your first VAE

Lecture 8 A1111's Interface and understanding CFG, Clip Skip and Batches

Lecture 9 Using RunDiffusion (Automatic 1111 on the cloud) for those without GPUs

Lecture 10 Using RunDiffusion Part 2

Lecture 11 Basics of Image Prompting

Section 3: Textual Inversions and Negative Prompting

Lecture 12 Textual Inversions and Negative Prompting

Lecture 13 Sampling Method, Schedule Type and Steps

Lecture 14 Adding New Models and Magic Words

Section 4: IMG2IMG, Inpainting and Upscaling.

Lecture 15 IMG2IMG - Resizing images

Lecture 16 Upscaling Images using IMG2IMG

Lecture 17 Upscaling with Hires Fix

Lecture 18 Inpainting - Change and replace objects/characters in your image Pt 1

Lecture 19 Inpainting - Change and replace objects/characters in your image Pt 2

Lecture 20 Changing the style of your photos

Section 5: LoRAs - Adapt your models to create specific styles or characters

Lecture 21 Instroduction to LoRAs (Low-Rank Adaptation) Models

Lecture 22 Character LoRAs

Lecture 23 Style LoRAs

Lecture 24 Taking advantage of the AI Art Community - CivitAI

Section 6: Using Upscalers Models (Ultimate SD Upscaler) and Advanced Prompting

Lecture 25 SD Ultimate Upscaler - Resize Your image for High Resolution Prints

Lecture 26 Advanced Prompting

Section 7: ControlNet - Guide AI art by using things like poses or sketches to make

Lecture 27 Intro to ControlNet - Setup and Install

Lecture 28 ControlNet Canny Edges and OpenPose

Section 8: Practical Projects!

Lecture 29 Amazing Art with the GhostMix Model

Lecture 30 Consistent Characters

Lecture 31 My Favourite SD Models

Section 9: ComfyUI Introduction

Lecture 32 Introduction to ComfyUI

Lecture 33 Install ComfyUI on Windows

Lecture 34 Install ComfyUI on Mac

Lecture 35 ComfyUI - Your First Workflow

Lecture 36 Learning to Upscale in ComfyUI

Lecture 37 IMG2IMG in ComfyUI and Upscaling

Lecture 38 Loading ComfyUI Workflows You find Online

Lecture 39 ComfyUI Nodes Explained and using the amazing Flux!

Lecture 40 ComfyUI IMG to Video

Lecture 41 ComfyUI Text2Video

Lecture 42 10.9 ComfyUI The Amazing Anime-diff - Bring any picture to life!

Hobbyist looking to create advanced AI Art,AI Movie Makers,Digital Artists looking to get into AI Art,Developers and Data Scientists looking to get into the world of Generative AI Image and Video Models