Get Better Results in Midjourney: Essential Tips for Creating Art

Want to make cooler art with AI? Midjourney is a powerful tool, but knowing a few tricks can really change your images. This guide shares practical tips used by experienced creators. Follow these ideas to get more control over your generations and improve your workflow.

Upgrade Your Prompting Skills

How you write your prompt makes a big difference. Here are some key ways to structure your requests to Midjourney.

Using Colons and Commas

You can break up your prompt using double colons (::). This is called multi-prompting. It splits your request into separate thoughts.

• Use commas when you want Midjourney to imagine something generally.

• Use double colons when you need specific elements or ideas to be distinct.

Adding Weight to Your Ideas

With multi-prompting (using ::), you can tell Midjourney which parts of your prompt are more important. Put a number right after the double colons with no space (e.g., ::2). Numbers work relative to each other, so 10::5 is the same as 2::1.

Excluding Things You Don't Want

Use the `--no` parameter to tell Midjourney to leave certain things out of your image. For example, `--no flowers` would help remove flowers from a picture of a garden. This is great for refining your results.

Getting Specific Styles

You can influence the look and feel of your image by including specific words and phrases in your prompt.

• For realistic photos, try adding phrases like "cinematic still," "portrait," or even "stock photography." Referencing sources like "by Vogue" can also help achieve a photographic style.

• Want cool character concept art? Try adding "Hector design" early in your prompt.

• The phrase "noling photography" can give your images a neat tilt-shift effect.

• For vibrant, unicorn-like colors, reference the artist "Lisa Frank."

• You can also ask for something in the style of famous artists like "painting by Jackson Pollock" or "by Andy Warhol."

Control How Your Images Turn Out

Beyond just writing a prompt, you have options to guide the creation process and adjust the final output.

Stopping Early

Use `--stop` followed by a number (0-100) to stop your generation at a certain point. For instance, `--stop 90` will stop it before the final details are added, which can sometimes lead to a look you prefer. You can also save a generating image manually at any point.

Adjusting Size and Viewpoint

The aspect ratio (`--ar`) changes the shape of your image (e.g., 16:9 for widescreen). Different phrases can also influence the camera angle or perspective:

• wide angle, satellite view, eye level shot, low angle shot

• full body shot, glamor shot, cinematic still shot, aerial view

• over the shoulder shot

Using these phrases closer to the beginning of your prompt gives them more influence.

Choosing Your Upscale Style

When you upscale an image, it can sometimes change slightly. If you want the upscale to stay as close as possible to the original grid image, use the "beta upscale" option.

Making Variations and Remixing

The remix feature lets you change parts of a finished image without starting over. Type `/settings` and turn on "Remix mode." Now, when you hit the variation buttons, you can edit the prompt. It often works best to make small changes, like adding a color or style word.

You can also experiment by using an upscaled image as part of a new prompt or adding parameters like `--chaos` (values 0-100) or style values (mostly for Version 3). A fun trick is to "demaster" an image from V4 to V3 using remix, and then "remaster" the V3 version back to V4. This can give unique results.

Controlling Generation Quality

Use the `--q` parameter followed by a number (like 0.5) at the end of your prompt. Lower numbers generate images faster and cheaper, though with less detail. This is good for quickly testing colors or overall compositions before generating a final, high-quality version (default is `--q 1`).

Managing all these options and iterations can get complex. Consider a tool designed to help. The Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT can help you keep track of your prompts, variations, and settings.

Manage Your Workflow

Generations happen fast. Knowing how to manage your jobs and find your images saves time.

Stopping and Deleting Jobs

It's easy to cancel a job that's still generating. Right-click the image and select "Apps," then "Cancel Job." To delete a finished image you don't want, react to it with the ❌ emoji, or right-click it and select the ❌ emoji from your recent reactions.

Creating Custom Shortcuts

Save time by making short names for long prompt phrases. Use the `/prefer option set` command. First, type your shortcut name, then click "value" and type the full phrase you want it to stand for. For example, you could set `--wide` to equal `--ar 16:9`. It helps keep your prompts cleaner.

Finding Your Work and Earning Time

If you're in a busy public channel, use the search bar in Discord. Search for your username, and it will show you only your generations.

Did you know you can get free ""fast hours""? Rate images on the Midjourney website. Rating regularly can earn you free time to generate more images quickly. It's an easy way to support the system and get something back.

Keeping track of all your preferences, shortcuts, and different prompt variations can be tedious. A tool like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT is built to organize your entire Midjourney workflow, making it more efficient.

Find Inspiration

Sometimes, you just need ideas. Looking at examples can spark new prompts.

Exploring Different Styles

Websites like Art AI Academy can be helpful. They show examples of different art mediums and styles, giving you words and ideas to use in your own prompts.

Applying all these tips can lead to amazing artwork. Managing them effectively across many projects can be a challenge. The Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT offers features to streamline your process, organize your creations, and help you generate art faster and more effectively.

Final Thoughts

Midjourney is a powerful tool that gets even better when you understand how to use specific commands and techniques. Experiment with different prompting styles, control parameters like aspect ratio and quality, and manage your workflow smoothly. By using these tips, you'll be well on your way to creating the images you envision.