Midjourney: Text-to-image AI art generator that is making waves around the world.
How Midjourney's AI Technology is Changing the Game.
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As we usher in the new year, it's clear that AI technology is here to stay. And with the increasing popularity of tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, people are beginning to see the potential of AI beyond its initial applications. But today, we're going to focus on something even more exciting - the world of AI-generated art. So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover the magic of Midjourney.
Midjourney is an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species.
We are a small self-funded team focused on design, human infrastructure, and AI. We have 11 full-time staff and an incredible set of advisors.
-midjourney.com
The Quest for the Perfect Image: A Marketer's Struggle
As a marketer, my job often involves scouring the depths of the internet in search of the perfect image to complement my content. Sure, there are plenty of royalty-free stock image sites out there, like Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay (these are the sites I currently rely on for image hunting), but sometimes those just don't cut it. And let's face it, no one wants to fork over their entire budget for a single image from multiple paid sites like Shutterstock or Getty Images (unless you're secretly a millionaire or your company has a huge marketing budget every year). It's a never-ending quest for that elusive, magical image that perfectly captures the essence of your message.
Okay, the image above is somewhat unrelated to the content but doesn’t the unicorn look so cute?
Midjourney Saves the Day
For years I have been struggling to find the perfect image to match my content, until recently my friend (Thanks David!) recommended me Midjourney. This nifty little tool is an AI art generator that can bring your text prompts to life with stunning, realistic images. I was blown away by the results - in fact, all the images in my previous post,
were generated by Midjourney. It's as easy as typing in your command and letting the AI bot work its magic. Trust me, it's a game-changer.
Here are a couple of examples of images that I’ve created using Midjourney, along with the text prompts that I used:
Even a wizard finds it difficult to define what branding is (cues previous post).
How to Generate Your Own Art Using Midjourney
Midjourney is currently in Open Beta and runs on Discord. So, you will need to create a Discord account first (signing up is free). As a quick side note, what is Discord?
It is a VoIP and instant messaging social platform where users can communicate via voice calls, video calls, text messaging, media, and files in private chats or as part of communities called "servers." -Wikipedia
First things first, create a Discord account if you haven't already. Don't worry if you're not a tech whiz, we've got you covered! Check out the handy guide here.
Once you're all signed up, head over to Midjourney's website and hit the 'Join the Beta' button to hop on the Discord server.
Now, it's time to get creative! Look for the Newbies Channel on the left sidebar and get ready to command the bot to create your images.
To summon the Midjourney bot, type the command /imagine followed by a description of the image you want to create in the 'prompt' field. Hit enter to send your message.
Be patient - it takes a minute or two for Midjourney to process your request. Once it's done, you'll see a grid of 2x2 images, each a unique variation of your original prompt.
From here, you have the power to upscale your image, generate similar variations, or re-roll for a fresh batch of images. When you're happy with your creation, simply open it up to full size and save it to your device.
And voila! You've just unleashed your inner artist with the help of Midjourney. You don’t have to be a tech whiz to complete the steps above (no coding skills required!)
You are now a superhero armed with the power to save the day and create stunning artistic masterpieces.
A Small Price to Pay for Big Results
If you've fallen head over heels for the stunning images generated by Midjourney Bot, you might want to consider subscribing to their plan for a measly USD 10/month (or a more reasonable USD 8/month if you pay annually). After all, you only get about 25 free jobs with the Free Trial. But let's be real, that's still cheaper than your Netflix subscription, right?
Sure, binge-watching Kdramas and blockbuster movies is entertaining and can be a form of de-stressing (guilty as charged), but the whole point of this newsletter is to inspire action towards more productive endeavours. So invest in yourself, start building your brand, and let Midjourney take care of the visuals.
Try it out and don't forget to tag ReadThis.Space on social media.
Last but not the least, have fun and enjoy the process!