Midjourney Guide #1 - Beginner Tips
Tip #1: Bigger doesn't always mean better!
In the world of visual content creation, there's a common misconception that only long and detailed prompts can lead to remarkable images. However, this notion couldn't be farther from the truth. Short, simple prompts possess an inherent ability to produce captivating visuals that leave a lasting impact. When armed with just a few words, clever prompters can unlock a world of creativity, crafting stunning images that speak volumes with their simplicity. Let me show you an example of a simple yet effective prompt:
Prompt: burger, food photography
Tip #2: Embrace the Artistic Vision - Choosing Your Style
When it comes to transforming a prompt into a visual masterpiece, the style you select can make all the difference. Do you envision a realistic photo that captures the essence of the subject? Or perhaps a vibrant watercolour painting that adds an artistic flair to the scene? The choice is yours, and it can significantly influence the emotions and messages conveyed by your image. Let me show you these two examples, however the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to styles:
Example 1 - a photo of a woman in a cafe
Example 2 - a watercolor painting of a woman in a cafe
Tip #3: The Power of Placement - Prioritize Your Words
In the realm of midjourney image prompting, the order of words within a prompt can wield surprising influence over the image's perception and focus. Placing a key word at the beginning of the prompt amplifies its significance and impact.
So how does that exactly work, let me show you two examples using the world gold, but changing placement of the word gold so you can see the end result:
Example 1 - a beautiful bonsai tree, old, twisted branches, elegant, white marble, gold
Example 2 - gold, a beautiful bonsai tree, old, twisted branches, elegant, white marble
Tip #4: It's not a spelling bee - Grammar in Prompts
In the realm of visual content creation, artistic freedom knows no bounds, and grammar takes a back seat when crafting prompts. Whilst grammar obviously important to a certain extent and you should always try to be grammatically correct, the following examples show that you don't need to worry about it too much!
Example 1 - A T-rex stalking in the midst of a foggy prehistoric rainforest.
Example 2 - trex stalking, foggy rainforest
Tip #5: Leave Room for Interpretation - Midjourney makes great assumptions When crafting prompts for Midjourney, sometimes leaving certain elements unspecified can lead to surprising and delightful outcomes. Embrace the unexpected and let Midjourney take the reins, allowing its creative algorithms to shape the image based on the given prompt. If after seeing the end result, it's not something you like, then go ahead, add more detail but here's just two examples of how Midjourney is quite good with filling in the gaps! Remember that for these prompts, the type of garden was not specified at all!
Example 1 - a samurai in a garden
Example 2 - an instagram model in a garden
This blog post was inspired by Chase Lean on Twitter, his handle is @chaseleantj. Thanks Chase for everything you do, keep on doing what you're doing!
In the world of visual content creation, there's a common misconception that only long and detailed prompts can lead to remarkable images. However, this notion couldn't be farther from the truth. Short, simple prompts possess an inherent ability to produce captivating visuals that leave a lasting impact. When armed with just a few words, clever prompters can unlock a world of creativity, crafting stunning images that speak volumes with their simplicity. Let me show you an example of a simple yet effective prompt:
Prompt: burger, food photography
When it comes to transforming a prompt into a visual masterpiece, the style you select can make all the difference. Do you envision a realistic photo that captures the essence of the subject? Or perhaps a vibrant watercolour painting that adds an artistic flair to the scene? The choice is yours, and it can significantly influence the emotions and messages conveyed by your image. Let me show you these two examples, however the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to styles:
Example 1 - a photo of a woman in a cafe
Example 2 - a watercolor painting of a woman in a cafe
Tip #3: The Power of Placement - Prioritize Your Words
In the realm of midjourney image prompting, the order of words within a prompt can wield surprising influence over the image's perception and focus. Placing a key word at the beginning of the prompt amplifies its significance and impact.
So how does that exactly work, let me show you two examples using the world gold, but changing placement of the word gold so you can see the end result:
Example 1 - a beautiful bonsai tree, old, twisted branches, elegant, white marble, gold
Example 2 - gold, a beautiful bonsai tree, old, twisted branches, elegant, white marble
Tip #4: It's not a spelling bee - Grammar in Prompts
In the realm of visual content creation, artistic freedom knows no bounds, and grammar takes a back seat when crafting prompts. Whilst grammar obviously important to a certain extent and you should always try to be grammatically correct, the following examples show that you don't need to worry about it too much!
Example 1 - A T-rex stalking in the midst of a foggy prehistoric rainforest.
Example 2 - trex stalking, foggy rainforest
Tip #5: Leave Room for Interpretation - Midjourney makes great assumptions When crafting prompts for Midjourney, sometimes leaving certain elements unspecified can lead to surprising and delightful outcomes. Embrace the unexpected and let Midjourney take the reins, allowing its creative algorithms to shape the image based on the given prompt. If after seeing the end result, it's not something you like, then go ahead, add more detail but here's just two examples of how Midjourney is quite good with filling in the gaps! Remember that for these prompts, the type of garden was not specified at all!
Example 1 - a samurai in a garden
Example 2 - an instagram model in a garden
This blog post was inspired by Chase Lean on Twitter, his handle is @chaseleantj. Thanks Chase for everything you do, keep on doing what you're doing!