AnimateDiff - GIF Animation for A1111 and Google Colab

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AnimateDiff - GIF Animation for A1111 and Google Colab

Introduction

Hello friends, how are you doing today? In this article, I’ll show you how to create animations using AnimateDiff. You can use AnimateDiff inside of Automatic1111, but I’ll also demonstrate its use in Google Colab, where it tends to work more consistently and delivers better output.

GitHub Repository and Samples

AnimateDiff has a GitHub page providing extensive information, including sample outputs. For example, you can generate realistic videos, with a current maximum of 24 frames. Scroll through the repository to explore diverse installation options, including Gradio, Automatic1111, and Google Colab versions.

Installation in Automatic1111

  1. Locate Extension: Go to the Extensions tab in Automatic1111. Click on ‘Available’ followed by ‘Load from’ to search for AnimateDiff.
  2. Install: Find AnimateDiff in the list, and click ‘Install’. Afterward, navigate to the ‘Installed’ tab and click ‘Apply and Restart’. It’s also advisable to restart Automatic1111 completely.

Required Checkpoint Files

For local setup, you need checkpoint files (mmsd version 1.4 and 1.5). Download these from the provided link and place them in the correct folders: automatic 1111/extensions/SD-webUI-AnimateDiff/models.

Using AnimateDiff in Automatic1111

  1. Interface: AnimateDiff will be found in the lower interface section. Select your model and enable it.
  2. Settings: Set the number of frames (at least eight for good quality). Adjust other parameters like frames per second, clip skip, steps, and CFG scale.
  3. Experimentation: Experiment with various settings to see different outputs and identify what works best for your requirements.

Example Outputs

Here are some example settings and their outputs:

  • 25 Steps, CFG Scale 7.5, Clip Skip 2: Consistent quality renders.
  • Clip Skip 3 and 4: Testing different skip levels.
  • No Negative Prompt: Slight variations in output.
  • 40 and 60 Steps: Differences in image quality with variations in step counts and models.

Using Google Colab

  1. Setup: Open the provided Google Colab link. Click the play button to install, followed by another play button to start rendering.
  2. Custom YAML Files: Edit YAML files to customize your prompts:
    • Download and edit an existing YAML file.
    • Change seed, steps, guidance scale, and prompt.
    • Save your custom YAML file and upload it back to the Colab directory.
    • Change the command to use your YAML file, and start rendering.
  3. Retrieving Outputs: After rendering, downloadable files will be available in the samples folder, named after your YAML file.

Performance and Pricing

Using the free version of Google Colab results in render times of about 4 minutes. With the A100 GPU in Google Colab Pro, render times drop to approximately 20 seconds. For those considering upgrades, the pay-as-you-go option offers a flexible alternative to monthly subscriptions, providing ample compute units to work with.

Conclusion

AnimateDiff offers versatile options for generating animations. Whether integrated with Automatic1111 or used through Google Colab, exploring different settings can yield impressive results. Subscribe to our channel and hit the like button for more tutorials.

Keywords

  • AnimateDiff
  • Automatic1111
  • Google Colab
  • GIF Animation
  • Checkpoint Files
  • YAML Files
  • Rendering
  • Sampling Method

FAQ

Q1: What is AnimateDiff? A1: AnimateDiff is a tool that enables the creation of GIF animations using AI models, integrated with platforms like Automatic1111 or Google Colab.

Q2: What are the required checkpoint files for local setup? A2: You need the mmsd version 1.4 and 1.5 checkpoint files for a successful local setup.

Q3: Where can I find the extension in Automatic1111? A3: AnimateDiff will be found in the lower section of the Automatic1111 interface after installation.

Q4: What settings produce the best quality animations? A4: Using at least eight frames, with settings of 25 steps, and a CFG scale of 7.5 generally produces good quality outputs. Experimentation may be required for optimum results.

Q5: How do I customize YAML files for Google Colab? A5: Download an existing YAML file, edit it with your custom settings using a text editor, save, and upload it back to the Colab directory. Adjust the Colab command to refer to your new YAML file.

Q6: What are the rendering times for free and Pro versions of Google Colab? A6: The free version takes around four minutes per GIF, while the Pro version with an A100 GPU can reduce this time to approximately 20 seconds.