AI Animation for Architects
Mastering Deforum
This comprehensive 4-hour workshop introduces architects and designers to Deforum within the Stable Diffusion framework, enabling them to explore advanced animation techniques tailored to architectural visualization and conceptual design. Focusing on the practical application of the Stable Diffusion WebUI, this session dives into the integration of ControlNets and the diverse animation types offered by Deforum, giving participants the tools to create dynamic, visually captivating animations from textual prompts.
Participants will first delve into the foundational principles of Stable Diffusion and its use in generating sequential images that form smooth, coherent animations. The workshop explores multiple types of animation techniques—including zoom, pan, rotation, and custom motion paths—equipping attendees with a versatile toolkit for motion design. Through practical exercises, they will learn to fine-tune animation parameters such as frame rate, noise scheduling, and prompt transitions, and understand how these parameters impact animation fluidity and style continuity.
The session's curriculum also covers workflows that leverage ControlNets to anchor specific elements within each frame, ensuring structural stability and coherence across the animation. Additionally, participants will gain hands-on experience in using Deforum's keyframe-based interface within the WebUI, which allows for precise control over animation paths and transformations, enabling greater customization and alignment with architectural narratives.
Through case studies and guided projects, attendees will develop their own animation workflows, learning best practices for balancing computational efficiency with high visual fidelity. The workshop concludes with strategies for incorporating animated content into design presentations, expanding creative potential and enabling adaptive design methods in AI-driven architectural visualizations.
Workshop Overview
This workshop introduces the essentials of Deforum in Stable Diffusion for creating professional animations tailored to architectural design. With a focus on key animation techniques, the WebUI interface, and ControlNets, participants will gain a solid foundation in integrating dynamic visuals into their design processes, enhancing presentation quality and conceptual narratives.
Why it is important:
This workshop explores AI-driven animations as a powerful tool for developing endless facade and design concepts. It’s also an artistic way to create animations from any idea—whether dynamic intro scenes, smooth transitions, or creative storytelling. By embracing this approach, architects can push the boundaries of their designs and visualize concepts in new, engaging ways.
What will you Learn:
- Fundamental techniques in Deforum’s animation within Stable Diffusion
- How to use ControlNets for structural stability across animation frames
- Key parameters for controlling motion, frame rate, and prompt transitions
- Practical workflows to optimize animations for architectural presentations
Mentors
iosif Gkinis
iosif Gkinis brings over a decade of experience in architecture and design, collaborating with top Italian firms on more than 30 large-scale commercial projects across markets such as Shanghai, Dubai, and Milan. Holding a Bachelor of Architecture, a Master of Business Design, and an MBA, iosif combines a creative and business-oriented approach to complex design challenges, creating functional and visionary architectural solutions.
Building on this foundation, iosif now focuses on guiding professionals and firms in integrating advanced AI tools for design, such as MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT, Runway etc. into their workflows. As the #2 LinkedIn creator globally for digital and AI art according to Favikon, iosif has leveraged AI to push the boundaries of architectural storytelling and design.Through a creative approach to concept development and visionary animations, iosif empowers designers to reimagine possibilities, bringing innovative, AI-driven perspectives to every project
Programme
Part 1: Deforum
An introduction to Deforum and the Stable Diffusion interface, exploring how architects can generate limitless design concepts and animations to enhance their creative process.
Part 2: Base Animations
Covers foundational techniques, including text-to-video and image-to-video animations, enabling participants to bring static ideas to life through motion.
Part 3: Advanced Animations
Focuses on advanced techniques like movement setup and video-to-video transformations, allowing for intricate, dynamic animations.
Important Information
It's important to have the older forge version as the new one is still having issues with control nets.
Important Info:
- It is advisable to have active plans for the following tools: Midjourney, Prome AI, Krea AI and Runway. This tools covered have free versions, except for Midjourney.
- Basic knowledge of interior design and architecture is recommended.