Midjourney for Beginners - Learn Midjourney in 17 Minutes

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24 Apr 202416:39

TLDRThis tutorial offers a comprehensive guide to using Midjourney, an AI image generation tool, for beginners. It covers everything from setting up a Discord account, purchasing a subscription, and joining the official Midjourney server to generating images using the 'SL img' command. The video explains the concept of 'prompts'—short text phrases that guide the AI to create desired images—and provides tips on crafting effective prompts. It also discusses advanced features like creating variations of an image, using parameters to control the image generation process, and utilizing tools for post-generation editing. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity in prompts for better results and introduces various commands and parameters to enhance the user's experience with Midjourney.

Takeaways

  • 📌 To use Midjourney, you need a Discord account and a paid subscription.
  • 🔍 Search for Midjourney.com and sign in with your Discord account to get started.
  • 💰 The basic plan costs $10 a month and includes about 2,100 generations, suitable for most beginners.
  • 📱 Midjourney can be used directly in Discord or through a web browser for more experienced users.
  • 🌐 Join the official Midjourney server and use the 'newbies' or 'general' channels to begin.
  • 🐱 Use the `--v 5 --ar 16:9 --stylize 500 --q 2 --ar 3:2` command to generate images with specific styles and qualities.
  • 🖼️ The `U` buttons (upscale) help separate chosen images for easier downloading and editing.
  • 🔄 The `V` buttons create variations of the selected image, maintaining the general style and composition.
  • 📝 A 'prompt' is a text phrase that the Midjourney bot uses to generate images, broken down into tokens.
  • 📈 Parameters can be added to prompts to adjust aspects like aspect ratios, models, and upscaler.
  • 🌟 Write simple, short, and clear prompts to get the best results from Midjourney.
  • 📚 Check the Midjourney documentation for more advanced prompting tips and parameter usage.

Q & A

  • What is the first step to start using Midjourney?

    -The first step is to have a verified Discord account. Without it, you won't be able to use Midjourney.

  • How do you access Midjourney after creating a Discord account?

    -You can access Midjourney by searching for 'Midjourney.com' on Google or by using the first link in the video description, then signing in and authorizing with your Discord account.

  • What is the basic plan's cost and what does it include?

    -The basic plan costs $10 a month and includes about 2,100 generations, which is sufficient for most tasks, especially for beginners.

  • How many different ways can you use Midjourney?

    -You can use Midjourney in two different ways: directly in Discord, which is the most convenient and popular method, and through the browser, which is available to those who have made more than 1,000 generations in Midjourney.

  • What command is used to generate images in Midjourney?

    -The command used to generate images is '/sl imag'.

  • What do the 'U' buttons in Midjourney do?

    -The 'U' buttons, also known as upscale or image selection, help separate your chosen image from the grid, making it easier to download and access additional editing and generation tools.

  • What is a 'prompt' in the context of Midjourney?

    -A prompt is a short text phrase that the Midjourney bot interprets to produce an image. It can be as simple as a single word or can include image URLs, multiple text phrases, and parameters to influence the style and content of the generated image.

  • How can you create variations of an image in Midjourney?

    -You can create variations of an image by using the 'V' buttons, which generate a new image grid that maintains the general style and composition of the selected image.

  • What are the three parts that a prompt in Midjourney can consist of?

    -A prompt in Midjourney can consist of image prompts, text prompts, and parameters.

  • How can you create multiple variations from a single prompt?

    -You can create multiple variations from a single prompt by using permutation prompts, which allow you to include lists of options separated by commas within curly braces in your prompt.

  • What are the two additional tools available after upscaling an image in Midjourney?

    -After upscaling an image, the two additional tools available are 'upscale subtle', which doubles the image size while keeping details similar to the original, and 'upscale creative', which also doubles the image size but adds new details to it.

  • How can you familiarize yourself with various parameters in Midjourney?

    -You can familiarize yourself with various parameters in Midjourney by visiting the official Midjourney documentation site, where you can read about different parameters and how they work.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Getting Started with Mid Journey for Beginners

This paragraph introduces the tutorial for beginners, covering the basics of getting started with Mid Journey to advanced prompting tips. It emphasizes the value of watching the entire tutorial, as it becomes progressively more informative. The first step is to have a verified Discord account, followed by signing in and authorizing Mid Journey through Discord. The user is then guided through purchasing a subscription, with the basic plan being recommended for most users. The paragraph also explains how to use Mid Journey in Discord and through a browser, and introduces the concept of 'prompts' for image generation. It concludes with a demonstration of generating images using a simple 'cat' prompt and discusses the various buttons and tools available for image selection and variation creation.

05:00

📘 Exploring Mid Journey Commands and Prompts

This section delves into the various commands available in Mid Journey, such as 'SL imag' for image generation, 'SL in' for checking subscription details, and 'SL settings' for adjusting model version and other parameters. It explains the concept of a 'prompt' as a text phrase that the Mid Journey bot uses to generate images, breaking down the prompt into tokens for comparison with training data. The paragraph also covers how to write effective prompts, the use of parameters to control image generation, and the importance of concise and clear descriptions. It introduces the use of image URLs and multiple text phrases in prompts, and the ability to generate prompts based on an uploaded image with the 'SL describe' command. The importance of writing good prompts is emphasized, with tips on how to do so effectively.

10:02

🖼️ Upscaling and Editing Mid Journey Images

This paragraph discusses the tools available for upscaling and editing images generated by Mid Journey. It explains the difference between 'upscale subtle' and 'upscale creative' options, which respectively maintain original details and add new details when doubling the image size. The paragraph also introduces 'very' buttons for creating variations of an image and the 'vari region' tool for modifying specific objects within an image. It outlines how to use these tools to make detailed changes and how to add or adjust information from the sides of an image. The importance of crafting a good prompt is reiterated, with advice on using image prompts, text prompts, and permutation prompts to generate multiple variations of an image. The paragraph concludes with a reminder to consult the official Mid Journey documentation for further guidance on writing prompts.

15:04

🎨 Advanced Prompting Techniques and Parameters

The final paragraph focuses on advanced prompting techniques and parameters in Mid Journey. It explains how to use curly braces and commas to create variable prompts that generate multiple individual prompts from a single input. The paragraph introduces new parameters such as 'style reference' (sref) and 'style weight' (sSW) for controlling the style of generated images, and 'character reference' (CF) for maintaining consistent character styles across multiple images. It also demonstrates the use of these parameters with examples and discusses how to achieve random styles. The importance of understanding and utilizing these parameters for better control over the final image is emphasized, and users are encouraged to explore the official Mid Journey documentation for more information on writing effective prompts and using various parameters.

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Keywords

💡Discord

Discord is a communication platform that allows users to communicate via text, voice, and video. In the context of the video, it is essential for using Midjourney, as it is the primary platform through which the Midjourney bot operates. Users need a verified Discord account to proceed with using Midjourney features.

💡Midjourney

Midjourney is a tool that utilizes AI to generate images based on textual prompts. It is a central focus of the video, as the tutorial explains how beginners can use Midjourney to create AI masterpieces. The script details the process of signing up, purchasing a subscription, and generating images using the Midjourney bot on Discord.

💡Prompt

A prompt is a short text phrase that the Midjourney bot interprets to produce an image. It is a crucial element in the video, as it determines the style and content of the generated images. The script emphasizes the importance of writing effective prompts to control the final image output.

💡Upscale

In the context of the video, upscaling refers to the process of increasing the size of an image while maintaining or enhancing its quality. The Midjourney bot offers different upscaling options, such as 'upscale subtle' and 'upscale creative,' which are explained in the script as tools to refine the generated images.

💡Variations

Variations are new images generated based on the original image while maintaining its general style and composition. The script discusses the use of 'V' buttons to create variations, which is a feature that allows users to explore different interpretations of their initial image.

💡Subscription

A subscription to Midjourney is required to use its services, as mentioned in the script. It outlines different subscription plans, such as the basic plan costing $10 a month, which includes a limit of about 2,100 generations suitable for most users, especially beginners.

💡Parameters

Parameters are additional instructions added to the end of a prompt to influence how an image is generated. They can adjust various aspects such as aspect ratios, models, and upscaler. The video script provides examples of how to use parameters like aspect ratio and 'no' to fine-tune the image generation process.

💡Tokens

Tokens are the smaller pieces of words and phrases in a prompt that the Midjourney bot breaks down to compare with its training data. They are fundamental to the image generation process as they help the bot understand and interpret the prompt to create the desired image.

💡Permutation Prompts

Permutation prompts are a technique that allows users to generate multiple variations of a prompt with a single command by including lists of options within curly braces. This feature is highlighted in the script as a way to quickly create diverse images from a single prompt.

💡Style Reference

Style reference is a parameter that allows users to emulate the style of another image or maintain a consistent style across multiple images. It is used by providing a URL to the style reference image. The script demonstrates how style reference can influence the generated images' appearance.

💡Character Reference

Character reference is a parameter similar to style reference but more focused on maintaining a consistent character design. It is used by providing a URL to the character reference image. The video script explains how this parameter helps in generating images with a consistent character theme.

Highlights

The tutorial is designed for beginners to learn Midjourney in 20 minutes, covering basics to advanced prompting tips.

A verified Discord account is required to use Midjourney.

Midjourney.com is the starting point for beginners to authorize their Discord account.

Paid subscriptions are necessary to use Midjourney, with the basic plan offering 2,100 generations per month.

Midjourney can be used directly in Discord or through a web browser for users with over 1,000 generations.

The official Midjourney server on Discord is the place to start for beginners.

The 'forward SL imag' command is used to generate images based on text prompts.

Images generated have unique numbers corresponding to selection buttons for further actions.

The 'U' buttons are now used to separate chosen images from the grid for easier access.

The 'V' buttons create variations of the selected image, maintaining its general style and composition.

Creating a personal server on Discord allows for a more convenient and private image generation experience.

Inviting the Midjourney bot to a personal server enables direct image generation from within Discord.

Multiple commands are available for image creation, default settings change, and user info monitoring.

The 'SL describe' command generates possible prompts based on an uploaded image.

A prompt is a text phrase that the Midjourney bot uses to produce images by breaking down into tokens.

Advanced prompting includes image URLs, text phrases, and parameters to control the image generation.

Parameters can adjust aspect ratios, models, upscaler, and more, always added to the end of a prompt.

The 'no' parameter tells the bot what not to include in the image.

Upscale options allow for image enlargement with subtle or creative detail additions.

The 'very' buttons and 'vari region' tool offer advanced image variation and object modification capabilities.

Writing a good prompt is crucial for generating desired images, consisting of image prompts, text, and parameters.

Permutation prompts allow for the quick generation of multiple variations from a single command.

Style reference and character reference parameters help emulate or maintain consistent styles and characters across images.