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BLIP-Diffusion: Pre-trained Subject Representation for Controllable Text-to-Image Generation and Editing (2305.14720v2)

Published 24 May 2023 in cs.CV and cs.AI

Abstract: Subject-driven text-to-image generation models create novel renditions of an input subject based on text prompts. Existing models suffer from lengthy fine-tuning and difficulties preserving the subject fidelity. To overcome these limitations, we introduce BLIP-Diffusion, a new subject-driven image generation model that supports multimodal control which consumes inputs of subject images and text prompts. Unlike other subject-driven generation models, BLIP-Diffusion introduces a new multimodal encoder which is pre-trained to provide subject representation. We first pre-train the multimodal encoder following BLIP-2 to produce visual representation aligned with the text. Then we design a subject representation learning task which enables a diffusion model to leverage such visual representation and generates new subject renditions. Compared with previous methods such as DreamBooth, our model enables zero-shot subject-driven generation, and efficient fine-tuning for customized subject with up to 20x speedup. We also demonstrate that BLIP-Diffusion can be flexibly combined with existing techniques such as ControlNet and prompt-to-prompt to enable novel subject-driven generation and editing applications. Code and models will be released at https://github.com/salesforce/LAVIS/tree/main/projects/blip-diffusion. Project page at https://dxli94.github.io/BLIP-Diffusion-website/.

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BLIP-Diffusion: Enhancements in Subject-Driven Text-to-Image Generation

The paper "BLIP-Diffusion: Pre-trained Subject Representation for Controllable Text-to-Image Generation and Editing" introduces an innovative approach in the domain of text-to-image generation. The researchers present the BLIP-Diffusion model with an emphasis on subject-driven image generation using a pre-trained multimodal encoder. This method addresses key limitations of existing models, such as lengthy fine-tuning durations and challenges in maintaining subject fidelity.

Methodology

BLIP-Diffusion leverages a multimodal encoder trained to produce a subject representation that aligns with a text prompt. This aligns with the existing BLIP-2 framework and employs a latent diffusion model, specifically Stable Diffusion, for the generation process. The architecture incorporates visual representations infused within text prompt embeddings to guide the image generation.

A two-stage pre-training strategy is pivotal to the model's success. Initially, multimodal representation learning aligns visual representation with textual data. Subsequently, a subject representation learning stage enhances the diffusion model's ability to generate new renditions of the input subject.

Numerical Results and Comparisons

Empirical evaluations demonstrate that BLIP-Diffusion achieves impressive zero-shot subject generation and significantly enhanced fine-tuning efficiency, reporting up to a 20x speedup over traditional methods like DreamBooth. The authors provide comprehensive comparisons on the DreamBooth dataset, showcasing superior fidelity and prompt relevance. Additionally, DINO and CLIP metrics validate the model's effectiveness in subject alignment and image-text congruity.

Practical and Theoretical Implications

Practically, BLIP-Diffusion expands the potential applications of text-to-image models by allowing flexible and high-fidelity generation. This flexibility is further enhanced by combining the model with existing techniques such as ControlNet and prompt-to-prompt editing. Theoretically, the approach shifts the paradigm towards using pre-trained representations for subject-driven tasks, reducing the dependency on extensive fine-tuning.

Future Directions

Looking ahead, BLIP-Diffusion's framework paves the way for explorations into more generalized subject representations, potentially enabling broader applications across diverse subject categories. Additionally, the integration with other modalities, or refining the multimodal pre-training processes, could enhance both the robustness and the scope of text-to-image models.

In conclusion, BLIP-Diffusion represents a substantial methodological advancement in the field of subject-driven text-to-image generation. Its novel approach to leveraging pre-trained multimodal representations offers both theoretical insights and practical tools for advancing AI-driven creativity and productivity.

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Authors (3)
  1. Dongxu Li (40 papers)
  2. Junnan Li (56 papers)
  3. Steven C. H. Hoi (94 papers)
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