Improve Your Midjourney Prompts: A Simple Guide to Generating Better Images

Getting started with Midjourney prompting can feel a bit overwhelming. How do you go from a simple idea to the exact image you have in mind? This guide breaks down the process into simple steps, showing you how to generate almost any image you can think of.

We'll start with the basics and build up to adding detailed descriptions, controlling lighting, and framing your shots in Midjourney V6.

Start with the Basics: Building Your Scene (Level Zero)

At the beginning, keep your prompts simple. Think about the core elements you want in your image. Start with a basic idea, like:

[LI]A man and a woman are sitting at a table.[/LI]

Don't add too many details yet. Focus on the main subjects, their location, and possibly an action.

Characters and Animals

You can use basic character types. Think "Pianist" or "English teacher." These words suggest certain looks or settings. You can also use animal types like "panda soldier" or "raccoon blacksmith."

Midjourney V6 makes it easier to include multiple subjects. You can ask for "a goblin and a fairy" or "a police officer and a fireman."

Locations and Environments

Tell Midjourney where your subjects are. This helps keep things organized, especially as you add more complexity. You can specify "on the left" or "on the right."

Generate different settings and environments. Try "a waterfall" for nature or "a cathedral" for architecture. You can also ask for specific places like "a street in Italy."

[H3]Objects and Spatial Relationships[/H2]

Include objects like vehicles or buildings. You can ask for "a spaceship." Try putting subjects and objects in different environments. Examples include "a car in the forest" or "a statue inside of a temple."

To get more specific, describe how things relate to each other in the scene using words like:

• Hiding underneath (e.g., "A fox is hiding underneath a blanket").

• Sitting next to (e.g., "A woman with her dog sitting next to her").

• On top of (e.g., "A goblin on top of a car").

Using these relationship words gives you more control over the image layout.

Combine Elements and Add Actions

Put together your subjects, background, and give them actions. For example:

[LI]A woman is swimming in the ocean next to a dolphin. (Subjects: woman, dolphin; Setting: ocean; Action: woman swimming).[/LI]

[LI]A man is reading a book while his dog chews on a bone. (Subjects: man, dog; Actions: man reading, dog chewing).[/LI]

[LI]A witch is cooking a magic potion in a pot inside of her house. (Subject: witch; Action: cooking potion; Object: pot; Setting: inside house).[/LI]

If you want to generate images more efficiently as you experiment with these concepts, consider using a tool like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can help manage your prompts and variations.

Adding Specific Details: Making Images Unique

Once you have the basic scene, start adding details using specific words. Describe your subjects and backgrounds more precisely.

Character and Animal Details

For people, think about:

• Ethnicity

• Gender

• Age

• Clothing (e.g., "yellow swimsuit")

• Colors they are wearing

• Hairstyle (e.g., "ponytail")

• Emotions (e.g., sadness, joy, scared)

You can get very specific, asking for things like a "white suit with blue stripes" or "blue jeans and a green shirt with pink polka dots." Midjourney V6 is good at understanding small details.

For animals, think about patterns and colors.

Object and Environment Details

Describe textures and materials for objects or even animals. Try "marble texture" or "fluffy exterior" for a car. For a building, ask for a "Temple shaped like a pyramid made out of Green Glass" with "gold floral patterns."

For animals, get imaginative with materials like:

• Green vines and leaves (for a dragon)

• Light blue origami paper

• Crystals and gemstones

• Yellow flower petals (for a spirit)

• Plastic or Lego blocks

Prompting for specific shapes, colors, patterns, textures, and materials helps Midjourney create images that match your specific vision.

Controlling the Mood with Lighting

Lighting significantly changes how your image looks and feels. Change the time of day or the style of light.

Time of Day

• Sunrise

• Golden hour (often best for natural light)

• Sunset

• Midnight (for artificial lights)

Lighting Styles

• Bright lighting (can be saturated and colorful)

• Neon colors (for futuristic looks)

• Deseaturated colors (darker, dimmer aesthetic)

• Natural sunlight

• Spotlight

• Silhouette

• Casting Shadows

• Decoration lights (fairy lights, Christmas lights, normal light bulbs)

• Traditional Asian style lanterns

• Candles (for spiritual images)

• Fireflies (for a nature feel)

• City Lights

• Beams of sunlight

Experimenting with these lighting descriptions can dramatically alter the image mood. Remember to use conversational language in your prompts. Avoid including extra words like UHD, high resolution, or 4K. Just describe what you want naturally.

Framing Your Image: Camera Angles and Aspect Ratios

How you position the "camera" changes the perspective of your image. This is key to framing your shots.

Camera Angles

Try angles like:

[LI]Low angle view (from below)[/LI]

[LI]Wide angle shot (captures more of the environment)[/LI]

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Adding Text and Aspect Ratios

Midjourney V6 can generate text, though it can be inconsistent. Put text inside quotation marks in your prompt.

Use aspect ratios to control the shape of your image. Common ones include:

• --ar 1:1 (square)

• --ar 9:16 (vertical, good for phone screens or book covers)

• --ar 2:1 (wide)

By combining basic elements, specific details, careful lighting, and chosen framing, you can guide Midjourney to create increasingly complex and unique images. Continue to experiment with different combinations.

Ready to take your Midjourney creations to the next level and automate your process? Check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to streamline your workflow and generate variations much faster.

In Conclusion

Prompting in Midjourney V6 is a journey from simple ideas to highly detailed images. Start basic, add complexity step-by-step, control light and framing, and don't be afraid to experiment. With these techniques, you'll be generating the images you envision in no time.