Crafting Better Images with Midjourney: Simple Tips

May 6

3 min read

midjourney blog post image — A Midjourney generated image using Midjourney Automation Suite

Creating images with AI tools like Midjourney is exciting. Getting exactly the picture you imagine can involve a few steps. This guide offers simple ways to improve the images you generate.

Midjourney turns your text ideas into visuals. Learning how to guide the AI results in more predictable and impressive art. We will look at building your prompts, using different settings, and finding looks that match your vision.

Generating many images to get the perfect one takes time. Tools can help manage and speed up this process. Consider the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to streamline your work.

Writing Effective Prompts

Your prompt is the starting point. It tells Midjourney what to create. A good prompt is clear and descriptive.

Start with the Subject

Begin by naming the main thing you want in the image. Is it a person, animal, object, or scene? Be specific.

[LI]Example: "A fluffy white cat" or "A futuristic city skyline".[/LI]

Add Descriptors

Describe the subject and scene. Think about:

Appearance: Color, size, shape, details (e.g., "with bright green eyes").
Action or Pose: What is the subject doing? (e.g., "sitting on a window sill").
Environment: Where is it? (e.g., "overlooking a misty forest").
Style: What kind of art? (e.g., "digital painting", "photorealistic", "watercolor").
Lighting: How is it lit? (e.g., "golden hour light", "neon glow").

Keep it Focused

Long prompts are okay, but avoid rambling. Every word matters. Put the most important concepts first.

Using Parameters

Parameters are settings added to your prompt after two hyphens (--). They change how the image is generated.

Aspect Ratio (--ar)

This sets the image shape. Common values are 16:9 (wide screen), 9:16 (tall), or 1:1 (square).

[LI]Example: `a fluffy white cat --ar 16:9`[/LI]

Stylize (--s)

The stylize parameter tells Midjourney how artistic or opinionated it should be. Higher values often mean more artistic flair, sometimes moving away from your exact prompt. Lower values stick closer to the text.

[LI]Example: `a futuristic city skyline --s 1000`[/LI]

Chaos (--c)

Chaos affects how varied the initial image grid is. Higher chaos means more unexpected and diverse results. Lower chaos gives you more similar starting images.

[LI]Example: `a misty forest landscape --c 50`[/LI]

Learning to use parameters gives you more control. Generating image grids quickly and applying variations across different prompts can be faster with automation tools like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT.

Exploring Different Styles

Midjourney can create art in many styles. Experiment with describing art movements, specific artists, or visual mediums.

[LI]Try keywords like "photorealistic", "cinematic lighting", "anime style", "impressionist painting", "voxel art", "line drawing."[/LI]

Combining styles can lead to interesting results. Think about layering descriptions.

Refining Your Images

After getting a grid of images, you can select one to upscale or create variations.

[LI]Upscaling: Makes a chosen image larger and adds more detail.[/LI]

[LI]Variations: Creates new images based on the composition and style of a selected image, but with differences.[/LI]

[LI]Remix: Use the remix mode to change the prompt slightly when creating variations, giving you even more control.[/LI]

Putting It All Together

Creating great Midjourney art is a mix of clear prompting, using parameters, and experimenting with styles. Don't be afraid to try different wordings and settings.

Start simple, then add details and parameters as you get more comfortable. The process is iterative; you often generate, review, and refine.

For power users or those doing bulk generation, speeding up repetitive tasks is key. Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to automate your workflow and create more images faster.

Conclusion

Improving your Midjourney results comes with practice. Use descriptive prompts, learn the parameters, and explore various artistic styles. Each generation teaches you more about how the AI interprets your requests.