Midjourney's NEW Style Tune Feature - how to use it!

Wade McMaster - Creator Impact
5 Nov 202308:47

TLDRDiscover how to create and customize unique artistic styles with Midjourney's new Style Tune feature. By using the '/tune' command in Discord, users can experiment with style directions and refine their creations using GPU time. The video demonstrates the process of selecting favorite images, adjusting style preferences, and combining styles for diverse outcomes. Learn to save custom styles for future use with a simple code, enhancing your creative journey with Midjourney.

Takeaways

  • 😀 You can create a custom style in Midjourney by using the '/tune' command in Discord.
  • 🔧 The process starts by entering a prompt that describes the style you want to create.
  • 📈 The number of images you create affects the GPU time used, with higher numbers costing more.
  • 🛠 There are two modes: 'raw' for a more experimental approach and 'default' for a more opinionated style from Midjourney.
  • 💰 The cost of creating styles is calculated in 'fast hours', which is part of the subscription plan.
  • ⏱️ After submitting your style, you'll wait for the style tuner to be ready, which may take a few minutes.
  • 🖼️ The style tuner allows you to compare two styles at a time or select favorite images from a grid to refine your style.
  • 🔄 You can reset the style tuner and experiment with different images to create various styles.
  • 📋 Once a style is created, it can be copied and used in other prompts for consistent results.
  • 🔗 The style can be combined with other styles by appending style codes to create unique image combinations.
  • 🌟 If you like a particular style, you can save it as a custom option in the 'prefer' settings for easy access.
  • ⚙️ The script also mentions the possibility of using randomized style codes for a completely unique style outcome.

Q & A

  • What is the new feature introduced by Midjourney called?

    -The new feature introduced by Midjourney is called 'Style Tune'.

  • How do you access the Style Tune feature in Midjourney?

    -To access the Style Tune feature, you need to go to Discord and type in the '/tune' command.

  • What is required to create a style with the Style Tune feature?

    -To create a style, you need to input a prompt that describes the style you want to create.

  • What does the 'style directions' option control in the Style Tune feature?

    -The 'style directions' option controls how many images are created to define the style, which also determines the GPU time it will consume.

  • What are the two modes available in the default setting of the Style Tune feature?

    -The two modes available are 'raw mode' and 'default mode'. Default mode is the opinionated version of Midjourney, while raw mode allows more flexibility.

  • How much does it cost in terms of GPU time to create a style with 128 images?

    -Creating a style with 128 images costs 1.2 fast hours of GPU time.

  • What is the purpose of the style tuner after the style has been created?

    -The style tuner allows you to refine the style by comparing two styles at a time or by selecting favorite images from a grid.

  • How can you apply the created style to new prompts in Midjourney?

    -You can copy the entire prompt, including the style code, and paste it into the '/imagine' command in Discord to apply the style to new prompts.

  • What is the benefit of combining styles in the Style Tune feature?

    -Combining styles allows you to create unique and varied images by merging different styles together.

  • How can you save a style for future use in the Style Tune feature?

    -You can save a style by copying the style code and setting it as a custom option in the 'prefer' command in Discord.

  • What does the 'random' option in the Style Tune feature do?

    -The 'random' option generates a randomized style code, allowing you to create images with a completely unique and unpredictable style.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Customizing Art Styles with Mid Journey

The script introduces a process for creating custom art styles using the Mid Journey platform. Users are guided to use a Discord command '/tune' to initiate the style creation, where they input a prompt to define their desired artistic direction. The platform then asks for the number of images to generate, which affects GPU usage and cost. The user is advised to start with 32 images to balance quality and resource usage. After submitting the request, users are directed to a 'tuner' where they can refine their style by comparing two images at a time or selecting favorite images from a grid. The script demonstrates how to use the tuner to achieve a vintage cartoon neon retro futurism style and suggests saving the style for future use by copying the prompt.

05:01

🤖 Experimenting with Style Combinations and Randomization

This paragraph delves into combining different styles and using randomization to create unique images. The script explains how to use the tuner to mix styles by copying and pasting style codes, resulting in a grid of images that blend multiple artistic influences. It also covers the use of 'random' commands with numerical values to generate unpredictable styles, providing an element of surprise. The user is shown how to save a favorite style as a custom option for easy recall and application to new prompts. The script concludes by encouraging experimentation with style creation and sharing results, emphasizing the importance of good keywords in prompts for controlling image outcomes and the potential of this feature for Mid Journey users.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Midjourney

Midjourney is a term used in the script to refer to a specific platform or tool that allows users to create and manipulate styles in images. It is central to the video's theme, which is about demonstrating how to use a new feature called 'Style Tune' within this platform. The script mentions various steps and options associated with Midjourney, such as creating a style, using the '/tune' command in Discord, and adjusting style parameters.

💡Style Tune

Style Tune is a feature within the Midjourney platform that enables users to customize and fine-tune the visual style of images they generate. The video script provides a tutorial on how to use this feature, emphasizing the creative control it offers over image generation. It is exemplified by the process of selecting preferred styles and adjusting parameters to achieve a desired outcome.

💡Discord

Discord is mentioned in the script as the communication platform where users interact with the Midjourney tool. It is used to initiate the Style Tune feature by typing the '/tune' command. The script describes how users navigate through prompts and options within Discord to customize their image styles.

💡Prompt

In the context of the video, a 'prompt' is a text input that users provide to guide the style and content of the images generated by Midjourney. The script illustrates creating a unique prompt like 'vintage cartoon neon retro futurism' to define a specific artistic style, which is then used to tune the images accordingly.

💡Style Directions

Style Directions refer to the guidelines or parameters set by users to influence the style of images generated by Midjourney. The script explains that these directions can include the number of images to create, which affects the computational resources (GPU time) required, and the mode (raw or default) to use for generating the images.

💡GPU Time

GPU Time stands for Graphics Processing Unit time, which is a measure of the computational resources needed to generate images using Midjourney's Style Tune feature. The script mentions that creating more images or choosing higher resolution will consume more GPU time, impacting the user's available resources on their subscription plan.

💡Default Mode

Default Mode is one of the options in Midjourney for generating images. It represents the platform's opinionated or recommended style settings. The script suggests that users might prefer this mode for its balanced approach, although it also introduces 'Raw Mode' as an alternative for more direct control.

💡Compare Two Styles

This is a feature within the Style Tune tool that allows users to compare two different styles side by side. The script describes using this feature to select a preferred style, which helps in refining the final image output by iteratively choosing the most appealing aspects from different style options.

💡Favorite Images

The term 'Favorite Images' is used in the script to describe a selection process where users pick the images they like the most from a grid. This selection helps in tuning the style to match the user's aesthetic preferences, as demonstrated in the video by choosing images that are cartoony and neon.

💡Style Code

A 'Style Code' in the context of the video is a unique identifier or set of parameters that define a particular style. The script shows how users can copy and apply these codes to different prompts to maintain consistency in the style of generated images, allowing for the creation of themed or series-based artwork.

💡Randomization

Randomization in the video refers to the process of generating images with randomized style codes to produce unique and unpredictable results. The script mentions using 'random' values like 'random 32' to introduce variety and experimentation in the image creation process.

💡Custom Option

A 'Custom Option' is a feature that allows users to save a particular style as a preset, which can be easily recalled and applied to future image generation tasks. The script demonstrates how to set a custom option named 'V future' to quickly access and use a favorite style for different prompts.

Highlights

Midjourney introduces a new feature called 'Style Tune' for creating custom styles.

To use Style Tune, type '/tune' in Discord and follow the prompts to create a style.

Creating a style involves entering a prompt that defines the desired artistic direction.

The number of images created affects the GPU time used, with higher numbers costing more.

Users can choose between 'Raw' and 'Default' modes, with 'Default' being the recommended opinionated version.

Once the style is created, users can access it through a link provided in Discord.

The Style Tune interface offers options to compare two styles or select favorite images from a grid.

Users can adjust the style by choosing preferred images, refining the artistic outcome.

Styles can be copied and pasted into the 'Imagine' command in Discord for testing.

Styles can be shared and used in different prompts to maintain consistency in artistic style.

The Style Tune feature allows for the creation of multiple distinct styles using the same tuner.

Styles can be combined by appending one style code to another in the prompt.

Randomized style codes can be generated for unique and unpredictable artistic results.

Users can save custom styles by setting a preference option with a specific style code.

The saved style can be summoned in future prompts by using the custom preference option.

The video encourages users to experiment with the Style Tune feature and share their creations.

The Style Tune feature is a significant advancement for Midjourney users, offering more control over image creation.

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