Controlling Generative Fill in Photoshop—Watercolor Tutorial #nucly

Name: Controlling Generative Fill in Photoshop—Watercolor Tutorial #nucly
Uploaded: 2023-07-05T14:00:04.000Z
Duration: 48 min 48 s

Introduction and Setup

In this section, the speaker introduces themselves and explains that they will be demonstrating how to use generative fill to create a watercolor painting in Photoshop. They also provide instructions on how to download the necessary resources for following along.

Setting up the Workspace

Download the image, brush presets, and pattern presets from the provided link.

Ensure you have Photoshop beta and the generative fill tool installed.

Exploring Generative Fill Tool Features

Before diving into creating a watercolor painting, the speaker demonstrates some features related to intensity in the generative fill tool.

Adjusting Intensity of Generative Fill

Open Photoshop beta and create a new document (1024x1024 pixels).

Select all and access the generative fill tool from the contextual taskbar.

Enter "landscape with Rolling Green Hills and a river snaking through it" as the prompt.

Observe initial results but aim for more control over AI's output.

Name this layer "100 intensity" for reference.

Sketching Initial Design

The speaker begins sketching the initial design using a brush tool with specific settings.

Sketching with Brush Tool

Create a new layer named "sketch" above the background layer.

Use a hard round pressure brush with size set to 100 pixels.

Adjust opacity and flow of brush to 50% each for multiple strokes effect.

Add detail to sketch by painting different colors within sections (e.g., blue for sky).

Adding Rolling Hills and River

The speaker continues adding rolling hills and a river to the sketch.

Adding Rolling Hills and River

Change brush color to a darker green shade.

Paint rolling hills, including taller hills on either side of a valley.

Use the lasso tool to draw a river running through the hills.

Adjust brush size as needed for finer details.

Refining Sketch and Adjusting Intensity

The speaker refines the sketch further and demonstrates how to adjust the intensity of generative fill based on the sketch.

Refining Sketch Details

Select a blue color for painting the river.

Add darker shades to certain areas of the river for depth.

Include lighter blue dots within the river for additional detail.

Adjusting Intensity with Quick Mask

Select all elements that need adjusted intensity (e.g., sketch, hills, river).

Enter quick mask mode by clicking on the quick mask icon or pressing "Q" on keyboard.

Adjust brightness and saturation settings to desired intensity level (e.g., 50% gray).

Exit quick mask mode by clicking on quick mask icon again or pressing "Q" on keyboard.

Applying Generative Fill with Varying Intensities

The speaker demonstrates how different levels of intensity affect generative fill output using pre-prepared sketches.

Exploring Different Levels of Intensity

Open a document named "intensity" containing sketches at various intensity levels (10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%, 100%).

Observe how each sketch, generated with the same prompt, differs based on intensity setting.

Understanding Intensity Levels

In this section, the speaker explains how intensity levels affect the AI's control over the generated image. The relationship between the original sketch and the generated image is discussed at different intensity levels.

Intensity Levels and Image Generation

At 25% intensity, the generated image starts to resemble rolling hills and water.

At 50% intensity, the AI has enough control to create an image that closely matches the original sketch.

At 75% intensity, there is a noticeable deviation from the sketch, with elements like rivers no longer matching.

At 90% intensity, the generated image deviates significantly from the sketch, with colors also varying.

At 100% intensity, the AI has full control and only operates based on the text prompt.

Adjusting Intensity and Contextual Information

This section focuses on adjusting intensity levels and understanding how it affects image generation. The importance of selecting specific portions of an image for generating output is explained.

Controlling Intensity

When selecting everything in an image, changing the intensity determines whether it generates based on both text prompt and background or just background information.

To adjust intensity:

Select all (Command+A).

Enter quick mask mode (Q).

Adjust foreground color to set desired percentage of brightness/intensity.

White represents 100% intensity.

Black represents 0% intensity.

Using Quick Mask Mode

Quick mask mode can be accessed by pressing Q after selecting all (Command+A).

In quick mask mode:

Adjusting foreground color controls intensity levels.

Red indicates that quick mask is activated.

Setting Intensity for Desired Output

This section explains how to set intensity levels to achieve specific output results. The speaker demonstrates adjusting intensity and generating images based on different settings.

Setting Intensity for Desired Output

At 100% intensity, the AI has full control, resulting in an image similar to the original.

Lowering the intensity allows more influence from the sketch or background image.

To set a lower intensity:

Adjust foreground color to desired brightness/intensity level (e.g., 15%).

Fill the mask with foreground color (Edit > Fill > Foreground Color or Option+Delete on Mac / Alt+Backspace on PC).

Creating Watercolor Paintings

This section explores using intensity levels to create watercolor paintings. The speaker demonstrates using a photo as a sketch for AI-generated watercolor paintings.

Using a Photo as Sketch for Watercolor Painting

Select the entire photo and enter quick mask mode (Command+A, Q).

Adjust intensity by modifying curves (Command+M).

Moving the curve down decreases AI control and increases reliance on the sketch.

Exit quick mask mode (Q) and generate output based on text prompt ("watercolor painting").

Generating Watercolor Paintings with Intensity Control

This section continues exploring watercolor painting generation using intensity control. The speaker demonstrates adjusting curves interactively to achieve desired results.

Interactive Adjustment of Intensity

Enter quick mask mode after selecting all (Command+A, Q).

Use curves adjustment (Command+M) for interactive control over intensity.

Moving the top of the curve downward reduces AI control and emphasizes reliance on sketch.

Exit quick mask mode (Q) and generate output based on text prompt ("watercolor painting").

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The speaker concludes by summarizing the concepts covered, including intensity control and its impact on image generation. The potential for creating watercolor paintings using AI is highlighted.

Summary

Intensity levels determine the AI's control over generated images.

Adjusting intensity allows for more influence from sketches or background images.

Quick mask mode and curves adjustment provide flexibility in controlling intensity.

Watercolor paintings can be created by setting appropriate intensity levels and using a photo as a sketch.

Timestamps are approximate and may vary slightly.

New Section

In this section, the speaker discusses the watercolor painting effect in Photoshop and demonstrates different intensity levels.

Watercolor Painting Effect

The speaker mentions that the watercolor effect in Photoshop looks like someone painted it with watercolors.

They mention liking the effect at 25 intensity.

New Section

In this section, the speaker continues to explore the watercolor painting effect and adjusts the intensity level.

Adjusting Intensity Level

The speaker uses a command to adjust the intensity level just above 50, giving more power to AI.

New Section

In this section, the speaker further experiments with different intensity levels for watercolor painting.

Experimenting with Intensity Levels

The speaker decides to try another watercolor painting at a closer mark of around 35.

They find it interesting and decide to keep this one at 35 intensity.

New Section

In this section, the speaker provides a general trick for creating a painting out of a photo in Photoshop.

Creating Paintings from Photos

The speaker explains that using different levels of detail can help create more realistic paintings.

They demonstrate three different levels: 35 for big blotches, 25 for closer fidelity to the original image, and one almost identical to the original.

They choose one that looks most like a watercolor painting for further editing.

New Section

In this section, the speaker organizes the layers and starts painting on a mask.

Organizing Layers and Painting

The speaker selects three layers and puts them in a group called "painting."

They turn off all but the middle layer with 25 intensity.

They fill in the mask with black and invert it.

Using watercolor brushes, they start painting on the mask to add mid-level detail to clouds and other areas.

New Section

In this section, the speaker continues painting on the mask for specific areas.

Painting Specific Areas

The speaker uses white brush strokes on the mask to add mid-level detail to clouds and other areas.

They focus on painting a building using a white brush.

New Section

In this section, the speaker adds finishing touches to make the painting look more realistic.

Adding Finishing Touches

The speaker adds a pattern of canvas texture to the painting layer.

They change blending mode from pass through to multiply for a better effect.

A mask is added to the entire painting group, allowing further adjustments with watercolor brushes.

Watercolor brushes are used to add additional details and splatters for a hand-painted look.

New Section

In this section, the speaker makes final adjustments for optimal results.

Final Adjustments

The speaker ensures that there is 100% white in the image by adding a curve adjustment.

They adjust the curve to have a few white dots for a better visual effect.

New Section

In this section, the speaker concludes by mentioning that the watercolor painting effect does not work well with images featuring people.

Limitations with People Images

The speaker states that the watercolor painting effect tends to distort faces in images featuring people.

They mention trying different settings but not achieving satisfactory results.

Timestamps are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the video source.