Midjourney Settings Explained - EASY Guide with Sample Images

Olivio Sarikas
19 Sept 202210:21

TLDRThe video provides an in-depth guide on how to use the Midjourney bot settings for premium subscribers. It explains the process of accessing and adjusting settings with the 'slash set' command, which allows for customization of the bot's behavior for future prompts. The guide covers different versions of Midjourney, highlighting the artistic and creative results that each version can produce, with a focus on version 3 for its current relevance and the test version for its photorealistic and painterly results. The video also discusses the impact of the 'style' setting on the adherence to the prompt and the creative output, with options ranging from low to very high. It touches on the 'quality' setting, which affects image quality, render time, and GPU cost, and the 'fast mode' and 'relax mode' for managing the creation process based on subscription levels. The guide also explains the use of 'app scale' for initial prompt creation and the distinction between public and private modes for sharing creations. Additional options for variations and remastering are introduced, along with the use of 'pre-suffix' for prompt customization. The video concludes with a call to action to like the video and join the creator's Facebook group or Discord for further engagement.

Takeaways

  • 🔧 To access settings in Midjourney's private chat, type 'slash set' for suggestions on how to customize your experience.
  • 📈 Midjourney offers different versions of its development, allowing users to switch between versions for varied results.
  • 🎨 Midjourney version 3 provides artistic and beautiful expressions but may not be as accurate with facial anatomy.
  • 📸 Midjourney Test offers photorealistic or painterly results, depending on the prompts used, with improved facial anatomy.
  • 🌟 The 'style' setting can impact how closely the generated images adhere to the prompt and the level of creativity in the output.
  • ⚙️ The 'quality' setting affects the image quality, render time, and GPU cost, with higher quality options providing more details.
  • 💰 Budget-conscious users can opt for 'half quality' for creative inspiration, while 'high quality' offers more details at a longer render time.
  • ⏱️ 'Fast mode' and 'relax mode' are two operational modes; relax mode is particularly beneficial for users with a 30 subscription, offering unlimited GPU hours.
  • 🖼️ 'App scale' determines the initial prompt and can be set to regular, light, or beta upscale for different styles of image enhancement.
  • 🔒 'Private mode' hides user creations from their profile, but requires an additional subscription cost, even with the 30 subscription.
  • ➕ The 'pre-suffix' feature allows users to add custom options to the end of their prompts for more personalized and varied results.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the 'slash set' command in the Midjourney bot?

    -The 'slash set' command is used to access and adjust the settings of the Midjourney bot, which allows users to customize their experience and the outputs they receive from the bot.

  • How does the Midjourney bot's versioning system work?

    -The Midjourney bot has different versions, such as version 1, 2, and 3, each offering varying levels of detail and accuracy in the generated images. Users can switch between these versions to achieve different styles and results.

  • What is the difference between 'Midjourney Test' and 'Midjourney Test Photo'?

    -The 'Midjourney Test' provides photorealistic or painterly results depending on the prompts used, while 'Midjourney Test Photo' specifically aims to deliver photorealistic results.

  • How does the 'Style' setting affect the output of the Midjourney bot?

    -The 'Style' setting determines how closely the bot's output adheres to the user's prompt. A lower style value results in closer adherence to the prompt with less variation between images, while a higher value allows for more creative and varied outputs.

  • What is the impact of the 'Quality' setting on the image output and render time?

    -The 'Quality' setting influences the quality of the image, the time it takes to render, and the GPU cost. Higher quality settings provide more detailed images but take longer to render and consume more GPU resources.

  • What does the 'Fast Mode' and 'Relax Mode' mean in the context of the Midjourney bot?

    -In 'Fast Mode', the bot operates within a time limit, and users are charged for the units used. 'Relax Mode', accessible with a premium subscription, allows unlimited GPU hours, meaning users can create numerous images without worrying about the cost.

  • How does the 'App Scale' setting affect the initial prompt creation?

    -The 'App Scale' setting determines the level of upscaling applied to the initial prompt. Regular upscaling is the standard, while 'light up scale' is a lighter version, and 'beta upscale' offers a more painterly, flatter style.

  • What is the role of 'Public Mode' and 'Private Mode' in the Midjourney bot?

    -In 'Public Mode', the creations of the user are visible on their profile, while 'Private Mode' ensures that the creations do not appear publicly. Private Mode requires an additional subscription cost, even with the premium plan.

  • How can users create variations from an existing upscale?

    -Users can create variations by using the 'light upscale redo', 'beta upscale redo', and 'remaster' options available in the Discord interface when working with model versions one, two, or three.

  • What is the purpose of the 'pre-suffix' command in the Midjourney bot?

    -The 'pre-suffix' command allows users to add a custom suffix to every prompt they enter. This can be useful for creating numerous prompt variations automatically without having to manually input them each time.

  • Why might a user encounter an error when using different prompt commands with a pre-set suffix?

    -An error may occur because the pre-set suffix might contain prompt commands that conflict with the new commands being entered. To resolve this, users should clear the suffix before entering new prompt commands.

  • How can users ensure they are getting the most out of their Midjourney bot experience?

    -Users should experiment with different settings, versions, and styles to understand how each affects the output. Additionally, joining the Facebook group or Discord can provide further insights, tips, and community support.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Customizing Mid-Journey Bot Settings for Premium Subscribers

This paragraph explains how premium subscribers can customize their settings using the mid-journey bot in a private chat. It details the process of accessing settings by typing 'slash set', which suggests various options. The paragraph also discusses different versions of the bot's development, highlighting the creative and inspirational results from version 1, the interesting results from version 2, and the more accurate but less correct facial anatomy in version 3. It introduces a new test version for photorealistic and painterly results, depending on the prompt. The importance of the 'style' setting is emphasized, explaining how it affects the adherence to the prompt and the creativity of the output. The paragraph also covers the quality setting's impact on image quality, render time, and GPU cost, and mentions the 'relax mode' for unlimited GPU hours with the 30 subscription. It concludes by discussing the 'app scale' and its different versions, including the 'beta upscale' for more painterly results.

05:00

🚫 Incompatible Settings and Additional Options in Mid-Journey Bot

The second paragraph addresses a specific setting that is not compatible when using high quality with MJ test or MJ test photo, which generates a warning and limits usage to version 3 or below. It then describes the 'fast mode' and 'relax mode', emphasizing the benefits of the 30 subscription for unlimited GPU hours and no unit cost in relax mode. The paragraph also explains the 'app scale' setting and its variations, such as 'light upscale' and 'beta upscale', which produce different styles depending on the model version used. It outlines the public and private mode options, with private mode requiring an extra payment even with the 30 subscription. The paragraph further explains additional buttons available through the Discord interface for creating variations of an image, such as 'light upscale redo', 'beta upscale redo', and 'remaster'. It also introduces an alternative method for setting options by using 'pre-suffix' to automatically add specific commands to the end of every prompt, cautioning that conflicting prompt commands in the suffix can cause errors.

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Keywords

💡Mid-journey

Mid-journey refers to a specific stage within a process or journey. In the context of the video, it is the name of a bot that is used for training and adjusting settings within a private chat environment. It is a tool that premium subscribers can use to customize their experience with the AI.

💡Settings

Settings are the configurations or options that can be adjusted to modify the behavior or appearance of a system or application. In the video, the speaker explains how to access and adjust settings in the Mid-journey bot to customize the AI's responses.

💡Slash set

Slash set is a command used within the Mid-journey bot's interface to access and modify the settings. It is a specific action that triggers the bot to suggest settings adjustments to the user.

💡Mid-journey version

The term 'Mid-journey version' refers to different iterations or developments of the Mid-journey bot. The video discusses version 1, 2, and 3, each offering different levels of detail and accuracy in the AI's output, with version 3 being the current version at the time of the video.

💡Photorealistic

Photorealistic refers to the quality of an image or rendering that closely resembles a photograph. In the video, the speaker mentions 'Mid-journey test photo' as a setting that provides photorealistic results, indicating a high level of detail and realism in the AI-generated images.

💡Style

Style in the context of the video refers to the aesthetic or artistic approach applied to the AI's output. The speaker explains that the style setting can be adjusted with values like low, medium, high, and very high, which affect how closely the AI's output adheres to the user's prompt and the level of creativity in the variations.

💡Quality

Quality in this context pertains to the resolution and detail of the images generated by the Mid-journey bot. The video discusses different quality settings, such as 'half quality' and 'high quality', which impact the render time, GPU cost, and the final output's appearance.

💡Fast mode and relax mode

Fast mode and relax mode are two operational modes within the Mid-journey bot. Fast mode is time-sensitive and may incur costs, while relax mode, accessible with a premium subscription, allows for unlimited GPU hours, meaning users can generate numerous images without worrying about costs.

💡App scale

App scale refers to the initial prompt or setting for image upscaling within the Mid-journey bot. The video mentions regular upscale, light upscale, and beta upscale as different options that affect the style and quality of the upscaled image.

💡Public mode and private mode

Public mode and private mode are settings that determine the visibility of the user's creations. Public mode makes creations visible on the user's profile, while private mode keeps them hidden, offering a level of privacy for the user's work.

💡Pre-suffix

Pre-suffix is a command used to append additional options to the end of a prompt in the Mid-journey bot. This feature allows users to create variations in their prompts more efficiently by automating the addition of certain parameters to every new prompt they enter.

Highlights

Mid-journey settings allow premium subscribers to customize their experience with the bot.

Access settings by typing 'slash set' in the private chat to receive suggestions.

Different versions of Mid-journey (version 1, 2, and 3) offer varying levels of detail and accuracy in image generation.

Mid-journey test provides photorealistic or painterly results based on the prompts used.

Version 3 of Mid-journey is currently the most artistically expressive but may not be anatomically accurate.

The 'style' setting adjusts how closely the generated images adhere to the prompt, with lower values resulting in closer adherence.

Higher style values (up to 60,000) can produce very creative and inspirational results.

The 'quality' setting impacts the image quality, render time, and GPU cost.

Choosing 'half quality' can be a creative option for different results, but may not be suitable for testing prompts.

High quality setting ('--Q2') doubles the render time but provides more details for better results.

Combining 'high quality' with MJ test or MJ test photo is not possible and will trigger a warning.

Relax mode, available with the $30 subscription, allows unlimited GPU hours for image creation without unit cost.

Fast mode is time-sensitive and incurs unit costs, while relax mode does not.

App scale determines the initial prompt creation and can be set to regular, light, or beta upscale for different styles.

Public mode makes creations visible on the profile, while private mode keeps them hidden and requires an additional payment.

Discord interface offers buttons for light upscale, beta upscale redo, and remaster for further image manipulation.

Remastering creates a new version of the render using the new test and creative render engine.

Using 'pre-suffix' allows adding custom options to the end of every prompt for easy variations.

It's important to clean the suffix when using different prompt commands to avoid errors.