Midjourney, now at version 5.2, has seen significant upgrades and improvements since I first encountered it at version 4. The enhancements in both image quality and features are truly noteworthy.
The images generated using the v 5.x models are incredibly realistic, filled with fine details that make the results genuinely photorealistic. In addition, Midjourney has introduced some fantastic features in the v5.x upgrades, like outpainting (Zoom Out & Pan Out). I’ve spent countless enjoyable hours experimenting with them!
But let’s not forget the basics. In the world of Midjourney, keywords are king. They’re what you use to prompt the model to generate images, and the quality of your prompt can make or break the result.
For beginners, the vast array of styles, artists, lighting modes, materials, and textures can seem daunting. While experimenting is part of the fun, it can be frustrating when you can’t quite capture what’s in your mind because you’re unsure of the right word to describe your imagined feature.
In my journey with Midjourney, I’ve experimented with various style keywords and documented my findings in a series of blog posts. You can explore these posts here.
But wait, there’s more! For a more in-depth look at these magical words, as well as other handy parameters that give you more control over the output, I’ve found some top-notch collections put together by some savvy folks on the Internet. These Midjourney Dictionaries are a goldmine of useful references and great starting points.
Midjourney Official Docs
The official Midjourney documentation is an excellent first port of call. It’s packed with a quick start guide and tips on how to use various parameters to control and fine-tune your output images. It’s like your personal tour guide into the world of Midjourney.
The “Exploring Prompting” page can be taken as a beginner’s dictionary, showing how different keywords can magically transform the output style of the same subject. It’s like a magic show, but you’re the magician!
They used to offer an official dictionary of styles and artists, but those pages have been removed, possibly due to copyright concerns. But fear not, the Internet is a vast place, and there are other resources ready to step in.
Midjourney Styles and Keywords References
“Midjourney Styles and Keywords References” is like an encyclopedia for Midjourney keywords. It showcases how the same keywords can produce different results across different models, from v1 to v5, and even the Niji model.
“Midjourney Styles and Keywords References” neatly organizes keywords into various categories such as themes, styles, artists, materials, drawing mediums, lighting, and culture. It’s like a well-curated library, perfect for beginners to browse and find inspirations based on their initial ideas.
The author also provides comparison experiments, showing the effects of different ways of composing prompts, like keyword formatting, keyword weight, and prompt parameters. It’s like a backstage pass to the Midjourney show!
Midjourney Dictionary
“Midjourney Dictionary” is another fantastic resource. It’s like an art gallery, showcasing works generated by combinations of simple words. You can browse the collection by artists, materials, techniques, and descriptive modifiers. The works are mostly generated by Midjourney version 4 and 5.x, which offer professional-grade quality compared to earlier versions. The design of the website and the sample pictures bear an aesthetic taste. It’s like a virtual tour through an art museum!
KALOS.ART
Last but not least, let’s talk about KALOS.ART. This site is like a hidden gem, brimming with images generated by Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. It’s got a handy filter system that lets you sift through images by genre, medium, style, and more. The works on KALOS.art are created with more complex prompts than those on other sites, giving them a unique flair. The cherry on top? You can find and copy the full prompts for all the images, allowing you to experiment with similar styles and effects. Just keep in mind you won’t get the exact same images as they don’t provide seeds for the sample ones. It’s like a creative playground for Midjourney enthusiasts!
👀 Remember, these resources were created in the early days of Midjourney, and some of the prompting methods may be less relevant due to the rapid development of MJ. But they still offer a wealth of helpful references and interesting guides.
So, buckle up and enjoy the ride on your journey with Midjourney! Happy exploring!