New Ways to Write Midjourney Prompts for Better Images

Are you looking for ways to make your AI images stand out? Tired of getting results that look like everyone else's? The key often lies in using different prompting techniques. Experts use clever tricks to get unique visual styles. This post shares some lesser-known ways to write prompts that can get you stunning results.

Combine Artistic Styles

One powerful method is mixing different art styles and artists. Take styles you like and put them together in one prompt. Think about combining opposite styles or artists from different time periods. You can try prompts like "a cat in the style of [artist name 1] and [artist name 2]". Midjourney will blend these influences. Some combinations work better than others, so try out different mixes. It is fun to randomly pick a few artists and see what happens.

Use Specific Lighting Terms

Great images often have great lighting. You can improve your renders by adding specific lighting terms to your prompt. Words like dramatic, volumetric, cinematic, or studio lighting can change how your image looks. A notable technique mentioned is "Kiera screw" lighting, which creates deep shadows. You can also explore effects such as neon, bioluminescent, or holographic lighting. Adding clear lighting prompts makes a big difference.

Experimenting with different prompt ingredients like lighting can be powerful. To help you explore more options and generate variations efficiently, check out the TitanXT Midjourney Automator. It helps automate parts of the process, so you can focus on creating.

Ask for More Detail

If you want images with more intricate parts, you need to ask for it clearly. Don't just say "detailed." Instead, use terms like "insanely detailed," "extremely detailed," "super detailed," "hyper detailed," or "intricately detailed." These words tell the AI how much detail you want. Also, adding descriptive adjectives for specific things helps, like "a cat with intensely detailed fur." Prompting for "high resolution" might change the style or add detail unexpectedly, even if it doesn't give you more pixels.

Add Texture to Your Prompts

Texture is a detail often missed in prompts. Adding a texture word can completely change the appearance of your subject. You can use words such as rough, smooth, polished, translucent, feathery, matte, or knobbly. The AI recognizes many texture descriptions. If it is hard to describe the texture you want, you can also use a picture of a texture in your prompt. The AI can pick up on the pattern and colors from the image.

Try Non-Traditional Inputs

Your inputs don't always have to be photos or typical image descriptions. You could use things like a screenshot of a sound wave. These unexpected inputs can lead to very interesting results. This relates to thinking about patterns and textures in new ways.

Prompt for Seamless Patterns

If you want a repeating pattern for a background or tile, try including "seamless repeating pattern tile" in your prompt. While this specific phrase may not work perfectly every time across all Midjourney versions, it points the AI towards the idea of creating a design that can be tiled without visible seams.

Using the Word 'Beautiful'

Just using the word "beautiful" in a prompt can change the outcome a lot. It tends to make images look smoother and focuses attention on details like pretty eyes, a cute face, or nice hands. It can even help reduce blemishes and sometimes fix awkward features like hands, though it is not guaranteed. For some images, this one simple word works wonders.

Create "-Punk" Styles

You know about Steampunk or Cyberpunk, but you can add "-Punk" to almost anything to create a unique style. Try "Kitten Punk," "Dessert Punk," or "Organic Punk." This adds a specific attitude or aesthetic to the image. The style can range from bright and colorful to a dark, dystopian look.

Exploring different prompt variations and combinations like these "-Punk" styles takes time. A tool like the TitanXT Midjourney Automator can speed things up. It helps you manage prompts and runs batches, so you can generate more ideas faster.

Combine Opposing Ideas (Juxtaposition)

Putting together conflicting subjects is one way to use juxtaposition. But you can also combine opposing elements in lighting, atmosphere, or backgrounds. The AI tries to blend these conflicting pieces of information. This often results in the most creative and unexpected visuals.

Try Random Characters or Nonsense Words

For a surprising flair, you can add random letters, numbers, or punctuation to your prompt. Even a few misspelled words can sometimes change the result in unexpected ways. You might get a neon unicorn or a robot made of cupcakes. Don't worry about understanding why it works; just enjoy the fun results.

Similarly, using nonsense words or phrases can be interesting. These are words that sound real but don't have meaning. The AI might try to find a sense in the gibberish, leading to strange but cool effects. Trying phrases from abstract poetry can have a similar result.

Use Emojis in Prompts

Yes, AI understands emojis! If you want a monkey holding a banana, you can sometimes just use the monkey 🐒 and banana 🍌 emojis. Go to the emoji list and pick the symbols you want. The AI will read the emojis like text and create an image based on them. The result won't be a perfect copy of the emoji icon, but the AI is definitely using them. It's a fun way to try new visual ideas.

Using advanced prompting techniques like these can really elevate your Midjourney creations. Keep experimenting and see what you can make! If you want to streamline your workflow and generate more images quickly using these ideas, consider trying the TitanXT Midjourney Automator.