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Shape-Guided Diffusion with Inside-Outside Attention (2212.00210v3)

Published 1 Dec 2022 in cs.CV, cs.AI, and cs.LG

Abstract: We introduce precise object silhouette as a new form of user control in text-to-image diffusion models, which we dub Shape-Guided Diffusion. Our training-free method uses an Inside-Outside Attention mechanism during the inversion and generation process to apply a shape constraint to the cross- and self-attention maps. Our mechanism designates which spatial region is the object (inside) vs. background (outside) then associates edits to the correct region. We demonstrate the efficacy of our method on the shape-guided editing task, where the model must replace an object according to a text prompt and object mask. We curate a new ShapePrompts benchmark derived from MS-COCO and achieve SOTA results in shape faithfulness without a degradation in text alignment or image realism according to both automatic metrics and annotator ratings. Our data and code will be made available at https://shape-guided-diffusion.github.io.

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Shape-Guided Diffusion with Inside-Outside Attention: An Overview

The paper "Shape-Guided Diffusion with Inside-Outside Attention" introduces a novel approach in text-to-image diffusion models which aims to respect precise object silhouettes as a new constraint, termed as Shape-Guided Diffusion. This approach introduces an Inside-Outside Attention mechanism during both the inversion and generation process to apply shape constraints to cross- and self-attention maps. This is a significant departure from existing methodologies that often rely on more amorphous shape inputs. Unlike prior models, Shape-Guided Diffusion delineates object (inside) versus background (outside) attentions, localizing edits to the relevant spatial regions.

Key Contributions:

  1. Novel Attention Mechanism: The authors introduce Inside-Outside Attention, a training-free mechanism that effectively constraints attention maps at the inference stage. This designates which regions are attributed to the object and which are background, ensuring that only relevant parts of the image are edited according to the object mask. This contrasts markedly from previous practices where spurious attentions frequently led to undesired artifacts.
  2. Shape-Guided Editing: The method is evaluated on 'shape-guided editing' tasks using a curated benchmark, termed ShapePrompts, derived from the MS-COCO dataset. The paper reports achieving state-of-the-art (SOTA) results in maintaining shape faithfulness, while not compromising on text alignment or image realism. The results are corroborated both by automatic metrics and human annotator ratings.
  3. Evaluation on Diverse Settings and Extensions: The method demonstrates applicability beyond simple object edits to simultaneously perform intra-class edits, outside edits, and concurrent inside-outside edits, underscoring its versatility and robustness.

Results and Implications:

  • Empirical Performance: The proposed method exhibits superior performance over baselines, notably in maintaining object shape fidelity while incorporating text-guided modifications. Quantitatively, it reports an improvement in metrics like KW-mIoU and FID, suggesting better visual coherence.
  • Insight into Attention Mechanisms: By addressing spurious attentions, the paper suggests that careful manipulation of attention maps at specific layers can significantly mitigate common issues observed in generative models, particularly in localized image editing scenarios.
  • Potential Applications: This work not only enhances current models' abilities to perform detailed and precise edits on images but also opens potential applications in areas requiring semantic preservation in generative models, such as digital content creation and interactive design tools.

Implications for Future AI Developments:

The paper's findings suggest new directions in AI research focused on enhancing attention mechanisms and developing methods that integrate domain-specific constraints without extensive retraining. This approach could foster more adaptive models capable of fulfilling complex tasks with fewer computational resources, a stepping stone towards more efficient AI systems.

In summary, the introduction of Shape-Guided Diffusion with Inside-Outside Attention represents a noteworthy advance in text-to-image diffusion models by emphasizing the importance of precise shape guidance. This paper enhances the understanding of how targeted manipulation of attention maps can elevate the quality and specificity of generative outputs, establishing a benchmark for future explorations in this domain.

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Authors (8)
  1. Dong Huk Park (12 papers)
  2. Grace Luo (11 papers)
  3. Clayton Toste (1 paper)
  4. Samaneh Azadi (16 papers)
  5. Xihui Liu (92 papers)
  6. Maka Karalashvili (1 paper)
  7. Anna Rohrbach (53 papers)
  8. Trevor Darrell (324 papers)
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