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StableDiffusion MiniMax-H3 gets custom node for I2V and reference images

A custom node for StableDiffusion's MiniMax-H3 model has been developed, enabling users to simultaneously utilize image-to-video (I2V) generation and reference images. This new functionality addresses a limitation in the original MiniMax-H3, which separated these capabilities into two distinct UNets, often resulting in a trade-off between video quality and the inclusion of specific visual elements like logos or props. The custom node merges these two UNets, allowing for higher quality video generation while also supporting multiple reference images for precise visual control. AI

IMPACT Enables more precise control and higher quality in AI-generated video by combining distinct generation capabilities.

RANK_REASON A custom node for an existing model release.

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StableDiffusion MiniMax-H3 gets custom node for I2V and reference images

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Total-Resort-3120 ·

    This custom node lets you use I2V and reference images on MiniMax-H3 simultaneously.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StableDiffusion/comments/1vs7ay2/this_custom_node_lets_you_use_i2v_and_reference/"> <img alt="This custom node lets you use I2V and reference images on MiniMax-H3 simultaneously." src="https://external-preview.redd.it/c2Q2bTcxc2w…

  2. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Tokey_TheBear ·

    MiniMax H3: How to use a first image and reference images without losing I2V quality (hybrid FL+REF merge + prompting)

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>H3 ships two video UNets, and they each only do half of what a lot of people actually want.</p> <p><code>fl2va</code> (I2VA / FL2VA) is the one that looks good. Give it a still and it will lock that still as the first frame. The catch is the I2V …