Z-Image RetroRude

My battle-tested, production-ready model featuring integrated text encoder and VAE for zero-dependency workflow. This checkpoint blends Z-Image Turbo's renowned architectural efficiency with my raw, uncompromising Rudegirl aesthetic and elevated cinematic LoRAs to create visceral photographic narratives that pulse with urban rebellion and vintage counterculture energy.

I recommend generating in ComfyUI for optimal results, using my LoRA at a strength of 0.9 with these parameters:

Steps: 8 ~ Sampler: Linear/Ralston_2s ~ Scheduler: Beta ~ CFG: 1

My first 5 showcase images are ComfyUI generations, the 5 that follow are TA generation with identical prompts using Euler/Beta....you can make a comparison🫵

Example workflow & prompts also in the showcase and version notes👉👉👉

Specialized in generating high-contrast, documentary-style imagery that captures the gritty authenticity of late 70's / early 80's photography and punk portraiture. Expect razor-sharp tattoo details with aged ink texture, weathered fabric rendering, and authentic material wear—scuffed Dr Martens boots, distressed denim, and lived-in cotton all rendered with photorealistic precision. The model excels at environmental storytelling through textured brick walls, concrete surfaces, and urban decay elements that ground subjects in their rebellious context.

Lighting philosophy centers on available light aesthetics—diffused natural illumination, dramatic shadows, and high-contrast black-and-white capabilities that evoke classic film stocks like pushed Ilford HP5. Cinematic enhancements deliver professional depth-of-field control, capturing intense eye contact and defiant expressions with editorial magazine quality while maintaining the raw, unpolished edge of cultural street photography.

Perfect for character-driven narratives demanding authenticity, attitude, and subcultural credibility. Whether crafting intimate portraits of tattooed subjects, documenting alternative fashion, or building atmospheric urban scenes, this checkpoint delivers gallery-worthy results with the speed advantages of turbo architecture. The all-in-one package eliminates dependency management—just load and create.

Enjoy

Love & digital kisses

Apolonia💋

Z-Image RetroRude - RZ.01