Midjourney: Beginner's Guide and Prompt Breakdown
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Midjourney is an AI-driven platform that converts textual descriptions into stunning visual art. It's an invaluable tool for creators, designers, and hobbyists looking to bring their ideas to life. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals, from setting up your account to mastering prompt commands and parameters.
Getting Started with Midjourney
1. Accessing Midjourney Midjourney operates within Discord or stand-alone with https://alpha.midjourney.com/ .
Follow these steps to get started:
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Subscription – Midjourney requires a paid plan to generate images. Choose from Basic, Standard, or Pro plans. Generative AI Affiliates subscription members do not pay a fee to use Midjourney in the GENERATIVE AI AFFILIATES ® Discord Server, providing the option to generate multiple images.
2. Creating Your First Image
In any channel where the bot is active, type /imagine followed by your desired prompt.
Example:
/imagine a futuristic cityscape at sunset
Midjourney will produce four image variations.
Use U (Upscale) to enhance a selected image or V (Variation) to generate alternate versions.
Essential Midjourney Commands
1. /imagine
Generates an image from the text prompt. This is the core command.
2. /help
Displays a list of common commands and tips. Useful for troubleshooting or exploring new features.
3. /info
Shows account details, including active plans and remaining usage. It also displays the number of queued/running jobs.
4. /settings
Opens up bot configuration options, allowing users to adjust default parameters for their prompts.
5. /describe
Upload an image, and Midjourney will generate text prompts describing the image. This is great for creating prompts based on existing visuals.
/describe (attach image)
The bot returns four possible text descriptions that you can refine or use directly.
6. Reference Commands
/blend – Combines two images to generate hybrid outputs.
/remix – Tweaks previously generated images by modifying the prompt or parameters.
/prefer – Sets custom options and preferences for your workflow.
Understanding Prompt Parameters Prompt parameters fine-tune the appearance and style of your generated images. Add them at the end of a prompt:
1. Aspect Ratio (--ar)
Adjusts image dimensions. Default is square (1:1).
Example:
/imagine a waterfall in the forest --ar 16:9
2. Stylization (--s)
Determines how strongly Midjourney applies artistic flair. Ranges from 0 (minimal) to 1000 (maximum).
/imagine cyberpunk city --s 800
3. Chaos (--chaos)
Controls randomness in the output. Higher values result in more abstract, unexpected results.
/imagine abstract landscape --chaos 75
4. Quality (--q)
Dictates rendering quality. Options include 0.25 (fast, low quality), 0.5 (standard), and 1 (high quality).
/imagine detailed dragon --q 1
Tips for Crafting Effective Prompts
Be Specific: More detailed prompts lead to better-defined images.
Use Descriptive Adjectives: Words like "ethereal," "futuristic," or "minimalist" guide the output's style.
Experiment with Parameters: Adjust aspect ratios, stylization, and quality to fine-tune results.
Example Prompts
/imagine a crystal palace in a snowy landscape --ar 2:3 --s 600 --q 1
/imagine neon-lit street in Park City, Utah at night --ar 16:9 --chaos 50 Prompt used for Brenda's LIVE 1/6/25:
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A creative illustration combining a stethoscope and a large, elegant bow. The left side of the stethoscope clearly displays the chest piece, while the right side features the ear pieces. The tubing of the stethoscope subtly forms part of the bow's loops, blending medical and fashion elements. The bow is textured, golden-yellow, and set against a neutral, vintage-inspired background.
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The image will consistently vary and differ. Feel free to update the prompt with your preferred style and color for inspiration.
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Midjourney is a powerful tool that bridges creativity and AI. Users can create unique, high-quality visuals by understanding its commands and experimenting with parameters.
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