Topaz Bloom

[k-aus]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

 

[Digital Nigel]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

 

[Pov2]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

 

[Digital Nigel]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

 

[BobKnDP]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

The "creative" model in Gigapixel doesn't seem to be aimed at anything realistic.

 

[Digital Nigel]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

The "creative" model in Gigapixel doesn't seem to be aimed at anything realistic.

I must admit I’ve never even tried it, as that’s not what I look for. For the same reason, Bloom is of no interest to me.

 

[bakubo]

Here is the extensive explanation of what it is:

https://community.topazlabs.com/t/b...-creative-upscaler-new-ai-upscaling-app/92015

 

[IanYorke]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

More a Midjourney competitor.

" Bloom is built for upscaling and adding detail to Al generated images, and you're going to get the best results using Bloom for this use case.

In a typical creative workflow, Bloom is primarily used as a post-processing and enhancement tool. Its application is most effective after the initial creation or generation of an image.

The types of images that benefit most from Bloom's creative upscaling ir include ad diverse range of digital art styles:

. Images generated by Al models: Content produced by text-to-image generators and other Al art platforms. Works great on images from ChatGPT, Midjourney, Flux, and more. • Digital paintings and illustrations: Artwork created using digital painting software. . Concept art: Visual development pieces for games, films, and other media. . C haracter designs: Detailed representations of characters in various artistic styles. . Abstract digital art: Non-representational digital creations.

Currently, Bloom is compatible with PNG and JPG file formats."

 

[Ab S]

Here is the extensive explanation of what it is:

https://community.topazlabs.com/t/b...-creative-upscaler-new-ai-upscaling-app/92015

Indeed, in particular: "But if you’re working on photographs, we’d still recommend using our other tools like Photo AI, Gigapixel, or our other web tools for standard upscaling".

Thus, also nothing for me!

 

[Pov2]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

The "creative" model in Gigapixel doesn't seem to be aimed at anything realistic.

It does add realistic details that weren't in the original image.

 

[BobKnDP]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

The "creative" model in Gigapixel doesn't seem to be aimed at anything realistic.

It does add realistic details that weren't in the original image.

Haven't used it much. The details it added for me were more fantastic (in the sense of fantasy) than realistic. Not useful for rescuing a problem image.

 

[Zed-TJ]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

The "creative" model in Gigapixel doesn't seem to be aimed at anything realistic.

It does add realistic details that weren't in the original image.

Haven't used it much. The details it added for me were more fantastic (in the sense of fantasy) than realistic. Not useful for rescuing a problem image.

Hi Bob and everyone,

I agree with you saying: "Not useful for rescuing a problem image." - especially if you were to say "Not so useful for .....".

So much marketing and promotion guff has been released in the last few days that I don't know whether or not Topaz have actually claimed BLOOM can rescue images. I have not seen that claimed but I could easily have missed it. I will stray a bit from BLOOM for a moment to look more at rescuing.

I think all of the previous comments are correct so my opinions below are not aimed at those contributors but I'm attempting to widen the scope on rescuing images and placing BLOOM in the Topaz Family Tree.

Since BLOOM is a new and maybe not yet a fully grown baby-Gigapixel I will comment that Gigapixel is designed for denoising, sharpening, upscaling and overall enhancing of small original images - ideally below 1024px. I don't think Gigapixel claims to rescue images but I could certainly be wrong because as a fairly experienced user I don't often read marketing stuff or new version instructions. I will certainly defend very strongly any claim that Gigapixel can enhance images.

It's also very important to remember that Gigapixel has 2 quite different capabilities in the Redefine-Realistic and Redefine-Artistic sections. Plus each option within those sections has an additional Cloud Rendering option which uses different AI models and produces different final images compared to Local results (on your own PC).

It's actually a somewhat unexpected and surprising bonus that Redefine-Realistic can sometimes make a really good job on much large input files. I've had some really excellent results with 4,000 and even 12,000px input images. (they do take minutes not seconds to render of course). There are 6 Creativity levels and fantasy starts between levels 3 & 4 - as as a photographer one has levels 1, 2 & 3 for realism.

Gigapixel AI does also have Recover Faces and Topaz Photo AI has a newish Spots and Scratches tool, I guess they would be in the rescue category. These are still in development and not yet significantly better than other existing software.

I don't think Topaz Labs do a good job describing or naming their products, especially with the newest "Web apps" which are Cloud only. Today there are some irritated, critical and worried users in the Topaz Community Forums (open to all), myself included, who see these "fluffy toy apps" detracting from the existing main Studio Range and breaking away from the aims of Topaz founders - which included "offering affordable high capability image enhancement software that users would be able to run on average spec home computers" - (my paraphrasing and interpretation which I'm sure will be challenged)

Extra warning: There is already one Topaz iOS app and more iOS and Android apps are in Development stages. (more in Nostradamus)

Sadly, it's all beginning to look a bit like a real can of worms ?

(NB My bold text isn't in capitals so I'm not shouting - just wanting to provide helpful emphasis and clarity in identifying specific products)

 

[Famous Artist]

I say bring it on. I use many different types of creative tools, daily. I am loving it. This area is changing so fast that I feel like I’m drinking from a fire hose, but it’s ok. Load up the truck with every tool, trick and technique supportive my effort to realize a personal vision. I am ready.

 

[Zed-TJ]

OK enjoy ! Blooming wunderful & Lovely jubbly !

Speaking metaphorically, I imagine your computer innards must look something like Steptoe and Son's back yard - but each to his or her own works for me. I like living in a world where many of us can choose to do exactly what we want to do and live happily alongside people doing things in a different way.

Best of luck !

 

[k-aus]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

--so it

So it's like Photoshop generative fill? Couldn't they mak bloom as an AI generative fill, art, etc and leave Photo Ai and gigapixel as it is? It's all getting confusing... like which to use..
k-aus
https://www.alantan-fotography.com

 

[k-aus]

isn't this similar to Gigapixel?

Not as I understand it. Bloom is for creatively scaling up fake images, adding realistic looking, but completely fake details.

Gigapixel tries to detect the vestiges of real detail in low res images, and restore lost fine details.

Gigapixel has a model that is now called Redefine Creative. It can be very creative and substantially change the image. One can add description via a prompt. I had the same thoughts as the OP when I read about Bloom.

Yes, that model was probably the prototype for Bloom. It’s supposed to be explicitly intended for AI-generated images, to add realistic looking details.

The "creative" model in Gigapixel doesn't seem to be aimed at anything realistic.

It does add realistic details that weren't in the original image.

Haven't used it much. The details it added for me were more fantastic (in the sense of fantasy) than realistic. Not useful for rescuing a problem image.

so I can photograph an image on green screen or mask out the subject and add eg a fantasy background to it

 

[NadaThiru]

Hi

Has anyone tried Bloom | Topaz Labs ?

After looking at the processed amazing images in this link Bloom - The Most Powerful Creative Upscaler | New AI Upscaling App - Other Releases - Topaz Community I thought I will try and see if I can produce similar quality images as in the above link. Sadly I could not. Please share your experience. Thanks

Thiru