10 Next Level Styles for Midjourney: Vol 21 (Prompt tips!)

Wade McMaster - Creator Impact
9 May 202415:56

TLDRThis video presents 10 innovative styles to enhance mid-journey prompts, resulting in unique images. The styles include Chinese ink painting with dripping effects, a cartoon-like Super Mario aesthetic, and a surreal Lego art interpretation. The video also explores cross-section reveals, holographic mirrors, and rapid movement effects to add dynamism. Additionally, it combines elements like VHS glitches with 3D rendering for a distinctive look. The presentation concludes with a 'Nike style' bonus, imagining popular characters in sportswear, showcasing the versatility of these styles for creative projects.

Takeaways

  • 🖌️ Chinese ink painting style creates images with dripping effects and prominent black and red colors, often featuring Chinese symbols.
  • 🎨 Super Mario and Darth Vader images are transformed into a painted cartoon style with unique ink splats and cape transformations.
  • 🏠 Modern Family home is depicted with a Chinese aesthetic, offering a peaceful look, while Lego surrealism introduces a touch of surrealism to Lego-built scenes.
  • 🌈 Revealed cross-sections of characters like the Incredible Hulk and Batman show intricate details inside, adding a creative twist to the images.
  • 🔍 Holographic mirror effect adds a sense of realism and artistic creativity to characters like Batman and Pikachu, with a light spectrum flowing over them.
  • 🏃 Rapid movement is introduced to capture energy in images, with examples like a speeding car and action poses for Batman and Pikachu.
  • 📺 VHS glitch combined with 3D render gives a retro yet futuristic feel to characters, adding depth and color separation to the images.
  • 💥 Exploding elements show dynamic action, such as a fiery explosion from Mount Fuji or the Hulk unleashing power, with a balance of warm and cool colors.
  • 🤺 Mortal Kombat style adds a 3D warrior look to characters, with details like headbands, wristbands, and samurai swords, enhancing their battle-ready appearance.
  • 🌅 Dreamy atmosphere creates a serene and calm setting with a muted color palette, often featuring clouds and a peaceful vibe, as seen with characters like the Hulk and Mario.
  • 🎨 Vintage abstract graphic design gives images an aged look, reminiscent of older print styles from decades past, with flat colors and classic layouts.

Q & A

  • What style is described as having a dripping effect with a lot of Chinese symbols around the image?

    -The Chinese ink painting style is described as having a dripping effect with a lot of Chinese symbols around the image.

  • How does the Super Mario style in the script differ from a typical cartoon style?

    -The Super Mario style in the script differs from a typical cartoon style by being more like a painted cartoon style, which gives it a unique and cool appearance.

  • What is the unique effect mentioned for the Darth Vader image that involves his cape?

    -The unique effect mentioned for the Darth Vader image is that the cape turns into ink splats and drips, creating a solid figure with a stain around his head and a fluttering effect to the left.

  • What is the term used to describe the style that uses Lego to create surreal images?

    -The term used to describe the style that uses Lego to create surreal images is 'Lego surrealism'.

  • What is the name of the style that adds a sense of artistic creativity to images by transforming them into a cross-section?

    -The name of the style that adds a sense of artistic creativity to images by transforming them into a cross-section is 'revealed cross-section'.

  • How does the holographic mirror style affect the image of Batman?

    -The holographic mirror style affects the image of Batman by mirroring him from one side to the other and adding a holographic effect, which enhances the sense of realism.

  • What is the name of the style that introduces rapid movement into an image?

    -The name of the style that introduces rapid movement into an image is 'rapid movement'.

  • How does the VHS glitch 3D render style combine different elements to create a unique image?

    -The VHS glitch 3D render style combines elements of a glitch effect with a 3D render image style, resulting in a unique image with a sense of depth and color separation.

  • What is the effect created when the 'exploding elements' style is added to the woman's face?

    -When the 'exploding elements' style is added to the woman's face, it looks like she is filled with fire and about to explode.

  • How does the 'Mortal Kombat' style transform the characters?

    -The 'Mortal Kombat' style transforms the characters by giving them a warrior-like appearance with elements such as headbands, wristbands, belts, and a 3D look that suggests they are ready for battle.

  • What is the 'dreamy atmosphere' style characterized by?

    -The 'dreamy atmosphere' style is characterized by a subdued color palette, the presence of clouds, and an overall sense of calmness and serenity in the images.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Creative Image Styles Transformation

The first paragraph introduces a variety of artistic styles applied to images, including Chinese ink painting with dripping effects and prominent Chinese symbols, a cartoonish Super Mario style, and a surrealistic approach using Lego pieces. The narrator discusses the unique visual effects achieved with each style, such as the transformation of Darth Vader's cape into ink splats and the peaceful aesthetic of a modern home with Chinese influences. The paragraph also explores the concept of revealing cross-sections of subjects, like a woman's face or the Incredible Hulk, and the application of holographic and mirrored effects to enhance the artistic creativity of the images.

05:02

🏎️ Introducing Movement and Glitches

The second paragraph focuses on the introduction of movement and the application of a VHS glitch effect to images. The narrator describes how the rapid movement can capture energy, as seen with a lightning-fast car and a motion-blurred Batman. The paragraph also touches on the use of 3D rendering to add depth to characters like the Incredible Hulk and Darth Vader, while maintaining elements of the VHS glitch. The 'exploding elements' style is mentioned, which portrays subjects such as Mount Fuji or Batman on the verge of an explosion, adding a dynamic and energetic feel to the images.

10:02

🏰 Transforming Images into 3D Warriors

The third paragraph discusses the transformation of images into a 3D warrior style, reminiscent of Mortal Kombat characters. It describes the addition of accessories like headbands, wristbands, and belts to characters such as the Hulk and Mario, giving them a more battle-ready appearance. The paragraph also covers the application of a dreamy atmosphere to images, which introduces a serene and calm mood with a reduced color palette and the addition of clouds. The vintage abstract graphic design is another style highlighted, which gives images a retro, printed look, as if they were from old advertisements or posters.

15:03

👟 Nike-Inspired Style and Conclusion

The final paragraph introduces a Nike-inspired style, where characters are depicted wearing Nike-branded clothing or footwear, suggesting an ad campaign vibe. The narrator expresses enthusiasm for the unique designs created for characters like the Incredible Hulk, Mario, and Darth Vader, who are all given a modern and stylish look with Nike products. The paragraph concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to explore their creativity with these styles and to check out the provided mid-Journey cheat sheet for additional help with their image prompts.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Midjourney Styles

Midjourney Styles refer to a set of creative styles that can be applied to generate images using AI or graphic design tools. In the context of the video, these styles are used to create unique and visually appealing images by adding specific descriptors to a prompt, which influences the output of the image generation process. The video showcases various styles like Chinese ink painting, Super Mario, and Lego surrealism, demonstrating how they transform ordinary images into artistic and stylized ones.

💡Chinese Ink Painting Style

Chinese Ink Painting Style is a traditional East Asian art form that uses ink and water on paper to create images. It is characterized by its fluid lines and emphasis on the natural world. In the video, this style is applied to generate images with a dripping effect and the inclusion of Chinese symbols, which gives the images a distinct and culturally rich aesthetic.

💡Surrealism

Surrealism is an artistic and literary movement that seeks to express the unconscious mind, often resulting in images that are dreamlike or bizarre. In the context of the video, Lego surrealism is mentioned, which combines the playfulness of Lego with surreal elements. This results in images where objects are scattered or arranged in unconventional ways, creating a sense of wonder and unexpected creativity.

💡Holographic Effect

A Holographic Effect in the context of image generation or design refers to a visual technique that gives the impression of three-dimensional images within a two-dimensional space. The video describes how this effect can be applied to characters like Batman and Pikachu, making them appear as if they are part of a holographic projection, adding a layer of futuristic and high-tech appeal to the images.

💡Rapid Movement

Rapid Movement is a concept used to describe the portrayal of speed and action within an image. The video discusses how adding a 'rapid movement' style to a prompt can capture a sense of energy and motion. This is illustrated through examples such as a car moving at lightning speed or characters like Pikachu with a frazzled appearance due to fast movement, giving a dynamic and energetic feel to the generated images.

💡VHS Glitch

VHS Glitch refers to the visual artifacts and distortions that are reminiscent of old analog video tapes, which were common in VHS recordings. In the video, this style is used to create a nostalgic and retro look by applying a glitch effect to images, which can make them appear as if they are degraded or distorted in a way that is visually appealing and stylistically consistent with vintage technology.

💡Exploding Elements

Exploding Elements is a creative style that depicts subjects as if they are erupting or disintegrating into various pieces. This style is used in the video to generate images that show characters or objects with a dynamic explosion of colors and shapes, suggesting a powerful and intense transformation or action taking place.

💡Mortal Kombat Style

Mortal Kombat Style is inspired by the popular video game series 'Mortal Kombat,' known for its martial arts themes and dramatic character designs. In the video, this style is applied to transform characters into warriors with battle-ready attire and accessories, giving them a fierce and combative appearance that is fitting for the game's theme.

💡Dreamy Atmosphere

Dreamy Atmosphere is a stylistic choice that aims to create a serene, calm, and often otherworldly mood in images. The video describes how this style can be used to generate images with a soft color palette, gentle clouds, and a sense of tranquility, which contrasts with the usual intensity of the subjects, offering a unique and visually soothing interpretation.

💡Vintage Abstract

Vintage Abstract refers to a design style that evokes the aesthetics of older print materials, often characterized by a limited color palette, simple geometric shapes, and a sense of age or patina. In the video, this style is applied to generate images that have a nostalgic and classic look, as if they were taken from graphic designs of the past, giving them a timeless and artistic quality.

💡Nike Style

Nike Style, as mentioned in the video, is a creative theme where characters or objects are depicted with elements associated with the Nike brand, such as wearing Nike shoes or featuring Nike's iconic 'swoosh' logo. This style is used in a playful manner to reimagine familiar characters in a modern and fashionable context, often resulting in images that are both recognizable and novel.

Highlights

Introduces 10 new styles for mid-journey prompts, enhancing image generation.

Chinese ink painting style creates images with dripping effects and traditional symbols.

Super Mario style offers a painted cartoon look with a unique aesthetic.

Darth Vader's cape transforms into ink splats, adding a dynamic effect to the image.

Modern Family home style combines a painting of a modern home with Chinese aesthetics.

Lego surrealism introduces a surreal touch to Lego-built images.

Waterfalls and nature scenes are artistically rendered with Lego elements.

Pikachu is depicted in the sky with surreal elements floating around.

The Incredible Hulk is portrayed smashing concrete with Lego figurine elements.

Cross-section reveals internal structures of subjects, adding depth to the images.

Holographic mirror effect adds a futuristic and realistic touch to the characters.

Rapid movement style captures the energy and motion in images.

VHS glitch 3D render combines glitch effects with 3D rendering for a unique style.

Exploding elements style gives the illusion of subjects about to explode with dynamic visuals.

Mortal Kombat style transforms characters into warriors with 3D and cinematic elements.

Dreamy atmosphere style creates serene and calm images with a reduced color palette.

Vintage abstract graphic design style gives images an aged and classic look.

Nike style bonus theme outfits characters in Nike-branded attire or creates Nike shoe designs based on them.

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