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Creating cartoons from a single image

Create different cartoon poses using a single cartoon reference image. This model can be used to create synthetic data for training cartoon models. They can also be used for reference driven inpainting in an exiting scene to achieve character consistency/replacement.
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Cartoon pose generated using this model.

Introduction

We have trained a controlnet model on lots of cartoon images such that it can generate different poses for a cartoon character using a single reference image. This works great for human and animal cartoons, with fairly detailed results. In this tutorial, we will show how to use the model to generate different poses for a cartoon character. Later we visit some failure cases.

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Examples

The model takes two inputs -

  1. A reference image of a cartoon character.
  2. Very simple user inputs to control the pose of the cartoon character.

Output: The model generates the same cartoon character in the desired pose, primarily in a white background.

In the folowing images, first image is the reference image and the rest are the generated poses.

  1. Elf with large ear.
Elf with large ear.
  1. A jungle explorer boy.
    A jungle explorer boy.
  2. A wolf.
    A wolf.
  3. A panda.
    A panda.

Use Cases for the Cartoon Pose Generation Model

Apart from simple pose generation, the Oye-Cartoon model can be used to create training data forto create a LoRA model for that cartoon. Creating a LoRA model for a cartoon character will allow users to create more complex scenes for various purposes.

  1. Animation and Storyboarding: Animators can quickly create diverse poses for characters without the need for redrawing, speeding up storyboarding and animation pipelines.
  2. Game Design: Game developers can generate multiple poses for 2D characters, which can be used for sprite sheets or character movements in games.
  3. Children's Content Creation: Illustrators for children's books, educational apps, or animated videos can efficiently create playful and dynamic characters.
  4. Marketing and Branding: Brands using mascots or cartoon characters for promotions can quickly create campaign-specific poses.
  5. Digital Comics and Webtoons: Comic creators can generate consistent poses for their characters, reducing production time for digital comics and webtoons.
  6. Custom Merchandise Design: Designers can create multiple poses of a character to print on custom merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, and posters.
  7. Creative Learning Tools: Educators and hobbyists can use the model for teaching art, storytelling, or cartooning in a fun and interactive way.
  8. Social Media Content: Influencers and content creators can use the model to create personalized cartoon avatars with varied poses for engaging posts.

How to Use the Oye-Cartoon Model

The Oye-Cartoon model is available as a web-based tool that can be accessed through a simple user interface.

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