About the from side tag
from side is a composition tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 222,299 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 2,051. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws from side
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing from side in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
1girl, solo, from side, best quality, masterpiecewlop, 1girl, from sideThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
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The main character or subject of the image is viewed from its side. The viewer's perspective may range from directly across the subject's shoulder (or equivalent) at a 90 degree angle to up to 45 degrees to the left or right of that point.
Examples
- : Profile
See also
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize from side?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from from side.
How do I write from side in a prompt?
Write "from side" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.