How To Stylize Selfies & Portraits In Midjourney Ai

Tao Prompts
17 Jun 202303:07

TLDRLearn how to stylize selfies into anime-like portraits using Midjourney AI. Start by uploading a selfie, generating a description with the 'describe' command, and selecting a style that matches your vision. Generate images and save the upscaled ones. Finally, blend the original selfie with the AI-generated image using the 'blend' command to achieve a stylized portrait. This method, credited to Miss Unicorn, is a great way to create unique, expressive selfies.

Takeaways

  • 📸 Start by selecting a selfie you wish to stylize for the Midjourney AI process.
  • 🚀 Navigate to your Midjourney Bot Channel and ensure you have version 5 selected.
  • 🔍 Utilize the 'describe' command to create an automatic description of your image by typing '/sl describe' and uploading the selfie.
  • 🌟 Generate images using the AI descriptions by choosing a corresponding numbered button for each description.
  • 🎨 Add '-DD style expressive' at the end of your prompt to generate the expressive Niji style.
  • 🖼️ Upskill the best images with a cartoony anime style and save the upscaled images to your computer.
  • 🔄 Use the 'blend' command with the original selfie and the saved Niji generated image to combine them into a stylized selfie.
  • 📸 Upload both the original selfie and the Niji generated image using the 'describe' command to finalize the blend.
  • 🎉 Enjoy your stylized selfie and explore different styles using the Midjourney AI for various results.
  • 👍 Credit Miss Unicorn for this method and consider subscribing for more tips and tutorials on using Midjourney AI for stylizing images.

Q & A

  • What is the first step in stylizing selfies and portraits in Midjourney AI?

    -The first step is to find a nice selfie that you want to stylize.

  • How do you ensure you are using the correct version of Midjourney Bot for this process?

    -You should navigate to your Midjourney Bot Channel and make sure that Nichi version 5 is selected.

  • What is the purpose of using the 'describe' command in Midjourney AI?

    -The 'describe' command is used to create an automatic description of the uploaded image using AI.

  • What should you do after pressing enter following the 'describe' command?

    -After pressing enter, Midjourney will ask you to upload the selfie, which you should then do.

  • How does Midjourney AI assist in generating prompt descriptions?

    -Midjourney AI automatically generates prompt descriptions of the uploaded selfie using AI technology.

  • What is the significance of the numbered buttons underneath the descriptions?

    -Each numbered button corresponds to a specific description, and clicking on them will generate images based on that particular description.

  • What should you add at the end of your prompt to generate the expressive Nichi Style?

    -You should add 'Dash Dash style, expressive' at the end of your prompt to generate the expressive Nichi Style.

  • How do you save the upscaled images to your computer?

    -You click on the web button, confirm in the pop-up, and then right-click on the image and select 'save image as'.

  • What is the blend command used for in this process?

    -The blend command is used to combine the original selfie with the saved Nichi-generated image.

  • What is the final result of using the blend command?

    -The final result is a stylized selfie that combines the original image with the expressive Nichi Style.

  • Who came up with this method for stylizing selfies and portraits in Midjourney AI?

    -The method was developed by Miss Unicorn.

Outlines

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📸 Creating Stylized Selfies with Mid-Journey Bot

This paragraph outlines the process of creating stylized selfies and portraits using the Mid-Journey Bot Channel. It begins with selecting a suitable selfie for stylization. The user is then guided to ensure they have Nichi version 5 selected and to utilize the 'describe' command by typing 'slash describe' into the channel. After uploading the image, the bot generates AI-driven descriptions of the selfie. The user is instructed to generate images based on these descriptions by selecting the corresponding numbered button for each. The process emphasizes the importance of choosing images with a cartoony anime style and saving the upscaled images to the computer. The final step involves using the 'blend' command to combine the original selfie with the AI-generated, stylized image, resulting in a unique, expressive piece of art.

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Keywords

💡Stylize

Stylize refers to the process of altering an image or a piece of art to give it a particular aesthetic or visual style. In the context of the video, it involves transforming a regular selfie into a stylized portrait with a unique look, often characterized by a specific artistic or cartoony appearance. The video demonstrates how to use Midjourney AI to stylize selfies by generating new images that capture the essence of the original photo while adding an artistic flair, as seen in the transformation of the uploaded selfie into a cartoony anime style.

💡Selfie

A selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a smartphone or a digital camera, and often shared on social media. In the video, the selfie serves as the base image that users want to enhance or alter using Midjourney AI. The process of stylizing the selfie involves creating a more artistic and expressive version of the individual's photograph, which can then be saved and shared with others.

💡Midjourney AI

Midjourney AI refers to an artificial intelligence platform that can generate images based on textual prompts or descriptions. In the video, it is used to create stylized versions of selfies by interpreting the uploaded image and producing new images that reflect the desired artistic style. The AI's capabilities are harnessed through commands like 'describe' and 'generate', which allow users to transform their selfies into unique, stylized portraits.

💡Describe Command

The describe command is an instruction used within the Midjourney AI platform to create an automatic description of an uploaded image. This feature leverages AI to analyze the visual elements of the image and produce a textual representation, which can then be used as a basis for generating new, stylized images. The video demonstrates how to use this command by typing 'slash describe' and uploading a selfie, leading to the generation of prompt descriptions that serve as a foundation for the stylization process.

💡Generate Button

The generate button is an interactive element within the Midjourney AI platform that initiates the process of creating new images based on the provided descriptions or prompts. Once a description is selected, clicking the generate button prompts the AI to produce a series of images that correspond to the chosen description. In the video, this button is used to generate stylized images of the uploaded selfies, allowing users to select the ones they prefer.

💡Niji Style

Niji style refers to a specific artistic style that is often characterized by vibrant colors, exaggerated features, and a cartoony or anime-like appearance. In the context of the video, the Niji style is the desired outcome for the stylized selfies, achieved by using Midjourney AI to generate images with a distinctive and expressive look. The video provides guidance on how to create this style by adding the 'Dash Dash style expressive' command to the prompt.

💡Upscale Images

Upscaling images involves increasing the resolution of an image, often to enhance its quality or to prepare it for larger formats or higher-definition displays. In the video, the upscaled images refer to the high-resolution versions of the stylized selfies generated by Midjourney AI. The process of saving these upscaled images is detailed in the script, where users are instructed to click the web button and save the images to their computer for further use.

💡Blend Command

The blend command is a feature within the Midjourney AI platform that allows users to combine two images into a single, cohesive image. In the video, this command is used to blend the original selfie with the AI-generated, stylized image, resulting in a final product that retains the recognizable features of the original while incorporating the artistic style of the Niji version. The blend command is an essential step in creating a stylized selfie that merges the natural appearance with the desired artistic expression.

💡Cartoony Anime Style

Cartoony anime style is a visual aesthetic that is characterized by exaggerated features, expressive faces, and vibrant colors, often associated with Japanese animation. In the context of the video, this style is the goal for the stylized selfies, achieved through the use of Midjourney AI. The video guides users on how to select images that capture this particular style from the generated image grids, emphasizing the importance of choosing images that reflect the cartoony anime look.

💡Save

Saving, in the context of the video, refers to the act of preserving the generated images onto a personal device, such as a computer, for future use or sharing. It is an essential step in the process of creating stylized selfies with Midjourney AI, as it allows users to retain the high-quality, upscaled images for their personal collection or to share them on social media platforms.

Highlights

Learn how to stylize selfies and portraits using Midjourney AI.

Find a nice selfie that you want to stylize.

Navigate to your Midjourney Bot Channel and select Nichi version 5.

Use the 'describe' command to create an automatic description of your image.

Upload the selfie when prompted by Midjourney.

Midjourney will generate prompt descriptions of the uploaded selfie using AI.

Generate images using the AI descriptions by selecting the corresponding numbered button.

Add 'Dash Dash style, expressive' at the end of your prompt to generate the expressive Nichi Style.

Upskill the images with the cartoony anime style.

Save the upscaled images to your computer.

Use the 'blend' command with the original selfie and the saved Nichi generated image.

Midjourney combines the two images to create a stylized selfie.

Experiment with different selfies and styles for varied results.

The method was developed by Miss Unicorn.

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