| Ep. | Topic | What to Master |
|-----|-------|----------------|
| 021 | Samplers 101 | Euler‑a, DPM‑++ 2M, LMS, Heun – when to use each. |
| 022 | Scheduler differences | Fast vs. high‑quality; trade‑off of speed/VRAM. |
| 023 | CFG “Dynamic” | Modulating CFG mid‑generation via API (advanced). |
| 024 | Step‑scheduling | Early steps coarse, later steps fine – using steps: 15,30,45. |
| 025 | High‑Resolution Upscaling (HR‑Upscale) | Two‑pass workflow: generate 512 → upscale 2× with “Stable Diffusion Upscale”. |
| 026 | Latent‑Upscale vs. Pixel‑Upscale | Pros/cons, when to choose each. |
| 027 | Face‑Restoration (GFPGAN/CodeFormer) | Enabling post‑process to clean portrait faces. |
| 028 | Batch size & GPU memory | 1‑4 images per request; how to avoid OOM. |
| 029 | API rate‑limits & pagination | Using next_page token for long batch jobs. |
| 030 | Mini‑Project: High‑Res Concept Art | 1024×1024 landscape, 100 steps, DPM‑++ 2M, then upscale to 2048. |
Sampler Quick‑Pick Table
| Desired outcome | Recommended sampler | Typical CFG | |-----------------|---------------------|------------| | Fast, decent quality | Euler‑a | 7‑12 | | Ultra‑sharp detail | DPM‑++ 2M | 12‑15 | | Soft, painterly | LMS | 5‑9 | | Low‑VRAM environment | Euler (non‑a) | 7‑10 | Dream Studio - Nastia Mouse - Videos 001-109
Nastia (short for Anastasia) is a anthropomorphic mouse with oversized, dark-rimmed eyes, a perpetually torn red ribbon around her left ear, and a tail that often unravels into thread. Unlike typical cartoon mascots, Nastia does not speak, blink consistently, or occupy a stable physical form. In some videos, she is no larger than a thimble; in others, she towers over abandoned Soviet-era housing blocks.
She is both a child and a timeless wanderer. The moniker “Mouse” is literal (she has whiskers and a tail) but also metaphorical—she scurries through the margins of reality, gnawing at the foundations of memory. Nastia (short for Anastasia) is a anthropomorphic mouse
Despite (or because of) its opacity, Dream Studio - Nastia Mouse - Videos 001-109 has spawned a vibrant subculture. The subreddit r/NastiasTail has over 40,000 members who produce fan theories, frame-by-frame analyses, and even alternative soundscapes. Annual “Dream Marathons” (live-watching all 109 videos in order) occur in small cinemas in Berlin, Tokyo, and Portland.
Dream Studio has released no merchandise, no sequel announcements, and no director’s commentary. Anya Volkov gave one written interview in 2024, in which she stated: Despite (or because of) its opacity, Dream Studio
“Nastia is finished. She has unlocked her door. What she found there is not for me to say. The videos are the dream. You are the dreamer. Do not wake her up unless you want to wake yourself.”
Nearly as important as the visuals. Composer Mira Zhuk (Volkov’s long-time collaborator) uses field recordings from abandoned sanatoriums, reversed cello notes, and manipulated breath. There is no diegetic sound—no footsteps, no doors creaking. Only the ambient hum of a world that is half-remembered.