Beginner's Guide to Midjourney Website! Step by Step Walkthrough

The video script introduces the Midjourney website, addressing the initial overwhelm users may feel due to its many features. It promises a step-by-step guide to using the website, focusing on its ease of navigation and intuitive interface. The speaker, Tao, shares a preference for the website over Discord for its organizational capabilities. The homepage layout is described, highlighting the Explore, Create, and Archive tabs. The process of generating images is outlined, starting with switching to dark mode for comfort, navigating to the Create tab, and using the Imagine prompt bar to generate images based on given prompts. Variations of the generated images can be created using the Vary Subtle and Vary Strong options, with examples provided to illustrate the differences.

The speaker delves into the Settings menu to customize image parameters such as Image Size or Aspect Ratio, offering various options like portrait, square, and landscape. Custom settings are displayed under the prompt, and a shortcut method using '--' before the parameter name and value is introduced for quick adjustments. Aesthetics settings including Stylization, Weirdness, and Variety are explained, with visual comparisons showing their effects on generated images. The use of model tabs to switch between different Midjourney models like version 6 and Niji 6 for anime-style images is discussed. The importance of generation mode is emphasized, with Raw mode providing a more direct interpretation of prompts and Standard mode offering more automatic image enhancement. The speed of image generation can be controlled based on the user's subscription plan, and hidden parameters like Negative Prompting and Tile for creating patterns are introduced.

The Permutations feature is introduced, allowing users to iterate through designs quickly using curly brackets and commas in the prompt. The search function is highlighted as a powerful tool for sorting through images, with the ability to search for keywords and prompt parameters. The Rerun and Use options are explained for reusing and adjusting prompts efficiently. The various ways to manipulate a base image are explored, including Vary Subtle, Vary Strong, Upscale, Remix, Pan, Zoom, and Change AR features. The potential for unexpected effects with these features is noted, and the benefits of multiple uses of Pan and Zoom are discussed. The Rerun button and Vary Region tool for inpainting are also covered, with an example of adding a pyramid to a landscape.

The paragraph discusses advanced image manipulation techniques, including the use of the Vary Region tool for inpainting and the Character Consistency feature for generating images of the same person in different settings. The Pan and Zoom features are explained for changing the aspect ratio and expanding the canvas. The Change AR feature allows for a customizable expansion of the image canvas. The Remix feature is introduced for altering the setting or style of an image while maintaining its composition. The Use dropdown offers options to use the base image as an image prompt, style, or prompt. The Download, Search, and Favorite features are briefly mentioned for managing images.

The script explains how to use image references in Midjourney for generating consistent characters or styles. It covers uploading reference images, blending multiple images, adjusting image weight for style influence, and using the Character Consistency feature. The process of generating images with consistent styles using style references is detailed, with examples of generating a series of photos with a rustic countryside vibe. The Character Consistency feature is further explored, with tips on adjusting Character Weight for more creative freedom. The limitations of using personal images and illustrations with certain features are discussed, and the ease of organizing images on the Midjourney website is highlighted.

The paragraph focuses on the organizational features of the Midjourney website, particularly the Archive tab. It explains how to customize view options, apply filters to display specific types of images, and use the search function for further narrowing down images. The creation of folders for manual organization and smart folders for automatic organization based on keywords is described. The paragraph concludes with the benefits of these organizational tools for managing and sorting a large collection of images.

The final paragraph of the script discusses the Explore page for discovering popular images and finding inspiration. It mentions the ability to use any picture as an image reference and the option to visit other users' profiles. The importance of rating images to improve datasets and model training is emphasized, along with the opportunity to submit ideas and feature requests. The paragraph ends with frequently asked questions about using personal images and illustrations with Midjourney, and a prompt to check out a guide on prompting for cinematic photography and to subscribe for more content.