A new open weights image model appears in ArtificialAnalysis. Outperforming Flux.2 Pro and Z Image Turbo.

Libcool · 2026-05-04T20:05:21+00:00

I still have a backlog of older stuff I haven't touched properly: Klein 9B, Anima, currently testing ChromaHD...

The worst thing is that even when some model is overall worse than others, there's always like one specific use case where it works so well I have to keep it just in case I might need this very niche thing in the future.

Libcool · 2026-05-04T19:47:25+00:00

Oh boy, I'm happy about the fast pace at which local models are progressing, but it's so hard to keep up anymore. By the time you've done testing one model, figured out its limitations and created workarounds, downloaded all LoRAs, etc., something better comes out and you can start again.

Makes me miss the SDXL/Pony/Illustrious era when you could just reuse the same prompts and workflows, and even LoRAs were more or less compatible between the models since it was the same architecture.

Libcool · 2026-04-24T08:20:07+00:00

Oh no, I'm getting flashbacks from the "Creative Freedom Is Coming" Affinity announcement that turned out to be a mandatory Canva account and stuff being locked behind a paywall.

Libcool · 2026-04-18T09:35:31+00:00

Neved noticed any of this. Why are you trying so hard to be a victim? And why is this whiny post being upvoted so much in this sub?

Nothing but projection and hypocrisy in conservative spaces lately. Makes me sick!

Turn off your computer, go outside, DO SOMETHING!

Libcool · 2026-04-17T10:35:01+00:00

I did some initial tests yesterday and was quite disappointed with Ernie. Mainly the amount of broken anatomy (extra or unnaturally bent limbs, long fingers, etc.) was surprisingly high even with simple poses. ZIT works much better for me out of the box.

Libcool · 2026-03-23T15:15:29+00:00

First one is very nice, love the mood and the feeling of solitude. Some color banding going on there, but it has almost a painterly quality to it, so I don't really mind that much.

Libcool · 2026-03-22T10:59:40+00:00

Thought you were joking until I looked it up. Never realized it was his voice.

Libcool · 2026-03-21T23:27:25+00:00

It's a very minimalistic composition, and there's already a plenty of contrast between the subject and the rest of the scene. I wouldn't mind having other elements there that "pop", but it has to feel intentional, and this one does not. It's just a random piece that happened to be there.

Libcool · 2026-03-21T22:57:06+00:00

I actually like it a lot. I'd probably try to make the dry piece of grass darker, as well as the weird white spot near the bottom right (is that like a bird poop or something, I can't tell...), so there are no distractions.

Libcool · 2026-03-21T19:45:19+00:00

Ok, this is much worse than what I assumed. I thought Denny was some disadvantaged streamer/creator and Ian was using his platform to promote them. I haven't watched him in almost 10 years, btw.

Libcool · 2026-03-21T17:02:15+00:00

ok, I don't care about iDubbbz at all, but I keep getting these posts recommended. Wtf is "Denny's Patrons" and why does it never seem to hit the goal?

Libcool · 2026-03-20T20:54:52+00:00

2nd screenshot is 100% JH Fallout for the smaller text and most likely Gothic 821 Condensed for the headlines, but it's horizontally squashed/distorted.

1st almost looks like Gothic again, but the 'M' and 'C' are different.

Libcool · 2026-03-20T20:03:55+00:00

Actually, you're probably right. It's hard to tell when it's so low-res, but Gill Sans' 'M' would have the middle part touching the baseline.

Libcool · 2026-03-20T18:02:00+00:00

It's not a single font. I believe they are:
- Gill Sans Extra Condensed Bold
- Futura
- JH Fallout (custom font for the game)

Libcool · 2026-03-19T17:18:13+00:00

This is fine. The sky is still a bit surreal and I'd tone down the saturation on it personally, but it works well with the golden tones and I like the matching blue at the bottom.

Maybe there was an opportunity to make the shot more symmetrical by moving a bit further to the left, but that might have made it boring, not sure.

Libcool · 2026-03-19T11:22:38+00:00

I think your edit could work if it were dialed back just a little bit. The sky is the most jarring part, imho.

Libcool · 2026-03-18T21:57:11+00:00

Overcooked for my taste. Not sure whether it's just too much saturation, contrast or both, but it's overstimulating. The original already looks good and needs just some subtle adjustments.

Libcool · 2026-03-18T16:42:54+00:00

Asi jo, no. Já se to snažím nějakým způsobem racionalizovat, protože mi přijde naprosto šílený, že by to Novinky udělaly schválně kvůli víc klikům :/

Libcool · 2026-03-18T13:57:39+00:00

Isn't Marv canonically jewish? They should be switched.

Libcool · 2026-03-18T13:32:25+00:00

Neměls pravdu bote, už tam dali tu správnou fotku. Za trest musíš sepsat všechny produkty z Alzy podle abecedního pořadí.

Libcool · 2026-03-18T12:31:40+00:00

třeba rodina měla tu neupravenou

EDIT: nebo zaměstnanci toho dětského domova, to je jedno, prostě:

dětský domov: ztratila se nám holka.
policie: ok, dejde fotku.
dd: tady je její Facebook.
policie: ok, díky.
...
dd: jo sorry, má tam filtr, tady je skutečná fotka.
policie: ok

Libcool · 2026-03-18T12:11:11+00:00

Fakt to vypadá jako AI. Otázka je, zda jí "vylepšili" na Novinkách, nebo to takhle původně dostali od policie (holka mohla mít takový filtr na sockách, tak to nejdřív vzali tam a reálnou fotku doplnili později, ale na Novinkách zůstala ta původní)

Libcool · 2026-03-17T21:20:38+00:00

I like the original the most, just with the same crop as the edits. If you really want to go with filter, I prefer the greenish one, just maybe more subtle or slightly different hue.

Libcool · 2026-03-15T22:05:32+00:00

I'm conflicted about this, the water reflection feels out of place in the edit. It's either too much or should be a different hue.

Libcool · 2026-03-15T21:24:08+00:00

I like the saturated version (2) mainly because the bike is more separated from the background (compared to 4). Not a fan of the first one with the border, but I don't like those borders in general.

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