Learn Advanced Techniques in Midjourney

Create more consistent and refined images using Midjourney’s advanced techniques.

• AI Tool: Midjourney

• Level: Intermediate

• Access: Paid

This guide is part 4 of the course Create Amazing Images with Midjourney.

In this guide, we will cover:

• Using images as prompts

• Image blending techniques

• Inpainting and Outpainting

If you need help setting up Midjourney see part 1 of this course.

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Using Images as Prompts

Image prompts are a handy tool in Midjourney that allows you to steer the AI's output by referencing existing images you can upload. 

This technique is helpful when you're aiming to maintain brand consistency or draw inspiration from specific visual elements.

Example: Creating a Modern Take on Vintage Travel Posters

Imagine you're a graphic designer tasked with creating a series of posters for a travel company that wants to evoke the nostalgia of vintage travel posters with a modern twist.

1. Select a Reference Image: Choose an image that embodies the essence of what you're aiming for. For this example, let's use a classic vintage travel poster from the 1920s.

Let's use this one.

2. Upload the Reference Image:

• Click on the "Image" icon in the prompt box at the top of the Midjourney web interface.

• Upload or drag and drop your reference image into the designated area.

• A thumbnail of your image will appear below the prompt box.

3.Craft Your Prompt:

Prompt example

Create a poster for a modern travel company inspired by this image, incorporating contemporary, minimalist elements. Use a vibrant, pastel colour palette with shades of blue and yellow. Add subtle geometric patterns in the background. --ar 3:4

Let's now run this.

4. Refine Your Design:

• Midjourney has incorporated elements from the reference image while adding the modern touches we specified. This approach allows you to blend traditional imagery with a fresh, contemporary twist that appeals to today’s travellers.

• Download the AI-generated poster, import it into a tool like Canva or Photoshop, and refine it by adjusting colours to match your brand or using it as a background. You can overlay your company name, add travel information, and incorporate other required elements.

Key Takeaway

When using image prompts, specificity is crucial. Indicate which elements from the reference image you want to incorporate or modify. This helps Midjourney understand exactly what aspects of the reference image are important to your design.

Additional Tips

• Brand Consistency: Use image prompts to maintain brand consistency across different marketing materials by referencing existing brand imagery.

• Visual Inspiration: Draw inspiration from specific visual elements in your reference images to create unique and compelling designs.

• Iterative Design: Use Midjourney's output as a starting point and refine it in other design tools to achieve the perfect blend of traditional and modern elements.

Image Blending Techniques

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