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Combining 3D and AI: Blender & Stable Diffusion Workflow
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Combining 3D and AI: Blender & Stable Diffusion Workflow

Learn how to use AI tools in your work with this 1-hour course. You’ll explore setting up Stable Diffusion and seamless
Created byAnton Tenitsky
Last updated 12/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Get Stable Diffusion Up and Running
  • Seamlessly Integrate AI & 3D
  • Explore Depth Maps for Controllable AI Image Generation
  • Set Up Camera Animation and Compositing in Blender

Course content

1 section • 34 lectures • 48m total length

  • Introduction0:48
  • 02 Installing Stable Diffusion Web UI1:45

    Install stable diffusion web ui by cloning the repository from GitHub, install Python and Git on Windows, run web ui, download required packages, and optionally enable dark mode.

  • 03 Switching to UI Dark Mode0:37
  • 04 Stable Diffusion Standard Models0:54
  • 05 Adding Custom Models from CivitAi1:02

    Download custom models from CivitAi and save the chosen model to the stable diffusion models folder, then refresh the web UI to scan for updates.

  • 06 Creating Your First AI Prompt0:17
  • 07 Customizing Image Save Paths0:12
  • 08 Installing ControlNet for Precision Renders0:38
  • 09 Building a Room Blockout in Blender5:44

    Build a room blockout in Blender 4.3 by creating, editing, and beveling cubes, adding a ceiling with edge loops, and applying scale for clean geometry in stable diffusion workflows.

  • 10 Setting Up the Camera in Blender1:49
  • 11 Configuring Depth Pass Renders in Blender3:09
  • 12 PhotoPea (Free Photoshop) for Gaussian Blur of the Room0:44

    Blur a render in Photopea, a free online Photoshop alternative, using gaussian blur of about two pixels, export as png, and apply the result to stable diffusion.

  • 13 Fine-Tuning ControlNet Depth Settings1:27
  • 14 Generating Your First AI Image0:26
  • 15 Control Depth Glitch Depth Preprocessor Switch0:24
  • 16 Crafting Effective AI Prompts0:44

    Master crafting effective prompts for Blender and Stable Diffusion by testing scene details, 80mm lens realism, and gaussian blur with control weight 0.7 to balance detail and originality.

  • 17 Embedding Prompts in AI-Generated Images1:08
  • 18 Upscaling Images with Stable Diffusion - Latent method vs Swing1:19
  • 19 Quick Online Upscaling with Krea AI1:32
  • 20 Showcasing AI Image Experiments5:46
  • 21 Projecting AI Images in Blender2:36

    Link materials across multiple objects in Blender, apply a background texture from a Stable Diffusion render, and adjust color management and UV projection through geometry subdivision to improve projection accuracy.

  • 22 Using Sketchfab to Find 3D Models for AI Background1:08

    Use Sketchfab to find 3D models for AI backgrounds, with a large library of public domain items and downloadable models with textures.

  • 23 Importing Model to Blender and Material Set Up2:01
  • 24 Matching Lighting to AI Backgrounds1:45
  • 25 Creating Realistic Shadow Catchers in Blender 4.32:26
  • 26 Leveraging Blender 4.3 Light-Linking0:52

    Enable Blender 4.3 light linking and exclude the shadow catcher plane from lights to darken shadows. Apply the same technique to the point light on the face for precise shading.

  • 27 Adjusting Global Environment Colors0:32
  • 28 Adding Bloom Effects in Blender 4.3 through Compositing1:39

    Master adding bloom in Blender 4.3 through compositing by using the glare node, adjusting the threshold, and previewing in the compositor to enhance 3D dimensionality and immersion.

  • 29 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast of Model Texture0:32
  • 30 Animating the Camera for Dynamic Shots1:22
  • 31 Adding Professional Look with Depth of Field1:21
  • 32 Final Light Adjustments0:18
  • 33 Rendering the Final Animation0:29
  • 34 Final Animations Overview0:36

    Explore the final animations overview, including an egyptian themed room variation with a Sketchfab prop and alternate props, showcasing the course's 3D and AI workflow.

Requirements

  • No prior experience for Stable Diffusion but some basic knowledge of Blender UI is useful

Description

The age of AI is upon us. It is time to learn and work with these powerful tools.  


By adapting and integrating AI into our workflows, we can unlock new levels of creativity and efficiency, ensuring our skills remain relevant and valuable.


And I already use these techniques for my clients. It greatly expands on the service I can deliver.


What You’ll Learn:


  • Get Stable Diffusion Up and Running: Learn how to install Stable Diffusion and external plugins on your machine to be able run free models of your choice.

  • Seamlessly Integrate AI & 3D: Learn to seamlessly integrate AI-generated images into your Blender scenes, creating photorealistic imagery and simple animations.

  • Explore Advanced Techniques: Dive into advanced concepts like depth maps, prompt engineering, and image refinement.


Who This Course Is For:


  • Aspiring 3D artists and designers

  • Game developers and environment artists

  • Creative professionals seeking new artistic possibilities

  • Anyone curious about the fusion of 3D modeling and AI


What You’ll Get:


  • A high-quality, condensed 1-hour video tutorial

  • Downloadable project files with all 4 scenes, textures, and models

  • The tutorial divided into 34 named chapters for easy reference

  • A complete collection of generated images and animations


Keep up with AI and reach new clients!

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring 3D artists and designers
  • Game developers and environment artists
  • Creative professionals seeking new artistic possibilities
  • Anyone curious about the fusion of 3D modeling and AI

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