Midjourney v5 | 25 negative emotion words that change the look of your prompts
TLDRThe video titled 'Midjourney v5 | 25 negative emotion words that change the look of your prompts' explores the impact of negative emotions on AI art generation. The creator experiments with 25 negative emotion words, like anger, resentment, and anxiety, using them as prompts in AI art generation. The results are displayed in various aspect ratios and combined with different themes such as landscape, wildlife, and sci-fi. The video discusses the effectiveness of each emotion word in altering the visual output and the creator's personal reactions to the images. It also touches on the AI's limitations in interpreting certain emotions and the use of specific prompts to refine the AI's output. The creator shares insights on how to enhance prompts and avoid unwanted elements in the generated art. The video serves as both an experiment and a guide for those interested in using AI to express complex emotions through art.
Takeaways
- π¨ The video explores the impact of 25 negative emotions on AI-generated images, showcasing how different emotions can significantly alter the look of the prompts used to generate them.
- π The creator experimented with various aspect ratios (1:1, 9:16, and 16:9) and combined emotion words with subjects like landscape, wildlife, and more to observe the effects.
- π’ A consistent seed number (---777) was used for all prompts to facilitate easier comparison of the images generated by the AI.
- π« The use of '---no text, comma mock-up' as a negative prompt aimed to reduce the presence of random text in the images, which is a common feature in mid-journey's default style.
- π The emotion 'anger' resulted in images with angry faces and a variety of styles, including graphics and photographs, while landscapes appeared humorous with faces on rocks and mountains.
- πΎ 'Animosity' and 'antipathy' were associated with animal themes, showing creatures holding grudges and a variety of animals in different settings.
- π 'Anxiety' and 'apathy' were portrayed with a mix of text and images, sometimes leading to infographics or maps, and often featuring a sense of disinterest or abandonment in cityscapes.
- π€ 'Apprehension' and 'boredom' were depicted with a variety of images, including some that were not clearly representative of the emotions, such as apples and snakes for apprehension.
- π 'Confusion' and 'cynicism' led to abstract and grid-like images, with nature images tending to form grids and comic strips, and city images appearing chaotic.
- π 'Despair' and 'disgust' were effectively conveyed through the images, with despair showing sad landscapes and wildlife, and disgust featuring over-the-top facial expressions and a recurring green color.
- π€ 'Dread', 'enmity', 'envy', 'exasperation', 'frustration', 'fury', 'grumpiness', 'hatred', 'hesitation', 'indifference', 'irritation', and 'jaded' all had unique visual representations, with some emotions more effectively portrayed than others, and a variety of styles from photographic to maximalist.
Q & A
What was the purpose of the video about emotions?
-The purpose of the video was to experiment with AI art by prompting various emotions and moods to see how they significantly change the look of the images generated.
How many negative emotions were chosen for the video?
-25 negative emotions were chosen for the video.
What aspect ratios were used in the video to prompt each emotion or mood word?
-The most commonly used aspect ratios were 1:1, 9:16, and 16:9.
What was the seed number used in all the prompts for consistency?
-The seed number used in all the prompts was -777.
What was the purpose of using 'dash dash no text, comma mock-up' as a negative prompt?
-The purpose was to make the images a little bit prettier by reducing the occurrence of random text or weird elements that the mid-journey default style for version 5 might add.
How did the emotion of 'anger' manifest in the images?
-The emotion of 'anger' manifested in images with really angry faces, especially in the animal category, and a variety of photographic styles and graphics.
What recurring theme was observed in the images when the word 'animosity' was used?
-The recurring theme in the images was animals holding a grudge, with a distinct style in the non-photographic style images.
What was the general feeling conveyed by the images when 'apathy' was the prompted emotion?
-The images conveyed a feeling of disinterest or abandonment, with run-down cities, interiors, and architecture that appeared bored or uninterested.
How did the emotion of 'boredom' present in the images?
-The emotion of 'boredom' was presented with very bored people, one dog, and landscapes that did not convey a strong sense of activity or engagement.
What was the creator's observation about the emotion 'dread' in the images?
-The creator observed an overwhelming amount of dreadlocks in the images, which was likely due to the AI's interpretation of the word 'dread' being more recognizable as a hairstyle rather than the emotion.
What was the creator's suggestion for viewers who are inspired by the emotion words?
-The creator suggested that viewers who are inspired by the emotion words should consider subscribing to the channel and sharing their thoughts in the comments section.
Outlines
π¨ AI Art and Emotions
The video script introduces the creator's exploration into AI art, specifically focusing on emotions. The creator was prompted to investigate emotions and their visual representation through AI. They chose to depict 25 negative emotions, with plans for follow-up videos for other emotions. The AI was given prompts for each emotion in various aspect ratios and combined with different themes like landscape, wildlife, and sci-fi to diversify the subject matter. The creator also used specific prompts to refine the AI's output, aiming for a consistent style across images for comparison purposes.
πΎ Animal Emotions and Urban Decay
This paragraph delves into the AI's interpretation of emotions related to animals and urban environments. It discusses how the AI visualizes feelings like resentment and antipathy, often manifesting as animals in various settings. The AI's renderings of cityscapes, when prompted with these emotions, take on a distinct style that resembles an animal takeover. The architecture and portrait AI images are noted for their unique interpretations, with a mention of the AI's occasional struggle to convey the intended emotion accurately.
πΏ Nature, Technology, and Emotion
The third paragraph explores how AI art represents a blend of nature, technology, and human emotions like anxiety and apathy. The AI's images of landscapes and wildlife convey a sense of unease and boredom, while macro images present bizarre and maximalist interpretations. The script also touches on the AI's handling of apathy, showing a range of styles from cartoonish to concept art. The variety in the AI's output is highlighted, from the colorful and whimsical to the dark and dystopian.
ποΈ Cityscapes and Architectural Emotion
This section focuses on the AI's portrayal of emotions in city and architectural images. The creator discusses the AI's interpretation of feelings like despair, disgust, and disillusionment, noting the AI's tendency to produce detailed and colorful art that sometimes aligns with the intended emotion and other times veers towards abstract or unrelated imagery. The paragraph also mentions the AI's use of green as a recurring color in images representing envy and the challenges in conveying certain emotions through architectural styles.
π€ Emotion in Human and Robotic Expressions
The fifth paragraph examines the AI's ability to capture human and robotic emotions in portraits and sci-fi images. It discusses how the AI represents feelings of exasperation, frustration, and fury, often through maximalist and whimsical styles. The script notes the AI's occasional literal interpretation of prompts, such as depicting dreadlocks for the emotion 'dread.' The paragraph also highlights the AI's inconsistent portrayal of emotions in sci-fi imagery, where the intended feeling might not be clear from the facial expressions of robots or people in spacesuits.
π Negative Emotions and Their Impact
This paragraph discusses the portrayal of intense negative emotions like fury, grumpiness, hatred, and irritation in AI art. The creator describes how the AI visualizes these feelings through various themes, including movie posters, video game layouts, and comic art. The script also touches on the AI's interpretation of emotions like hesitation and indifference, noting the AI's use of serious facial expressions, black and white photography, and architectural designs to convey these states of mind.
π Final Thoughts and Future Exploration
The final paragraph reflects on the overall experience of using AI to explore emotions and the anticipation of future updates to the AI's default style. The creator expresses a desire to experiment further with the AI's capabilities and invites viewer engagement through comments. They also share their appreciation for the support and feedback received from the audience, emphasizing the impact of positive reinforcement on their work.
Mindmap
Keywords
AI art
Negative emotions
Prompts
Aspect ratios
Seed number
Negative prompt
Emotion words
Mid-journey
Landscape, Wildlife, Macro, City, Interior, Architecture, Portrait, Fantasy, Sci-fi
Version 5
Stylized value
Highlights
Experimentation with AI art using negative emotions to alter the look of prompts
Selection of 25 negative emotions for the video with follow-up videos planned for other emotions
Testing of emotions that mid-journey could not understand or contextualize
Use of specific aspect ratios (1:1, 9:16, and 16:9) for each emotion or mood word
Combining emotion words with various subjects like landscape, wildlife, macro, city, etc., for a diverse range of images
Utilization of a consistent seed number (---777) for easier comparison of results
Inclusion of '---no text, comma mock-up' as a negative prompt to refine image aesthetics
Distinct visual representations of emotions like anger, resentment, and anxiety in various image styles
Observation of how the emotion of 'apathy' is interpreted through imagery of desolate landscapes and abandoned structures
The portrayal of 'boredom' through images of unengaged individuals and repetitive patterns
Use of 'confusion' leading to abstract and chaotic imagery difficult to interpret
The emotion 'cynicism' resulting in a variety of grid and comic strip-like images
Despair conveyed through sad and creepy imagery, particularly noticeable in landscape and wildlife photos
The challenge of visually representing 'disgust', often shown through exaggerated facial expressions
Images of 'disillusionment' share similarities with the word 'illusion', leading to whimsical and colorful results
The emotion 'dread' is strongly communicated through the prevalence of dreadlocks in various image themes
The portrayal of 'envy' with a focus on the color green and objects of desire like handbags
Exasperation depicted through painted styles and strange teeth, with animals showing human-like frustration
Frustration in imagery is communicated through maps and complex cityscapes, possibly symbolizing being lost or overwhelmed
The emotion 'fury' is represented by intense and fierce facial expressions, particularly in wildlife and action scenes
Grumpiness is portrayed with humorous and grumpy faces in both human and animal subjects
Hatred is symbolized by a mix of bar charts, superhero comics, and intense negative feelings
Hesitation is reflected in serious and thoughtful portraits, as well as abandoned and desolate scenes
Indifference is shown through black and white photography and imagery of run-down places suggesting neglect
Irritation is communicated through busy and chaotic cityscapes and bug bites, symbolizing discomfort
Jadedness is associated with the color jade, leading to pretty landscapes and a sense of weariness