1. Prompt Weighting
INTERMEDIATEControl the importance of each element
Prompt weighting lets you increase or decrease the influence of specific words in your prompt. This gives you precise control over what the AI emphasizes.
Midjourney Syntax:
:: for weights
cat::2 dog::1
(cat has 2x importance)
Stable Diffusion Syntax:
(word:weight) or (word)
(cat:1.5) (dog:0.8)
((word)) = more emphasis
📋 Example - Midjourney:
"beautiful landscape::2 tiny cabin::1 mountains::1.5 sunset::2 --ar 16:9"
💡 Pro Tips:
- • Use negative weights (::-.5) to reduce elements in Midjourney
- • Don't go above 2x weight - diminishing returns
- • Weight the subject higher than background elements
2. Multi-Prompts (Prompt Blending)
ADVANCEDCombine multiple concepts seamlessly
Multi-prompts allow you to blend multiple separate concepts into one image. Each concept is treated independently before being merged.
Midjourney Multi-Prompt:
"hot dog" = a heated canine
"hot:: dog" = hot + dog (separate concepts)
"fire::1 ice::1 dragon::2" = fire/ice dragon blend
📋 Creative Blend Example:
"robot::1.2 samurai::1 cherry blossoms::0.8 futuristic japan::1 --ar 16:9 --v 6"
🎯 Use Cases:
- • Blending art styles (impressionism::1 cyberpunk::1)
- • Hybrid creatures (lion::1 eagle::1 wings::0.5)
- • Mixed environments (underwater::1 space::1)
3. Seed Control
INTERMEDIATEReproducible and consistent results
Seeds are like DNA for your image. Using the same seed with the same prompt produces similar results. This is essential for iteration and consistency.
Why Use Seeds?
- ✓ Reproduce favorite results
- ✓ Iterate on compositions
- ✓ Test prompt variations
- ✓ Create consistent series
Syntax:
Midjourney: --seed 12345
SD: seed: 12345
Use --sameseed for grid consistency
📋 Iteration Example:
"portrait of a warrior, golden armor, dramatic lighting --seed 42069 --v 6"
4. Chaos & Stylize Parameters
ADVANCEDControl randomness and artistic interpretation
These Midjourney-specific parameters control how wild and artistic the AI gets with your prompt.
--chaos (0-100)
Controls variation between images
- 0 = Very similar results
- 50 = Moderate variation
- 100 = Maximum randomness
--stylize (0-1000)
Controls artistic interpretation
- 0 = Literal interpretation
- 100 = Default (balanced)
- 1000 = Maximum artistic liberty
📋 Exploration Mode:
"abstract cosmic entity, ethereal, transcendent --chaos 80 --stylize 750 --v 6"
5. Strategic Aspect Ratios
INTERMEDIATEMatch output to your needs
| Ratio | Use Case | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Social media, avatars | Instagram, profiles |
| 16:9 | Landscapes, YouTube | Desktop, video |
| 9:16 | Vertical content | TikTok, Stories |
| 21:9 | Cinematic, ultrawide | Film, banners |
| 2:3 | Portraits | Pinterest, posters |
| 3:2 | Classic photography | Prints, portfolios |
📋 Cinematic Landscape:
"epic mountain vista at golden hour, cinematic composition, volumetric fog --ar 21:9 --v 6"
6. Quality & Resolution Control
INTERMEDIATEBalance speed vs detail
--q .25
Draft
4x faster, rough
--q 1
Default
Balanced
--q 2
High
2x slower, detailed
🚀 Workflow Tip:
Use --q .25 for exploration, then upscale winners with --q 2
7. Advanced Negative Prompting
PROSurgical precision with exclusions
Beyond basic negatives, pros use weighted negative prompts and embeddings for precise control.
Stable Diffusion - Weighted Negatives:
(blurry:1.5), (deformed hands:1.8), (extra limbs:1.4), (watermark:2.0)
Higher weight = stronger exclusion
📋 Pro Negative Template:
"(worst quality:2), (low quality:1.5), (blurry:1.3), (deformed:1.8), (extra limbs:1.5), (bad anatomy:1.5), (watermark:2), (signature:1.5), (cropped:1.2)"
8. Style References (--sref)
ADVANCEDCopy styles from reference images
Midjourney's --sref parameter lets you reference an image's style without copying its content. Perfect for consistent aesthetics.
Syntax:
your prompt --sref [image URL] --sw [0-1000]
--sw = style weight (default 100)
📋 Style Transfer Example:
"portrait of a wizard in enchanted forest --sref https://example.com/style.jpg --sw 150 --v 6"
9. Character References (--cref)
PROConsistent characters across images
The --cref parameter maintains character consistency across multiple generations. Essential for storytelling and series.
Perfect For:
- • Comic/manga series
- • Character design sheets
- • Storyboarding
- • Brand mascots
Parameters:
- --cref [URL] = Character reference
- --cw [0-100] = Character weight
- --cw 0 = Face only
- --cw 100 = Full character
🔥 Pro Workflow: From Concept to Final
Exploration Phase
Use --chaos 50-80, --q .25 for rapid iteration. Generate 20-50 variations.
Lock the Seed
Find a winner, note the seed. Now iterate with prompt changes only.
Refine with Weights
Adjust element weights to perfect the composition.
Final Render
Switch to --q 2, --stylize 100, upscale 4x for final output.
📋 Parameter Quick Reference
| Parameter | Values | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| --ar | 1:1, 16:9, etc | Aspect ratio |
| --chaos | 0-100 | Variation randomness |
| --stylize | 0-1000 | Artistic interpretation |
| --seed | 0-4294967295 | Reproducibility |
| --q | .25, .5, 1, 2 | Quality/speed |
| --no | text | Negative prompt (MJ) |
| --sref | URL | Style reference |
| --cref | URL | Character reference |
| :: | number | Prompt weight (MJ) |
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