17 Tips to Master Art Generation | Midjourney Tutorial
TLDRThis tutorial offers 17 tips to enhance the art generation process, including the use of double colons for multi-prompting to achieve specific results and assigning different weights to each part of the prompt. It suggests using negative prompting to avoid unwanted elements in the image and adjusting the size and perspective for varied outcomes. The video also covers how to stop and save an image at a certain point of generation, how to cite photographic sources for better quality, and the use of the beta upscale for closer resemblance to the original thumbnail. Additionally, it introduces the remix feature for altering images without needing the seed number and provides tips for creating custom args for shortcuts. The tutorial also discusses how to rate images for free fast hours, use the search function in Discord to find images, and generate images at a lower quality for speed and cost efficiency. It concludes with a recommendation to explore the Art AI Academy website for inspiration and experimentation with different styles and mediums.
Takeaways
- π Use double colons for multi-prompting to split prompts into distinct pieces and use weights for fine-tuning.
- π Negative prompting can help eliminate unwanted elements, such as 'no blur', in the generated art.
- πΌ Adjusting height, width, and perspective can significantly alter the outcome of a prompt.
- π« Cancel an in-progress job by right-clicking the image and selecting 'cancel'.
- π Delete unwanted generations by reacting with the 'X' emoji or right-clicking and selecting 'X'.
- π Adding 'Hector design' to your prompt can produce responsive concept art.
- π Use the remix feature to alter images without needing the seed number.
- π Version 4 is less susceptible to dramatic changes, making it good for subtle variations.
- π¨ For inspiration, ask for a painting in the style of a favorite artist, like Jackson Pollock or Bob Ross.
- π‘ Create custom args (shortcuts) for frequently used phrases in your prompts.
- π Try 'Noling photography' for tilt-shift effects and referencing Lisa Frank for vibrant colors.
- β± Rate images on the website to earn free fast hours.
- π Use Discord's search function to find your pictures in a public channel.
- π§ Experiment with different image prompts and the remix feature for unique variations.
- π² Generate images on low quality for faster and cheaper results.
- π Visit Art AI Academy for inspiration and to explore different art mediums and styles.
Q & A
What is the significance of using double colons in art generation prompts?
-Double colons are used for multi-prompting, which allows the prompt to be split into distinct pieces of information, making it more effective for generating specific outcomes.
How can you fine-tune your art generation using multi-prompting?
-You can assign different weights to each part of your prompt by placing the weight directly after the colons without a space, allowing for a more precise control over the generation.
What is the purpose of using '--stop' followed by a number in a prompt?
-The '--stop' command allows the generation to halt at a specific point of progress, which can be useful for creating blurry or unfinished images.
How can you save an image during the upscaling process without stopping the upscale?
-You can click on a photo while it is generating at a desired percentage, such as 40%, and save it as a web file, which can then be opened and saved in different file types in certain programs.
What is the best way to achieve photographic quality in art generation?
-Citing real photographic sources in your prompt and using specific photography language like 'by Vogue', 'cinematic still', 'portrait', or 'stock photography' can significantly improve the photographic quality.
How can negative prompting be used to improve the focus and clarity of generated images?
-Negative prompting allows you to specify what you don't want in the image, such as '--no blur' for clearer images, or '--no flowers' if you don't want flowers in a farm scene.
What are some different perspectives and camera angles that can be specified in a prompt to influence the outcome?
-You can include phrases like 'wide angle shot', 'satellite view', 'eye level shot', 'low angle shot', 'full body shot', 'glamor shot', 'cinematic still shot', 'aerial view', and 'over the shoulder shot' to influence the camera perspective and angle.
How can you cancel an ongoing art generation job?
-You can cancel an in-progress job by right-clicking on the image generating and then clicking on 'cancel job'.
What are the two methods to delete a generation you don't want from your timeline?
-You can either react to your picture with the 'X' emoji or right-click directly on the image and click the 'X' that appears if it is one of your recent emojis.
What is the effect of adding 'Hector design' at the beginning of your prompt?
-Adding 'Hector design' near the front of your prompt acts like a magic word to generate highly responsive concept art of characters.
How does the remix feature in version 4 differ from using render seeds in previous versions?
-The remix feature allows you to alter any picture you like without needing the seed number, providing a more straightforward way to make changes to an image.
What is the benefit of using custom args in art generation?
-Custom args allow you to create shortcuts for longer versions of a prompt, making it quicker and easier to input common phrases or aspect ratios.
How can you get free fast hours by rating images on the website?
-By rating images on the website, if you rank in the top 1000 or 2000, you can earn free fast hours, which allows you to generate 60 images for free.
What is a creative way to find your pictures in a public channel when they are scrolling too fast?
-You can use the search function in Discord and search for your name to find all your pictures easily.
How can you generate more variations of a specific image?
-You can copy the image address of an upscaled picture and use it in an image prompt with added text, or use the remix feature with parameters like '--chaos 0 to 100' or 'style values'.
What is the advantage of generating images on low quality?
-Generating on low quality is cheaper and faster, producing less detailed images but allowing for more iterations, which is useful if you are looking for colors or compositions.
What is a recommended website for inspiration in art generation?
-Art AI Academy is a recommended website where you can explore different art mediums, styles, and see examples of what they look like in one place.
Outlines
π¨ Art Generation Techniques and Tips
This paragraph introduces various strategies to enhance the efficiency and specificity of art generation. Key points include the use of double colons for multi-prompting to separate distinct pieces of information, assigning different weights to parts of the prompt for fine-tuning, using '--stop' followed by a number to control the generation progress, and saving intermediate upscales for unexpected details. It also covers the importance of citing photographic sources for quality, using negative prompting to avoid undesired elements, altering the size and perspective for different results, and provides methods to cancel and delete in-progress or unwanted generations. Additionally, it offers hot tips like using phrases like 'by Vogue' and 'Hector design' for specific styles and responsive character art.
π Advanced Art Generation Features and Inspiration
The second paragraph delves into more advanced features of art generation tools. It discusses the remix feature that allows alterations to a liked picture without needing the original seed, the resistance of version 4 to dramatic changes for slight variations, and the ability to request art in the style of famous artists like Jackson Pollock. The paragraph also covers custom args for shorthand prompts, rating images on the website to earn free fast hours, using the search function in Discord to find personal pictures, and methods to alter images for more variations. It includes hot tips on using phrases like 'noling photography' and referencing artists like Lisa Frank for unique styles, and suggests generating on low quality for speed and cost efficiency. Lastly, it recommends the Art AI Academy website for inspiration and concludes with an encouragement to like, share, and subscribe for more AI-related content.
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Keywords
Multi-prompting
Weights
Negative Prompting
Aspect Ratio
Beta Upscale
Remix Feature
Custom ARGS
Photographic Quality
Stop Command
Version Resistance
Low Quality Generation
Art AI Academy
Highlights
Using double colons for multi-prompting can be more effective than commas, allowing for more specific generation control.
Assigning different weights to each part of your prompt with multi-prompting enables fine-tuning of the generation.
Adding '--stop' followed by a number allows you to halt the generation process at a specific point for a blurred or unfinished look.
You can save an in-progress upscale by clicking on the image at a desired percentage for a web file that can be converted to other formats.
Citing real photographic sources or using phrases like 'by Vogue' can enhance the photographic quality of the generated art.
Negative prompting (e.g., '--no blur') can help correct unwanted focal lengths and other specific issues in the generated images.
Adjusting the height, width, and perspective can produce significantly different results in the generated art.
Including specific camera angle phrases (e.g., 'wide angle shot', 'satellite view') in the prompt can influence the composition.
Canceling an in-progress job is as simple as right-clicking the image and selecting 'cancel job'.
Deleting unwanted generations can be done by reacting with the 'X' emoji or right-clicking and selecting 'X'.
Adding 'Hector design' to the front of your prompt can produce highly responsive concept art of characters.
Using beta upscale maintains closer resemblance to the original thumbnail compared to standard upscaling.
The remix feature allows for alterations to a liked picture without needing the seed number.
Version 4 is less susceptible to dramatic changes, making it ideal for subtle variations on an image.
Requesting a painting in the style of a famous artist (e.g., Jackson Pollock, Bob Ross) can generate a generic image in their style.
Creating custom args allows for typing shortcuts for longer versions of a prompt, streamlining the process.
Using phrases like 'noling photography' can produce unique, tilt-shifted looking images.
Rating images on the website can earn free fast hours, encouraging user engagement and rewarding active participation.
Using the search function in Discord with your name can help locate your pictures in a public channel.
Altering specific images for more variations can be done by copying the image address and adding text or using the remix feature with style values.
Generating on low quality saves time and costs less, making it ideal for getting colors or compositions without detailed images.
Art AI Academy provides inspiration and examples of different art mediums and styles, aiding in the exploration and experimentation of art generation.