Improve Your Midjourney Images with Better Prompts

Want to make better images with Midjourney? It all starts with your prompts. Knowing how to tell Midjourney what you want is key. This guide covers different ways to use words and settings to get the results you imagine.

Basic Prompt Building

Midjourney turns text descriptions into pictures. The simpler your description, the broader the result might be. Adding details helps guide the AI.

Describe Your Vision

• Start with the main subject.

• Add details about the scene, time of day, or mood.

• Mention styles you like, like "photorealistic" or "watercolor."

Example: "A cat sitting on a window sill, sunny day, oil painting style"

Control Midjourney with Parameters

Parameters are settings you add to your prompt using `--`. They change how the image is generated.

• `--ar`: Sets the image shape (e.g., `--ar 16:9` for a widescreen).

• `--v`: Choose a version of the Midjourney model (e.g., `--v 6.0`). Different versions create different styles.

• `--s`: Controls how artsy or stylized the image is (e.g., `--s 1000` for high style).

• `--q`: Sets the quality level of the render. Higher quality takes longer.

• `--c`: Adds chaos or variety to the results. A high number gives wilder options.

• `--w`: Makes the image unusual or 'weird'.

Using Images in Your Prompts

You aren't limited to just words. You can include images to influence your generated picture.

Image Prompts

Add an image URL at the start of your prompt. Midjourney will use that image's style or content as a base.

Example: "https://www.example.com/image.jpg a fantasy landscape"

Blend Command

Use the `/blend` command to combine 2 to 5 images into one new image. It's a fast way to mix concepts.

More Advanced Prompting

For more specific results, try these methods.

Multi-Prompts

Use `::` to separate parts of your prompt. This lets you give different importance to each part. You can add numbers after the `::` to weight them.

Example: "dog::1 cat::2 sitting on couch" (gives cat more importance)

[H3]Negative Prompts[/H2]

Use `--no` followed by words you don't want in the image.

Example: "a colorful flower field --no red" (tries to avoid red flowers)

Managing multiple prompts and settings can become complex. To streamline your work and get more specific results more efficiently, consider the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It helps manage different prompt elements and settings.

Controlling Character and Style

Midjourney has tools specifically for keeping characters consistent or applying a certain visual style from an image.

Character Reference (--cref)

Use `--cref` with an image URL to tell Midjourney to recreate that character in your new image.

Example: "A wizard walking through a forest https://www.example.com/character.jpg --cref https://www.example.com/character.jpg"

Style Reference (--sref)

Use `--sref` with an image URL to make your new image look like the reference image's style.

Example: "A modern city street --sref https://www.example.com/style.jpg"

Style Weight (--sw) and Image Weight (--iw)

Control how much influence the style reference (`--sw`) or general image reference (`--iw`) has on your result. Higher numbers mean more influence.

Putting It All Together

Making great images in Midjourney comes from combining descriptive words with useful parameters and reference images. Practice different combinations to see what works best for your vision. Experiment with the weights and parameters to fine-tune your output.

Exploring all these options can be time-consuming. For those creating many images or needing to manage complex prompt structures regularly, automating parts of this process can save significant time and effort. The Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT is designed to help with automating tasks related to prompting and image generation, allowing you to focus more on the creative process.

Conclusion

Good prompts are your connection to the AI's power. By learning how to use descriptions, parameters, and image references, you gain more control over your results. Keep experimenting and have fun creating!