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Prompts
A prompt is a short text phrase that the Midjourney Bot interprets to
produce an image. The Midjourney Bot breaks down the words and
phrases in a prompt into smaller pieces, called tokens, that are
compared to its training data and then used to generate an image. A
well-crafted prompt can help make unique and exciting images.
Basic Prompts
A basic prompt can be as simple as a single word, phrase or emoji 😊.
Prompting Tip!
The Midjourney Bot works best with simple, short phrases that describe what
you want to see. Avoid long lists of requests and instructions. Instead of: Show
me a picture of lots of blooming California poppies, make them bright, vibrant
orange, and draw them in an illustrated style with colored pencils Try: Bright
orange California poppies drawn with colored pencils
Advanced Prompts
More advanced prompts can include one or more image URLs, multiple text
phrases, and one or more parameters
Image Prompts Text Prompt
Image URLs can be added to a prompt The text description of what image you
to influence the style and content of want to generate. See below for
the finished result. Image URLs always prompting information and tips. Well-
go at the front of a prompt. written prompts help generate amazing
images.
Read more about Image Prompts
Parameters
Parameters change how an image
generates. Parameters can change
aspect ratios, models, upscalers, and
lots more. Parameters go at the end of
the prompt.
Read more about Parameters
Prompting Notes
Word Choice
Word choice matters. More specific synonyms work better in many circumstances.
Instead of big, try huge, gigantic, enormous, or immense.
Plural words and Collective Nouns
Plural words leave a lot to chance. Try specific numbers. "Three cats" is more
specific than "cats." Collective nouns also work, “flock of birds” instead of "birds.”
Focus on What You Want
It is better to describe what you want instead of what you don’t want. If you ask
for a party with “no cake,” your image will probably include a cake. To ensure an
object is not in the final image, try advanced prompting using the --no parameter.
Prompt Length and Details
Prompts can be simple. A single word or emoji will work. However, short prompts
rely on Midjourney’s default style, allowing it to fill in any unspecified details
creatively. Include any element that is important to you in your prompt. Fewer
details means more variety but less control.
Try to be clear about any context or details that are important to you. Think
about:
Subject: person, animal, character, location, object
Medium: photo, painting, illustration, sculpture, doodle, tapestry
Environment: indoors, outdoors, on the moon, underwater, in the city
Lighting: soft, ambient, overcast, neon, studio lights
Color: vibrant, muted, bright, monochromatic, colorful, black and white, pastel
Mood: sedate, calm, raucous, energetic
Composition: portrait, headshot, closeup, birds-eye view
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