Thread by @chaseleantj

I think Ideogram 1.0 is a real breakthrough in AI image generation.

Its ability to follow instructions is way better than MJ, and the image quality is superior to DALL-E.

Here are 5 images I generated, that are almost impossible with MJ and DALL-E 3:

Prompt:

A four-part series depicting the life cycle of a butterfly: "Egg" shows a tiny egg on a leaf, "Caterpillar" captures a hungry caterpillar eating leaves, "Chrysalis" illustrates a chrysalis hanging from a twig, and "Butterfly" presents a vibrant butterfly spreading its wings, each stage beautifully showcasing transformation.

Prompt:

A photo of a boy holding a blue ball in his right hand, and a green ball in his left. Beside him is a wooden table, with a large pink ball and three smaller yellow cubes. The pink ball should have the number "10" on it.

Prompt:

A series of portraits capturing the same woman at different stages of life: The first shows the face of a curious young girl, wide-eyed and innocent. The second portrays a teenager, her features marked by the first signs of maturity and a glimpse of independence. The third image reveals the woman in adulthood, her expression confident, bearing the subtle marks of experience. The final portrait depicts her in old age, her face etched with wisdom, each wrinkle telling a story of a life fully lived.

Prompt:

A four-stage illustration showing the evolution of a cannon upgrade in an RPG game: The first image, "Cannon Lv1," depicts a basic, sturdy cannon. The second image, "Cannon Lv2," shows the cannon with enhanced barrels and reinforced metal. The third image, "Cannon Lv3," illustrates the cannon with advanced aiming mechanisms and magical runes. The fourth image, "Cannon Lv4," reveals a highly sophisticated and deadly cannon, glowing with energy and ready for battle, showcasing the progression of power and technology.

Prompt:

A cinematic montage showcasing the four elements: "Air" with a breezy sky filled with floating clouds, "Water" depicting a deep, serene ocean, "Earth" capturing a lush, green landscape, and "Fire" illustrating a dynamic, crackling bonfire, each embodying the essence and power of its respective element.

Ideogram can really follow long, complicated instructions. All pics above were made in 1-2 tries.

It's even better than DALL-E 3, and unlike it DALL-E, you can easily get it to generate photorealistic images.

I'd say DALL-E is obsolete, until possibly when Sora releases.

As for MJ, it still rules at artistic flavor.

You also have more control over the style, parameters, variations and inpainting, which Ideogram can't.

But if you want to generate decent, realistic images that REALLY follow your prompt, Ideogram is the way.

Plus, it's free.