Fooocus: Using Improve Detail and Modify Content

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Demo summary

The creator walks through the 'Improve Detail' and 'Modify Content' modes in Fooocus to increase resolution of background elements and change specific objects like cars.

Step-by-step

Select 'Improve detail' mode to increase the resolution of background elements like buildings or trees
Select 'Modify content' mode to make dramatic shifts to specific objects in the image
Use the refiner tool after modifying content to fix imperfections in the generated objects

Watch out for

Dramatic shifts made with 'Modify content' often result in imperfections that require further refinement

Tips

Use 'Improve detail' specifically when you want to see more granular elements like specific floors of a building or window details
Refine the image after using 'Modify content' if you intend to use it as a final product

Highlights

“Modify content as well. This is a powerful tool when you want to make a dramatic shift of your image”

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