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Midjourney — Free Mini Course

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What is Midjourney?

Turn your words into stunning artwork in seconds. No art skills needed — just your imagination!

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Magic From Words

  • Midjourney is an AI tool that makes pictures from text. You type a description, and it creates four beautiful images for you to choose from.
  • Describe what you want to see in plain words
  • Midjourney turns your words into real images
  • Choose your favorite from four options

Why Everyone Loves It

  • Midjourney is the most popular AI art tool in the world. Here's why people can't stop using it:
  • Get four amazing images in just 30 to 60 seconds. That's faster than making a sandwich!
  • The images look like they were made by a professional artist. People are always impressed.
  • If you can type a sentence, you can use Midjourney. No art skills needed at all!

How to Get Started

  • Midjourney lives inside an app called Discord. Think of Discord like a big group chat. Here's how to jump in:
  • It really is that simple! Most people make their first image within five minutes of signing up.

Your First Command

  • /imagine a cinematic photo of a futuristic Tokyo at night, neon lights, rain-soaked streets

What the Buttons Do

  • After your images appear, you'll see buttons like U1, U2, U3, U4 and V1, V2, V3, V4. Here's what they mean:
  • Makes your favorite image bigger and more detailed. U1 means image number 1, U2 means image number 2, and so on.
  • Creates four new images that are similar to the one you picked. Great when you like an idea but want to see more options!
  • Pro tip: Always try the V buttons before you settle on a final image. You might find something even better!

Writing Great Prompts

  • A prompt is just what you type to describe your image. The better your description, the better your image. Think of it like giving directions to an artist!

The 5 Parts of a Great Prompt

  • Mix these five ingredients together and your images will look incredible every time:
  • What is in the picture? Example: "a golden retriever"
  • How should it look? Example: "oil painting"
  • What's the light like? Example: "golden hour"
  • How does it feel? Example: "joyful"
  • Special settings. Example: "--ar 16:9 --v 7"

A Perfect Prompt Example

  • "A golden retriever running through autumn leaves, oil painting style, warm golden hour lighting, joyful --ar 16:9 --v 7"
  • --ar 16:9 sets the shape of your image. 16:9 is widescreen, like a TV. You can also try 1:1 for a square or 9:16 for a phone screen.
  • --v 7 tells Midjourney which version to use. Higher numbers are newer and better!

Midjourney for Business

  • Companies big and small are using Midjourney to make their brands look amazing — without spending a fortune.

What Businesses Make With It

  • Make eye-catching ads for social media and websites without hiring a photographer.
  • Show your product in beautiful settings without a fancy photo shoot.
  • Plan out how your brand looks and feels before spending money on real designs.
  • Keep your Instagram and Facebook feeds looking fresh every single day.

The Money Math is Incredible

  • Here's why businesses are switching to Midjourney so fast:
  • That's all a Midjourney subscription costs
  • Stock photos and designers can cost way more
  • From idea to finished image in under a minute
  • A single stock photo can cost $50–$500. With Midjourney, you can make unlimited images for just $30 a month. That's a huge win for any business!

Tips to Get Better Fast

  • Begin with a basic description and add more details as you go. Don't try to write the perfect prompt on your first try!
  • When you like an image but want it a little different, hit a V button. Keep going until it's exactly right.
  • Check out what other people are making in the Discord channels. Copy their style and make it your own!
  • The more you use Midjourney, the better your prompts get. Everyone starts as a beginner!
Final Quiz

You're Ready to Create! 🎨

Which parameter controls the aspect ratio in Midjourney?

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