Midjourney Prompts, Formulas & Tips (for STUNNING Ai Art)
TLDRThe video script discusses various prompt formulas for creating unique images using AI, such as blending prompts, style stacking, chain prompting, and detailed prompts. It emphasizes experimenting with different styles and objects, and adjusting parameters to achieve desired results, while also leaving room for AI's creative interpretation.
Takeaways
- 📝 Start with simple prompts like emotions or objects to create interesting images.
- 🎨 Use a 'blunt prompt' for straightforward interpretations.
- 🦄 Combine a simple object with a strong style for unique visual outcomes.
- 🎨 Experiment with 'contrasted styles' by merging traditional and modern styles.
- 🐟 Try 'contrasted objects' by pairing unusual subjects with unexpected settings.
- 🔥 Explore 'style stacking' to layer multiple styles and elements onto a base image.
- 📈 Utilize 'chain prompting' to build upon and refine images through a series of prompts.
- 👾 Reference other creators' work for inspiration and give credit where it's due.
- 🎭 Create detailed prompts with specific subjects, styles, and settings for more control over the final image.
- 🌅 Adjust parameters like aspect ratio and stylization for fine-tuning the image output.
- 🎨 Embrace the creative unpredictability of AI-generated art and allow for some variation from your vision.
Q & A
What is a blunt prompt in the context of the video?
-A blunt prompt refers to a simple one or two-word input, such as an emotion or an object, that is used to create an image based on the AI's interpretation.
How does style stacking work in AI image generation?
-Style stacking involves taking a simple prompt and adding multiple styles or elements to it, layering them on top of each other to create a more complex and detailed image.
What is the purpose of using contrasting styles in AI image generation?
-Contrasting styles are used to combine two conflicting styles, such as traditional and modern, to create a unique and interesting visual effect by blending elements that are typically not associated with each other.
Can you explain the concept of chain prompting as described in the video?
-Chain prompting is a technique where an initial AI-generated image is used as a starting point, and then subsequent prompts are made using the generated images as references, creating a chain of interconnected images that evolve and build upon each other.
What is the significance of the detailed prompt formula mentioned in the video?
-The detailed prompt formula is a method to take more control over the AI-generated image by specifying the main subject, details of subjects, background, art image style, lighting, colors, and parameters, thus making the outcome more predictable and tailored to the user's vision.
How does the aspect ratio parameter affect the AI-generated image?
-The aspect ratio parameter determines the proportions of the generated image, affecting how the content is framed and displayed, with different aspect ratios providing different visual experiences and compositions.
What is the role of the 'stylize' parameter in AI image generation?
-The 'stylize' parameter adjusts the level of stylization applied to the generated image, which can range from a subtle enhancement of the art style to a more pronounced and distinct artistic interpretation.
How can the 'remix' mode be used effectively in AI image generation?
-The 'remix' mode allows users to add additional elements or adjustments to the generated image without changing the original prompt, enabling continuous refinement and exploration of different creative possibilities.
What is the importance of leaving some creativity up to the AI when generating images?
-Leaving some creativity up to the AI ensures that the generated images have an element of surprise and originality, as the AI may interpret and execute the prompts in unexpected ways, leading to unique and innovative results.
What are some tips for getting the most out of AI image generation tools?
-To get the most out of AI image generation tools, users should experiment with different prompt formulas, styles, and parameters, be open to the unexpected outcomes, and iteratively refine their prompts to achieve the desired results.
Outlines
🎨 Exploring Blunt Prompts and Style Additions
This paragraph introduces the concept of using blunt prompts, which are simple one or two-word prompts that can evoke an emotion or represent an object. It explains how these prompts can generate interesting images based on the AI's interpretation. The speaker then transitions into discussing more complex prompt formulas, starting with simple object and style combinations, like pairing a mythical beast with a distinctive style such as 'DMT style.' Reference is made to style videos for additional inspiration. The paragraph also touches on contrasting styles and objects, encouraging the blending of traditional and modern elements to create unique images.
🔥 Advancing with Style Stacking and Chain Prompting
The speaker delves into the technique of style stacking, where a basic prompt is layered with additional styles, using 'Pikachu as the Terminator' as an example. This method allows for the continuous addition of elements to refine and build upon the initial image. Chain prompting is then introduced, which involves taking an image, upscaling it, and using it as a reference for further image prompts. This iterative process can lead to a series of increasingly complex and detailed images. The paragraph highlights the creative potential of these methods and credits Future Tech Pilot for inspiring this approach.
🎭 Crafting Detailed Prompts for Precise Imagery
In this paragraph, the focus shifts to creating very detailed prompts that give the user more control over the final image. The speaker outlines a comprehensive formula that includes the main subject, details of subjects, background, art image style, lighting, colors, and parameters. By inputting this detailed prompt into the AI, users can shape the image more predictably while still allowing for some creative interpretation by the AI. The paragraph emphasizes the balance between control and creativity, suggesting that sometimes the AI's unexpected output can be just as valuable as the envisioned image.
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Keywords
💡Blunt Prompt
💡Object and Style
💡Contrasted Styles
💡Contrasted Objects
💡Style Stacking
💡Chain Prompting
💡Detailed Prompt
💡Mid Journey
💡Cheat Sheet
💡Remix Mode
Highlights
The use of blunt prompts to create images based on simple words or emotions.
Building upon blunt prompts with object and style combinations, such as a mythical beast in a DMT style.
Exploring style videos for additional references to enhance object and style prompts.
Contrasted styles by combining two conflicting styles, like traditional Yukio-a with 3D rendering.
Contrasted objects by placing an item in an unusual environment, such as a fish in the desert.
Style stacking, where multiple styles are added successively to a base prompt for increasingly complex images.
Chain prompting, a method of iteratively refining and building upon image prompts to explore creative possibilities.
The ability to share an image with someone, allowing them to continue chain prompting from that point.
Very detailed prompts that specify the main subject, details, background, art style, lighting, colors, and parameters for greater control over the image.
The concept of using AI as a creative tool that sometimes produces unexpected but interesting results.
The recommendation to embrace the AI's creative license when prompting for images, rather than seeking exact preconceived visions.
The option to use remix mode by typing '/settings' to further tweak and adjust the image prompts.
Combining different prompt formulas for enhanced results in image generation.
The importance of crediting sources of inspiration, such as Future Tech Pilot's video on chain prompting.
The availability of a cheat sheet for parameters and the option to sign up for an email newsletter for further resources.