First of all, I want to thanks my son Roman
for his invaluable help in optimizing the program code.
Miracle – a Neural Network powered stringart application that makes your pictures better automatically.
Before you begin, I urge you to read this manual through to the end.
Everything is simple, however, in the course of work you will need to adjust some parameters, and the process of making the work itself is somewhat different from the classical scheme.
First of all, how to use the Miracle application.
Please wait for the application to fully load, the first time it will take some time (maybe 30-60 seconds), next time it will be faster.
For automatic positioning of faces and other service actions, Miracle uses rather bulky code blocks, including neural networks – it takes time to load and initialize them.
– Step 1 –
- When the [Open] button becomes available, upload your image. If there are faces on it, Miracle will automatically position and enlarge one of them. To obtain high-quality work, the face must be large, almost the entire frame. Do not forget that this is “stringart magic”, not a photograph – a small face simply cannot be made using threads.
– Step 2 –
- Upload your image for processing by the Miracle neural network. After changing the parameters (Strings, Contrast, Posterization, number of pins, etc.), don’t forget to click the [Refresh] button.
By pressing the button (🛠) you can adjust: “number of pins”, “frame Diameter”, “thread thickness”, “background color” and “thread color”, but I recommend to postpone these experiments for later.
So, let’s deal with the basic settings.
On first launch, Miracle tries to pick up the Strings and Contrast settings automatically. But it doesn’t always work perfectly, so first of all try experimenting with these two sliders.
Tips. If the image has little detail or is “pale” – increase Strings; if the image is not clear – increase Contrast (or Posterization)
- Posterization – how much the image will look like a drawing (“0” – the function is completely disabled)
- Eyes whites – how much to whiten the whites of the eyes and teeth. In photographs, eyes and teeth often turn out to be a “pseudo-white” color (beige, gray, bluish) – this function will make them really white, but I advise you not to overdo it =)
- Button ▶ will launch the first 1200 iterations – You will receive the full Instructions after payment.
- Holding down the [Photo] button will temporarily “develop” the original photo, this will help you compare and refine the color reproduction, but this is just a feature, nothing more.
- Button [Default] – resets all parameters to the original ones and uploads the image to Miracle once more.
BRIEF INSTRUCTION. HOW TO START WORK.
As described above, you have received an “Instruction”.
In the Instructions there is a “chain” of approximately the following form:
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STEP 1 ● Study the Instruction
You can work to the “paper instructions”, or upload the “JSON-file” that came to your email to our s-art.pro/miracle_speaker.html
Email with Instruction also include a PDF file with Template. Template contains the diameter of the work and the number of pins that you set during generation to Miracle.
You cannot use a frame with a different number of pins !!!
STEP 2 ● Making frame
First, you need to print the Template. It is best to do this on a heavy media in a specialized print shop – so then you can use this Template again and again…
Next, you need to make a frame. You can see how to do it yourself in one of the many videos on YouTube.
Tips. Use MDF with a factory-coated white semi-gloss or matt finish. For example, a door from a kitchen cabinet is suitable – you will not have problems with the processing of edges and the quality of the coating.
STEP 3 ● Starting work
- Place the frame at a comfortable height, you might enjoy working on an artist’s easel.
- Pin number “0” should be on the right on “3 o’clock”.
- Attach the thread to the pin with the indicated number.
- Next, pull the thread through the field of work to the next pin.
Work, especially when using the “Miracle Speaker” app, moves quickly. If you are a stringart pro, you can make one work of 2500-3500 iterations in 6-10 hours without much effort. I know people who make one picture in 3-4 hours, but they are real professionals.
If you are doing work for the soul – do not rush, it is a great relaxation! You can devote 30 minutes a day to work and do it in a month – the quality and WOW effect will not disappear!
Please, carefully study the received Instruction!!!
This is a sample Instruction, please read it before purchasing.
If you have any questions, I will gladly answer them.