Krita, AI, How Colorize Black and white photos, Using the AI diffusion Plugin

Krita, AI, How Colorize Black and white photos, Using the AI diffusion Plugin

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Hello and welcome to Stream Tabulous! Today, we’re diving into how to colorize black-and-white photos using the free AI diffusion plugin within Krita. Both Krita and the AI diffusion plugin run locally on your system, offering exceptional capabilities for photo editing without the need for an internet connection. If you haven’t installed this plugin yet, I highly recommend it.

Initial Setup

First, you’ll want to start by heading over to Civit AI to select an appropriate model. For this tutorial, we’ll use the Absolute Reality model, which is known for its excellent results in maintaining the quality of male images. If you need assistance installing a model in Krita, refer to my previous video detailing this process. Once you've installed the Absolute Reality model, you can start working on an image.

Loading and Preparing Your Image

To begin:

1. Open your selected black-and-white photo in Krita.
2. Reduce the image size to ensure smoother performance during the AI rendering process.
3. Add a control layer to guide the AI in recognizing the areas to edit.

You can create this layer by navigating to the “Add Control Layer” and setting it to “Line Art.” Generate a control layer by pressing the “Generate Control Layer from Current Image” button.

Fine-Tuning the Control Layer

After generating the line art, adjust the layer’s strength to around 60%. This balance ensures that the AI won’t override too many details from your original image. The next step involves adding a simple, clear description of your image. For instance: “Very old man, brown eyes, gray hair, and beard.”

Generating the Colorized Image

Hit the generate button to allow the AI to process the image. Depending on your system's capability, this process might take some time. Repeating the render until you achieve a satisfactory result is sometimes necessary.

Blending and Adjusting Layers

Once the AI generates the colored image, you can further refine it:

1. Apply the AI-rendered layer.
2. Utilize Krita's blending modes for the final touch. For instance, blending with “Easy Burn” can enhance details and create a more vibrant look.
3. Experiment with different blending options like “Normal” and “Color” to achieve your desired effect.

With these steps, you ensure that the colorization retains all the depth, wrinkles, and details of the original black-and-white photo, often outperforming expensive software solutions.

Conclusion

By leveraging the AI diffusion plugin in Krita, you can achieve high-quality, realistic colorizations efficiently. Unlike other software requiring pricey subscriptions, this method offers unlimited rendering for free, making it an exceptional tool for any photo-editing enthusiast.

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Keywords

• Krita
• AI diffusion plugin
• black-and-white photo colorization
• Absolute Reality model
• Civit AI
• image blending
• Easy Burn
• free AI tools

FAQ

1. What software is used to colorize black-and-white photos in this tutorial? Krita with the AI diffusion plugin.

2. Which model is recommended for the best results? The Absolute Reality model.

3. How do you generate a control layer in Krita? By clicking “Add Control Layer” and selecting “Line Art,” then generating a control layer from the current image.

4. Why should the image size be reduced before processing? To ensure smooth performance and efficient rendering.

5. What is the benefit of using 'Easy Burn' in Krita? It enhances the details and creates more vibrant colors while retaining the depth and texture of the original image.

6. Is there any cost for using Krita and its plugins? No, both Krita and the AI diffusion plugin are free to use.