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Stable Diffusion users seek workflow for sketch-to-photorealistic image generation

A user on Reddit is seeking advice for generating photorealistic reference images from line sketches using Stable Diffusion. They have experimented with control methods like ControlNet with Canny and latent image as references but have found the results to be unsatisfactory. The user is looking for tips and successful workflows from others who have attempted this process. AI

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Stable Diffusion users seek workflow for sketch-to-photorealistic image generation

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/JanusLee ·

    tips on sketch to ref image workflow?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi!</p> <p>I want to use SD to create a photorealistic reference from a line sketch, so I can then finish the illustration based on it.</p> <p>Has anyone tried using SD in this way, and what were the results? I tried using netcontrol with canny a…