What is Midjourney?
Midjourney is an AI-powered tool that generates high-quality images from text descriptions (prompts). Launched to the public in 2022, the platform has become one of the industry's leading tools for artistic and creative visual production. You can create content across a wide range, from photographic realism to abstract art, conceptual illustrations to architectural designs.
Account Creation and Setup
To use Midjourney, you first need a Discord account. Create a free account at discord.com, then go to midjourney.com and click "Join the Beta." After joining Midjourney's official Discord server, you can start your free trial by selecting one of the #newbies channels. We recommend getting a paid plan; the basic plan is approximately $10 per month offering 200 GPU minutes monthly.
Creating Your First Image
Start by typing "/imagine" in a Discord channel and then enter an English description. For example: "/imagine a cozy coffee shop interior, warm lighting, wooden furniture, photorealistic". Midjourney will generate four different variations in seconds. U1-U4 buttons let you upscale an image, while V1-V4 buttons generate similar variations. Using short and clear descriptions in your early attempts gives better results.
Basic Parameters and Tips
To improve image quality, add parameters to the end of your prompt like "--ar 16:9" (aspect ratio), "--q 2" (quality), "--stylize 750" (artistic style intensity). Use phrases like "in the style of watercolor painting" or "cinematic photography" to specify style. For negative prompts, specify unwanted elements with "--no blur, watermark, text." Studying and adapting successful prompts from others will accelerate your learning process.