ComfyUI Tutorial Series: Ep09 - How to Use SDXL ControlNet Union

In Episode 9 of our ComfyUI tutorial series, we explore ControlNet, focusing on the new Union ControlNet for SDXL. This powerful tool unifies multiple models, such as pose or Canny, into one, making it easier to guide your AI in creating images with specific compositions. Learn how to download, install, and integrate the ControlNet Union ProMax model into your workflow, and discover how to stack multiple ControlNet models for more detailed and controlled results.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

How to download and install the SDXL ControlNet Union ProMax model.
The basics of ControlNet and how it guides AI to create images with specific structures.
How to update ComfyUI and explore the new interface options.

Download Control Net Union
File Name: diffusion_pytorch_model_promax.safetensors
https://huggingface.co/xinsir/control...
Place it in ..ComfyUI\models\controlnet folder

Get the custom nodes

Go to Manager - Custom Nodes Manager
Search for venture
Install the node: comfyui-art-venture

Search for Preprocessor
Preprocessors
Install the node: ComfyUI's ControlNet Auxiliary Preprocessorsc

Search for comfyroll
Install the node: Comfyroll Studio
Restart comfyui

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look for the channel pixaroma-workflows

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Download the ControlNet Model
00:53 Understanding ControlNet
01:38 ComfyUI and New Interface Overview
02:55 Setting Up Custom Nodes for ControlNet
03:40 Exploring Preprocessors: Canny, Depth, and More
08:52 Integrating ControlNet into Your Workflow
15:13 Stacking Multiple ControlNet Models
18:15 Testing and Fine-Tuning Your Workflow