Creating Scenes in Mid-Journey Tutorial

Introduction

• Overview of the course and its purpose.
• Objective: Learn to create stunning scenes using Mid-Journey, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• The course is offered for free, aimed at growing the YouTube channel.

Course Structure

• Tools Needed:
  • Mid-Journey
  • Adobe Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Learning Approach:
  • Follow along with your own images.
  • Step-by-step instructions provided.
• Encouragement to like, comment, and subscribe for more content.

Additional Resources

• Link to Skillshare for more courses, including:
  • Creating reels in Premiere Pro
  • Creating Fiverr gigs
  • Full course on After Effects.

Getting Started with Mid-Journey

1. Accessing Mid-Journey:
   • Navigate to midjourney.com and log in via Discord.
2. Setting Up:
   • Use the command /settings to configure your preferences.
   • Key Settings:
     • Use latest model (5.2).
     • Stylize high/low for realism vs. stylization.
     • Remix mode for tweaking generated images.
     • Purchase credits (approx. $12/month).
3. Generating Images:
   • Use /imagine command followed by descriptive prompts.
   • Example prompt: man with sword in hand looking up long path to a mountain that is fire on top of the mountain --ar 16:9.
   • Explore different styles (e.g., Manga style).

Image Selection and Downloading

• Use U3 to upscale images.
• Visit the download site to save images.
• Ability to copy prompts from previously generated images for inspiration.

Editing Images in Photoshop

1. Opening and Setting Up:
   • Open Photoshop and drag the generated image in.
   • Rename layers (background, foreground, etc.).
2. Selecting and Layering:
   • Use Object Select Tool and Quick Selection Tool to cut out foreground, middle ground, and background.
   • Apply Layer via Copy to create separate layers for each.
3. Refining Selections:
   • Use Clone Stamp Tool for cleaning up any anomalies.

Moving to After Effects

1. Setup:
   • Create a new project in After Effects.
   • Import the Photoshop file as a composition to retain layers.
2. Animating Layers:
   • Pre-compose layers for animation.
   • Convert layers to 3D to create a parallax effect.
   • Adjust camera settings and layer positions for dynamic movement.

Adding Effects

• Use additional elements like lightning storms or fog from stock image sites.
• Adjust opacity and blending modes for desired effects.

Exporting the Final Product

• Render the project to H.264 format.
• Potential for a follow-up video detailing the editing process in Premiere Pro.

Conclusion

• Call to action for engagement (like, comment, subscribe).
• Reminder of Skillshare link for additional learning resources.
• Thank you for watching and encouragement to apply the skills learned.