Updated: Feb 7, 2026
base model
I have been obsessed with trying to create a model that feels as realistic as possible but also maintains good quality. This model is a step up from the RealFeel Grounded model - it works great in conjunction with other models. You can use it a refiner to add a little more grit and realism or use it as a base checkpoint for more realistic anatomy.
Someone asked what are the optimal settings, so I listed out what I typically use to get the most photo-realistic. I've had a lot of success with many other configurations as well.
RESOLUTION
528x768 (2:3)
SAMPLER
DPM++ 2m SDE Heun
SCHEDULER
Karras
STEPS
40-60
VAE
vae-ft-mse-840000-ema-pruned
UPSCALER
ESRGAN_4X