Break the 4th Wall with this Midjourney Trick

Future Tech Pilot
3 Jun 202404:37

TLDRDiscover the art of breaking the fourth wall in mid-journey with a five-step technique shared by Damon 42 on Discord. Start with a base generation, contrasting art styles, and upscale to create a portal. Then, overlay a colorful cosmic view through the portal, using mid-journey's in-painting feature. Finally, prompt for a fourth wall break with the portal as a lens to a galaxy, adding the colorful image as a style reference. This technique is not only awe-inspiring but also a fun way to create unique and captivating visual experiences.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The technique described is for creating a 'fourth wall break' in mid-journey art generation.
  • 🖌️ Start with a base generation that is either cartoonish or photorealistic, like a pen and ink sketch.
  • 🌌 Choose a contrasting art style for the second step, such as a colorful cosmic view if the base is black and white.
  • 🔗 Copy the image link of the second step to use as a style reference in the next phase.
  • 🖼️ Use the 'very' by region feature to select the area of the base image that will be changed.
  • ✂️ Use the lasso tool to carefully select the portal area, but allow for some imprecision as the AI will understand the intent.
  • 📝 Write a new prompt for the selected area that describes the desired fourth wall break scene.
  • 🔗 Add the image from step two as a style reference using the 'D-sref' parameter in the prompt.
  • 🎨 The final prompt should combine the description of the scene with the style reference to guide the AI in generating the image.
  • 🌐 The process involves a five-step method that is not difficult and can be achieved by following the outlined steps.
  • 💌 Special thanks are given to Damon 42 for sharing the technique, and viewers are encouraged to share their creations.
  • 📹 For more mid-journey tips, viewers are directed to another video, and the presenter hopes to see viewers again in the next video.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of the video script provided?

    -The main purpose of the video script is to explain a technique to create a '4th wall break' effect using the mid-journey image generation tool, by combining different art styles in a five-step process.

  • Who is credited with sharing the technique mentioned in the video?

    -Damon 42 over on Discord is credited with sharing the technique that the video describes.

  • What is the first step in the process described in the script?

    -The first step is to create a base generation, recommending starting with an extreme art style, such as a cartoonish pen and ink sketch or a photorealistic image.

  • What is the significance of the 'portal' in the base generation image?

    -The 'portal' is significant as it establishes the view that will be seen through the large circular porthole in the middle of the frame, which is key to the '4th wall break' effect.

  • Why is it important to choose an opposite art style for the second step of the process?

    -Choosing an opposite art style for the second step creates contrast and helps in achieving the '4th wall break' effect by contrasting the initial base image with a completely different visual style.

  • What is the role of the 'very by region' feature in the fourth step of the process?

    -The 'very by region' feature, also known as 'in painting', is used to make changes to specific areas of the image, such as the portal, without affecting the rest of the image.

  • How does the lasso tool help in the process of selecting the area for the '4th wall break'?

    -The lasso tool helps in manually and precisely selecting the area of the image that will be changed, ensuring that the '4th wall break' effect is focused on the desired part of the image.

  • What is the purpose of copying the image link from step two?

    -The image link from step two is copied to be used as a style reference in step five, ensuring that the final image maintains the visual style of the colorful galaxy view chosen in step two.

  • What does the term '4th wall break' refer to in the context of this script?

    -In the context of this script, '4th wall break' refers to the effect where the subject of the image appears to be looking or interacting with the viewer, as if breaking through the imaginary 'wall' between them.

  • How can viewers share their creations with the video creator?

    -Viewers can share their creations with the video creator by emailing them at the provided email address, and their creations might be highlighted in an upcoming video.

  • What is the final step in the process where the prompt is changed, and why is it done this way?

    -The final step involves changing the prompt to describe what is seen inside the selection, and adding the image from step two as a style reference. This is done to guide the mid-journey tool to generate the desired '4th wall break' effect with the correct style.

Outlines

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🎨 Art Creation Process Introduction

The script introduces a five-step process for creating unique and amazing art pieces using a technique shared by Damon 42 on Discord. It emphasizes the simplicity of the process and encourages viewers to follow along, starting with selecting a base generation, either a cartoonish pen and ink sketch or a photorealistic image. The example provided is a black and white ink sketch of an astronaut in a spaceship with a large circular porthole, setting the stage for the art piece's main view.

🌌 Selecting the Art Style for the View

The second step involves choosing an art style opposite to the base generation for the view seen through the spaceship's porthole. The script suggests selecting a colorful cosmic view of outer space with swirling supernovas and sparkling shooting stars if the base was a black and white sketch. It then describes the process of selecting the most appealing option from the generated images, with a preference shown for the first option due to its vibrant blue color.

🔗 Preparing the Image for Upscaling

In the third step, the script instructs how to copy the image link of the chosen cosmic view to prepare it for the next phase of the process. This involves expanding the image, copying its address, and saving it to the clipboard for easy access in the subsequent steps.

✂️ Editing the Base Image for Integration

The fourth step details the process of editing the base image using the 'very by region' or 'in painting' feature. It explains how to select the area of the image that will be changed, recommending the lasso tool for precision. The script advises not to worry about exact precision, as the AI will understand the intent, and reassures that mistakes can be easily corrected using the undo button or by deleting selected areas.

🖌️ Finalizing the Art Prompt with Style Reference

The final step involves changing the prompt for the base image to include a description of the desired view through the porthole and adding the previously copied image as a style reference. The script suggests a prompt that calls for a 'fourth wall break' and describes the colorful galaxy view. It then explains how to use the 'D-sref' parameter to paste the image address as a style reference, resulting in a prompt that guides the AI to create the final art piece.

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Keywords

💡4th Wall

The term '4th Wall' refers to the imaginary 'wall' at the front of a stage in a theater, through which the audience sees the action. In the context of the video, 'breaking the 4th wall' means creating a visual effect where the audience feels the scene is aware of their presence, as if looking out from the screen or picture. This is achieved by making the astronaut look out of the spaceship's porthole into a vibrant galaxy, thus creating a direct line of sight with the viewer.

💡Midjourney

In the script, 'midjourney' is likely a reference to a specific software or tool used for image generation. The term is used to describe the process of creating an image that transitions from one style to another, which is the main focus of the video. The technique shared involves using midjourney to generate and blend different art styles within a single image.

💡Base Generation

A 'base generation' in the context of the video is the initial image or artwork that serves as the foundation for further modifications and enhancements. The script suggests starting with an extreme style, such as a black and white ink sketch, to establish a clear contrast for the subsequent steps.

💡Pen and Ink Sketch

A 'pen and ink sketch' is a type of artwork created using ink applied to paper with a pen. It is often characterized by bold lines and high contrast. In the video, a pen and ink sketch of a lonely astronaut is used as the base generation to create a stark contrast with the colorful cosmic view that will be seen through the spaceship's porthole.

💡Photorealism

Photorealism is a style of art that attempts to create images that closely resemble photographs. It is mentioned in the script as an alternative extreme to the pen and ink sketch, suggesting the use of highly realistic imagery as a starting point for the base generation.

💡Upscale

In the video, 'upscale' refers to the process of increasing the resolution or detail of an image. After selecting a preferred image from the initial generation, the script describes upscaling it to prepare for the next steps in the image creation process.

💡Cosmic View

A 'cosmic view' in the script represents an image of outer space with vibrant colors and celestial phenomena like supernovas and shooting stars. It is the contrasting element to the initial pen and ink sketch and is used to create the effect of looking through the spaceship's porthole into a colorful galaxy.

💡Inpainting

Inpainting, also known as 'veryby region' in the script, is a technique used in image editing where missing or selected parts of an image are filled in or reconstructed. In the context of the video, inpainting is used to replace the view seen through the porthole with the cosmic view generated in step two.

💡Lasso Tool

The 'lasso tool' is a selection tool in image editing software that allows users to make freehand selections. In the video, the lasso tool is recommended for selecting the area of the porthole to be replaced with the cosmic view, emphasizing precision and careful selection.

💡Style Reference

A 'style reference' in the video is an image used to guide the artistic style of the inpainting process. The script describes using the colorful cosmic view as a style reference to ensure that the inpainted area matches the vibrant and colorful theme of the galaxy seen through the porthole.

💡Parameter

In the context of the video, a 'parameter' is a setting or value that influences the outcome of the image generation process. The script mentions using the parameter 'D-sref' to trigger the style reference feature, which allows the user to paste the image address of the cosmic view to guide the inpainting.

Highlights

Learn how to create amazing generations inside of Midjourney with a special technique shared by Damon 42 on Discord.

The process is broken down into a simple five-step method that is not difficult to follow.

Start with a base generation, choosing between extremes like cartoonish pen and ink or photorealistic styles.

For the first step, prompt for a black and white ink sketch of a subject with a large circular porthole in the frame.

In the example, the astronaut is positioned to the left of the porthole to avoid obstructing the view.

Choose a style for the base generation, with 'Rock' style being selected in the given example.

Upscale the chosen image to enhance its details and clarity.

For step two, generate an opposite art style to what was chosen in step one, like a colorful cosmic view.

Select the image that best represents the desired view for the second step.

Copy the image link of the generated cosmic view for use in the next steps.

In step four, use the very by region feature to select the area of the original image that will change.

Use the lasso tool to carefully select the area within the porthole for transformation.

In step five, change the prompt to call for a fourth wall break and describe what you want to see inside the selection.

Add the previously copied image as a style reference using the parameter 'D-sref'.

The final prompt will combine the description of the fourth wall break with the style reference image.

The result is a unique and awe-inspiring image that breaks the fourth wall with a colorful galaxy view.

Choose the final image that best represents the intended effect of the technique.

The technique is highly praised and offers a lot of creative freedom for users to explore.

Special thanks are given to Damon 42 for sharing this innovative method.

Encouragement is given for users to share their creations and possibly get featured in future videos.

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