Generative Fill and AI Inpainting Workflows

~60 min · 15 stations

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Conductor

The Conductor

Welcome aboard the digital canvas express. We are mapping the future of image editing, where pixels obey your commands and imagination dictates the final result.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Define core concepts of generative image modification

Station 01: Introduction to AI Inpainting▶

• Identify key elements of raster image composition

Station 02: Digital Canvas Basics▶

• Understand how neural networks process visual prompts

Station 03: The Generative Model▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Master precise area isolation for AI processing

Station 04: Selection Techniques▶

• Compose effective text descriptions for AI generation

Station 05: Prompt Engineering▶

• Analyze how AI maintains image consistency

Station 06: Contextual Awareness▶

• Apply upscaling methods to generated content

Station 07: Resolution Scaling▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Execute full inpainting sequences in software

Station 08: Inpainting Workflow▶

• Perform canvas extension tasks using AI

Station 09: Generative Expansion▶

• Remove unwanted elements using generative fill

Station 10: Object Removal▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Match lighting and texture in generated areas

Station 11: Style Matching▶

• Refine AI outputs through repeated generation

Station 12: Iterative Refinement▶

• Develop advanced masking for complex scenes

Station 13: Masking Strategy▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Integrate AI workflows into design pipelines

Station 14: Project Integration▶

• Evaluate ethical implications of generative media

Station 15: Ethical Considerations▶

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