Mastering Midjourney: A Comprehensive Guide to Parameters
Apr 22
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Midjourney is a powerful tool that turns text prompts into stunning visuals. To truly master it, you need to understand its parameters. These are settings that control various aspects of image generation, from aspect ratio to model version. This guide will walk you through the essential parameters, helping you unlock the full potential of Midjourney.
Understanding Midjourney Parameters
When you enter a prompt, Midjourney uses default settings. You can change these defaults by adding specific parameters to your prompt. Parameters always start with two dashes (`--`), followed by the parameter name or abbreviation, and then the value you want to use. For example, to create a 3:4 image, you would use `--ar 3:4` at the end of your prompt. Let's dive into the key parameters you should know.
Key Midjourney Parameters
Version: Choosing Your Midjourney Model
[P]The version parameter (`--version` or `--v`) controls which Midjourney model is used to generate your images. Different models have different styles and understand prompts differently. Current options include:</P]
`--v 3`: Runs your prompt with the V3 model.
`--v 4`: Runs your prompt with the V4 model.
`--v 5`: Runs your prompt with the V5 model.
`--v 5.1`: Runs your prompt with the V5.1 model.
`--v 6`: Runs your prompt with the V6 model.
`--v 6.1`: Runs your prompt with the V6.1 model.
`--test`: Uses an older test model.
`--testp`: Uses another older test model.
`--niji`: Uses an anime-trained model.
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Aspect Ratio: Shaping Your Image
Aspect ratio (`--aspect` or `--ar`) defines the relationship between the width and height of your image, written as `width:height`. The default is 1:1 (square). Use whole numbers, and remember there are limits to how wide or tall your images can be, especially with newer models. For example, `--ar 16:9` creates a widescreen image.
Chaos: Adding Variety
Chaos (`--chaos` or `--c`) affects the diversity of your image results. The default is 0, and it ranges up to 100 for maximum diversity. A higher chaos value can introduce unexpected and interesting variations. Try `--chaos 5` to add a bit of randomness to your results.
Style: Defining the Aesthetic
[P]Style parameters help define the visual aesthetic of your images. Here are a few key ones:</P]
Stylize (`--stylize` or `--s`): Controls the strength of Midjourney's default aesthetic. The default is 100, ranging from 0 to 1000. Higher values increase stylization but may reduce prompt accuracy.
Style Reference (`--sref`): Applies aesthetic elements from reference images (URLs or codes) to your results. You can also use `--sref random` for a random style.
Style Weight (`--sw`): Controls the influence of the style reference, ranging from 0 to 1000 (default is 100).
Style Raw (`--style raw`): Minimizes Midjourney's influence for more photorealistic images.
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Quality, Speed, and Repeats
[P]These parameters control image generation speed and resource usage:</P]
Quality (`--quality` or `--q`): Determines the time and power Midjourney puts into generating images. Lower values are faster but less detailed; higher values are slower but more detailed.
Turbo, Fast, Relax: Control generation speed, using your fast GPU hours (Turbo and Fast) or a shared relaxed mode.
Repeat (`--repeat` or `--r`): Runs the same prompt multiple times in Fast or Turbo mode. For example, `--repeat 5` runs the prompt five times.
Advanced Parameters
[P]Here are some parameters for more specific effects:</P]
Video (`--video`): Creates a time-lapse of the initial image grid generation. Works best on Discord by reacting to the result with an envelope emoji.
Stop (`--stop`): Ends image generation early (values 10-100), useful for softer, more abstract results. For example, `--stop 50` stops at 50% completion.
Image Weight (`--iw`): Controls the influence of image prompts (when images are at the beginning of your prompt). The default is 1, with decimal values between 0 and 3 in V6.
Character Reference (`--cref`): Matches the character from a reference image. Use `--cref [image URL]` followed by the character weight parameter.
Character Weight (`--cw`): Controls how closely Midjourney matches the clothing and hairstyle of the reference character (range 0-100).
Personalize (`--personalize` or `--p`): Applies your personalized Midjourney model, learned from your style preferences.
No (`--no`): Excludes specific elements from your image. For example, `--no trees, buildings` avoids trees and buildings.
Tile (`--tile`): Creates repeating patterns for seamless tiling, especially effective in version 6.1 or higher.
Seed (`--seed`): Uses a specific seed number for consistent results. Useful for testing parameter changes. For example, `--seed 1111` uses the seed number 1111.
Weird (`--weird` or `--w`): Creates strange and unexpected results (values up to 3000). Try `--weird 5` to add some unpredictability.
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Conclusion
Mastering Midjourney's parameters is key to creating the images you envision. Experiment with these settings to discover their effects and unlock the full potential of this powerful AI tool. Keep exploring, stay creative, and have fun!
