Complete Midjourney Guide
Master the world's most popular AI art generator with comprehensive tutorials and techniques
What You'll Master
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started with Midjourney
Midjourney is a Discord-based AI art generator that creates stunning images from text prompts. Unlike other AI tools, it operates entirely through Discord commands, making it unique and social.
Why Choose Midjourney?
- • Exceptional quality - Industry-leading photorealistic and artistic results
- • Easy to use - Simple Discord commands, no technical setup required
- • Active community - Learn from millions of users and shared prompts
- • Consistent updates - Regular model improvements and new features
Setup Process
Step 1: Account Setup
- • Create Discord account if needed
- • Visit midjourney.com
- • Join the Midjourney Discord server
- • Verify your account via email
Step 2: Choose Plan
- • Basic: $10/month (200 images)
- • Standard: $30/month (unlimited relaxed)
- • Pro: $60/month (unlimited fast)
- • Mega: $120/month (unlimited stealth)
Step 3: First Image
- • Navigate to #newbies channel
- • Type /imagine command
- • Enter your first prompt
- • Wait for generation (1-2 minutes)
2. Basic Commands & Interface
Midjourney uses Discord slash commands to generate and modify images. Understanding these commands is essential for effective use of the platform.
Essential Commands
/imagine
Generate new images from text prompts
/imagine a majestic dragon --ar 16:9/blend
Combine 2-5 uploaded images
/blend [image1] [image2]/describe
Generate prompts from uploaded images
/describe [image]Image Actions
U1, U2, U3, U4
Upscale selected image to higher resolution
V1, V2, V3, V4
Create variations of selected image
🔄 Re-roll
Generate new set with same prompt
❤️ Favorite
Save image to your favorites gallery
3. Advanced Prompting Techniques
Effective Midjourney prompts combine descriptive language with strategic structure. Learn how to craft prompts that consistently deliver stunning results.
Optimal Prompt Structure
[Subject] [Action/Pose] [Environment/Setting] [Style] [Lighting] [Camera/Technical] [Parameters]Example:
Portrait of a wise old wizard, casting a spell, in ancient library filled with glowing books, fantasy art style, dramatic lighting with magical sparkles, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field --ar 3:4 --stylize 150Multi-Prompts & Weights
red roses :: white liliesred roses::2 white lilies::1beautiful garden flowers --no weeds::2Style & Quality Modifiers
4. Essential Parameters Guide
Midjourney parameters give you precise control over generation settings. These powerful tools can dramatically change your results and workflow efficiency.
Aspect Ratio (--ar)
--ar 1:1 Square (Instagram)--ar 3:4 Portrait (Mobile)--ar 4:3 Landscape (Classic)--ar 16:9 Widescreen (Cinema)--ar 9:16 Vertical (Stories)--ar 21:9 Ultra-wideStylize (--stylize)
--stylize 0 Literal interpretation--stylize 100 Balanced (default)--stylize 250 More artistic--stylize 750 Very artistic--stylize 1000 Maximum creativityChaos (--chaos)
--chaos 0 Very similar results--chaos 25 Some variation--chaos 50 Moderate diversity--chaos 75 High variation--chaos 100 Maximum diversityQuality (--quality)
--quality 0.25 Fastest, least detailed--quality 0.5 Good balance--quality 1 Default quality--quality 2 Maximum detailSeeds (--seed)
--seed 12345 Reproducible resultsStop (--stop)
--stop 10 Very early stopping--stop 50 Halfway through--stop 80 Nearly complete5. Styles & Artistic Control
Midjourney excels at interpreting artistic styles and movements. Learn how to achieve specific aesthetics and maintain consistency across your projects.
Style References (--sref)
How to Use Style References
--sref [URL]--sw 0-1000--sw 100 Subtle style influence--sw 500 Moderate style transfer--sw 1000 Strong style matchingCharacter References (--cref)
Consistent Characters
--cref--cw--cw 0 Face only--cw 50 Face + hair (default)--cw 100 Face + hair + clothingPopular Style Keywords
6. Professional Workflows
Advanced techniques and workflows for professional AI art creation, including batch generation, consistency techniques, and commercial applications.
Remix Mode Workflow
- 1. Enable Remix Mode with
/settings - 2. Generate initial image set
- 3. Click variation buttons (V1-V4)
- 4. Modify prompt when remix dialog appears
- 5. Iterate with targeted changes
- 6. Build consistent style variations
Consistent Character Workflow
- 1. Create detailed character prompt
- 2. Generate multiple angles/poses
- 3. Select best character image
- 4. Use
--creffor consistency - 5. Adjust
--cwas needed - 6. Create story sequences
Batch Generation Tips
Efficiency Strategies
- • Use consistent seed values for variations
- • Create prompt templates for similar projects
- • Batch similar style requirements together
- • Use relaxed mode for non-urgent generations
Quality Control
- • Always generate 4-image grids first
- • Upscale only the best results
- • Use variations for fine-tuning
- • Save successful prompts and parameters
Pro Tips for Better Results
- • Start with simple prompts, then add complexity gradually
- • Use specific camera and lighting terms for photorealistic results
- • Combine multiple style references for unique aesthetics
- • Keep successful prompts organized in a personal database
- • Experiment with different stylize values for each project type
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