ComfyUI-AstralAnimator

A custom node for ComfyUI that enables smooth, keyframe-based animations for image generation. Create dynamic sequences with control over motion, zoom, rotation, and easing effects. Ideal for AI-assisted animation and video content creation.

Features

Seamless integration with ComfyUI

Keyframe-based animation system

Control over X and Y motion, zoom, and rotation

Various easing functions for smooth transitions

Batch processing for efficient animation generation

Compatible with different sampling methods and schedulers

Installation

Ensure you have ComfyUI installed and set up on your system.

Clone this repository into your ComfyUI custom_nodes directory:

“`bash

cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes

git clone https://github.com/your-username/ComfyUI-AstralAnimator.git

“`

Restart ComfyUI or reload custom nodes.

Usage

In the ComfyUI interface, locate the “AstralAnimator” node under the “animation” category.

Connect the required inputs:

model: Your chosen AI model

vae: VAE for encoding/decoding

positive/negative: Your conditioning inputs

image: The starting image for your animation

Set the animation parameters:

frame_count: Number of frames to generate

x_motion/y_motion: Movement along X and Y axes

zoom: Zoom factor (use values around 1.0 for subtle effects)

rotation: Rotation angle per frame

denoise_min/denoise_max: Range for denoising strength

easing_type: Choose from various easing functions for smooth transitions

Connect the output to a display or save node to view or export your animation.

Example Workflow

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Parameters Explanation

x_motion/y_motion: Pixels to move per frame. Positive values move right/down, negative left/up.

zoom: Values > 1 zoom in, < 1 zoom out. Use values close to 1 for subtle effects.

rotation: Degrees to rotate per frame. Positive is clockwise, negative counterclockwise.

denoise_min/denoise_max: Controls the strength of the AI’s influence on each frame.

easing_type: Determines how the motion accelerates or decelerates over time.

Tips for Best Results

Start with small values for motion, zoom, and rotation to achieve smooth animations.

Experiment with different easing types to find the right feel for your animation.

Use a higher frame count for smoother transitions, but be aware of increased processing time.

The seed parameter can be used to maintain consistency across frames or create variations.

Contributing

Contributions to ComfyUI-AstralAnimator are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests, create issues or spread the word.

Fork the Project

Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)

Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')

Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)

Open a Pull Request

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the ComfyUI team for creating an excellent platform for AI image generation.

Inspired by the Deforum project for Stable Diffusion.