PHOTOREALISM Guide for Midjourney V6

The presenter, V, welcomes viewers to a presentation on simplifying photographic prompting for Mid Journey version 6. The session will cover various sections including learning photography essentials, differences between digital and analog photography, Mid Journey settings, and various portrait styles. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions via live chat, which will be addressed at the end. Those on the email list will receive a PDF summary, and newcomers are invited to join the list for access to resources and guides.

This section delves into frame and composition, which are crucial for guiding viewers' attention in a photograph. Key techniques such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and balance are discussed. The presenter illustrates these concepts with examples, including a prompt for a portrait with a symmetrical frame and blurred background, emphasizing depth and focus through natural lighting and balanced negative space.

Lighting plays a significant role in setting the mood and texture of a photograph. The presenter explains various types of lighting, including natural, artificial, hard, soft, back lighting, and fill lighting. Each type is accompanied by examples and the impact on the subject's appearance. The discussion includes a prompt formula that incorporates type of image, subject, setting, lighting type, and the effect on the scene or subject.

The presenter discusses the impact of camera angles and perspective on the perception of a subject. Different angles such as eye level, high angle, and low angle are explored, each conveying different feelings like confidence, vulnerability, or dominance. The section includes a prompt formula that combines image type, subject demeanor, camera angle, and desired feeling to capture moments that evoke specific emotions.

This part of the presentation examines how aesthetic styles contribute to a photographer's visual language and the mood of an image. Styles range from timeless elegance to urban street photography. The presenter provides a prompt formula that includes image type, subject, attire, setting description, lighting, color palette, and the desired feeling to be evoked, such as nostalgia or energy.

The presenter showcases how to blend different styles and techniques to create unique portraits. Examples include surreal fantasy portraits that blend ordinary scenes with extraordinary elements, modern minimalism that emphasizes simplicity and serene vibes, and gritty Noir portraits that use dramatic side lighting to highlight mystery. Bonus tips for each style are provided to enhance the storytelling aspect of the portraits.

The presenter contrasts digital and analog photography, highlighting the crisp details and vibrant colors of digital versus the grainy texture of analog film. Specific film types and their uses are mentioned. The section continues with a discussion on Mid Journey settings, including raw mode, stylization, turbo mode, variation, and remix mode, which are used to achieve different levels of realism and aesthetic effects.

This segment introduces ten different portrait styles, each with its key elements and approach. Styles range from classic portraits that emphasize subject features with elegance to environmental portraits that blend the subject with their surroundings. The presenter provides prompts for each style, focusing on aspects like frame composition, lighting, and the integration of the subject into the environment.

The presenter discusses glamour portraits, focusing on makeup styles, lighting, and how to highlight beauty and style. Examples include close-up portraits with bold lipstick and vintage curls under soft lighting. Surreal portraits are also explored, with a focus on transforming ordinary scenes into dreamlike images using aesthetic styles and camera angles.

The presenter concludes the presentation by opening the floor for questions from the audience. They reflect on the covered topics, including the different portrait styles and the technical aspects of photography. The presenter also shares resources and offers to send the presentation guide to those on the email list, inviting new viewers to join and engage with the content.

In this segment, the presenter discusses advanced prompting techniques, emphasizing the importance of layering complexity and using waiting to improve coherence. They demonstrate using the 'describe' feature to reimagine images and create unique photographic styles. The presenter also shares a personal live stream experience, showcasing the transformation of ordinary images into various artistic renditions.

The presenter suggests using online resources like world photo.org for inspiration and ideas on composition, foreground, mid-ground, and background. They discuss the effectiveness of using these resources to learn from award-winning photos and apply these learnings to create compelling images with depth and narrative.

The presenter thanks the audience for tuning in and offers assistance for any further struggles with Mid Journey. They showcase examples of images created during previous live streams, demonstrating the versatility and creativity achievable with the right techniques. The session ends with the presenter expressing gratitude and signing off until the next session.