Midjourney Control for Beginners & Advanced Users! (Every Command!)
TLDRThis video tutorial offers an in-depth exploration of the various dash-dash parameters available in mid-journey for both beginners and advanced users. It covers essential commands such as aspect ratios, chaos, fast and relax, image weight, no, repeat, seeds, stop, style, stylize, tile, weird, and video. Each command is explained with examples to demonstrate how they can be combined for incredible image generation results, providing a comprehensive guide for users to enhance their creative process with mid-journey.
Takeaways
- ๐ The video covers all the dash dash parameters available in mid-journey for both beginners and advanced users.
- ๐ Mid-journey tends to add new features but rarely removes existing parameters, ensuring the information remains valid over time.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Dash dash parameters allow users to modify the image prompt in various ways, with powerful results when combined.
- ๐ Aspect ratios (-AR) can define the width-to-height relationship of an image, with custom ratios available since version 5.
- ๐ Chaos (-chaos or -C) introduces unpredictability into image generation, with a value range from 0 to 100.
- ๐ Fast and Turbo (-fast, -turbo) commands adjust the speed of image generation, with Turbo costing double the GPU time.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Image Weight allows control over the influence of a reference image attached to the prompt.
- ๐ซ No (-no) command helps to exclude specific items from the generated image, though it can be tricky to use effectively.
- ๐ Repeat (-repeat or -R) lets the prompt repeat a specified number of times, useful for creating variations.
- ๐ฑ Seeds represent the initial static field used for image generation, and can be manipulated for consistent themes.
- ๐จ Style commands (-style raw, -stylize) offer control over the aesthetic style of the generated images.
- ๐ข The Tile parameter (-tile) can be useful for creating patterns suitable for fabrics, textures, or wallpapers.
- ๐ค The Weird command (-weird) adds a level of strangeness to images, with a range from 0 to 3000.
- ๐ฌ The Video command (-video) creates a video of the image being generated, offering a unique way to view the process.
Q & A
What are dash parameters in mid-journey?
-Dash parameters in mid-journey are commands that allow users to modify their image prompts. They are added to the end of the prompt with a double dash (--) followed by the command name and can be combined for more advanced results.
How does the aspect ratio parameter affect the image?
-The aspect ratio parameter (-AR) defines the proportional relationship of the width to the height of the overall image, which can significantly impact the composition and shape of the generated image.
What is the purpose of the chaos parameter?
-The chaos parameter (-chaos or -C) introduces unpredictability to the initial set of images generated. It adds random numbers into the prompt while maintaining the overall integrity of the initial prompt, leading to more varied and sometimes unexpected results.
How does the 'fast' and 'relax' parameters differ in their effect on image generation?
-The 'fast' parameter is the default mode in mid-journey, which generates images quickly. The 'relax' parameter (-relax) slows down the image generation process without consuming more GPU hours, allowing for more refined results.
What is the image waiting parameter used for?
-The image waiting parameter allows users to control the influence of a reference image attached to their prompt. It can be thought of as a style opacity filter, blending the reference image's style with the main prompt.
How does the 'no' parameter work?
-The 'no' parameter (-no) is used to instruct the mid-journey bot to exclude specific items from the generated image. It can be followed by a list of items that the user does not want to see in the final image.
What is the repeat parameter and how can it be used?
-The repeat parameter (-repeat or -R) allows a prompt to be repeated a specified number of times. This can be used to generate multiple versions of the same image or in combination with the chaos parameter for varied results.
Can you explain the seed parameter?
-The seed parameter (-seed) is a number that represents the initial state of the image generation process. By using the same seed number with different prompts, users can create images with similar themes or vibes.
What is the stop parameter used for?
-The stop parameter (-stop) allows users to halt the image generation process at a specific point, revealing the initial burst of static that represents the seed of the image.
How does the style parameter affect the generated image?
-The style parameter (-style or --raw) switches the image generation to a different mode. The 'raw' mode is less opinionated and more photographic compared to the default mid-journey aesthetic.
What is the video parameter and how is it used?
-The video parameter (-video) does not create a video based on the prompt but instead generates a video of the image creation process. This can be useful for showcasing the evolution of an image from static to the final result.
What is the stylize parameter and how does it influence the image?
-The stylize parameter (-stylize or -s) controls the amount of stylization applied to the image. It can be adjusted from the default value of 100 to increase or decrease the level of stylization, affecting the overall look and feel of the generated image.
Outlines
๐ Introduction to Mid-Journey Parameters
This paragraph introduces the topic of the video, which is an exploration of the various 'dash-dash' parameters available in the mid-journey image generation tool. It emphasizes the utility of these parameters for both beginners and advanced users, noting that while new features may be added, existing ones are rarely removed. The video also mentions its companion piece on prompting and assures viewers that all information will remain valid for future viewers. The speaker then dives into explaining how to use parameters to modify image prompts, highlighting the importance of adding them at the end of a prompt and the potential for combining them for enhanced results.
๐ Aspect Ratios and Chaos Command
The speaker begins by discussing aspect ratios, a significant parameter that defines the width-to-height relationship of an image. Examples of common aspect ratios are given, such as 16x9 for TVs and 3x4 for photography, with the mention that mid-journey allows customization of aspect ratios. The paragraph then transitions to the 'chaos' command, which introduces unpredictability into image generation. The chaos command, ranging from 0 to 100, is illustrated with examples, showing how increasing the chaos value leads to more abstract and surreal results, potentially inspiring new creative directions.
๐ฅ Fast, Turbo, Image Weight, and No Command
This section covers several commands: 'fast', which is the default speed of image generation in mid-journey; 'relax', which slows down the process without consuming GPU hours; and 'turbo', which speeds up generation at twice the GPU time cost. The paragraph then explains 'image weight', which adjusts the influence of a reference image in the prompt. Examples are provided to demonstrate how varying the image weight can blend different visual styles. The 'no' command is also introduced, which is used to exclude specific elements from the generated image. The speaker humorously notes the challenges and quirks of using the 'no' command, as the AI sometimes misinterprets or creatively circumvents the instructions.
๐ Repeat, Seeds, and Stop Command
The speaker explains the 'repeat' command, which allows a prompt to be executed multiple times, resulting in similar images. To add variety to repetitions, the 'chaos' command can be combined with 'repeat'. 'Seeds' are then discussed as a way to recreate the same initial static image by using a specific seed number provided by mid-journey. This feature is useful for maintaining a consistent theme or vibe across a series of images. The 'stop' command is briefly mentioned as a way to halt image generation at a chosen point, allowing users to view the initial stages of image creation.
๐จ Style, Stylize, Tile, and Weirdness
This paragraph delves into the 'style' command, which offers two modes: the default mid-journey aesthetic and the 'raw' mode, which is described as less opinionated and more photographic. The 'stylize' command is then introduced, allowing users to adjust the level of stylization in an image, with examples showing the stark differences between high and low stylization values. The 'tile' command is mentioned as a potentially useful tool for designing patterns for fabrics or wallpapers, with a note on its limitations when zooming out or panning. The 'weird' command is also touched upon, which adds an element of strangeness to the image,ๅฏๆงไป0ๅฐ3000, with a recommendation to keep the value within a more moderate range for better results.
๐ฅ Video Command and Conclusion
The final paragraph introduces the 'video' command, which creates a video showing the process of image generation rather than generating a video of the prompt itself. An example is given of how this command can be used to capture the creation of an image, resulting in an MP4 file. The speaker expresses curiosity about creative uses of this feature and encourages viewers to share their experiences. The video concludes with a reminder for viewers to like and subscribe for updates on new commands and features in mid-journey, and the speaker introduces himself as Tim Foreign.
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Keywords
๐กDash-Dash Parameters
๐กAspect Ratios
๐กChaos
๐กRelax
๐กImage Weight
๐กNo Command
๐กRepeat
๐กSeeds
๐กStop Command
๐กStyle
๐กStylize
๐กTile
๐กVideo
Highlights
Midjourney Control offers a variety of dash parameters for image modification.
Dash parameters should be added at the end of the prompt with a double dash.
Aspect ratios can be customized beyond standard options like 16x9 or 3x4.
Chaos command introduces unpredictability with a value from zero to one hundred.
Fast and Turbo commands adjust image generation speed with varying GPU time costs.
Image waiting allows control over reference images attached to prompts.
No command helps to exclude specific items from the generated image.
Repeat command enables the repetition of prompts a specified number of times.
Seeds represent the initial static used for image generation and can be manipulated.
Stop command lets you halt image generation at any stage.
Style command toggles between the default aesthetic and raw mode.
Stylize command adjusts the level of style application on images.
Tile parameter creates seamless patterns for designs like fabrics or wallpapers.
Weird command adds a degree of strangeness to images, controllable from zero to three thousand.
Video command generates a video of the image creation process.
Midjourney frequently updates with new commands and features.