⭐ Star Beta Nodes for ComfyUI

Welcome to Star Beta Nodes - a collection of experimental custom nodes for ComfyUI designed for beta testing and feedback. These nodes provide enhanced functionality for image processing, video handling, and workflow automation.

🚀 Available Nodes

Video Processing

• ⭐ Star Frame From Video (StarFrameFromVideo) Extracts a specific frame from a batch of images (e.g., from video loaders). Choose between first frame, last frame, or a specific frame number for precise control over video frame extraction.

Image Loading & Management

• ⭐ Star Image Loader 1by1 (StarImageLoader1by1) Loads images sequentially from a folder, one image per workflow run. Features persistent state between runs, automatic counter reset, subfolder support, sorting options, and progress tracking.

• ⭐ Star Random Image Loader (StarRandomImageLoader) Loads a random image from a specified folder. Supports subfolder inclusion and optional seed-based randomization for reproducible results.

Image Saving

• ⭐ Star Save Panorama JPEG (StarSavePanoramaJPEG) Saves images as JPEG with embedded XMP metadata for 360° panoramas. Supports both cylindrical and equirectangular projection types for proper panorama viewing applications.

📦 Installation

Method 1: Git Clone (Recommended)

1. Navigate to your ComfyUI custom nodes directory:

   cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes
   

2. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Starnodes2024/ComfyUI_StarBetaNodes
   

3. Restart ComfyUI to load the new nodes.

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the ZIP file from the repository
2. Extract to ComfyUI/custom_nodes/ComfyUI_StarBetaNodes/
3. Restart ComfyUI

🎯 Usage Examples

Star Image Loader 1by1

Perfect for batch processing workflows where you want to process images one at a time:

• Set your image folder path
• Enable reset_counter to restart from the first image
• Use the progress outputs to monitor processing

Star Frame From Video

Ideal for extracting specific frames from video sequences:

• Connect video loader output to the images input
• Select "Frame Number" and specify the exact frame you need
• Or use "First Frame"/"Last Frame" for quick extraction

Star Save Panorama JPEG

Essential for 360° content creation:

• Connect your panorama image
• Choose appropriate projection type
• Files will be saved with proper metadata for panorama viewers

🔄 Node Categories

All nodes are organized under:

• ⭐StarNodes/Video - Video processing nodes
• ⭐StarNodes/Image And Latent - Image loading and saving utilities

🐛 Beta Testing & Feedback

As this is a beta testing repository, your feedback is crucial! Please:

• Report any bugs or issues
• Suggest new features or improvements
• Share your use cases and workflow examples

📋 Requirements

• ComfyUI (latest version recommended)
• Python 3.8+
• PIL/Pillow for image processing
• Standard ComfyUI dependencies

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Submit bug reports
• Propose new node ideas
• Submit pull requests for improvements

📄 License

This project is open source. Please check the repository for specific licensing information.

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⭐ Happy beta testing! Your feedback helps make these nodes better for everyone.