Midjourney Settings Explained - EASY Guide with Sample Images

Olivio Sarikas
19 Sept 202210:21

TLDRThis guide offers an in-depth look at the Midjourney settings, available to premium subscribers. It explains how to access and customize settings for different versions of Midjourney, including version 1 for creativity, version 2 for experimentation, and version 3 for detailed artistic renderings. The tutorial also covers the impact of style settings on image variation and creativity, quality settings affecting render time and cost, and the benefits of fast and relax modes. Additionally, it touches on upscale options and the use of suffixes for prompt variations, providing a comprehensive resource for users to enhance their Midjourney experience.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Access Midjourney settings by typing 'slash set' in the private chat with the bot.
  • 🔧 The settings allow you to customize your experience and save preferences for future prompts.
  • 🎨 Midjourney has different versions, with version 3 being the current one, offering artistic and beautiful expressions.
  • 📸 Midjourney Test provides photorealistic or painterly results, depending on the prompts used.
  • 🖌️ The 'Style' setting adjusts how closely the output sticks to your prompt, with values ranging from 1250 (low) to 60000 (very high).
  • 🔍 'Quality' impacts the image quality, render time, and GPU cost, with options like half quality (-Q 0.5) and high quality (-Q 2).
  • ⏱️ 'Fast mode' and 'relax mode' affect the rendering time and cost, with relax mode being cost-free for the $30 subscription.
  • 🌐 'App scale' determines the initial prompt's resolution, with options like regular upscale, light upscale, and beta upscale.
  • 🔒 'Private mode' keeps your creations from appearing on your profile, which requires an additional payment.
  • 🔄 The 'redo' and 'remaster' options allow you to create variations or new versions of your renders using different settings.

Q & A

  • How do you access the settings in Midjourney?

    -In Midjourney, to access the settings, you go to the private chat with the Midjourney bot and type 'slash set' to bring up the settings.

  • What is the purpose of the colorful buttons in Midjourney settings?

    -The colorful buttons in Midjourney settings allow users to set up different choices that will be used with every prompt entered, eliminating the need to manually adjust settings each time.

  • What are the different versions of Midjourney and what do they offer?

    -Midjourney offers several versions including version 1, which is cruder but can lead to creative results; version 2, an older version that still provides interesting outputs; and version 3, which offers more artistic and beautiful expressions but may not be as accurate with facial anatomy.

  • What is the difference between 'Midjourney Test' and 'Midjourney Test Photo'?

    -Midjourney Test provides photorealistic or painterly results depending on the prompts, with improved facial anatomy compared to previous versions. Midjourney Test Photo is the best option for achieving photorealistic results.

  • How does the 'Style' setting in Midjourney affect the output?

    -The 'Style' setting in Midjourney determines how closely the output sticks to the prompt and the level of artistic creativity. Lower values result in closer adherence to the prompt with less variation, while higher values allow for more creative and varied outputs.

  • What is the significance of the 'Quality' setting in Midjourney?

    -The 'Quality' setting influences the quality of the image, the render time, and the GPU cost. Higher quality settings provide more details but take longer and cost more, while lower quality settings offer faster results at a lower cost.

  • Why is the 'High Quality' setting not recommended with 'MJ Test' or 'MJ Test Photo'?

    -The 'High Quality' setting is not compatible with 'MJ Test' or 'MJ Test Photo' because it can lead to increased render times and costs. It is advised to use 'High Quality' with version 3 or below.

  • What are the benefits of the 'Relax Mode' in Midjourney?

    -With the 'Relax Mode', available only to those with the $30 subscription, users can create an unlimited number of pictures without worrying about incurring additional costs, as it does not consume any units.

  • How do the 'App Scale' options in Midjourney differ?

    -The 'App Scale' options include 'Regular Upscale', 'Light Upscale', and 'Beta Upscale'. 'Regular Upscale' is the standard style, 'Light Upscale' is a lighter version, and 'Beta Upscale' offers a more painterly style with older versions and a photorealistic look with 'Test' or 'Test Photo'.

  • What is the role of 'Public Mode' and 'Private Mode' in Midjourney?

    -In Midjourney, 'Public Mode' allows creations to be visible on the user's profile, while 'Private Mode' keeps them hidden. Private Mode requires an additional subscription cost even with the $30 plan.

  • How can users create variations in their prompts using 'Pre-suffix' in Midjourney?

    -Users can utilize 'Pre-suffix' to automatically add specific commands or settings to the end of every prompt they enter, allowing for easy generation of multiple variations. However, care must be taken not to conflict with prompt commands already in use.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Customizing Mid-Journey Bot Settings

This paragraph introduces the settings available for premium subscribers of the mid-journey bot, which is accessed through a private chat. Users can adjust settings by typing 'slash set' to receive suggestions. The settings include choosing different versions of the bot, which range from crude to photorealistic, and adjusting the style intensity to control the creativity of the generated images. The paragraph also covers the impact of style values on image variation and the importance of quality settings on render time and cost. It concludes with an invitation to join the creator's Facebook group or Discord for further engagement.

05:00

🚀 Exploring Advanced Settings and Modes

Paragraph 2 delves into advanced settings like 'fast mode' and 'relax mode,' with the latter being exclusive to the $30 subscription plan, offering unlimited GPU hours. It discusses the importance of 'app scale' for initial prompts and the different upscale options available, including 'beta upscale' for more painterly results. The paragraph also explains the distinction between public and private modes, with private mode requiring an additional payment. It touches on additional buttons for image variations and the use of 'pre-suffix' to automate prompt variations, cautioning users about potential conflicts with prompt commands.

10:03

🎵 Closing Remarks with a Musical Note

Paragraph 3 is a brief musical interlude without spoken content, serving as a transition or filler in the video script. It's indicated by a foreign language placeholder and is accompanied by music, suggesting a pause or a break in the instructional content.

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Keywords

💡Mid-journey

Mid-journey refers to a specific type of artificial intelligence model developed by Moonshot AI, which is used for generating images based on textual prompts. In the context of the video, it is mentioned as a premium feature accessible through a private chat with the bot, allowing users to adjust settings for image generation. The script explains how to access these settings and the different versions of the Mid-journey model that users can choose from.

💡Settings

Settings in this video script pertain to the configurable options within the Mid-journey AI model that users can modify to influence the output of generated images. The script provides a guide on how to access these settings using the command 'slash set' and how they can be customized to suit the user's creative needs.

💡Version

The term 'version' in the script refers to different iterations of the Mid-journey AI model. Each version has its own characteristics and capabilities in generating images. The video discusses version 1, version 2, and version 3, highlighting the differences in the level of detail and artistic expression they provide.

💡Style

Style, as mentioned in the script, is a setting within the Mid-journey AI that affects how closely the generated image adheres to the user's prompt and the level of creative deviation allowed. The script explains that the style setting can be adjusted with different values (low, medium, high, very high) to control the artistic interpretation of the input.

💡Quality

Quality in the context of the video refers to the resolution and detail of the images produced by the Mid-journey AI. The script outlines different quality settings such as 'half quality' and 'high quality', which impact the render time, GPU cost, and the level of detail in the final image.

💡Fast mode and Relax mode

These modes are subscription-based features of the Mid-journey AI discussed in the script. 'Fast mode' is for users who want quicker image generation and are willing to pay for the computational resources used, while 'Relax mode' is for premium subscribers who have unlimited GPU hours and do not incur additional costs for image generation.

💡Upscale

Upscale in the video refers to the process of enhancing the resolution or quality of an image generated by the Mid-journey AI. The script mentions different types of upscales such as 'regular upscale', 'light upscale', and 'beta upscale', each producing distinct visual outcomes.

💡Prompt

A prompt is the textual input provided by the user to the Mid-journey AI to guide the generation of an image. The script explains how users can enter prompts and how the AI interprets these to create the desired output. It also touches on how the style and quality settings can affect the results based on the prompt.

💡Variations

Variations in the script refer to the different outcomes that can be generated from the same prompt by adjusting the style and other settings within the Mid-journey AI. The video discusses how the style value affects the degree of variation between images, offering users a way to explore diverse creative possibilities.

💡Suffix

Suffix in the context of the video is an additional string of text that can be appended to every prompt entered by the user. The script demonstrates how to set a suffix using the command 'slash pre' and 'suffix', which automates the inclusion of specific settings or styles in all subsequent prompts, streamlining the image generation process.

Highlights

Access Midjourney settings by typing 'slash set' in the private chat with the bot.

Settings allow you to adjust parameters for each prompt without manual input each time.

Join the Facebook group or Discord for more community interaction.

Midjourney has different versions, each offering unique artistic results.

Version 1 provides crude outputs that can inspire creative ideas.

Version 2 offers interesting outputs, though not as detailed as later versions.

Version 3 is the current version, known for its artistic and beautiful expressions.

Midjourney Test offers photorealistic or painterly results based on your prompts.

Style settings impact how closely the output adheres to your prompt and its creative deviation.

The 'low' style setting is 1250, offering less variation and closer adherence to the prompt.

The 'medium' style setting is 2500, providing more variation in outputs.

The 'high' style setting is 5000, resulting in significant creative deviation from the prompt.

The 'very high' style setting at 20000 allows for extreme creativity and inspiration.

Style values affect the creation of variations from a base image.

Manually setting style values up to 60000 can yield very different and creative results.

Quality settings influence image quality, render time, and GPU cost.

The 'half quality' setting is creative but not recommended for accurate prompt testing.

High quality setting (-Q2) doubles render time but provides more details.

Fast mode and relax mode affect how you are billed for GPU usage.

Relax mode is exclusive to the $30 subscription, offering unlimited GPU hours.

App scale settings determine the initial prompt's visual style.

Beta upscale provides a painterly style with older Midjourney versions.

Beta upscale with Test or Test Photo versions results in photorealistic outputs.

Public and private modes affect the visibility of your creations on your profile.

Additional buttons for light upscale, redo, beta upscale, and remaster are available for image variations.

Pre-suffix allows adding custom commands to the end of every prompt for variation.

Using different prompt commands in the prompt can conflict with pre-suffix settings.