ZeST Unlocks Material Magic in Single-Image Transfers

How ZeST Changes Materials with Just One Click

Javier Calderon Jr
4 min readMay 2, 2024

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Introduction

The evolution of digital imaging and graphics has reached an exciting frontier with the development of ZeST (Zero-Shot material Transfer), a method designed to transfer material properties from one image to another without the need for explicit 3D modeling or extensive training datasets. This technology, particularly beneficial for graphics designers and game developers, allows for rapid material alterations in images, enhancing both creativity and productivity.

Conceptual Overview of ZeST

ZeST leverages cutting-edge diffusion models and image encoding techniques to facilitate the transfer of material properties between images. The process involves taking an input image and a material exemplar image, then using advanced algorithms to extract material characteristics from the exemplar and apply them to the target object in the input image.

Key Components of ZeST:

  1. Material Encoding: Using an image encoder, ZeST captures the material…

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Javier Calderon Jr

CTO, Tech Entrepreneur, Mad Scientist, that has a passion to Innovate Solutions that specializes in Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security