Using Midjourney V6.1 for Stunning Architecture Renders: A Prompting Guide

Exploring Midjourney V6.1? This version brought some changes, especially if you create architectural images. We'll look at how V6.1 compares to V6 and show you better ways to write prompts for architecture. We'll also touch on new features and an experimental method for using real-world locations.

Midjourney V6 vs. V6.1 for Architecture

When testing Midjourney 6.1 with the same prompts used in Version 6, the results for architecture were sometimes less effective. For examples like the Mies van der Rohe house or Daniel Libeskind designs, Version 6 often produced images that felt more cinematic or had slightly better composition.

Version 6.1 did show more detail in some cases, but with the older prompting styles, images could feel less coherent for buildings. There is a new Quality 2 (Q2) setting in 6.1. It takes longer but adds texture. However, tests showed Q2 can reduce the overall composition quality. It's a trade-off between texture detail and how well the whole image holds together.

This comparison shows that using prompts designed for Version 6 might not give the best results in Version 6.1 for architecture. A different approach is needed.

Effective Prompting for Midjourney V6.1 Architecture

Since older prompting methods don't work as well in 6.1 for architectural subjects, trying a simpler, more direct approach helps. Instead of long, descriptive phrases, focus on being clear about what you want.

The Direct Approach

Try reducing your prompt to the essential elements. Think about describing:

• The subject (e.g., a house, a building).

• Its key features (e.g., one-story, floating).

• The location or setting (e.g., in a forest, on a cliff edge).

• Maybe one abstract idea (like "dream home") if needed, but keep it minimal.

Avoid many abstract words like "calm," "serene," etc. Be direct about what the image should show. For example, instead of a long prompt for a house in a calming forest, try something focused on "one-story home in a forest setting."

Adding Architectural Rendering Style

To get that professional architectural rendering look, you can include keywords commonly used by rendering firms. Looking at images from these firms can give you ideas for terms that describe the style you want (like specific lighting, fog, or material representation). Adding these kinds of terms to your direct prompts can lead to those cinematic, volumetric looks often seen in architectural visualizations.

This refined prompting strategy in V6.1, focusing on direct descriptions and adding style keywords, tends to produce better compositions and more predictable results for architectural images.

If you find yourself struggling to manage and experiment with different prompt variations and styles, tools are available to help. Consider exploring automation suites specifically designed for Midjourney, like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can streamline your workflow and make finding the perfect prompt easier.

Exploring New Features: Upscaling and Panning

Midjourney 6.1 brought notable improvements to some core features.

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[LI]Upscaling: Images upscaled in V6.1 show much higher fidelity and detail than in previous versions. You get a very detailed final image from the initial grid.[/LI]

[LI]Panning and Zooming: The ability to pan left, right, up, or down from an image works well. The added areas feel more natural and integrated compared to older versions where expansions could look disconnected. Zooming out also shows improvement in how the surrounding areas are generated. These features are great for extending a scene or changing the view slightly while keeping the core subject.[/LI]

[LI]Vary (Region): While Midjourney documentation might say that using 'Vary (Region)' defaults back to V6, testing shows it can sometimes still work within 6.1. You can use it cautiously to fix small areas or artifacts in your image, but your results may vary.[/LI]

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Experimenting with Geolocated Imagery

A new experimental idea is using real-world locations in your Midjourney designs. This can be useful for conceptualizing a building on an actual site or finding inspiration based on a specific place.

The Process

• Find an image of your chosen location. This could be your own photograph or an image from Google Maps or Google Street View.

• Optionally, find a reference image of an architectural style you like.

• Test different methods:

• Insert the location image and add a prompt describing the building or style you want.

• Simply describe the location directly in your prompt (e.g., "a modern house on George Street, Sydney").[

Current Results

Based on testing, using image references of locations alongside architectural prompts is still inconsistent in V6.1. The results can be unpredictable. Simply describing the location directly in the text prompt often gives more accurate and usable results for architecture. This method of using real location images is still a work in progress but shows potential, potentially working better for non-architectural subjects like characters or scenes.

Managing multiple projects, locations, and reference images for this kind of experimentation can get complicated quickly. A tool that helps organize your prompts and image inputs, like the titanxt.io Midjourney Automator, could make testing these experimental workflows much smoother.

Conclusion

Midjourney V6.1 requires adjusting your approach for creating architectural images compared to Version 6. Focusing on direct prompts and simpler descriptions works better with this version. New features like improved upscaling and panning are very effective. While using geolocated imagery in prompts is an interesting idea, directly describing the location in text currently gives the best results.

Keep experimenting with these refined prompting methods in V6.1. Stay tuned for future updates and guides as Midjourney continues to develop.