Your Simple Guide to Midjourney V6 Prompting Changes

Midjourney V6 is here, bringing big updates for anyone creating images with AI. The way you write prompts has changed a lot. Plus, there's a better way to add text to your pictures. This guide covers the main things you need to know to get the best results in Midjourney V6.

Understanding the New Prompting Style

Prompting in V6 is very different from V5. Midjourney now understands prompts more accurately, and you can use longer prompts. In V5, only the first 15-20 words had a strong effect. Now, you can use hundreds of words. The key isn't the word count; it's how much the image needs to render based on your description.

Write Simply and Clearly

Focus on writing simple English sentences. Use good spelling and punctuation. It helps to repeat subject names instead of using pronouns too much. Get straight to the point.

Avoid 'Junk' Words

In V6, you should stop using terms that were common before but don't help anymore. These include words like 'award-winning', 'photo realistic', '4K', '8K', 'RTX', 'vray', 'Unreal'. V6 understands what you want better without these.

How Midjourney V6 Understands Language

Midjourney V6 is much better at understanding grammar and sentence structure. It can pick out important details even if they aren't at the very beginning of your prompt. While moving key details closer to the start *can* sometimes help if you're having trouble, V6 is designed to grasp the full sentence meaning.

Sequences vs. Static Scenes

Midjourney V6 is not good at showing a series of actions or events. Details will likely get flattened into a single image. For better results with multiple steps or scenes, try describing it like panels in a comic book page.

Describing What's NOT Present

It's still hard for Midjourney to create images based on what you *don't* want in the picture. Saying something like "a sandwich with no bread" might still result in bread appearing. While words like 'no' or 'not' can sometimes work, it's not guaranteed.

Interacting Like Chat

You can interact with Midjourney V6 a bit more like you're talking to it, similar to a chat tool. Instead of just listing keywords, you can write more descriptive sentences.

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Generating Images with Multiple Subjects

When you want to include several subjects in one image, use this method for better results:

• Start by describing the simple scene with all subjects.

• Then, add specific details for each subject, using the same general name you used initially (like "friend").

• Next, add details about the setting, background, and context.

• Finally, add the overall aesthetic or vibe you want.

Keep Subject Names Consistent

If you call a subject "friend" in the main scene description, keep calling them "friend" when you add details about them. Avoid giving them specific names like "Jennifer" within the description.

Watch Rendering Complexity

Adding lots of details to multiple subjects requires Midjourney to do more rendering work. If you add too many details, especially to several different subjects, you might find that some details get lost as the system runs out of memory for that image.

Adding Text to Your Pictures

Midjourney V6 has improved the ability to add text. To do this, put the text you want in quotation marks in your prompt. For the best text results, use the `--style raw` parameter or keep the `--stylize` value low (the default is 100). Higher stylize values make text less accurate.

Keywords for Text Placement

Use words like 'printed on', 'entitled', 'inscribed with', 'labeled as', 'marked with', or 'branded with' to tell Midjourney you want to add text.

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Upscalers in V6

Midjourney V6 offers improved upscalers: 'subtle' and 'creative'. The 'creative' upscaler might add more vibrant colors compared to the 'subtle' one, which focuses more on just increasing the resolution with fewer changes.

Fixing Common Midjourney V6 Issues

Solving Blurry or Janky Images

If your images look blurry or miss details, especially on faces or hands:

• First, try removing some details from your prompt. Too much detail can overload the system.

• For blurry parts like hands or faces, add specific actions or descriptions for that part (e.g., "hands holding a cup", "face smiling").

• Using the upscalers can also improve the final image quality.

Dealing with Missing Items

If something you requested isn't appearing in the image:

• Remove other details in the prompt to free up rendering memory.

• Sometimes moving the missing item's description closer to the beginning of the prompt helps.

• Try phrasing the request differently.

• Make sure your `--stylize` value is not too high (keep it at 100 or lower for better prompt following).

Controlling Image Composition

You can guide where things appear in your image using language. A good approach is to describe a simple image first, focusing on the main subject, and then add details about specific placements (e.g., "The basket in the middle has...").

Exploring New Possibilities

V6 opens up some interesting creative options. For example, you can create images with a 'split face', showing different things on each side of a person's face, which was harder in previous versions.

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Midjourney V6 is a big step forward, but it requires learning new ways to prompt. By focusing on simple, clear language, avoiding old 'junk' terms, and understanding how to structure your prompts for multiple subjects and text, you can create impressive images. Experiment with these tips and see what you can make!