17 Tips to Master Art Generation | Midjourney Tutorial
TLDRThis tutorial offers 17 tips to enhance the art generation process, including the use of double colons for multi-prompting, assigning different weights to parts of a prompt, and using negative prompting to refine outputs. It also covers techniques such as stopping generation at a specific point for a desired effect, citing photographic sources for quality, and adjusting image size and perspective. The video introduces hot tips like using 'Hector design' for concept art and 'noling photography' for unique effects. It explains how to cancel and delete jobs, utilize remixing for variations, and create custom args for efficiency. The importance of rating images for fast hours and using search functions to find specific images is highlighted. Additionally, the tutorial suggests experimenting with different versions for remastered images and generating low-quality images for faster, cheaper results. The speaker also recommends the Art AI Academy website for inspiration and concludes by encouraging viewers to like, share, and subscribe for more AI-related content.
Takeaways
- 📝 Use double colons for multi-prompting to split prompts into distinct pieces of information.
- 🔍 Assign different weights to each part of your prompt for fine-tuning the generation.
- ⏹ Add `--v` followed by a number to stop the generation at a specific point for a more blurred or unfinished look.
- 📸 Cite real photographic sources in your prompt for better photographic quality.
- 🚫 Utilize negative prompting to avoid unwanted elements in the generated images.
- 🖼 Adjust the size, aspect ratio, and perspective for different visual outcomes.
- ❌ Cancel an in-progress job by right-clicking and selecting 'cancel job'.
- 🗑 Delete unwanted generations by reacting with the 'X' emoji or right-clicking and selecting 'X'.
- 🌟 Add 'Hector design' at the start of your prompt for responsive concept art.
- 🔧 Use beta upscale for a closer match to the original thumbnail.
- 🔄 Remixing allows altering images without needing the seed number.
- 🎨 Version 4 is less prone to dramatic changes, making it good for subtle variations.
- 👩🎨 Request art in the style of a favorite artist for inspiration.
- 💡 Create custom args (shortcuts) for longer prompts to save time.
- 🌈 Try phrases like 'noling photography' and referencing artists like Lisa Frank for unique styles.
- ⭐ Rate images on the website to earn free fast hours.
- 🔎 Use the Discord search function to find your pictures in public channels.
- 🔄 Experiment with image parameters and remix features for more variations.
- 🔗 Generate images on low quality for faster and cheaper results.
- 🎨 Visit art AI Academy for inspiration and to explore different art mediums and styles.
Q & A
What is the benefit of using double colons in art generation prompts?
-Using double colons in art generation prompts is known as multi-prompting and it is effective because it splits the prompt into two or more distinct pieces of information, allowing for more specific and fine-tuned generation.
How can you adjust the weight of each part of your prompt in multi-prompting?
-You can adjust the weight of each part of your prompt by placing a number directly after the colons without a space. The two numbers you use will be in relation to each other, for example, 10 and 5 is the same as 2 and 1.
What is the purpose of using '--stop' followed by a number in a prompt?
-The '--stop' followed by a number allows the generation to stop at a specific point of progress, which can be useful for creating a blurry or unfinished photo. It's often used at stop 80 or 90 as the last 10 to 20 percent of a generation can add unexpected details.
How can you save an image that is still generating?
-You can save an image that is still generating by clicking on it at any point during the generation process, such as at forty percent completion. It saves as a web file which can then be opened in certain programs and saved as the desired file type.
What phrase can you use in your prompt to achieve photographic quality?
-To achieve photographic quality, you can cite real photographic sources in your prompt. Using the phrase 'by Vogue' or specific photography language like 'cinematic still', 'portrait', or 'stock photography' can help significantly.
How can negative prompting help improve the quality of generated images?
-Negative prompting allows you to specify what you don't want in your generated image, such as '--no blur' for images with the wrong focal length. It can be used in various areas to fine-tune the prompt and avoid unwanted elements.
What changes can altering the aspect ratio and perspective have on the output of a prompt?
-Altering the aspect ratio and perspective can produce very different results for a prompt. Common aspect ratios like 2:3 or 18:9 can be used, and different phrases for angles such as 'wide angle shot', 'satellite view', 'eye level shot', etc., can influence the camera perspective.
How do you cancel a job in progress in the generation process?
-To cancel a job in progress, you right-click on the image generating and click on 'cancel job'. This stops the current generation process.
What are two ways to delete a generation you don't want from your timeline?
-You can delete a generation by reacting to your picture with the 'X' emoji or by right-clicking directly on the image and clicking the 'X' that appears if it is one of your recent emojis.
What is the effect of adding 'Hector design' near the front of your prompt?
-Adding the phrase 'Hector design' near the front of your prompt acts like a magic word to get really responsive concept art of characters.
How does the remix feature change the way you can alter a picture you like?
-The remix feature allows you to alter any picture you like without needing the seed number. It changes the variation buttons to work differently by giving you the chance to rewrite your prompt, offering more flexibility and ease in making adjustments.
What is the advantage of using the beta upscale over the traditional upscale?
-The beta upscale gets you closer to your original thumbnail, making it less likely to change the image in unexpected ways compared to the traditional upscale.
Outlines
🎨 Art Generation Techniques and Tips
This paragraph introduces various strategies to enhance the efficiency and specificity of art generation. It emphasizes the use of double colons for multi-prompting, allowing for the splitting of prompts into distinct pieces of information. It also suggests assigning different weights to each part of a prompt for fine-tuning. The paragraph provides a tip for stopping the generation process at a specific point for a desired effect and shares a master tip about saving an image at any stage of generation. It further discusses the importance of citing photographic sources, negative prompting to avoid unwanted elements, and altering the size and perspective of generated images. Additionally, it covers how to cancel a job in progress and delete unwanted generations, and offers hot tips for achieving photographic quality and using specific phrases for different angles and compositions.
📈 Advanced Art Generation Features and Inspiration
The second paragraph delves into more advanced features for art generation, such as the remix feature that allows alterations to a liked picture without needing the original seed number. It highlights the benefits of using version 4 for resisting dramatic changes and producing slightly different iterations of an image. The paragraph also suggests ways to seek inspiration from famous artists and create custom shortcuts for frequently used phrases in prompts. It provides hot tips for generating unique styles by referencing specific artists and using phrases like 'noling photography'. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of rating images on the website to earn free fast hours, using the search function in Discord to find personal pictures in public channels, and experimenting with different versions of the generation process for varied results. The paragraph concludes with advice on generating low-quality images for faster and cheaper results and recommends a website, Art AI Academy, for further inspiration.
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Keywords
💡Multi-prompting
💡Negative Prompting
💡Aspect Ratio
💡Upscaling
💡Remixing
💡Custom Args
💡Tilt-Shift Photography
💡Rating Images
💡Demastering and Remastering
💡Low Quality Generation
💡Art AI Academy
Highlights
Using double colons for multi-prompting can be more effective than commas, allowing for more specific generation control.
Assigning different weights to each part of your prompt with multi-prompting enables fine-tuning of the generation.
Adding '--stop' followed by a number allows you to halt the generation process at a specific point for a more stylized look.
You can save an in-progress upscale at any point by clicking on it for a partially completed image.
Citing real photographic sources or using phrases like 'by Vogue' can enhance the photographic quality of the generated art.
Negative prompting (e.g., '--no blur') can correct common issues like incorrect focal length and unwanted blurriness.
Adjusting the height, width, and perspective can lead to significantly different outcomes in the generated art.
Including specific camera angle phrases (e.g., 'wide angle shot', 'satellite view') can influence the perspective of the generated image.
Canceling an in-progress job is as simple as right-clicking the image and selecting 'cancel job'.
Deleting unwanted generations can be done by reacting with the 'X' emoji or right-clicking and selecting 'X'.
Adding 'Hector design' to your prompt can produce highly responsive concept art of characters.
Using 'beta upscale' can help maintain the original thumbnail's appearance during image upscaling.
The 'remix' feature allows alterations to a liked picture without needing the seed number.
Version 4 of the software is less susceptible to dramatic changes, making it ideal for slight variations.
Requesting a style of a famous artist (e.g., 'painting by Jackson Pollock') can generate images in that artist's style.
Creating custom args (shortcuts for longer prompts) can streamline the process of generating art.
Using phrases like 'noling photography' can produce unique, tilt-shifted looking images.
Rating images on the website can earn you free fast hours, encouraging user engagement.
Using the search function in Discord can locate your pictures in a public channel if they're hard to find.
Altering specific images for more variations can be done by copying the image address and adding text, or using the remix feature with parameters like '--chaos'.
Generating images on a low quality setting can be faster and cheaper, suitable for getting colors or compositions.
Websites like Art AI Academy can provide inspiration and a variety of styles for art generation.
