Print on Demand Design AI Showdown: Adobe Firefly vs Midjourney V5 The Ultimate Test
TLDRIn this video, the host puts Adobe Firefly and Midjourney V5 to the test by creating print-on-demand designs with five different prompts. Adobe Firefly is currently in beta and not for commercial use, while Midjourney V5 is commercially available on their paid plan. The host compares the outputs of both AIs for prompts like 'bass fish jumping with water splashing' and 'horse galloping silhouette with floral flowers'. Midjourney V5 provides more realistic and detailed results, while Adobe Firefly offers versatility with different styles and the ability to make adjustments easily. However, for the desired line art and simpler designs, Midjourney V5 seems to deliver closer to the host's expectations without extensive reworking. The host concludes that, as of now, Midjourney V5 is the preferred choice for creating designs for print-on-demand, but acknowledges that Adobe Firefly will likely improve with future updates.
Takeaways
- 🎨 **Adobe Firefly vs Midjourney V5**: A comparison of two AI design tools for creating print-on-demand designs.
- 🚀 **Adobe Firefly Beta Limitation**: Currently, Adobe Firefly cannot be used for commercial purposes during its beta phase, but commercial use is expected upon release.
- 💰 **Midjourney V5 Commercial Use**: Midjourney V5 is commercially available for users on their paid plan.
- 🐟 **First Prompt Test**: A prompt for a bass fish jumping with water splashing was used to test both AIs, with a focus on creating line art for print-on-demand products.
- 🔍 **Adobe Firefly Interface**: Offers a variety of styles and the ability to generate images directly from text prompts.
- 📈 **Midjourney V5 Realism**: Initially produced more realistic images, which were not the desired outcome for the user's line art preference.
- 🌿 **Succulent and Cactus Test**: Both AIs were tasked with creating individual elements for a cohesive design, with Adobe Firefly offering more immediate style adjustments.
- 🎨 **Artistic Adjustments**: The user experimented with adding 'cartoon' and 'digital art' styles to the prompts for a more stylized result.
- 🏡 **Farm Scene Challenge**: Creating a farm scene was more challenging, with Midjourney V5 providing a closer match to the desired outcome without extensive tweaking.
- ✅ **Winner Selection**: The user found Midjourney V5 to be closer to their desired results out of the gate, requiring less reworking.
- 📚 **Final Thoughts**: While Adobe Firefly offers more immediate editing options, the user's preference for the end product leans towards Midjourney V5's output.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video?
-The main focus of the video is a comparison between Adobe Firefly and Midjourney V5 for creating print on demand designs, using five different prompts.
What is the current limitation of Adobe Firefly in its beta version?
-In its beta version, Adobe Firefly cannot be used for commercial purposes. However, once it is taken out of beta, commercial use will be available.
What is the commercial availability status of Midjourney V5?
-Midjourney V5 is commercially available for use if the user is on their paid plan.
What is the first prompt the video creator uses to test the design tools?
-The first prompt used is for a 'bass fish jumping with water splashing from tail on a white background'.
Why does the video creator choose a white background for the design?
-The white background is chosen because it is easier to cut out in editing tools like Canva or Photoshop for further use in print on demand products.
What feature does Adobe Firefly offer that allows for different looks without changing the prompt?
-Adobe Firefly offers the ability to select different styles, such as 'art' or 'cartoon', which can alter the look of the generated design without modifying the prompt itself.
What does the video creator suggest to get a better result from Adobe Firefly?
-The video creator suggests specifying the desired style, such as 'line art drawing' or 'cartoon', directly in the prompt for better initial results from Adobe Firefly.
Which tool provided more realistic results in the initial test?
-Midjourney V5 provided more realistic results in the initial test without needing additional prompt adjustments.
What is the main difference between the outputs of Adobe Firefly and Midjourney V5?
-Adobe Firefly's outputs tend to require more tweaking to achieve the desired style, while Midjourney V5's outputs are closer to the desired look from the start.
What does the video creator conclude about the winner between Adobe Firefly and Midjourney V5?
-The video creator concludes that, as it stands, Midjourney V5 is closer to what they are looking for without extensive reworking. However, they acknowledge that Adobe Firefly may improve with future adjustments.
What is the video creator's final recommendation for users interested in creating print on demand designs?
-The video creator recommends watching another video where they walk through creating a design from scratch and turning it into multiple products for further guidance.
Outlines
🎨 Testing Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey for Print-on-Demand Designs
The video begins with the host's intention to test Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey version 5 for creating print-on-demand designs. Five different prompts will be tested in a direct comparison. The host notes that Adobe Firefly is in beta and not for commercial use yet, while Mid-Journey version 5 is commercially available for paid users. The first prompt involves creating a design for bass fishing, which is popular on Etsy. The host enters a description into Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey to generate images, with a preference for a white background to facilitate editing in other tools. The results from both platforms are showcased, and the host discusses the differences and potential uses for each.
🔍 Exploring Prompt Variations and Style Selections
The host continues the video by experimenting with different prompts and style selections within Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey. After generating a bass fish image, adjustments are made to the prompt to achieve a more line art style, which is preferred for print-on-demand products. The host also tests a horse galloping with floral flowers and a succulent in a terracotta pot, comparing the outputs from both platforms. It is observed that additional commands in the prompt can significantly change the style of the generated images. The host appreciates the ease of tweaking and getting different looks in Adobe Firefly without altering the prompt, while Mid-Journey requires more specific instructions for achieving a desired artistic style.
🌵 Creating a Cactus and Farm Scene with Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey
The host attempts to create a cactus and a farm scene using both Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey. The cactus prompt is adjusted to achieve a more cartoonish look, and the farm scene is described in detail to generate a line art drawing. The host notes the differences in the level of detail and the artistic style between the outputs of the two platforms. Adobe Firefly's results are compared with Mid-Journey's, with the latter providing a more detailed and realistic output initially. However, by adjusting the prompt and making it less detailed, the host is able to achieve a closer match to the desired outcome in Adobe Firefly.
🏆 Mid-Journey Version 5 Outperforms Adobe Firefly in Direct Comparison
In the final analysis, the host concludes that Mid-Journey version 5 has produced results closer to the desired aesthetic without extensive reworking, making it the preferred choice for this particular test. The host acknowledges that Adobe Firefly is still in beta and expects it to improve with future adjustments. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to watch another video where the host will guide them through creating a design from scratch and turning it into multiple products.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Print on Demand
💡Adobe Firefly
💡Midjourney V5
💡Text to Image
💡Line Art
💡Commercial Use
💡Beta Version
💡Canva
💡Photoshop
💡Etsy
💡Cartoonish
Highlights
Adobe Firefly and Midjourney V5 are compared for creating print-on-demand designs.
Adobe Firefly is currently in beta and not for commercial use, while Midjourney V5 is commercially available on paid plans.
The first design prompt is for bass fishing, a popular theme on Etsy.
Adobe Firefly offers a 'text to image' feature within its beta version.
Midjourney V5 provides more realistic outputs compared to Adobe Firefly.
Adding 'line art' to the prompt improves the style of the output in both Adobe Firefly and Midjourney.
The horse galloping silhouette with floral flowers is the second prompt tested.
Adobe Firefly allows easy modification of styles with a click, without altering the prompt.
Midjourney V5's interface is more straightforward, with a single input for prompts.
Creating individual elements for print-on-demand items is often easier and more effective.
Adobe Firefly's 'cartoon' style option transforms the succulent design into a more playful theme.
Midjourney V5 requires additional input adjustments to achieve a cartoonish or artistic look.
The cactus design in Adobe Firefly can be further tweaked for a more desired outcome.
Midjourney V5's output for the cactus prompt is more aligned with the desired cartoonish style.
A farm scene with a barn, tractor, and cows is the final and most challenging prompt.
Adobe Firefly's detailed outputs may require post-processing in tools like Canva or Photoshop to meet specific design needs.
Midjourney V5's initial results are closer to the desired outcome, requiring less reworking.
In the final assessment, Midjourney V5 is favored for its out-of-the-gate results, though Adobe Firefly shows potential for improvement post-beta.
