Intermediate Guides
Level up your Kolbo.AI skills with intermediate tutorials and techniques
Intermediate Guides
Ready to level up? These intermediate guides will help you master advanced features and optimize your workflows.
Prerequisites
Before starting these guides, you should:
- Complete beginner guides
- Be comfortable with basic tools
- Understand projects and organization
- Have created several projects
- Be familiar with prompt writing
Advanced Image Creation
Image Editing Mastery
Learn: Transform existing images Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Master image-to-image workflows
Tutorial:
- Upload reference image
- Write transformation prompt
- Adjust strength settings
- Generate variations
- Compare results
- Refine and iterate
Techniques:
- Style transfer
- Content modification
- Background replacement
- Subject transformation
- Artistic effects
- Quality enhancement
Use Cases:
- Product photo variations
- Style exploration
- A/B testing visuals
- Brand adaptations
- Creative iterations
Practice Project: Create 5 variations of a product photo:
- Different backgrounds
- Different lighting
- Different angles
- Different styles
- Different contexts
Canvas Workflows
Learn: Professional editing Time: 60 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Master Canvas tools
Tutorial:
- Import generated image
- Use AI enhancement tools
- Apply manual adjustments
- Layer multiple elements
- Professional polish
- Export optimized
AI Tools:
- Upscale for quality
- Face swap
- Reframe composition
- Remove background
- Enhance details
- Object removal
Manual Tools:
- Text overlays
- Shape graphics
- Drawing tools
- Filter adjustments
- Color grading
- Professional retouching
Complete Workflow:
- Generate base image
- Upscale to high resolution
- Remove/replace background
- Add text/graphics
- Color grade
- Final adjustments
- Export for use
Training Your First Model
Learn: Custom model training Time: 90 minutes (+ training time) Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Train and use custom model
Preparation:
- Collect 10-15 training images
- Ensure variety (angles, lighting)
- Consistent subject
- High quality images
- Clear subject focus
Training Process:
- Go to Training Lab
- Upload training images
- Name your model
- Add description
- Start training (~20 minutes)
- Wait for completion
Using Trained Model:
- Select your model
- Write prompt referencing subject
- Generate variations
- Test different contexts
- Refine if needed
Best Practices:
- 10-15 images ideal
- Variety in training set
- High quality sources
- Clear subject
- Test thoroughly
- Iterate training
Project Ideas:
- Brand mascot consistency
- Product line photography
- Character variations
- Personal art style
- Logo/brand elements
Advanced Video Production
Multi-Mode Video Creation
Learn: All video generation modes Time: 60 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Master video tools
Image to Video Modes:
Single Image:
- Simple animation
- Camera movements
- Natural motion
- Quick results
First and Last Frame:
- Controlled animation
- Precise motion
- Predictable results
- Professional control
Elements Mode:
- Multiple elements
- Complex animations
- Layered motion
- Creative compositions
Draw to Video:
- Custom motion paths
- Directional control
- Creative freedom
- Precise animation
Practice:
- Same image, all 4 modes
- Compare results
- Choose best for use case
- Understand strengths
- Build mode expertise
Lipsync Production
Learn: Professional lipsync videos Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Create talking videos
Image-to-Video Lipsync:
- Generate or prepare character image
- Create audio (TTS or upload)
- Use Lipsync tool
- Generate talking video
- Download result
Video-to-Video Lipsync:
- Upload source video
- Upload new audio
- AI adjusts lip sync
- Different language/voice
- Download dubbed version
Audio Options:
- Upload audio file
- Generate with Text-to-Speech
- Use voice cloning
- Multiple languages
Professional Tips:
- Front-facing images best
- Clear facial features
- Good lighting
- Clear audio
- Appropriate pacing
- Natural delivery
Use Cases:
- Character dialogue
- Multilingual content
- Video localization
- Animated explanations
- Marketing videos
Video Editing Workflow
Learn: Complete video production Time: 90 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Professional video output
Complete Workflow:
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Pre-production
- Plan video structure
- Write script
- Create storyboard (AI Board)
- Gather assets
-
Production
- Generate visuals
- Create animations
- Generate voiceover
- Create music/audio
-
Post-production
- Import to Video Editor
- Arrange timeline
- Add transitions
- Mix audio
- Color grade
- Export
Timeline Skills:
- Multi-track editing
- Precise trimming
- Transition timing
- Audio mixing
- Effect application
- Export optimization
Advanced Audio Production
Music Generation Mastery
Learn: Create custom music Time: 30 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Professional music creation
Tutorial:
- Describe music style
- Include mood/tempo
- Specify instruments
- Add lyrics (optional)
- Generate
- Iterate
Prompt Structure:
[Genre] [Mood] [Tempo] [Instruments] [Vocals]
Example:
Upbeat electronic pop, energetic, 128 BPM,
synthesizers and drums, female vocals,
summer vibe, catchy chorusBest Practices:
- Be specific about genre
- Describe mood clearly
- Specify tempo if important
- List key instruments
- Describe vocal style
- Iterate for perfection
Voice Cloning Workflow
Learn: Clone and use voices Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Custom voice creation
Cloning Process:
- Record voice samples (3-5 minutes)
- Clean audio quality
- Upload to Voice Cloning
- Wait for processing
- Test cloned voice
Using Cloned Voice:
- Go to Text to Speech
- Select cloned voice
- Enter text
- Generate audio
- Use in projects
Quality Tips:
- Clear, quiet recordings
- Consistent tone
- Multiple samples better
- Good microphone
- No background noise
- Natural delivery
Use Cases:
- Brand voice
- Character voices
- Personal voice
- Consistent narration
- Multilingual content
Workflow Optimization
Multi-Tool Workflows
Learn: Combine tools effectively Time: 60 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Efficient production
Example Workflow 1: Social Media Campaign
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Planning (AI Board)
- Brainstorm concepts
- Create mood board
- Plan content calendar
-
Content Creation
- Generate images (Creative Director)
- Create variations
- Animate select images
-
Refinement (Canvas)
- Add text overlays
- Brand elements
- Final polish
-
Organization
- Organize in project
- Tag by platform
- Schedule delivery
Example Workflow 2: Product Launch
-
Product Photography (Training Lab)
- Train on product
- Generate various contexts
- Create lifestyle shots
-
Video Content (Video Tools)
- Animate product shots
- Create demo videos
- Add voiceover
-
Supporting Content (Chat + Image)
- Generate copy
- Create graphics
- Build presentations
Creative Director Advanced
Learn: Complete creative sets Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Campaign asset generation
Tutorial:
- Define creative brief
- Use Creative Director
- Generate complete set
- Review variations
- Select best options
- Refine chosen directions
Creative Set Types:
- Product in multiple contexts
- Character in various scenarios
- Campaign across platforms
- Brand consistency testing
- A/B testing variations
Templates:
- Product photography sets
- Character design sheets
- Marketing campaign assets
- Social media templates
- Brand variation testing
Advanced Techniques:
- Combine with trained models
- Use reference images
- Apply consistent style
- Iterate based on results
- Build asset libraries
Team Collaboration
Project Sharing Workflows
Learn: Collaborate effectively Time: 30 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Team productivity
Sharing Setup:
- Organize project structure
- Invite team members
- Set appropriate permissions
- Establish workflows
- Communication protocols
Permission Strategy:
- Admin: Project managers
- Edit: Content creators
- Comment: Reviewers
- View: Clients
Collaboration Best Practices:
- Clear folder structure
- Naming conventions
- Regular updates
- Comment for feedback
- Version tracking
- Clear deliverables
Client Workflow
Learn: Professional client delivery Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Smooth client process
Complete Client Workflow:
-
Discovery
- Client brief
- Create project
- Set up structure
- Plan deliverables
-
Creation
- Generate concepts
- Create variations
- Internal review
- Prepare presentation
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Client Review
- Share with view permissions
- Collect feedback via comments
- Iterate based on input
- Track approvals
-
Finalization
- Final adjustments
- Quality assurance
- Prepare deliverables
- Package and deliver
-
Delivery
- Export finals
- Organized download
- File formats
- Usage rights documentation
Advanced Organization
Media Library Mastery
Learn: Advanced organization Time: 30 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Efficient asset management
Advanced Filtering:
- Multiple filter combinations
- Saved filter sets
- Quick access filters
- Custom views
- Smart collections
Tagging Strategy:
- Consistent tag taxonomy
- Project tags
- Style tags
- Status tags
- Platform tags
- Client tags
Bulk Operations:
- Mass tagging
- Batch export
- Bulk moving
- Batch downloading
- Cleanup workflows
Advanced Project Organization
Learn: Scale your work Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Professional organization
Folder Structures:
Agency Structure:
Clients/
- Client A/
- Brand Assets/
- Campaign 1/
- Campaign 2/
- Client B/
Internal/
- Templates/
- Brand/
Archive/Content Creator Structure:
Active Content/
- YouTube/
- Instagram/
- TikTok/
Asset Library/
- Characters/
- Backgrounds/
- Music/
Archive/
- 2024/Quality Optimization
Getting Professional Results
Learn: Maximum quality Time: 45 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Professional-grade output
Image Quality:
- Choose appropriate model
- Detailed prompts
- Higher resolution settings
- Multiple variations
- Upscale finals
- Professional retouching (Canvas)
Video Quality:
- High-quality source images
- Appropriate model
- Clear motion descriptions
- Longer duration if needed
- Upscale to 4K
- Professional editing
Audio Quality:
- Clear instructions
- Appropriate voice
- High-quality settings
- Professional export
- Audio editing if needed
Iteration Strategies
Learn: Refine results Time: 30 minutes Skill Level: Intermediate Goal: Perfect outputs
Systematic Iteration:
- Generate initial version
- Identify what works
- Identify improvements needed
- Adjust specific parameters
- Generate refined version
- Repeat until satisfied
A/B Testing:
- Create variations
- Change one variable
- Compare results
- Choose best approach
- Apply learnings
Next Steps
Ready for Advanced?
You're ready when:
- Completed intermediate guides
- Comfortable with all major tools
- Created multiple complete projects
- Understand workflow optimization
- Ready for automation
Continue to:
Keep Practicing
Build These Projects:
- Complete social media campaign
- Product launch assets
- Character design sheet
- Professional video
- Client project simulation
Resources: