Sign in

Nodes Browser

ComfyDeploy: How ComfyUI-AstralAnimator works in ComfyUI?

What is 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.

How to install it in ComfyDeploy?

Head over to the machine page

  1. Click on the "Create a new machine" button
  2. Select the Edit build steps
  3. Add a new step -> Custom Node
  4. Search for ComfyUI-AstralAnimator and select it
  5. Close the build step dialig and then click on the "Save" button to rebuild the machine

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.

Astral

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

[Include a screenshot or diagram of an example ComfyUI workflow using AstralAnimator]

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.