{"id":1209,"date":"2023-08-30T17:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T22:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aiforfolks.com\/?p=1209"},"modified":"2023-12-29T14:34:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T19:34:51","slug":"how-to-create-photorealistic-images-with-midjourney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aiforfolks.com\/how-to-create-photorealistic-images-with-midjourney\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create Photorealistic Images With Midjourney \u2013 A Prompt Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You’ve probably seen some of the mind-blowing, photorealistic images created using Midjourney floating around social media. If you’ve been wondering how to create your own, you\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Midjourney can generate a wide range of images based on any text input, there are certain prompts and keywords that can help you achieve more photorealistic results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we’ll go over how to create photorealistic images with Midjourney, and explain how to dial in your prompts to achieve stunning results with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
First of all to get started with the Midjourney AI image generator, you need a Discord account<\/a> because you can only use it on the Discord server. Discord is free to register, but it requires a few steps to sign up and get Midjourney running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you haven\u2019t set up a Discord account already, check out our step-by-step guide to setting up a Discord account to use Midjourney<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re all set up and logged into Discord, you simply click on the Midjourney icon on the left side menu that looks like a sailboat. This will take you to the Midjourney platform where you need to select a \u2018newbies room\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re in, to start creating images, you\u2019ll find a prompt window at the bottom of the page. Type in: \/imagine and hit the spacebar and a prompt window will come up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where you will work your magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where a lot of people get stuck — not knowing what prompts to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep reading because not only are we going to give you some great tips for creating ultra photorealistic images, and also give you specific prompts and explain how they will affect the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First thing you need to understand is that the amazing images you\u2019ve seen online are unlikely the result of the first attempt to get that image. It requires a lot of patience and a lot of trial and error to create the photorealistic image that you\u2019re looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So don\u2019t despair if you don\u2019t get your perfect image right off the bat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re going to start you off with a few general prompting tips before we get into the technical prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re on the Midjourney platform, one of the best ways to get some prompting ideas is just to grab yourself a cup of coffee and just sit and watch the images other people have created coming up on the scroll feed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although different Midjourney pricing plans<\/a> offer the option to hide the prompts used to create an image (and pricing options to keep your images private), most of the images scrolling by will include the prompts used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you like an image you see, take note of the prompts that they\u2019ve used to create it. You shouldn’t copy it exactly, of course. But even if you did, you wouldn’t get the exact same output the original user created. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One way to create more photorealistic images using Midjourney is to use more specific and descriptive prompts. Instead of using generic or broad descriptions of what you want in the image. Use more detailed and specific language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than prompting \u201cphotorealistic tropical landscape\u201d, describe the scene. What do you want to see in the image? What feeling do you want the image to convey? This is where you need to put on your creative writing cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try prompting something more along the lines of\u2026\u2026 \u201ca dense jungle canopy filled with vibrant green foliage, towering above an unspoiled tropical beach, the crystal-clear water is warm and inviting, and you can see colorful fish swimming beneath the surface, In the distance, a series of jagged mountain peaks rise up, shrouded in mist, The sun is shining brightly overhead, casting dappled light across the landscape, a gentle breeze blowing, In the foreground, a hammock sways lazily in the breeze, beckoning you to unwind and soak up the peaceful beauty of this idyllic paradise –ar 3:2.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although you might wonder if it\u2019s necessary to put in things like \u201cis warm and inviting\u2026 beckoning you to unwind and soak up the peaceful beauty of this idyllic paradise.\u201d <\/em>It actually helps to convey a mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the image you want to create, try adding things like \u201cwith a sense of mystery and intrigue\u201d<\/em> or \u201ccandid, capturing a genuine moment of joy and happiness,\u201d <\/em>or \u201cwith a dreamy romantic feel.\u201d<\/em> The more descriptive the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re worried that maybe creative writing is not your thing, don\u2019t worry, the AI tools that have come out recently along with the image generators, like Midjourney, can help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I used the YOU.com<\/a> AI chat bot (totally free!) for that descriptive text above just as a demonstration. The Chatbots are super easy to use. You just type in what you\u2019re looking for. I\u2019d asked for \u201ca descriptive prompt for a tropical landscape\u201d and that\u2019s what it came out with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the description is not exactly what you wanted, you can ask the bot to try again and refine your input about what you want taken out and what you want to add. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or you can just simply edit the description until it \u2018paints\u2019 the picture of the image you want to see. It makes a great starting point if you\u2019re not sure how to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are more advanced chat bots out there, like ChatGPT, Claude 2, and Perplexity.AI, that are capable of much more advanced functions than the one I used. But if you are just looking for some descriptive text, any of the AI chatbots can help you out with that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Midjourney continuously updates its version catalog, and different versions produce different results. While it makes sense that the highest, most up-to-date version produces the best quality images, many people feel that older versions are better for certain types of images (e.g. character illustrations are often better in version 4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n So if you are going for a super realistic looking image that looks like a photograph, use Version 6 (the latest version). Just keep in mind that while Version 6 has the most powerful image engine, it doesn’t offer some features like zoom, vary region<\/a>, etc. If you want more control, stick with version 5.2 or 5.1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To use the newest version of Midjourney, type in \/settings<\/em> and choose the latest version. Depending on what kind of image you are trying to create (e.g. animated Pixar-style characters<\/a> or images for a children’s book<\/a>), you may also want to experiment using –v 4<\/strong> and see how the images compare. And for anime, use the –niji<\/strong> prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to make a realistic image that looks like a photograph, you need to think like a photographer. Think about the lighting, the angle, shutter speed, focus, and depth of field. Adding in specific prompts for these considerations can help you fine tune your image to make it look exactly how you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll get into some of the specific technical photography prompts below, and explain how they will affect your image, so keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best ways to achieve photorealistic results using Midjourney is to use actual photographic references! You can insert a URL link of a real photo to make the generated image more realistic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if you want to generate a photorealistic image of a beach, find a reference image of a real beach. Insert the URL link of the image in the prompt window, then write your descriptive text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re using a personal photo or an image saved in your computer, you\u2019ll have to upload it to Discord. Click the Plus sign next to where messages are typed. Select Upload a File, select an image, and send the message. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To add this image to a prompt, drag the image file into the prompt box to add the image’s URL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, right-click the image, select Copy Link, and then paste the link into the prompt box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow to Use Prompts for Photorealistic Images<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Take Some Time to Just Observe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Be Specific And Get Descriptive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Use A Chat Bot for Inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Use Midjourney Version 5.x or Version 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Think Like A Photographer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Use A Reference Image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n