Midjourney AI - FIRST STEPS - Easy Beginners Guide

Olivio Sarikas
7 Sept 202204:42

TLDRThis guide offers a quick start to using Midjourney AI. Begin with a Discord account, then sign up at midjourney.com and join the official Discord server. Explore the community feed and use the 'imagine' command to create images. For enhanced features, consider a subscription; the $30 plan is recommended for unlimited GPU time. Once subscribed, interact privately with the bot and create images that will appear on your public profile. Paid subscribers own their images, unlike free trial users who are limited to non-commercial use. Additional help is available through provided videos and the bot's 'help' command.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Start by creating a Discord account, which can be accessed via app, software, or browser.
  • 🔐 Register on Discord by clicking the lock icon and filling out the required information.
  • 🌐 Visit midjourney.com and sign in to authorize with your Discord account.
  • 🖼️ Upon signing in, you'll be directed to your Mid Journey gallery, which will be empty at first.
  • 👀 Explore the community feed to view creations from other users.
  • 🔗 Join the official Mid Journey Discord server using the provided link or QR code.
  • 💬 In the trial support room, ask questions and learn how to use the Mid Journey bot.
  • ⌨️ To create an image, type '/imagine' in the text entry and describe what you want Mid Journey to create.
  • 💸 Consider subscribing to Mid Journey for full features; the $30 plan is recommended over the $10 plan for better value.
  • 🔑 With a paid subscription, access a private chat with the bot and create images with unlimited GPU time in relax mode.
  • 📸 Remember that all images created, even in private chat, will appear on your public Mid Journey profile.
  • 📝 Images created with a paid subscription are owned by you and can be used commercially; free trial images are under a non-commercial license.

Q & A

  • What is the first step to start using Midjourney AI?

    -The first step is to create a Discord account, which can be done through an app, software, or by using it in the browser.

  • How do you register for a Discord account?

    -You go to the lock icon button, click on register, fill out the information, and complete the registration.

  • What is the purpose of visiting midjourney.com?

    -Visiting midjourney.com allows you to sign in and authorize the website with your Discord account, which then leads you to your Midjourney gallery.

  • What can you do in the Midjourney gallery?

    -Initially, your gallery will be empty, but you can use the community feed to view creations made by other users.

  • How do you join the official Midjourney Discord server?

    -You can join by clicking on the provided link or scanning the QR code shown on the screen.

  • What is the significance of the 'newbie' rooms in the Midjourney Discord server?

    -The 'newbie' rooms are for beginners to ask questions and learn about using the Midjourney bot.

  • How do you initiate a creation with the Midjourney bot?

    -In the text entry, you type '/imagine' and then describe what you want Midjourney to create for you.

  • What does the 'slash sub' command do in the Midjourney Discord server?

    -The 'slash sub' command is used to subscribe to a Midjourney plan, which gives you access to all features and a private chat with the bot.

  • What is the recommended subscription plan according to the guide?

    -The guide suggests not to get the $10 plan and instead choose the $30 plan, which offers unlimited GPU time in relax mode.

  • What are the benefits of having a paid Midjourney subscription?

    -With a paid subscription, you can create images privately, have multiple images rendering at once, and own all the images you create for any use.

  • What is the difference between using Midjourney with a free trial and a paid subscription?

    -With a free trial, you can only use the images under the creative commons non-commercial license, meaning you cannot sell or use them commercially.

  • How can you get additional help with Midjourney?

    -You can watch the creator's other tutorial videos, or in the Midjourney bot rooms, type '/help' to get a list of helpful links and information.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Getting Started with Mid Journey

This paragraph introduces the process of getting started with Mid Journey. It begins with the requirement of having a Discord account, which can be accessed via app, software, or browser. The user is guided to register on Discord and then proceed to midjourney.com for authorization with the Discord account. Upon signing in, users are directed to their empty Mid Journey gallery and encouraged to join the official Mid Journey Discord server through a provided link or QR code. The paragraph highlights the importance of the 'trial support' room for beginners to ask questions and learn about the bot. It also explains how to use the '/imagine' command to create images with Mid Journey. For those interested in a subscription, the paragraph advises against the $10 plan due to its limited GPU time and recommends the $30 plan for unlimited GPU time and the ability to create a large number of images. The paragraph concludes with instructions on how to access a private chat with the Mid Journey bot and a reminder that all creations are public on midjourney.com, with different usage rights depending on the subscription type.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Discord

Discord is a VoIP, instant messaging, and digital distribution platform that is primarily used for creating communities related to gaming, but it has expanded to other areas. In the context of the video, Discord serves as the platform where users interact with the Midjourney AI bot. The script instructs viewers to create a Discord account to access Midjourney's services, highlighting its importance as a prerequisite for using the AI tool.

💡Midjourney

Midjourney refers to the AI service that creates images based on textual prompts. It is central to the video's theme, as the guide is specifically for beginners looking to use this AI for generating artwork. The script mentions joining the official Midjourney Discord server and interacting with the Midjourney bot to create images, showcasing its role in the creative process.

💡Gallery

A gallery in the Midjourney context is a collection of images created by the AI. The script mentions that upon signing in, users are directed to their Midjourney gallery, which is initially empty but can be populated with creations. It serves as a personal space for users to view and manage their AI-generated images.

💡Community Feed

The community feed is a feature within the Midjourney platform that allows users to view creations made by others. It is mentioned in the script as a resource for new users to explore what can be achieved with the AI, providing inspiration and examples of the tool's capabilities.

💡Newbie Rooms

Newbie rooms are designated spaces within the Discord server for beginners to ask questions and learn about using the Midjourney bot. The script emphasizes the importance of these rooms for new users to get support and guidance, which is crucial for understanding how to effectively use the AI tool.

💡Slash Commands

Slash commands are a feature in Discord that allows users to interact with bots and applications using a '/' prefix followed by a command. The script instructs users to use commands like '/imagine' to generate images and '/sub' to subscribe to Midjourney's services, demonstrating how these commands facilitate interaction with the AI.

💡Subscription

A subscription in the context of the video refers to a paid plan that grants users access to additional features and capabilities of the Midjourney AI. The script discusses the different subscription plans available and advises viewers on which plan to choose based on their needs, highlighting the benefits of a subscription for advanced users.

💡Relax Mode

Relax mode is a feature of the Midjourney AI that provides unlimited GPU time for image rendering. The script mentions this mode as a benefit of the higher-priced subscription plan, allowing users to create a large number of images without restrictions on processing time.

💡Private Chat

A private chat with the Midjourney bot is a feature that allows users to interact with the AI in a one-on-one setting within Discord. The script describes how to access this private chat, which provides a more focused environment for users to create images without the distractions of a public server.

💡Creative Commons Non-Commercial License

The Creative Commons Non-Commercial License is a type of license that allows the use of creative works for non-commercial purposes. The script explains that free trial users of Midjourney can only use their creations under this license, which restricts the commercial use of AI-generated images, emphasizing the importance of understanding licensing for those new to the platform.

💡Rendering

Rendering in the context of the video refers to the process of the AI generating an image based on a textual prompt. The script mentions that with a subscription, users can have multiple images rendering simultaneously and a queue for additional images, illustrating the increased efficiency and capacity for image creation with a paid plan.

Highlights

How to get started with Midjourney AI in minutes.

The necessity of having a Discord account to use Midjourney.

Instructions on how to register and use Discord.

Visiting midjourney.com and authorizing the service with Discord.

Accessing the Mid Journey gallery and community feed.

Joining the official Midjourney Discord server.

Important rooms for beginners in the Discord server.

Using the Midjourney bot by entering 'slash imagine' in the text box.

Information on subscribing to Midjourney for full features.

Advice against the $10 plan due to limited GPU time.

Recommendation for the $30 plan with unlimited GPU time.

Details on creating over 4,000 images with the $30 plan.

Entering a private room with the Midjourney bot for personalized assistance.

Capability to have multiple images rendering simultaneously.

Understanding that all creations are public on midjourney.com.

Ownership and usage rights of images with a paid subscription.

Restrictions on using free trial images commercially.

Additional resources and help available in the Midjourney bot rooms.

Encouragement to enjoy crafting prompts and a farewell note.

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