Are you curious about the *Flux fine-tuned models* for realism? In this in-depth tutorial, we explore the latest developments and compare 4 popular realistic-style checkpoints: Shuttle 3 Diffusion, fluxRealistic, PixelWave, and stoiqoNewreality.
What You'll Learn:
- The history and evolution of Flux models (pro, dev, and schnell versions).
- A detailed breakdown of each checkpoint, including file sizes, quality, and use cases.
- Hands-on comparisons of image quality, focusing on skin texture, details, light/shadow effects, and tricky areas like hands.
- How different models perform with LoRA integration for turbocharging or stylized effects.
- Recommendations based on video memory and project needs.
Models:
- PixelWave: https://civitai.com/models/141592/pixelwave
- stoiqoNewreality: https://civitai.com/models/161068?modelVersionId=979329
- fluxRealistic: https://civitai.com/models/652009/fluxrealistic
- Shuttle 3 Diffusion: https://civitai.com/models/943001?modelVersionId=1058817
- t5-v1_1-xxl-encoder-gguf: https://huggingface.co/city96/t5-v1_1-xxl-encoder-gguf/tree/main
LoRAs:
- FLUX.1-Turbo-Alpha: https://huggingface.co/alimama-creative/FLUX.1-Turbo-Alpha/tree/main
- Retrograde 80s: https://civitai.com/models/878753?modelVersionId=983735
⚡️Exclusive Content (Workflow, more test images and article): https://www.patreon.com/posts/compare-flux-3-116362451
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:29 – The Evolution of Flux Models
2:11 – Shutter 3 Diffusion
3:34 – Testing Methodology
5:51 – Image Comparisons: Skin Texture and Face Detail
8:22 – Image Comparisons: Hands Generation
9:25 – Image Comparisons: Lighting and Aesthetic Effects
11:50 – Image Comparisons: LoRA Compatibility
12:58 – Final Rankings