Mastering MidJourney: A Designer's Guide to Generating prompts

In this blog, we'll delve into the depths of the image generation trends, from technology to nature, from abstract backgrounds to social media sensations. But it's not just about insights; it's about crafting images that resonate with your imagination. That's where MidJourney comes in.

Unveiling MidJourney's prompts

MidJourney is not just a tool; it's an art. To harness its full potential, we'll dive into the MidJourney prompt formula. It's not just a set of words; it's a secret code to unlock stunning visuals.

The MidJourney Prompt Formula

(image we’re prompting), (5 descriptive keywords), (camera type), (camera lens type), (time of day), (style of photograph), (type of film)

But here's the twist: we need to merge these elements into a single sentence without losing the essence of the scenario. It's a delicate dance of words to create the perfect recipe for MidJourney's magic.

Crafting the Perfect Image

Let's say we want to create a mobile device wallpaper. Our formula now looks like this:

(image we’re prompting), (5 descriptive keywords), (camera type), (camera lens type), (time of day), (style of photograph), (type of film) --ar 9:16

We've even got options for different aspect ratios, catering to every platform's needs:

• 2:3 for portraits and Pinterest
• 3:2 for printing
• 4:3 for Facebook
• 4:5 for Instagram and Twitter
• 16:9 for desktop wallpapers
• 9:16 for mobile wallpapers

Remember to append --ar [aspect ratio] to your prompt formula to ensure the correct dimensions for your intended platform.

Example: Generating a Japan Landscape Prompt using MidJourney

Prompt Formula:

• (Image we're prompting): A serene Japanese garden with a winding stone path leading to a traditional tea house
• (5 descriptive keywords): Tranquil, Zen, Cherry Blossoms, Serene, Minimalist
• (Camera type): DSLR
• (Camera lens type): Prime lens
• (Time of day): Early morning
• (Style of photograph): Soft focus with bokeh effect
• (Type of film): Fuji Pro 400H

Crafted Prompt

In the early morning light, capture the tranquility of a serene Japanese garden, focusing on cherry blossoms in soft focus with a bokeh effect, using a DSLR with a prime lens, and Fuji Pro 400H film to create a Zen, minimalist composition. --ar 9:16