Midjourney Parameters | The Beginners GUIDE In 2024
TLDRThis guide explains various parameters for generating images on Midjourney in 2024. It covers character reference for consistent character portrayal, character weight to modify character details, and chaos for diversity in image grids. The no parameter helps exclude specific elements, while the store parameter allows unfinished image generation. Aspect ratios can be customized, and style parameters influence the aesthetic. Style reference and starway parameters are used for specific styles, and the weird parameter introduces unique aesthetics. The video also discusses transitioning between different Midjourney versions for improved performance.
Takeaways
- 😀 The character reference parameter allows you to recreate the same character in different scenes using images generated on Midjourney.
- 🎨 To use character reference, first generate a base image, then add a new prompt for the desired scene and include the character reference parameter with the base image link.
- 🔄 Combining style row parameter with character reference can enhance the creation of specific styles like cartoon or anime.
- 👚 The character weight parameter modifies the character reference strength, with values from 0 to 100, to adjust aspects like clothing and hair.
- 🔄 Using a character weight of 0 allows for complete outfit changes while maintaining the character's face in new images.
- 🌀 The chaos parameter influences the diversity of grid images, with lower values producing more similar images and higher values creating more varied results.
- 🚫 The 'no' parameter lets you specify elements to exclude from images, effectively telling Midjourney what not to include.
- 🛑 The store parameter halts the image generation process, allowing for less detailed images with values ranging from 10 to 100.
- 📐 The aspect ratio parameter sets the preferred ratio for generated images, with the default being 1:1 on Midjourney.
- 🖌️ The style parameter replaces the default style in Midjourney, leading to more accurate style matches when specified.
- 🌈 The stylized parameter controls the artistic influence on images, with lower values producing less artistic and more prompt-accurate results.
- 🌟 The style reference parameter uses images to influence the style of new images, requiring the base image link in the prompt.
- ✨ The starway parameter sets the strength of the style reference, with values from 0 to 1,000, affecting how much the base style influences the new image.
- 🤔 The weird parameter is experimental, adding quirky and odd elements to images with values from 0 to 3,000.
- 🔄 Midjourney versions can be changed using the version parameter to transition between different performance levels of the AI.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the character reference parameter in Midjourney?
-The character reference parameter is used in prompts to create the same character in different scenes or situations. It works on images that have been generated on Midjourney and not on images created outside Midjourney or images of real people.
How do you start using the character reference parameter?
-To start using the character reference parameter, you first need to generate a base image that you want to use in different scenes. Then, add a new prompt for the scene and include the character reference parameter with the link to the base image.
What is the character weight parameter and how does it work?
-The character weight parameter works alongside the character reference parameter to modify the character reference strength. It has a value range from 0 to 100, and if not specified, Midjourney uses the default value of 100, maintaining specific aspects of the base image in the new images.
How does the chaos parameter affect the diversity of grid images in Midjourney?
-The chaos parameter determines the diversity of the grid images. A lower chaos value results in more similar and expected images, while a higher chaos value leads to more different and unexpected images. The value ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 being the default.
What does the 'no' parameter do in Midjourney image generation?
-The 'no' parameter, when used with '--no', tells Midjourney exactly what you don't want to see in your images. It allows you to specify elements to be excluded from the generated images.
What is the function of the store parameter in Midjourney?
-The store parameter allows you to hold the image generation process before it's finished, enabling the creation of images that are blurred and less detailed compared to normal images. The value ranges between 10 to 100, with 100 being the default.
How can the aspect ratio parameter be used in Midjourney?
-The aspect ratio parameter can be used to specify your preferred aspect ratio for any images generated on Midjourney. The default aspect ratio is 1 by 1, but you can use the zoom feature to change the aspect ratios of images you already have.
What does the style parameter in Midjourney do?
-The style parameter is used to replace the default style or aesthetic of some Midjourney versions. It is accepted by Midjourney version 6, 5.1, 5.2, and the next version 6, producing images with less automatic beautifications applied for more accurate style matching.
How does the stylized parameter influence the artistic aspect of generated images?
-The stylized parameter controls the degree to which Midjourney's artistic training is applied to the images. A lower stylization value produces images that are more closely matched to the prompt but less artistic, while a higher value produces very artistic images but less connected to the prompt.
What is the role of the style reference parameter in Midjourney?
-The style reference parameter allows images to be used as style references in your prompts, influencing the style or aesthetic of images generated from your prompt. It requires adding the '--srf' followed by the link to the image whose style you want to copy.
How can the starway parameter be used to adjust the strength of a style reference in Midjourney?
-The starway parameter, '--sw', is used to set the strength of the style reference applied to the images. It accepts values between 0 to 1,000, with 100 being the default. A lower value reduces the influence of the style reference, while a higher value increases it.
What does the weird parameter do in Midjourney and how is it used?
-The weird parameter is experimental and adds quirky and odd elements to images, making them unique and surprising. It accepts values between 0 to 3,000, with 0 being the default. To use it, add '--weird' followed by the desired value after your text prompt.
How can you change the Midjourney version for image generation?
-You can transition from one version to another by adding the '--version' or '--v' followed by the number of the version you want to switch to. Alternatively, you can use the settings command by clicking on '/' and selecting the desired version from the drop-down menu.
Outlines
🖌 Character Reference and Weight Parameters
This paragraph introduces the character reference parameter, which is used to recreate a character in different scenes or situations. It only works with images generated on M Journey and not with external images or real people. The process involves generating a base image and then adding prompts with the character reference parameter (D-) and the image link. The character weight parameter (--CW) is also discussed, which modifies the strength of the character reference, allowing for changes in aspects like clothing and hair. Examples are given to illustrate how these parameters can be used to maintain or alter specific character features across different images.
🔄 Chaos Parameter and 'No' Parameter
The chaos parameter is explained as a tool to control the diversity of generated images. A lower chaos value results in more similar images, while a higher value leads to more varied outcomes. The 'no' parameter is introduced as a way to specify elements that should not appear in the generated images. This is demonstrated with examples showing how the absence of certain elements like tomatoes or specific colored flowers can be achieved by using the '--no' parameter with the desired item. The paragraph also covers the stop parameter, which allows for the halting of image generation at different stages, and the aspect ratio parameter, which sets the desired aspect ratio for the images.
🎨 Style and Stylization Parameters
This section delves into the style parameter, which can be used to replace the default aesthetic of generated images with a specified style. The stylized parameter is introduced to control the degree of artistic influence on the images, with lower values producing more literal representations and higher values resulting in more artistic interpretations. The style reference parameter is also discussed, which allows users to copy the style from a provided image link by using the '--srf' parameter. The starway parameter is mentioned as a way to adjust the strength of the style reference, with examples illustrating the differences in image outcomes based on the parameter values used.
🔍 Weird Parameter and M Journey Version Parameters
The weird parameter is explored as an experimental feature that adds quirky and unexpected elements to generated images, with values ranging from 0 to 3000. The higher the value, the more unusual the image becomes. The paragraph also touches on the M Journey version parameters, which allow users to switch between different versions of the software to improve performance or achieve different visual outcomes. Instructions are provided on how to change the version using the '--v' parameter or through the settings menu.
👋 Conclusion and Sign-off
The final paragraph serves as a conclusion to the video, with the presenter, Abigail, thanking viewers for watching and signing off until the next video. Background music is also noted to play during the sign-off, indicating the end of the video content.
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Keywords
Character Reference Parameter
Aspect Ratio
Style Row Parameter
Character Weight
Chaos Parameter
No Parameter
Store Parameter
Aspect Ratio Parameter
Style Parameter
Stylized Parameter
Style Reference Parameter
Starway Parameter
Weird Parameter
Version Parameters
Highlights
Character reference parameter allows creating the same character in different scenes using images generated on Midjourney.
The character reference parameter only works with images generated on Midjourney and not with external or real person images.
To use character reference, first generate a base image with a specific character and then add prompts for different scenes.
Combining style row parameter with character reference can enhance the creation of cartoon, anime, or comic style images.
Character weight parameter modifies the strength of the character reference, with values ranging from 0 to 100.
A default character weight value of 100 maintains specific aspects of the base image in new images.
Setting character weight to 0 allows for complete outfit and scene changes while maintaining the character's face.
Chaos parameter influences the diversity of grid images, with lower values producing more similar images and higher values creating more differences.
The no parameter or --no object parameter can be used to specify elements not to include in the generated images.
Store parameter holds the image generation process, allowing for less detailed images with values ranging from 10 to 100.
Aspect ratio parameter sets the preferred aspect ratio for generated images, with common ratios displayed and a default of 1:1.
Zoom feature on Midjourney can change the aspect ratios of existing images, filling in missing content based on the prompt or original image.
Style parameter replaces the default style or aesthetic of Midjourney versions, accepted by version 6, 5.1, 5.2, and the next version 6.
Stylized parameter controls the degree of artistic training applied to generated images, with values ranging from 0 to 1,000.
Style reference parameter uses images to influence the style or aesthetic of generated images by adding the link to the desired style.
Starway parameter works alongside the style reference parameter to set the strength of the style reference applied to images.
Weird parameter is experimental and adds quirky and odd elements to images, with values between 0 and 3,000.
Midjourney version parameters allow transitioning between different versions by adding --v followed by the version number.