UPSCALE
objective
Test AI upscalers/enhancers to compare quality across multiple platforms. Develop a multi-step enhancement workflow combining upscalers with manual post-production to achieve editorial-level results.
Tools
Krea Legacy, Magnific Upscaler, Magnific Mystic 2.5, Topaz Photo AI, Topaz Bloom, Topaz Gigapixel, Clarity AI & Photoshop Generative Upscale.
Key Insights
Starting with low res warehouse and backyard product photos, I transformed each asset into premium e-commerce and lifestyle visuals using a hybrid AI and retouching workflow tailored to a Southern California aesthetic.
Original Midjourney
Krea 1
Magnific 2
Krea 3
Magnific 4
Krea 5
Magnific 6
Krea 7
Magnific 8
Krea 9
Magnific 10
Krea 11
KREA Legacy vs Magnific Iterations
Before - After
Before - After
Original Midjourney
Magnific Mystic 2.5
Mystic + Nano Banana
Midjourney + Mystic + Nano Banana in Photoshop+ Color Correction
Midjourney + Mystic
+ Nano Banana in Photoshop
+ Color Correction
Low Res Before - After
Low Res Before - After
Low Res Before - After
Low Res Before - After
Chat GPT Image + Topaz Bloom + Clarity AI
Chat GPT Image + Topaz Bloom Upscale
Chat GPT Image + Topaz Bloom Upscale
Screengrab + Topaz Bloom Upscale + Photoshop Color Correction
Midjourney + Krea Upscaler + Scene Transfer + Topaz Gigapixel
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Client Image Reference
Tools
Midjourney, Photoshop, Lightroom, Nano Banana, Flux Kontext, Topaz Bloom & Photo AI, Chat GPT, ImagineArt, Flux, X Design, Kling & Pika
Project Overview
Starting with low res warehouse and backyard product photos, I transformed each asset into premium e-commerce and lifestyle visuals using a hybrid AI and retouching workflow tailored to a Southern California aesthetic.
Objective
Develop custom E-commerce visuals and lifestyle imagery for new website launch
Client
Palm Springs Bounce Haus
Role
Creative Direction, Visual Concepting, AI Integration, Retouching, Video
Client Image Reference
Client Image Reference