ComfyUI-AstralAnimator

A custom node for ComfyUI that enables smooth, keyframe-based animations for image generation. Create dynamic sequences with control over motion, zoom, rotation, and easing effects. Ideal for AI-assisted animation and video content creation.

Features

• Seamless integration with ComfyUI
• Keyframe-based animation system
• Control over X and Y motion, zoom, and rotation
• Various easing functions for smooth transitions
• Batch processing for efficient animation generation
• Compatible with different sampling methods and schedulers

Installation

1. Ensure you have ComfyUI installed and set up on your system.
2. Clone this repository into your ComfyUI custom_nodes directory:

   cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes
   git clone https://github.com/your-username/ComfyUI-AstralAnimator.git
   

3. Restart ComfyUI or reload custom nodes.

Usage

1. In the ComfyUI interface, locate the "AstralAnimator" node under the "animation" category.
2. Connect the required inputs:
   • model: Your chosen AI model
   • vae: VAE for encoding/decoding
   • positive/negative: Your conditioning inputs
   • image: The starting image for your animation
3. Set the animation parameters:
   • frame_count: Number of frames to generate
   • x_motion/y_motion: Movement along X and Y axes
   • zoom: Zoom factor (use values around 1.0 for subtle effects)
   • rotation: Rotation angle per frame
   • denoise_min/denoise_max: Range for denoising strength
   • easing_type: Choose from various easing functions for smooth transitions
4. Connect the output to a display or save node to view or export your animation.

Example Workflow

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Parameters Explanation

• x_motion/y_motion: Pixels to move per frame. Positive values move right/down, negative left/up.
• zoom: Values > 1 zoom in, < 1 zoom out. Use values close to 1 for subtle effects.
• rotation: Degrees to rotate per frame. Positive is clockwise, negative counterclockwise.
• denoise_min/denoise_max: Controls the strength of the AI's influence on each frame.
• easing_type: Determines how the motion accelerates or decelerates over time.

Tips for Best Results

• Start with small values for motion, zoom, and rotation to achieve smooth animations.
• Experiment with different easing types to find the right feel for your animation.
• Use a higher frame count for smoother transitions, but be aware of increased processing time.
• The seed parameter can be used to maintain consistency across frames or create variations.

Contributing

Contributions to ComfyUI-AstralAnimator are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests, create issues or spread the word.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to the ComfyUI team for creating an excellent platform for AI image generation.
• Inspired by the Deforum project for Stable Diffusion.