Midjourney Beginners Tutorial - Getting Started & Creating Your First AI Art
I recently began exploring the world of AI Art with Midjourney. It's an online tool that can bring anything from your imagination to life, no matter how surreal or abstract. If you're new to AI art, Midjourney is perhaps the best-rated for creating visual art. You enter a series of prompts and the AI will do its best to depict your written command. It can generate a wide range of art styles, from painterly effects to hyper-realistic renders. In this video I share some beginner tips to help you get started with Midjourney and create your first piece of AI art.
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I gotta ask, why the hell is Midjourney operated on Discord? Why not just have it hosted on a proper website?
@TheAIBattle
Ай бұрын
they have it now, you can do almost anything from their website now
@n___p_
Ай бұрын
@@TheAIBattleit seems to launch discord when new users try to sign up
@RDM-hn9lj
Ай бұрын
Thank You ‼️💯
I hate the fact that this runs only on a chat platform soooo much. It really should be its own independent SAAS
@EvaWilliams-we8sf
7 күн бұрын
yeah.. that's why I moved on to better platforms
Was pondering Midjourney and wanted to get a bit more detail on how it works before jumping in. Great informative video and step-by-step, excellent addition with the comment on pricing.
Can you tell me if you know of an app or program that allows you to make it appear that your dog is talking in a video? Not from a photograph but actually from a video? Any help you can provide will help. Thank you. Phillip
I'm just beginning to think about exploring AI and I'm totally clueless. I typed "AI for beginners" into google and this came up. That was an excellent explanation and I look forward to watching more of your content later. Thanks!
@WolfMountford
2 ай бұрын
Downloaded it and was pissed off 3 minutes later. Am looking for an AI generator that will take MY REAL pictures and make a blend of them to generate a new image. This app advertised to be able to do that, but it lied to me. Gonna delete it and have my bank reverse the payment. Not even gonna bother talking to MiJourney or google play
Awesome, just what I needed. I've only been using Midjourney for a couple of days and you've solved a number of issues I've been finding.
00:02 Midjourney is an AI art tool with diverse art styles 00:39 Join a group to create your own AI art 01:19 Access recent results and limitations of free user plan 01:57 Joining as a premium subscriber and interacting with the mid-journey bot 02:36 Creating Your Own Server within Discord 03:16 AI art results are unique with variations 03:52 AI art allows for adjustments and upscaling of images. 04:33 Explore settings and prompts for AI art Crafted by Merlin AI.
Thanks for the video, question, I am looking at starting on the $10 Plan, when you say 200 "jobs" is that 200 completed images or does each single interaction such as the "U" or "V" or "reroll, upscale" command each a "job", hope this question is clear and not to dumb,
@nicolelittlejohn1234
3 ай бұрын
Curious on this too
@Matt2023
3 ай бұрын
A year later, still waiting for a reply....
This is way over my head, but I really enjoyed your video, thankyou!
how do I use my own prefered image instead fr the website library?
does v6 have the ability to refine an image with additional prompts??
Can you please tell me how to upload my own picture/selfie in order for it to edit it?
Great video - you have made my day better :)
How to stop a previous prompt from appearing at the end of a new promt? Help, please!
Thank you for your help. Blessings to you. xx
So if I create something is it posted publicly on the platform so that anyone can see it, or can I keep it private?
Can this be used to create videos of specific products?
Great content as always! The feature set demonstrated here reminds me a bit of CGDream's offerings.
Thanks.. that was quite helpful
how do you change the dpi in midjourney for canva
Incredible Midjourney Prompts collection available 🔥❤️
can you pload your own image and use ai to modify it using midjourney
Great Vid! Thank you
Thank you kindly. Helpful
how do you isolate one of the four images?
I have a question, is the Subscripted User allowed to use his Name signature or my Name after creating his unique Generated Image and edited in Photoshop ?
Thanks for the video. It's baffling how Midjourney makes this so convoluted... Surely they can come up with a more hassle-free, user-friendly way, especially if you're a subscriber...
@davidserrano3601
Жыл бұрын
It's RIDICULOUSLY user-unfriendly. A site clearly made for computer nerds and not the average person.
@DavidKnowles0
Жыл бұрын
@@davidserrano3601 Compare to others, they have made it as convoluted as possible without doing it on purpose. An given the competition in this area that seem crazy to me.
@wilsonb5417
Жыл бұрын
Came to the comments to say this lol. Doesn't seem very user-friendly. Was wondering if there was an easier way to come up with a few AI generated logos for a business.
@ted5012
Жыл бұрын
@@davidserrano3601 you just said it's not made for the average person yet you think its user friendly. I don't get it
@nikchris69
Жыл бұрын
@@wilsonb5417 bruh, its literally so easy. Stop commenting on youtube, watch a couple of videos and it should be abreeze
Does adding the bot to a new server/room prevent your results appearing in the main room for all to see? Basically does it act as stealth?
@KH-zi7gp
6 ай бұрын
Exactly my thoughts, if you work hard to get a great result why should everyone have details 😅
Great video because my thoughts are what If you don’t want to share your imagine variations with everyone. I rather see my work on its own screen
what would be the best way to edit a picture of myself and put me in a scenerio?
Thank you! I've been really interested in trying Midjourney but felt a little intimidated by having to work through Discord. This guide was straightforward. Now I'm obsessed with generating new AI images!
@WolfMountford
2 ай бұрын
Downloaded it and was pissed off 3 minutes later. Am looking for an AI generator that will take MY REAL pictures and make a blend of them to generate a new image. This app advertised to be able to do that, but it lied to me. Gonna delete it and have my bank reverse the payment. Not even gonna bother talking to MiJourney or google play
Nice! Exactly what I was looking for - Thanks!
nice video :) thanks all clear
In this example with the panda, when Midjourney first presents you with four variations, does that count as 4 generations out of your 200/month with the Basic plan? And then every time you hit regenerate, does that cost you 4 more? What about upscaling one that you like; does that cost you?
@Flitzpiepe
7 ай бұрын
no, each 1x generation gives you 4x options.
Does this work on your mobile device as well?? I'm looking to use an AI generator one time to just get a few images, I'm not in any way willing to subscribe and pay monthly
do i have to write prompt in the discription?
why am getting this msg when trying to prompt for an image ? "Subscription required Sorry, the v5 alpha isn't available to trial users at this time."
for storyboarding. How to get similar or same character results?
@dingdongchingchong8659
5 ай бұрын
You can't. Need third party to achieve this.
Okay how do we use the Niijii preset?
Thank you!
Mid journey doesn't work. I entered my phone number and now it's asking for verifying the email. Doesn't make any sense. It asked to enter a phone number OR an email and I followed. Now what to do? How to access it?
Is there an API available instead of this Discord thing?
Thanks!
At the moment I am using the basic membership. If I generate some work - I use one of my 200 image credits. If I ask for a variation of that image. Does that use another one of my 200 image credits?
@dingdongchingchong8659
5 ай бұрын
Yes
can I use without subscription?
Hi Chris I was wondering if I could use other Midjourney users artwork. I have seen lots of great content being created by this awesome site and thought is that possible? I'm not sue who owns what in AI and if I were to use some other users art what would happen. Is there any etiquette established as of yet. Thanks in advance.
@asahdo
Жыл бұрын
If you are a free user then mid journey owns the art. If you are a paid user then the person who wrote the prompt owns the copyright
Would love to see more midjourney content! Great video.
Fantastic info …li started yesturday …work with a Japanese company creating holiday stuff…this info in your video generated me 700 in less since I started ….thanks for well made fantastic video ..endlessly apprciated
Looking at making album cover is this possible ? Can u out your name in ?
If you wonder why you've been gettings lots of traffic from FB, it's because I have been sending them to you. Great tutorial!
does re roll take up another job?
Thank you for the help! I'm newer to the world of AI, but it's quickly helping me to create non-copyrighted content for my personal projects, and I wanted to see if MidJourney was right for me. You've given me wonderful tips 💖
@spudspuddy
Жыл бұрын
ai art CANNOT be copyrighted its been written into law now in the usa that ai art is created by machine not human and therefore cannot be considered as ART or creative work...anyone can LEGALLY copy the ai art you post anywhere
@averageyoutubehandle497
5 ай бұрын
@@spudspuddy Not just copy, anyone can straight up take the "original" and use it however, wherever, and whenever they want.
I don't get it. You've typed in a panda. Colorful clip art appears. What did you create??
@armondtanz
Жыл бұрын
Freedom ;) speed ;) infinite possibilities ;) thats wot!!!!
@fixitright9709
Жыл бұрын
Nothing
@karoostudio
Жыл бұрын
I don't get it. You step on the car's accelerator pedal. The car begins to move. Where did you go? It's a tool.
@mitchellm90
Жыл бұрын
@@karoostudio I get that but, you're not creating an image. You're taking one that's already done by someone else and adding it, rearranging it etc. From the description, it seemed that you create art from scratch, a blank canvas. I'm not dissing it. Just trying to understand what I could do with it.
@karoostudio
Жыл бұрын
@@mitchellm90 I think of it like playing a music synthesizer, composing a score, or directing an orchestra. I never claim that I can play ALL the instruments, but I decide how they get played.
it is asking to subscribe even without free trial can u help me with this?
not available to free trial users?
Thank you so much! Because of you, I've finally been able to set up my own server, and have Midjourney to myself😂 Wow! What a difference. I did as you advised and got the $30 a month sub. SO WORTH IT! Blessings!🙏🏿
Great helpful vid. What's the main difference with chatting with the bot in your private messages vs in your own discord server?
@lmznour1645
10 ай бұрын
Your friends can join in your own server
Can you create vector or png with transparent background?
thanks
Can you feed it your own images to then mod?
@averageyoutubehandle497
5 ай бұрын
If you make you own images then why the hell do you need ai?
Great video! I love how Midjourney is revolutionizing the world of AI and photography. Can't wait to see more of these beautiful creations! #TheAIPulse
@aobane841
Жыл бұрын
It’s not photography. It’s digital art. No matter the photo realism.
@averageyoutubehandle497
5 ай бұрын
@@aobane841its not digital art, its digital image generation.
Thanks, I tried Midjourney, after many attempts I finally figured it out but disappointingly it said "Job action restricted. Due to extreme demand we can't provide a free trial right now. Please /subscribe or try again tomorrow."
I didn't understand any of this. why is it so complex? is there a simple ai tool that works like GPT?
Thanks for the video. This is the first I’ve watched on AI art. My question is, I have seen a lot of AI art being sold on Etsy. How do the original creators of the art get paid to have their artwork used for commercial end use on AI art generated platforms?
Great review, but I think Stylar's AI tools might top Midjourney. Hope you can test it out and share your views!
i wanted to try it out but its not free
Great video man! Keep it up with Amazing content, please do more MidJourney content 🙂
NOTHING here tells me how to access Midjourney once logged in to Discord!
It never lets me try it for free. Tells me there is too much traffic and try again later or subscribe. >:(
Thanks a lot. I wish it was free
This video is exactly what I needed. I'm not very tech savvy haha 😅
I don't plan on using AI art commercially in anyway, but it is still a pretty surreal experience to use.
But the only way to keep your creations private, away from other user's eyes, is to sign up for the $60 /month plan.
😍😍😍😍
At least one of the images you scrolled past in your intro was sourced from Seth Casteel's photos of dogs underwater. This stuff is SUPER ethically unsound.
You don't say how to join Midjourney once you're in Discord. Incomplete.
I paid and signed up with both, and doesnt work. Says i need to subscribe
It's the future my fellow artists. Embrace it as a new tool. It's not going to go away. We should all see it as it is. Am amazing new revolutionizing tool to create all sorts of amazing stuff. Can't wait to see where it goes
@xblade149
Жыл бұрын
Not really a tool
@40DanieljeaN40
11 ай бұрын
midjourney and others charge for the usage of a "tool" that literally steals copyrighted assets from human artists. This shit wont be accepted until it is properly regulated and respects other artists copy rights.
@averageyoutubehandle497
5 ай бұрын
Its worthless tho, the most fun part of art is creating your art and looking at it slowly getting better until it is perfect, and the effort is part of the fun, also it isnt a tool, its like saying that the people on fiverr are tools and you are the artist.
Midjourney is fascinating, after a brief period of free use, customers must pay to access the service. I've just started experimenting with bluewillow, and I'm amazed. I think Blue Willow is going to be the MidJourney killer
@Jeff-66
Жыл бұрын
Blue Willow kind of sucked when I used it.
So anything you create everyone will see? There isnt a way to privately create art?
Can you also make videos? I've seen people make fake commercials with celebrities. Can I make one of those on this website???
Is this tool free?
Why are designers still thinking that we have a spot on the AI world? AI companies sees designers as the middleman and they just want to eliminate the middleman. I design book covers and since these AI appeared on the news here on December I haven't received any new clients except one that wanted me to do the design for 50 dollars ( I did them for 600) because her daughter told her about computers making them. why keep calling it a designers tool? do you guys really think that only extra skilled designers can write a phrase on a prompt? clients always had excuses to pay us less and big companies just wanted an employee of theirs to make it. Even if AI is not perfect it is good enough and that's what clients want, good enough.
@dsamh
Жыл бұрын
We're in the crash zone right now. It's that simple. As a professional designer let me assure you that until you get experience with the limitations and labor of this new medium, you will fear replacement. Sure, right now it can make a stunning portrait, but give the head a body? make it hold something? make it dance? put it in the background? add/keep details you need? Change the lighting but keep the subject? All of that is incredibly difficult.. Just making a composition with more than 1 subject doing 1 thing is nigh impossible without extensive work in-painting, masking, creating base imagery to reinterpret etc etc etc.
@madbuldog
Жыл бұрын
@@dsamh I agree, I also do book covers, these AI tools will mostly replace the stock image sites, but there is still need for a creative force to make the AI tools provide at least an output that is workable with. Mu usual workflow almost always requires me to make a composite of multiple images, and even do some painting even after doing all of the inpainting and outpainting that an AI tool can provide. For more complex themes, there is even more work to be done anyway, just the starting point can be better and faster with AI generated images then with stock images. And vector stuff is even more interesting, basically you are better of starting from scratch on a blank artboard, AI can provide interesting initial ideas, but anything else is faster doing directly in Illustrator or other vector based program.
@gpd4110
Жыл бұрын
The whole point is machines should only be involved helping people better their careers. Not take over their lives. A kettle should never become a chef, a cnc machine should never become a sculptor, these images should never be called art. People want everything yesterday without working for it.
@starwxrld
Жыл бұрын
Adapt, Achieve Overcome. Instead of flexing your design skills alone, tell clients you are proficient with AI and can make it create even better results with your skills. Times are changin, and you have to quickly change with it.
@Asturev
Жыл бұрын
@@dsamh you clearly havent seen what AIs are on development right now and what details they can do or change. In a year there wont be a need for designers.
this one is jumping over some steps
I swear I just saw this exact video with a different voice
‘First time trying I get, ‘ due to high demand unable to process. Try again tomorrow’ Well that was a waste of time . Out with the paintbrushes !
whats the difference with people adding 4k, 8k, 16k, 32k to their prompts?
@spoongraphics
Жыл бұрын
That's actually a topic idea I had for the future, discussing some commonly-used prompts that don't actually do anything. It's all placebo (so I've read on the Midjourney Discord), it just adds noise to the prompt, the algorithm will interpret those words as 'something', but not what they're intended to do. Interesting stuff!
Hello i need AI to generate 2d and 3d characters full body , i test Leonardo cause its free but never can get full body and always the head or feet are out of box . is midjurney better ?
@averageyoutubehandle497
5 ай бұрын
If you want a specific image size and composition just draw it. You cant? Well i bet you can, if you are gonna make projects just learn how to draw, the talent in art is making ideas in your head for good pictures, the drawing itself is only practice, i believe in you!
Wait, every one in the group will see my design? Can't my design be hidden from other users?
It’s awful. Signed in to Discord. Found midjourney. Signed up and paid. Back to Discord. Wont let me use it. Three times now Ive paid and had to get a refund. It doesn’t work
Am i the only one with a headache trying to use this confusing shit!
Impossible to follow too fast
how can i get this for free, i dont wanna pay that much, that is super expensive lol
@pohlman1
Жыл бұрын
Basically just create burner emails and burner discord accounts and you can use it infinitely, whenever it runs out, just make a new account
@gssalternatehistory
Жыл бұрын
@@pohlman1 thanks
Can I create naked images or is there restrictions ? Like if i write Dinosaur having sex with my ex 😂😂😂 Will it make the image ahaha ? Or some bloodied fighting scenes with hands beingg cut off and blood everywhere ? Like Anime style ,samurai fight? Or it is not allowed ?
For a newbie, using Midjourney through Discord is a nightmare. Unintuitive to say the least. Also, expect it to act like a naughty child who won't do as they are told. Unless you you really take time to learn and understand prompting it will impose its artistic flair over your wishes. That might be fine for you but if you want something specific you will struggle! Enjoy your frustration!
30 dollars per month?
I think this is a demonstration of what will eventually be integrated into photoshop and the like, a way to generate stock to use in an art piece, i design books and see this as a great helper ti get the exact thing I need instead of searching hoping someone has made it. Google uses images on websites in their image search all the time, so much hate for what will soon be commonplace.
Why is midjourney so horrific to use? Is it really just the best solution for them to scale (relying on discord servers and not having to design an UX etc) - or is it intentionally like this to throttle usage / keep less technical people off? It is truly horrific
there are cool things i want to do with this, some of it is hentai, but more of it is i want amazing backgounds from say final fantasy 8 and megaman legends in greater detail, also i say my personality is shown by dragon ball z fusions of different anime characters, one such fusion is Astolfo X Jack Hanma
Midjourney its not free anymore