Practical Steps to Improve Your Midjourney Images

Getting started with Midjourney can be exciting. You type a few words and see amazing pictures appear. But sometimes, the image isn't quite what you imagined. Maybe a detail is missing, or the overall look feels wrong. This post looks at common Midjourney prompts and how to make them better. We will see how small changes can help you get closer to your vision.

How People Create Midjourney Prompts

Everyone starts prompting differently. Some people think of an idea and write the prompt themselves. Others look at the explore page to find prompts they like or want to change. Some use AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to write prompts for them.

No matter how you start, understanding how Midjourney reads your words helps you get better results.

Why Some Prompts Don't Work as Expected

Often, prompts that seem clear to us can still confuse Midjourney. Here are some common issues:

• Vague or Abstract Words: Words like "emotional intensity" or "dynamic chaos" don't have clear visual meanings that Midjourney can easily turn into pixels. What does "intense" look like in a picture?

• Lists of Words (Comma Stacks): Just listing things like "sunset, cyberpunk city, crime eagle" doesn't tell Midjourney how these things are related or what the main focus is. Is the eagle flying? Perched? What's a "crime eagle"?

• Redundancy: Saying "a lonely soldier stands alone" repeats the idea of being alone. Midjourney might put too much focus on that single concept, or it might just be wasted attention.

• Suggesting Motion or Time: Words like "shattering the windshield" describe something happening over time. Midjourney creates still images. You need to describe the scene *at* a specific moment.

• Overly Specific or Unnecessary Details: Sometimes, describing something obvious (like "a garbage dump filled with trash") is not needed. Midjourney knows what a garbage dump contains.

• Ignoring Relationships: Midjourney looks at patterns and relationships between words, not just words on their own. Correct grammar and punctuation matter. For example, "a panda eats and leaves" vs. "a panda eats, shoots, and leaves" can produce very different images because of the comma structure.

When your prompt isn't giving you what you want, review it for these points. Making your language more visual and clear can make a big difference.

Getting the perfect image takes practice. To speed up your workflow and manage complex prompts, consider using automation tools. Explore the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can help you refine and manage your prompts more effectively.

Managing Midjourney's Attention

Think of Midjourney having a limited amount of "attention" for your prompt. You want to guide this attention to the most important parts of your image:

• For Details Being Dropped: If Midjourney isn't including a specific detail (like a teling with *curved* horns, but you keep getting straight ones), spend more words describing that detail clearly. "Curved like a ram's horn, with a smooth texture, etc." This holds the model's attention on that specific feature.

• For Obvious Details: If something is part of a common concept (like hay inside a stable), you don't need to describe it. Midjourney already knows what a stable looks like. Don't waste the model's attention on things it understands easily.

Reducing redundancy and focusing your descriptive language helps Midjourney prioritize the aspects you care about most.

Understanding Parameters and Their Impact

Parameters like `--stylize` affect how Midjourney interprets your prompt.

• High Stylize (e.g., --stylize 1000): Midjourney spends more processing time making the image beautiful and coherent (like adding bloom or ensuring figures have the right number of limbs). Your prompt has less control over the final look.

• Low Stylize (e.g., --stylize 70): Midjourney spends less time on general beauty/coherence and more time paying attention to the specific details in your prompt. This gives your prompt more control, which is good if you have a detailed art direction.

If your prompt is very detailed, try lowering stylize to give your words more weight. If your prompt is simple and you're relying on Midjourney to fill in the blanks creatively, a higher stylize might work better.

Tools to Help You Prompt

Using Mood Boards for Style

Mood boards in Midjourney help you collect images that represent the style or vibe you want. You can upload your own images, add from the gallery, or add from links. Once created, you can use a mood board as a style reference in your prompt. This helps Midjourney understand the desired aesthetic beyond simple style tags.

Editing and Refining Images

The editor tool allows you to make changes to specific parts of an image or expand the view. When using the editor, remember:

• Mask slightly *more* area than you think you need for the change.

• The prompt in the editor should describe the *final* desired image, including anchoring details from the original image and the changes you want. Don't just say "add headphones"; describe the person and the headphones you want them to wear.

• Midjourney will look at the surrounding pixels for stylistic cues, which can influence the result.

Trying Conversational Mode

Conversational mode is a different way to interact with Midjourney. Instead of writing a single prompt, you give Midjourney instructions using simpler, more directional language. You can tell it things like "Make a picture of..." or "Add a..." You can even use it to tell a story, and Midjourney will create images page by page. It's great for exploring ideas and having fun, acting more like a creative partner.

Mastering Midjourney takes practice. If you want to streamline your process and take your image creation to the next level, explore the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It offers tools to enhance your workflow and achieve better results.

Conclusion

Getting the images you want from Midjourney is a skill that improves with practice. By paying attention to your prompt's language, understanding how Midjourney interprets words and details, and using available tools like mood boards and the editor, you can gain more control over your creations. Don't be afraid to experiment, analyze what worked and what didn't, and refine your approach based on the results. Happy prompting!