Anime Midjourney Tutorial for beginners (Anime AI Art!)
TLDRThe video script introduces viewers to the world of creating anime AI art using the mid journey platform. It guides users on selecting the appropriate model version in Discord, utilizing different styles like 'expressive' or 'cute', and adjusting the stylize score for varied results. The script emphasizes experimenting with generic phrases, specific decades, art styles, and even famous anime artists or studios to tailor the AI's output. It also highlights the use of style references and upscaling options for higher resolution images, offering a fun and creative way to generate unique anime-inspired art.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Choose the right model version in Discord settings for optimal AI art results, with nii version 6 being recommended for the best images.
- 🖌️ Experiment with different styles at the end of your prompt, such as 'expressive', 'cute', or 'scenic', to alter the artistic outcome.
- 🌟 Adjust the stylization score from 0 to 1000 to change how stylized your AI-generated images are, with 100 being the default.
- 📝 Add generic phrases like 'anime style' or 'manga style' to your prompts to capture the essence of the anime aesthetic.
- 🕰️ Leverage specific eras or decades of anime by appending a year, such as '90s anime', to evoke a particular nostalgic style.
- 🎭 Try 'anime screen cap' for results that mimic an actual screenshot from an anime film from the specified era.
- 🎨 Explore different art styles and genres within anime, such as 'cartoonish anime' or 'chibi', to diversify your imagery.
- 👨🎨 Reference specific anime artists by name, like 'Kira Toriyama style', to influence the style of the generated images.
- 🏢 Use popular studios or shows/movies as style references to tailor your results, with the understanding that the more popular the source, the stronger the influence.
- 🔄 Mix and match various styles, decades, and artist names to steer the AI-generated image in a desired direction.
- 🔍 Utilize style references by uploading an image or using a URL to guide the AI towards a specific visual style.
Q & A
What is the recommended model version for creating anime AI art in the video?
-The recommended model version for creating anime AI art, as mentioned in the video, is nii version 6 for the best chance of getting a really good image.
Can other versions of nii models be used to create good images?
-Yes, the video suggests that other versions of nii models, including version 5 or even the standard mid journey versions, can be used to create good images, though version 6 may yield the best results.
What are the different styles available in nii version 5?
-In nii version 5, users can choose between styles such as 'expressive' for a mature dramatic style, 'cute' for a whimsical and cute look with little characters, 'scenic' for a focus on scenes and environmental details, and 'original' to revert to the original nii version 5 style.
How can the stylization of the results be adjusted in mid journey?
-The stylization of the results can be adjusted by adding a 'stylize' parameter with a score from 0 to 1,000 to the prompt, with 100 being the default. Higher scores increase the stylization of the generated images.
What are some generic phrases that can be added to prompts to achieve an anime style?
-Generic phrases such as 'anime style', 'manga style', '3D anime style', or '3D manga style' can be added to the end of prompts to help achieve an anime style in the generated images.
How can specific eras or decades of anime influence the style of the generated images?
-By including phrases like 'anime pro nostalgia' with a specific year attached, the generated images can reflect the style of anime from that era or decade, leading to results that capture the essence of that time period's animation style.
What is the benefit of using 'anime screen cap' in prompts?
-Using 'anime screen cap' in prompts can result in images that closely resemble actual screen captures from anime films, particularly if the era is specified, giving a more authentic and true-to-source appearance.
How can anime artists' styles be incorporated into the generated images?
-By specifying an anime artist's name or style in the prompt, such as 'Kira Toriyama style', the generated images can be influenced by that artist's unique style, though it may not be an exact match due to the training data used by nii.
What is the impact of referencing specific anime studios or shows in the prompts?
-Referencing specific anime studios or shows in the prompts can strongly influence the style of the generated images, often incorporating elements and aesthetics characteristic of those studios or shows, leading to highly stylized and thematic results.
How can style references be used to further control the generated anime images?
-Style references can be used by adding a URL from an image to the prompt using the '--sref' parameter. This allows the user to upload an image and have the AI model incorporate the visual style of that image into the generated anime, providing more control over the final look.
What are the two main upscaling options available in mid journey, and what are their differences?
-The two main upscaling options available are 'upscale one' and 'creative upscale'. 'Upscale one' is recommended for staying closest to the original image, while 'creative upscale' may introduce more artistic interpretation and detail, particularly useful for high-resolution anime images.
Outlines
🎨 Exploring AI Anime Art with MidJourney
This paragraph introduces the concept of creating anime AI art using MidJourney, a platform accessible through Discord. It emphasizes the selection of the nii version 6 model for optimal results, although other models and versions are also viable options. The paragraph discusses the potential of styling options, such as 'expressive', 'cute', and 'scenic', and introduces the concept of stylization through a score from 0 to 1000. It encourages experimentation with these styles and provides a brief overview of the types of images that can be achieved. The paragraph also touches on the use of generic phrases like 'anime style' or 'manga style' and hints at more specific prompts based on art styles, genres, and eras of animation.
🖌️ Customizing Anime Styles and Prompts
The second paragraph delves deeper into the customization of anime art through MidJourney by exploring specific styles and references. It discusses the impact of popular shows and movies on the generated art, suggesting that including these references can significantly influence the style of the output. The paragraph provides examples of how to combine various elements, such as 'Ghost in the Shell style', '1990s anime screen cap', and 'Kira Toriyama style', to achieve a desired look. It also introduces the use of style references by uploading an image and using its URL to guide the AI's output. The paragraph concludes with a brief mention of upscaling options for enhancing the resolution and quality of the generated anime images.
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Keywords
💡AI Art
💡Discord
💡Mid Journey
💡Prompting
💡Styles
💡Stylize
💡Animation Studios
💡Anime Artists
💡Upscaling
💡Style References
💡Remix
Highlights
Creating impressive anime AI art using mid journey is possible, as demonstrated in the video.
For the best image quality, select nii version 6 in Discord settings, but other versions can also produce good results.
Version 5 of mid journey offers different styles such as 'expressive', 'cute', and 'scenic' which can be added at the end of the prompt.
The 'style original' option reverts to the original version 5 style of mid journey for a consistent look.
Adjusting the stylize score from 0 to 1000 allows users to change the level of stylization in the AI-generated images.
Generic phrases like 'anime style' or 'manga style' can be added to prompts to achieve a more characteristic look.
Refining prompts with specific eras, decades, or 'anime screen cap' can produce results that mimic the style of a particular time period.
Experimenting with various art styles and genres, such as 'cartoonish anime' or 'chibi', can yield diverse visual outputs.
Referencing specific anime artists like Kira Toriyama can influence the style of the generated images, though it may not perfectly match the artist's unique style.
Popular studios known for their distinctive styles can be referenced to guide the AI towards a certain aesthetic.
Using 'remix' feature can blend different styles together for a more unique and customized outcome.
Style references can be taken a step further by using URLs from specific images to direct the AI's artistic direction.
Upscaling AI-generated anime images can be achieved with different levels of subtlety or creativity, resulting in high-resolution outputs.
The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to utilize mid journey for creating anime AI art, including understanding style references and transforming oneself into an anime character.
The video showcases a variety of styles and techniques to inspire viewers to experiment and find the perfect combination for their desired anime imagery.
By mixing and matching different prompts, styles, and references, users can steer the AI-generated art in a specific direction to match their vision.
The video serves as a practical guide for artists and enthusiasts looking to explore the capabilities of AI in creating anime-style imagery.
The transcript provides a detailed overview of the innovative methods and theoretical contributions to the field of AI-generated anime art.