Every year, neural networks play an increasing role in the entertainment industry. With their help, art is drawn, photos are enhanced, videos are finalized and texts are written. In addition, they are used to create new games and remasters of classics. If you want, you can experiment with the possibilities of neural networks yourself. We have dedicated this guide to this topic.
How Neural Networks Draw Pictures
Computer neural networks are called programs that analyze and respond to a request given by the user in the form of an image, video or text. Such work can be useful in various fields: from filming to design and architecture. However, today absolutely any user can create a drawing or improve an existing image. The most important thing is to choose a proven program and make requirements that match your wishes.
The neural network makes pictures. Programs and bots for creating images on demand
half way through the trip
- Is free: Yes.
- Online: Yes.
- Work format: generation from text.
We have dedicated a separate article to this program. In it we experimented with the possibilities of neural networks – we entered several words and got the result. In addition, some photos matched our wishes, while others seemed completely absurd. But if you look closely, it becomes clear why the neural network behaved the way it did.
Instructions for working with Midjourney:
- Sign up for Discord.
- Check out the Midjourney Discord channel.
- Open a “newbie” text channel.
- Type “/imagine” and enter the keywords for your search. They must be entered in English.
In 10-15 seconds you will get the result. After drawing 25 arts, you will be offered to purchase a paid subscription. But it is not necessary to do this – it is enough to register a new account in Discord.
Note that this neural network allows you to combine two images into one art.
Magic3D
- Is free: Yes.
- Online: no.
- Work format: generation from text.
This program allows you to create 3D models based on your text requests. The project mainly serves to get acquainted with the possibilities of neural networks. In the future we will certainly see the development of such technologies and the output will be more detailed 3D models. You can download the program here.
Dall E 2
- Is free: yes (the number of image generations is limited).
- Online: Yes.
- Work format: generation of text and photo.
One of the best known neural networks of the moment. In September of this year, access to it was opened to all users from Europe and the United States. But you can experiment with the possibilities of this program even if you live in Russia.
Instructions for starting Dall-E:
- Get a virtual mobile phone number of any country in Europe or the US. You can look for free options or buy them for a small fee. The price of the issue is up to 100 rubles.
- Connect to that country’s VPN. We talked about the best of them in the thematic material. A separate guide is dedicated to creating your own VPN.
- Go to the DALL-E 2 official website.
- Go through the registration process. You must provide a foreign email address (for example to “gmail.com”) and a telephone number from a European country.
- Write text in the input field and get the result.
Each image generation costs 1 credit. In the beginning there are 50 pieces available for each new user and 15 are added every month.
Instead of text, you can add your own image and specify exactly what you want to do. You have the right to erase part of the photo or, conversely, to complete it. It is acceptable to add other elements to the drawing, for example, geometric shapes. Keep in mind that the higher the quality of the original image, the better the result of the neural network will be.
Similar to Midjourney, the Dall-E 2 allows you to combine two photos into one.
Deep dream
- Is free: yes (low image quality), no (high image quality).
- Online: Yes.
- Work format: photo generation.
This project by Alexander Mordvintsev, a programmer from Google Research, appeared in 2015. It allows you to create art from the uploaded image. The choice is simply changing an image or merging it with another photo. You can get acquainted with this neural network on the official website after registration.
Art grower
- Is free: Yes.
- Online: Yes.
- Work format: photo generation.
A more modern neural network that allows you to work with ready-made images. Judging by the reviews, this is the best choice if you need a portrait. After uploading a photo, you can adjust dozens of different settings – from skin and eye color to different emotions.
MAT Primer for stable diffusion
- Is free: Yes.
- Online: Yes.
- Work format: image generation.
This program allows you to “finish” the image. You upload a photo, and the neural network enlarges it to the specified size, similar to the original.
Enhance photos and graphics with a neural network
Nero AI Image Upscaling
- Is free: Yes.
- Online: Yes.
A simple yet effective way to double your photo quality. To do this, just upload the frame to the official website. Unfortunately, you cannot set specific parameters – everything happens automatically.
Let’s improve
- Is free: yes (up to 100 generations), no (up to 500 generations).
- Online: Yes.
This neural network is more advanced than the previous one, as it improves image quality up to 16 times. In addition, the program allows you to eliminate noise and correct colors. You can process only 100 photos for free, for the best result you have to pay extra.
Topaz Gigapixel AI
- Is free: no.
- Online: no.
This program is currently the most perfect. It works with all kinds of images and allows you to not only enhance, but also adjust hundreds of different parameters. Topaz Gigapixel AI installs as a standalone program or add-on for Photoshop. The cost is $99.99. If you want, you can download a free demo version from the official website.
Video enhancement with a neural network
Waifu2x
- Is free: Yes.
- Online: no.
A simple program suitable for beginners or those who are just starting to experiment with the possibilities of the neural network. It was originally intended to enhance images, but the new version allows you to edit videos. The functionality is simple – it increases resolution and eliminates noise. You can download the program here.
Wisdom
- Is free: yes (limited version), no (full version).
- Online: Yes.
This program allows you to edit videos using text commands and voice control. In addition to image enhancement and various filters, it offers extensive options for changing the sound. In particular, you can increase your voice or background music, install and configure subtitles. Of the minuses of the program can be noted the high cost of $ 57.7 per month. There is also a free version, but the possibilities are noticeably limited.
The neural network creates a video. Programs for generating video on demand
magical movie
- Is free: Yes.
- Online: no.
This program allows you to create videos based on your text requests. True, the resolution of the videos is not very high – only 256×265 pixels. However, for experiments with the capabilities of such neural networks, this is sufficient. More advanced versions of the program are sure to appear in the future. You can download it here.
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Source: VG Times
Christina Moncayo is a contributing writer for “Social Bites”. Her focus is on the gaming industry and she provides in-depth coverage of the latest news and trends in the world of gaming.