Tutorial: Learning to Use the Midjourney AI Beta to Generate Images

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Published on Mar 20, 2023
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Midjourney is an AI image generator that allows you to create images from a simple description, without needing graphic design skills. In this article, we will explain how to get started with Midjourney for your future images and designs.

This innovative tool uses the latest AI technologies to generate images from prompts. It is designed to be user-friendly, even for those without graphic design experience. With Midjourney, you can create professional-looking images in just a few minutes, without spending hours learning design software.

In this article, we will guide you on how to access the Midjourney Beta and how to get familiar with the tool in just a few steps.

Accessing the Midjourney AI Beta

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This AI works directly through the Discord messaging platform. To use Midjourney, you must first access the Beta:

  1. Visit the Midjourney site from this link
  2. Click on "Join the beta"
  3. Enter your credentials and log in

Generating Images with a Description

Midjourney AI Discord interface with a focus on rooms and prompt functionality

Once you have joined the Midjourney Discord, you will have access to various "Rooms."

  1. Go to a "newbies-..." Room (e.g., newbies-124 / newbies-154 / etc.)
  2. Type "/image" then select "/image prompt"
  3. Enter your description and send the message in the room
  4. Receive the images directly in the room

Writing a Good AI Prompt

A prompt is a description that you enter into an AI to make a request. It should be detailed and precise to achieve a relevant result. Remember to use action verbs, pay attention to the details that matter to you, and keep it concise.

Tip: You can ask ChatGPT to write example prompts or improve yours
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Method for writing a prompt for an AI
Thomas Labonne
Thomas Labonne
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