FrankGPT: An Open Source and Locally Run ChatbotMy goal was to explore the current possibilities available to the average user to create a Chatbot with local processing and open source software.
Dispensing with massive, proprietary LLMs like ChatGPT or Claude, this Bot has the personality (and voice) of a university Professor who specialises in programming. One that is always available to the user, free of charge and without the need to connect to the internet.
Software
Python (Anaconda)
Llama LLM (or any similar open source model)
Oobabooga WEBUI
Silly Tavern UI
ElevenLabs Voice Cloning (although proprietary, it was the best option available at that moment)
From pencil draft to rendered piece with Stable DiffusionEspecially as a method of expression, any artist recognises that Gen AI is useless if the user is not in full control of their output.
This video shows one of my first serious attempts to use Gen AI to "streamline" my artistic work process. My intention was to render an illustration without losing the base strokes I drew for reference.
The results are there for all to see.
Software
Stable Diffusion w/ ControlNet
Adobe Photoshop
From doodles to hyperrealistic render with ComfyUI (Stable Diffusion)The next thing I wanted to do was to explore the possibilities in terms of animation, starting by emulating a render of the Devil May Cry V videogame as a reference.
Software:
Stable Diffusion
ComfyUI
AnimateDiff (at first)
PikaLabs (at last)
