Anime Midjourney Tutorial for beginners (Anime AI Art!)
TLDRIn this tutorial, viewers are guided through the process of creating impressive anime AI art using Midjourney. The video explains selecting the appropriate model version, such as nii version 6, for the best image quality. It also covers the use of styles like 'expressive', 'cute', and 'scenic' to add depth to the art. The importance of experimenting with stylization scores is emphasized, and viewers are shown how to combine generic phrases with specific eras, genres, and artists to refine the anime style. The tutorial provides examples of prompts and demonstrates how to use style references to steer the art in a desired direction. Finally, the video touches on upscaling techniques for high-resolution anime images.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Use the 'nii version 6' model in Discord's settings for the best anime AI art results.
- 🔍 You can choose different models or versions like 'nii version 5' to get good images as well.
- 🌟 Adding a style to your prompt can influence the art, such as 'expressive', 'cute', 'scenic', or 'original'.
- 🎠Experiment with the 'stylize' score to change how stylized your results are, from 0 to 1,000.
- đź“š Include generic phrases like 'anime style' or 'Manga style' in your prompts to capture the essence of the style.
- đź“… Specifying eras or decades can influence the style, such as '90s anime screen cap' for a retro look.
- 🎠Explore different art styles and genres within anime, like 'cartoonish' or 'chibi'.
- 👤 Mention specific anime artists in your prompts to get a style similar to their work.
- 🏢 Use popular Studio names to get a style associated with their particular style.
- đź“ş Reference specific shows or movies to strongly influence the style and sometimes even put characters from them in the image.
- đź”— Use style references with URLs from images to take more control over the style of your anime AI art.
- ⚙️ For upscaling anime images, use the 'upscale' feature, with 'subtle upscale' or 'creative upscale' for high-resolution results.
Q & A
What is the recommended model version to use in Discord for creating anime AI art?
-The recommended model version to use is nii version 6 for the best chance of getting a really good image.
What are the different styles available in nii version 5, and how do you apply them?
-In nii version 5, you can apply styles such as expressive, cute, scenic, or original by typing '-- Style' followed by the chosen style at the end of your prompt.
How can you adjust the level of stylization in your AI imagery?
-You can adjust the level of stylization by adding a stylize score from 0 to 1000, with the default being 100, to your prompt.
What are some generic phrases that can be added to prompts to achieve an anime style?
-Generic phrases like 'anime style' or 'manga style' can be used. You can also experiment with '3D anime style' or '3D manga style' for different effects.
How can you influence the style of your AI imagery by referencing different eras or decades of anime?
-You can reference different eras or decades by adding phrases like 'anime nostalgia with a year attached to it' to your prompt.
What is the effect of using 'anime screen cap' in your prompt?
-Using 'anime screen cap' in your prompt can make the AI imagery resemble an actual screen capture from a film shot in that era.
How can you explore different art styles and genres of anime in your AI imagery?
-You can explore different art styles and genres by adding specific terms to your prompt, such as 'cartoonish anime' or 'chibi'.
What happens if you want to create an image in the style of a specific anime artist?
-You can add the artist's name to your prompt, such as 'Kira Toriyama style' for a Dragon Ball Z style, to influence the AI imagery in that direction.
How can you use popular anime studios to influence the style of your AI imagery?
-By adding the name of the studio, such as 'Studio Ghibli', to your prompt, you can steer the AI towards that studio's particular style.
What is the 'remix' feature in Discord, and how is it used?
-The 'remix' feature in Discord allows you to modify existing prompts. You can turn it on by typing 'SL settings' and clicking the remix button, then make adjustments to your prompt.
How can you use style references to have more control over the style of your anime AI imagery?
-You can use style references by adding '--sref for style reference' followed by a URL from an image you uploaded to a site like postimage.cc to your prompt.
What are the recommended upscaling methods for anime images created with AI?
-For upscaling anime images, it is recommended to use 'upscale 1' as it generally stays closest to the original. Both 'nii' and 'creative upscale' do an excellent job of producing high-resolution anime images.
Outlines
🎨 Exploring AI Anime Art with Midjourney
The video introduces viewers to creating impressive anime-style AI art using Midjourney. It explains how to select the appropriate model version in Discord settings, with a preference for nii version 6 for the best results. The video also covers alternative models and versions that can produce good images. It then delves into the use of styles with nii version 5, such as expressive, cute, and scenic, and how to adjust the stylization score for varying levels of stylization. The host recommends experimenting with these styles and provides generic phrases to include in prompts to achieve an anime style. The video also suggests exploring different eras of anime, specific genres, art styles, and even particular anime artists or studios to tailor the AI imagery to the desired look. The host shares various styles and prompts viewers to experiment with them to find what works best for their vision.
🔄 Mixing Styles for Unique Anime Art Results
The second paragraph demonstrates how to combine different styles and references to create unique anime art. It shows how adding phrases like '1990s anime screen cap' can influence the style of the generated image. The video also explores adding artist styles, such as 'Kira Toriyama' for a Dragon Ball Z feel, and 'Studio Ghibli' for a softer anime style. The host guides viewers on how to use style references by uploading an image to Post Image CC and including its URL in the prompt to steer the AI art in a specific direction. The video concludes with a discussion on upscaling AI-generated anime images using the 'upscale' feature, recommending 'upscale one' for maintaining the closest resemblance to the original while noting that 'nii' excels at upscaling anime images. The host encourages viewers to have fun with anime styles and provides additional resources for further exploration.
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Keywords
Anime AI Art
Mid Journey
Nii Version 6
Prompting
Styles
Stylize Score
Anime Decades
Anime Artists
Anime Studios
Anime Shows/Movies
Style Reference
Upscaling
Highlights
Create impressive anime AI art using mid-journey.
Select 'nii version 6' in Discord settings for the best image quality.
Explore different NIU models and versions for good images.
Add styles like 'expressive', 'cute', or 'scenic' to your prompts for different anime styles.
Experiment with the 'stylize' score to change the stylization of your results.
Use generic phrases like 'anime style' or 'Manga style' to get started with prompts.
Influence style by specifying eras or decades of anime.
Achieve better results with 'anime screen cap' for a film-like appearance.
Explore different art styles and genres within anime.
Add specific anime artists to your prompts for a targeted style.
Use popular Studios or shows/movies as styles to tailor your results.
Remix feature allows for tweaking and improving your AI imagery.
Style references can be used for more control over the anime style.
Post an image to postimage.cc and use it as a style reference for your prompts.
Upscale your anime images using 'upscale one' for high-resolution results.
Combine styles, studios, and eras for unique and personalized anime imagery.
The video provides a tutorial on using style references and turning yourself into an anime character.