Master complex workflows, automation, and professional production with advanced techniques

Advanced Guides

Master Kolbo.AI with advanced workflows, automation, API integration, and professional production techniques.

Prerequisites

Before starting these guides, you should:

Have completed beginner and intermediate guides
Be proficient with all major tools
Have completed multiple projects
Understand workflow optimization
Be ready for automation and complex workflows

Flow Builder & Automation

Introduction to Flow Builder

Learn: Visual workflow automation Time: 90 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Build automated workflows

Core Concepts:

Nodes and connections
Data flow
Logic and control
Error handling
Execution

Your First Flow:

Simple 3-node workflow
Input → Process → Output
Test execution
Add error handling
Save as template

Example: Batch Image Generation

Text Input (CSV) → Loop → Text to Image → Upscale → Save to Library

Advanced Flow Patterns

Learn: Complex automation Time: 120 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Production-ready workflows

Pattern 1: Conditional Processing

Input → Quality Check → If High Quality → Process A
                     → If Low Quality → Process B

Pattern 2: Parallel Processing

Input → Split → [Process 1, Process 2, Process 3] → Merge → Output

Pattern 3: Iterative Refinement

Input → Generate → Quality Check → If Not Satisfied → Refine → Loop
                                → If Satisfied → Output

Pattern 4: Multi-Output Pipeline

Input → Generate → [Export Format 1, Export Format 2, Export Format 3]
                → Save to different locations

Real-World Flows:

E-commerce Product Pipeline:

Product data input (CSV)
Generate product image (trained model)
Create variations (different angles)
Animate for video (image-to-video)
Add branding (Canvas automation)
Export multiple formats
Save with SKU naming

Marketing Campaign Automation:

Campaign brief input
Generate hero images
Create variations for platforms
Generate video content
Create carousel posts
Export by platform
Organize in folders

Error Handling & Optimization

Learn: Robust workflows Time: 60 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Production-ready flows

Error Handling:

Try-catch blocks
Fallback options
Retry logic
Error notifications
Logging

Optimization:

Parallel execution
Caching results
Batch processing
Resource management
Performance monitoring

Best Practices:

Test with small batches
Add comprehensive logging
Handle all error cases
Monitor resource usage
Document complex flows
Version control
Regular maintenance

Advanced Training Lab

Multi-Model Training Strategy

Learn: Train and combine models Time: 120 minutes (+ training time) Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Complex model systems

Training Multiple Models:

Character Model
- Train on character
- Consistent appearance
- Various expressions
Style Model
- Train on art style
- Consistent aesthetic
- Brand look
Environment Model
- Train on locations
- Consistent settings
- Brand environments

Combining Models:

Use character + style models together
Character in consistent environment
Style across multiple characters
Complex scene composition

Advanced Techniques:

Model mixing weights
Priority settings
Conflict resolution
Optimal combinations
Quality maintenance

Professional Use Cases:

Consistent brand characters
Product line photography
Franchise consistency
Series production
Multi-character scenes

Training Optimization

Learn: Perfect model training Time: 90 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Highest quality models

Image Selection Strategy:

Variety of angles (30%)
Different lighting (30%)
Various expressions/poses (20%)
Different contexts (20%)

Quality Factors:

High resolution (1024px+ recommended)
Clear subject focus
Consistent subject
Good lighting
Minimal background clutter

Training Parameters:

Number of images (10-15 ideal)
Training iterations
Model naming strategy
Description optimization
Tag structure

Testing Protocol:

Generate with simple prompts
Test complex scenarios
Evaluate consistency
Test edge cases
Refine if needed
Document results

Professional Video Production

Complex Video Workflows

Learn: Multi-stage video production Time: 180 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Professional video output

Complete Production Pipeline:

1. Pre-Production

Script writing (AI Docs)
Storyboard (AI Board)
Asset planning
Shot list creation
Resource allocation

2. Asset Generation

Key frames (Image Tools)
Character consistency (Training Lab)
Environment shots
Motion tests
Audio preparation

3. Animation Production

Image-to-video generation
Motion refinement
Lipsync integration
Element animation
Quality assurance

4. Post-Production

Timeline assembly (Video Editor)
Transition design
Color grading
Audio mixing
Final polish

5. Delivery

Multiple format export
Platform optimization
Quality verification
Archival
Client delivery

Advanced Lipsync Techniques

Learn: Professional dubbing Time: 90 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Broadcast-quality results

Multi-Character Scenes:

Generate base scene
Separate character audio
Lipsync each character
Composite final scene
Audio mixing

Multilingual Production:

Create master version
Script translation
Voice generation per language
Lipsync dubbing
Cultural adaptation
Quality assurance per market

Quality Optimization:

Perfect audio sync
Natural expressions
Emotion matching
Pacing control
Professional delivery

Motion Transfer Mastery

Learn: Advanced character animation Time: 90 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Professional animation

Workflow:

Character preparation (trained model)
Motion reference selection
Motion transfer application
Refinement
Multiple angle generation
Compositing

Advanced Techniques:

Multiple motion sources
Motion blending
Custom motion capture
Style preservation
Batch processing

Use Cases:

Dance sequences
Action scenes
Gesture library
Character performances
Synchronized multi-character

Enterprise Features

Organization at Scale

Learn: Enterprise management Time: 120 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Enterprise deployment

Structure:

Organization/
├── Departments/
│   ├── Marketing/
│   │   ├── Campaigns/
│   │   ├── Brand Assets/
│   │   └── Templates/
│   ├── Product/
│   ├── Sales/
│   └── HR/
├── Shared Resources/
│   ├── Brand Guidelines/
│   ├── Trained Models/
│   └── Templates/
└── Archive/

Team Management:

Role-based access control
Department workflows
Resource allocation
Cost center tracking
Performance monitoring

Governance:

Usage policies
Approval workflows
Quality standards
Brand compliance
Security protocols

API Integration

Learn: Custom integrations Time: 180 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Automated systems

API Capabilities:

Programmatic generation
Workflow automation
System integration
Custom applications
Batch processing

Integration Patterns:

Pattern 1: CMS Integration

CMS → Webhook → Kolbo API → Generate Asset → Upload to CMS

Pattern 2: E-commerce Automation

New Product → API Call → Generate Images → Create Videos → Update Listing

Pattern 3: Marketing Automation

Campaign Launch → Generate Assets → Multi-platform Distribution → Analytics

Best Practices:

Authentication security
Rate limiting
Error handling
Retry logic
Monitoring
Logging
Documentation

SSO & Advanced Security

Learn: Enterprise authentication Time: 60 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Secure enterprise deployment

Single Sign-On:

SAML 2.0 setup
OAuth integration
Directory sync
User provisioning
Access management

Security Hardening:

IP restrictions
Session management
Audit logging
Compliance reporting
Data protection

Compliance:

GDPR compliance
Data residency
Privacy controls
Audit trails
Legal requirements

Advanced Techniques

Batch Processing Mastery

Learn: High-volume production Time: 90 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Efficient mass production

Strategies:

CSV-Driven Generation
- Prepare data in CSV
- Use Flow Builder
- Automated generation
- Organized output
Template-Based Production
- Create master templates
- Variable substitution
- Batch execution
- Quality control
Scheduled Automation
- Set up workflows
- Schedule execution
- Monitor progress
- Auto-delivery

Quality Assurance:

Automated checks
Random sampling
Manual review points
Error detection
Refinement loops

Custom Agent Development

Learn: Advanced AI agents Time: 120 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Specialized AI assistants

Agent Architecture:

Core instructions
Knowledge base
Tool access
Response patterns
Memory integration

Advanced Agents:

Creative Director Agent:

Brand guidelines knowledge
Style consistency
Multi-asset planning
Quality standards
Approval workflow

Production Manager Agent:

Workflow optimization
Resource allocation
Timeline management
Quality assurance
Team coordination

Client Liaison Agent:

Client communication
Feedback collection
Requirements clarification
Expectation management
Delivery coordination

Best Practices:

Clear instructions
Comprehensive knowledge base
Regular updates
Performance monitoring
Continuous improvement

Advanced Prompt Engineering

Learn: Master-level prompting Time: 90 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Consistent perfection

Prompt Architecture:

[Subject] + [Action] + [Context] + [Style] + [Technical] + [Mood] + [Composition]

Advanced Techniques:

Negative prompts (what to avoid)
Weight modifiers
Style mixing
Progressive refinement
Template systems

Model-Specific Optimization:

Flux prompting style
Seedance keywords
Kling video prompts
Sora cinematic prompts
Model combinations

Prompt Libraries:

Build reusable library
Template systems
Variable substitution
Quality presets
Style collections

Performance Optimization

Workflow Efficiency

Learn: Maximum productivity Time: 60 minutes Skill Level: Advanced Goal: Optimized production

Optimization Strategies:

Pre-Generation
- Prepare assets in advance
- Build asset libraries
- Create reusable templates
- Train necessary models
Parallel Workflows
- Multiple simultaneous generations
- Team division of labor
- Automated pipelines
- Resource optimization
Quality Control
- Early-stage quality checks
- Automated testing
- Iterative refinement
- Standard operating procedures
Delivery Automation
- Automated export
- Format conversion
- Organized delivery
- Client notification