Mid Journey Image Generator Guide

Jul 12, 2024

Mid Journey Image Generator Guide

Overview

  • Mid Journey is a top image generator.
  • The biggest update is the launch of the website (improved usability over Discord).

Key Features & Functions

Website Orientation

  • Website offers aesthetic improvements, inspiration, and ease of use.
  • Site requires 100 images generated in Discord to access.
  • Explore Tab: View others' generated images, sort by different filters, and find inspiration.
  • Prompt Bar: Located in the middle, for generating images based on typed prompts.
  • Create Tab: Watch image generation and view prompt parameters.
  • Archive Tab: View previous generations, sort by different criteria.
  • Liking Images: Helps to sort and find images later.
  • Folders: Organize images manually or create smart folders.

Prompting & Parameters

  • Imagination Tab: Generate images from prompts.
  • Parameters: Fine-tune image generation with sliders:
    • Image size (Portrait, Square, Landscape)
    • Stylization (Artistic level)
    • Weirdness (Unconventional aesthetics)
    • Variety (Diversity of output)
    • Mode (Standard or Raw)
    • Versions (Different Mid Journey versions)
    • Speed (Fast, Relax, Turbo)
    • No parameter (Exclude elements from images)
    • Seed parameter (Control initial noise)
  • Permutations: Run variations of prompts and parameters.

Advanced Prompting Techniques

  • Scene-Subject-Setting-Style: Structured way to guide image creation.
  • Power Tokens: Specific words that have a significant impact.
  • Mid Library & Upload Descriptions: Use as references for styles and techniques.

Text & Vector Graphics

  • Prompting for Text: Use quotation marks for text inclusion.
  • Vector Art: Useful for logos, branding, print products.
  • Text Consistency: Various ways to generate and correct text.

Next Steps with Images

  • Variations and Upscaling: Subtle and strong, creative and upscale variations.
  • Reframe & Zoom: Change aspect ratio and zoom into images.
  • Repaint (Inpainting): Select and repaint parts of the image for corrections.

Image References

Types of References

  • Image Prompt: Focuses on structure and elements.
  • Style Reference: Focuses on aesthetics and vibes.
  • Character Reference: Consistent character appearance.

Combining References

  • Multiple References: Use multiple images as prompts or style references to blend visuals.
  • Style Reference Seeds (SRF): Predefined aesthetic styles.
  • Personalization: Mid Journey adapts to individual aesthetic preferences.

Special Techniques & Parameters

  • Tile & Super Tiling: Create seamless patterns and 360° images.
  • Stop Parameter: Control the detail by stopping the image generation process early.
  • Multi-Prompting & Video Parameter: Merge different concepts and generate videos in Discord.

Resources

  • GPT Resources: Chat GPT resources for career enhancement.
  • Cheat Sheets & Guides: Compile all parameter info into one location.
  • Database & Indexes: Predefined style reference seeds provided by community members.

Miscellaneous Tips

  • Experimentation: Always experiment with different styles, prompts, and references.
  • Applications: Use in social media, creative projects, branding, and more.

Conclusion

  • With practice and the right use of tools, Mid Journey can feel like magic.
  • Leveraging all features, parameters, and techniques can help master the tool for diverse use cases.
  • Additional resources are available for continuous learning and exploration.