Build your first creative AI workflow in Spaces | Freepik Academy

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build your first creative AI workflow using Freepik Spaces. Freepik Spaces is a collaborative tool that allows you to design and run interconnected workflows with images, videos, and text nodes. By the end of this guide, you'll be able to create visual AI workflows, collaborate with teammates in real-time, and utilize various AI tools to enhance your projects.

Step 1: Get Familiar with Freepik Spaces

• Access Freepik Spaces through the AI Suite.
• Explore the home screen to view recent spaces and available templates for inspiration.
• Understand the layout and navigation to easily find the features you need.

Step 2: Create a New Space

• Click on the option to start a new space from scratch.
• Familiarize yourself with the concept of nodes, which are the essential building blocks of your workflow.

Step 3: Explore Node Types

Learn about the main types of nodes available in Freepik Spaces:

• Upload Node: Import images or videos directly.
• Text Node: Write prompts or notes for your workflow.
• Assistant Node: Utilize AI support to enhance your ideas.
• Generators: Create visuals and animations based on your inputs.
• Image Upscaler: Improve image quality using the Magnific tool.

Step 4: Build Your First Workflow

• Start by adding an Upload Node to import an image from your Media library.
• Connect the Upload Node to an Image Generator to see how inputs and outputs interact.
• Ensure to arrange your nodes for a clear flow of information.

Step 5: Write and Connect Prompts

• Add a Text Node to supply your prompts for the generator.
• Link the Text Node to the Image Generator.
• Observe how color-coded connectors illustrate the flow of information between nodes.

Step 6: Generate Images and Videos

• Run your workflow to generate outputs.
• Experiment with the options “Run from here” and “This node only” to understand how they differ.
• Extend your workflow by creating a video from the generated image.

Step 7: Enhance Your Workflow with the Assistant Node

• Use the Assistant Node to adapt an image prompt into a video prompt.
• This step demonstrates how AI can automate and facilitate creative connections between different nodes.

Step 8: Organize Complex Workflows

• Manage large workflows by:
  • Grouping nodes together for better organization.
  • Adding notes to clarify the purpose of each section.
  • Using colors to differentiate parts of your workflow.
  • Utilizing the bulk-download feature for grouped outputs.

Step 9: Collaborate in Real Time

• Share your Space with teammates by assigning viewer or editor access.
• Collaborate live to make changes and improvements together.
• Utilize the comment feature to exchange feedback efficiently.

Step 10: Manage and Rename Spaces

• Rename your workflow to reflect its content clearly.
• Navigate back to the homepage to view your new Space among recent projects.

Conclusion

You've now learned how to create a complete AI workflow in Freepik Spaces, including how to connect nodes, collaborate with teammates, and manage complex projects. To further your skills, explore available templates and consider custom setups for your future workflows. Happy creating!