Discover Midjourney V6 Style Random and Style References

Midjourney Version 6 brought many new features. One exciting addition is the ability to use styles in different ways. You can now get random styles or reuse styles from other images. This makes experimenting with looks much easier.

Understanding how style references work opens up many creative possibilities. Let's explore how to use the new `--sref random` feature and other style tricks in Midjourney V6.

Getting Random Styles with `--sref random`

In Midjourney V6, you can add `--sref random` at the end of your prompt. Midjourney will then apply a unique, random style to the image it creates. This is a quick way to see unexpected artistic looks applied to your subject. It's similar to the older `/tune` function from Version 5, but specific to V6.

Remember, to use this feature, you must be using Version 6. You can ensure this setting is active in your Midjourney settings or by adding `--v 6` to your prompt.

Finding and Reusing Style Codes

One great thing about using `--sref random` in Discord is that the image job includes a style reference code. This code represents the specific random style that was applied.

If you generate images on the Midjourney website using `--sref random`, you won't see the code directly. To get the code from a website-generated image:

• Find the image on the website.

• Copy the Job ID (usually found near the image or on the job details page).

• Go back to Discord.

• Type `/show` followed by the copied Job ID (`/show [Job ID]`).

• Discord will display the job details, including the style code associated with that image.

Once you have a style code (like `--sref 123456789`), you can add it to *any* of your future prompts. This allows you to easily reuse a look you like across different subjects. You can even apply these codes to Niji Version 6 prompts (`--niji 6`). This makes it easy to share specific styles with others too.

Exploring Styles with Numbers and Repeat

Beyond random styles, you can also use `--sref` with just a number. Typing `--sref 1`, `--sref 2`, and so on, might give you different styles associated with those numbers. You can experiment by trying different numbers to see what styles appear.

For faster exploration, you can use the `--repeat` parameter with `--sref random`. For example, adding `--sref random --repeat 10` to your prompt will generate 10 different images, each with a unique random style applied. This is a powerful way to quickly find styles you might want to save and reuse later.

Managing many styles and running multiple jobs can be time-consuming. Consider using a tool like TitanXT's Midjourney Automator to help organize your prompts and automate repeated tasks, making your style exploration more efficient. It helps manage various style codes and prompt variations easily.

Combining Styles with Vary Region

Midjourney's Vary Region tool allows you to change specific parts of an image. You can combine this with style references. First, make sure Remix mode is turned on in your `/settings`.

Here's how it works:

• Generate an image with a specific style (e.g., `--sref 4`).

• Upscale the image you want to edit.

• Select "Vary (Region)".

• Use the selection tool to choose the area you want to change (like the eyes or a specific object).

• In the prompt box that appears, keep the original prompt and add a *different* style reference code (e.g., change `--sref 4` to `--sref 1` within the Vary Region prompt).

• Submit the prompt.

Midjourney will regenerate only the selected area, applying the new style reference to that specific part while keeping the rest of the image in the original style. This lets you blend different artistic looks within a single picture.

Using Image URLs as Style References

You can also use an image URL as a style reference. This feature existed before the `--sref random` update and is still useful. Simply add `--sref [Image URL]` to your prompt. Midjourney will try to apply the artistic style of that image to your new creation.

Adding Style Variation with `--sv`

When using an image URL as your style reference (`--sref [Image URL]`), you can add the `--sv` parameter for style variation. You can use numbers from 1 to 4 with `--sv` (e.g., `--sv 1`, `--sv 2`, `--sv 3`, `--sv 4`). Each number creates a slightly different variation of the style derived from the image URL.

To quickly see all four variations, you can use permutations. Add `{1,2,3,4}` with the `--sv` parameter like this: `--sref [Image URL] --sv {1,2,3,4}`. Midjourney will ask if you want to run four jobs, one for each variation. Saying yes generates all four results at once, making it easy to compare.

Things Style References Don't Do (Yet)

As of now, there are some limitations with `--sref` in Version 6:

[LI]You cannot use an image URL as `--sref` and add a style number like `--sref [URL] 123`. The number is ignored or causes an error.[/P]

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Managing all these options, parameters, and exploring numerous style codes can get complex. A tool designed for Midjourney automation, like TitanXT's Midjourney Automator, can help you organize your prompts, run batches of variations (including `--repeat` or permutations), and keep track of which styles generated which results. This can significantly speed up your creative workflow.

Trying Styles from V5.2

If you have a style code you created using the `/tune` feature in Midjourney Version 5.2, you can still use it. Just generate an image with that style in V5.2, get its image URL, and then use that URL as an `--sref` in Midjourney Version 6.

Conclusion

The `--sref random` feature and improved style reference capabilities in Midjourney V6 provide powerful ways to explore and apply artistic styles. From discovering random looks to reusing saved codes and even blending styles within an image, there's a lot to experiment with. Try using numbers with `--sref`, explore with `--repeat random`, and leverage image URLs with `--sv` to find the perfect look for your next creation.

Remember to check out resources sharing style codes found by other users to get started. And for serious style explorers looking to streamline their process, consider how an automation tool like TitanXT's Midjourney Automator could help you manage and test more styles efficiently.