This is a guide on how to install Deforum. Deforum is a forward-thinking animation extension for Stable Diffusion, a generative AI model that can create images from text or other images. Deforum works with Automatic1111, a software that provides a user-friendly interface for Stable Diffusion. With Deforum, you can create stunning animations using image-2-image techniques and ControlNet, a feature that allows you to control the appearance and movement of the generated images. Deforum has gained popularity on Instagram, where many artists and creators share their animations of transforming images.

For example, you can use Deforum to make a prompt travel video, where you specify a schedule of different images to be generated at certain time intervals. This results in a mesmerizing effect of images morphing into each other. Deforum is also compatible with AnimateDiff, another animation extension that uses Frame Interpolation to smooth the transitions between frames.

Currently AnimateDiff requires the Deforum extension for the frame interpolation to work. In this guide, we will show you how to easily install Deforum for Automatic1111 and start making your own animations with Stable Diffusion.

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How to Install Deforum Extension

Once you have Automatic1111 ready, you can install Deforum as an extension and use it with the Stable Diffusion Web UI. The installation process is very simple and takes only a few minutes. In this blog post, I will guide you through the steps to install and use Deforum with Automatic1111. Let’s get started!

Installing Deforum

• Open A1111 and select the ‘Extensions’ tab.

• Choose the ‘Available’ tab and click on ‘Load from:’ to see a list of extensions.

• In the search bar at the bottom.

  (It may look like an empty white space, but you can click on it), type in ‘Deforum’.

• Find ‘Deforum’ extension and click on ‘Install’ on the right side.

• When the installation is complete:

  Go to the ‘Settings’ tab and click on ‘Apply Settings and Reload UI’. Alternatively, you can close the Web UI and restart Automatic1111.

• You have successfully installed Deforum.

How to Use Deforum (Temporary):

Before I write a guide on how to use the user interface, you can check out these two guides below. They will show you the basics of Deforum and how to use math formulas to make animations.

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Source: Deforum Respository | Quick Guide to Deforum | Math in Deforum

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Github Desktop: A Simple and Clean Way to Install Automatic1111 and It’s Extensions

Github Desktop is my preferred method for installing anything related to Automatic1111, because it simplifies the process and keeps everything neat and tidy. I have written a guide that shows you how to use Github Desktop to install any extensions in two different ways.

To install it with Github Desktop, you will need the following repository link:
https://github.com/deforum-art/sd-webui-deforum

Final Thoughts

Deforum is a powerful and creative tool that allows you to make amazing animations with Stable Diffusion. You can use it to transform images into different shapes and forms, and control the process with ControlNet and math formulas. Deforum is also a great companion for AnimateDiff, another extension that enhances the quality and smoothness of your animations with Frame Interpolation. Together, these two extensions can help you create some wildly imaginative and stunning AI videos that will impress your audience and yourself.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities of Deforum and AnimateDiff, you can download them from the Automatic1111 extensions tab and follow the installation guides. You can also check out some examples of animations made with Deforum and AnimateDiff on Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms. You will be amazed by what you can create with these tools and Stable Diffusion.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post and learned something new about Deforum. Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day!