MidJourney Tutorial: Full Beginner's Guide (2023 MidJourney AI Tutorial)

In today's video I'm teaching you everything that there is to know about MidJourney. If you are a MidJourney beginner right now, by the end of this video you will be a MidJourney pro. Let's take a look at how to prompt MidJourney to create art for your business or personal satisfaction.
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Chapters
0:00 - 0:53 Intro
0:54 - 4:30 Showcasing My Creations
4:31 - 5:47 MidJourney Pricing
5:48 - 7:51 Installing MidJourney
7:52 - 9:04 Signing Up for Paid Version
9:05 - 10:50 Interacting with MidJourney Bot
10:51 - 13:38 Adding The MidJourney Bot to Your Server
13:39 - 16:09 Configuring MidJourney Settings
16:10 - 17:28 Creating Your First Image in MidJourney
17:29 - 18:20 Upscaling and Saving Images
18:21 - 22:49 Creating Different Styles of Images
22:50 - 27:15 Being Spe, cific with Prompts
27:16 - 28:55 Using Ambiguity with Prompts
28:56 - 29:57 Creating Places in MidJourney
30:04 - 32:07 Aspect Ratio in MidJourney
32:08 - 33:07 MidJourney Version Aspect Ratios
33:08 - 34:59 Using Chaos in MidJourney
36:00 - 37:30 No Parameter
37:31 - 39:48 Quality Parameter
39:49 - 41:39 Seed Parameter
41:40 - 42:37 Stop Parameter
42:38 - 45:49 Stylize Parameter
45:50 - 47:35 Uplight Parameter
47:36 - 49:43 Using Existing Images for Inspiration
49:44 - 51:12 Image Weights
51:13 - 53:30 Prompt Weights
53:31 - 55:30 Image Tiling
55:31 - 1:03:00 Editing MidJourney Images in Photoshop
1:03:01 - 1:03:10 Outro Endscreen

[@ProductiveDude]

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[@LouisGedo]

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[@fasalkpvkd34]

i played 2x :)

[@NYCKZ360]

1.25 sweet spot

[@albaelena1]

This was AMAZING! I'm so grateful, fabulous tutorial!

[@sheilabeala]

Thank you so much for this video. Very clear instructions that I could actually follow! X

[@59aml]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. You helped me with a few things I was not to sure about. Fantastic work.

[@ashishkaushik1790]

Thanks a LOT... Learnt from every minute of it!! ❤❤

[@keviongreen1032]

Amazing video.easy to follow and very detailed. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@Fmi700]

Thank you for this video! Learned a lot

[@joshua_iyalla]

Incredible video, extremely helpful, thank you so much

[@morgm87]

The Best tutorial on Midjourney I have come accrossed!! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH :)

[@sharonhermann2261]

Very helpful! Love your presentation style and all of the tips. I have only been a MJ user for 1 day and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you!!

[@agnesslovehealz]

Super amazing info and divine timing as was literally looking for this kind info and super coverage and love how calm ur energy is and the amount of details covered very helpful

[@hewardjue]

Thanks for the great and informative video. I love that you speak slowly and clearly for us newbies, and that you get right to your points without any cheesy intros or theme music. Well done!

[@antem.7938]

Thank you. Very helpful tutorial

[@purpletoo12]

Thank you for this tutorial. Perfect pace for a newbie and very thorough! New subscriber!

[@recoverycareerservices7540]

This is fantastic. Thank you so much.

[@tahermona]

Thank you ! this tutorial got me started with Midjourney

[@dannyelbaz]

Kudos! Top-class tutorial.

[@user-wo3ky2rk4s]

Thank you for teaching me something new today .

[@avitalgolan1211]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, you are wonderful.

[@meditationforthewanderingmind]

Absolutely fantastic video. Really well structured, well paced, and great information. Thank you so much!

[@ProductiveDude]

You bet cheers!

[@rayb9608]

Thank you, You are the first and only video that I have seen that actually slow down enough for someone to understand how to use mid journey in the first place.

[@Suzanne353]

Loved this! Thank you so much. Explained everything so well and I'm an expert now. Agree with another comment, you present it very well, not like some others.

[@khalilsstories]

love this bro! Thank you!

[@ProductiveDude]

[@robertocanales1201]

Thank you very much for this 👌🏼

[@DesignGurl6647]

Thank you for the in-depth tutorial! This has really helped me learn Midjourney and how to write the different prompts. Look forward to more tutorials from you! Thanks!

[@ProductiveDude]

Sure thing!

[@DJNocturna]

Thank you ! Very informative

[@reizhskrivadenn]

Thank you very much for this complete tutorial ! Way easier in video rather than reading the doc. Great way to start !

[@ProductiveDude]

Glad you liked it!

[@alexandrasanches-fearsnomo3422]

What an outstanding tutorial! Felt passionate from the very beginning till the end! So grateful! ❤Big hug!!🎉

[@ProductiveDude]

I'm glad it helped! :)

[@annahann313]

Thank you very much, I’m happy I found this video as my start to get into mid journey

[@ProductiveDude]

Cheers to your success

[@JustinBeausoleil]

This was perfect, thank you!

[@ProductiveDude]

Sure thing

[@cofiking23]

masterful video thank you brother.

[@iqbalfajry]

love your explanation. thx bro

[@dreamtree222]

Great tutorial, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@ProductiveDude]

You bet!

[@allopez8680]

MUST WATCH, EXCELLENT! I have watched many tutorials that left me no better than when I stated it. It did a fantastic job of explaining everything and giving me, a new MJ user, a much better idea of what can be done and how. What I liked in particular is that it went at a normal speed so it can register for the viewer. Others tend to rush through trying to get it all in as if there was a time limit. I have subscribed and will watch others. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

[@ProductiveDude]

You bet! Check out my latest video about chat gpt code interpreter! I think it will be right up your alley. I also have a Notion Databases guide if you’re interested in learning Notion :)

[@jayantakrmallick2672]

Very informative video - thanks for uploading such a great video...!!!

[@ProductiveDude]

Sure thing

[@hafsa6314]

Such an amazing tutorial this is so helpful I've watched the first part and I'll go for it all once I get my paid subscription tomorrow ,thanks a lot

[@ProductiveDude]

Glad it helped

[@user-fz1fp9fk7l]

Excellent tutorial!

[@nikkicauser8504]

Thank you for the video, and I am half way. Love it, well done. Merci

[@ProductiveDude]

Thank you!

[@RandomOccasionally]

The best mid journey tutorial ♥️thank you do much 🙏🏼

[@ProductiveDude]

My pleasure

[@Art.is.for.everyone8]

Thanks for taking the time to provide this video. I needed a basic class in it, switching over from Wombo. I’m a disabled artist so don’t have a lot of money to throw around right now and this is wonderful to find.

[@ProductiveDude]

Great! Glad this helped you realize your art. :)

[@TheRealBabyBat]

This video is an absolute staple for ANYONE using Midjourney regardless of what you feel your level of proficiency is.
The Productivity Dude provides a clear guide to get one going and even touches on more advanced concepts.
A little over an hour that is worth every moment.
Thank you!

[@maikel3572]

Thank you for this great and clear tutorial.

[@ProductiveDude]

Sure thing

[@theoccultraven7736]

Nice job. Probably THE best tutorial yet.

[@ProductiveDude]

Thx!!

[@nicholaspearson7761]

This is worth every minute of watching. You are soooo good at teaching. I am honored to have come across your channel sensei.

[@ProductiveDude]

Wow! Thank you Nicholas.

[@Mscaligyrl72]

Thanks! OMG, Thank you for this tutorial.

[@ProductiveDude]

You bet! Thanks for the donation.

[@avitalgolan1211]

thank you so much🌺🌺🌺you are wonderful

[@pinasunlmtd4293]

thank you for your great tutorial!

[@cassie62001]

Thanks this was very informative!

[@ProductiveDude]

Great! 👍

[@TipsyArtist]

great video! very helpful!

[@ProductiveDude]

Good good! :)

[@sburger1146]

Thank you!

[@user-yz7ez8nq2x]

Activated. Thanks U so much

[@brunogt1982]

Awesome video brother thank You 👍🏼

[@ProductiveDude]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@talymiz]

The best video . Thank you , you are so so talented

[@ProductiveDude]

🥹❤️

[@jenniferespenscheid5865]

thankyou sooooo much for this offering- im not afraid of this evolution anymore- your step by step and info were ourttanding1

[@AdrianRosarioPR]

Thank you for this video it was awesome.

[@ProductiveDude]

Cheers! I love sharing this tech with you guys. It's evolving so fast.

[@toorank7669]

Thank you, Productive Dude for this video. MidJourney is not an easy tool to start. Your style of teaching is fantastic and makes the process easy starting from the beginning with step-by-step details walking through the setup and slowly adding more layers. Great way to teach, well done!

[@ProductiveDude]

Glad it helped! 🤙❤️

[@emailrobertbm]

Wish I had watched this first! Great vid

[@robyntyler4191]

Thank you that was so helpful

[@ProductiveDude]

Glad it helped!

[@PaulEugene]

Thanks so much for sharing. I now feel confident in using mid-journey. I was blown away by what I was able to create. Once again many thanks. May God continue to bless you.

[@ProductiveDude]

Thanks for watching Paul! Cheers 🥂

[@ElisabethLynn]

Thank you for your help!

[@ProductiveDude]

Cheers

[@naoviajamatt]

I discovered your channel through a video about notion. And I was surprised by the quality of your teaching, I had even been wanting to learn about midjourney for some time and this video was perfect for what I needed. I will watch all your videos, thanks for the content!

[@ProductiveDude]

Glad it helped! :)

[@Donkman91]

Thanks mate perfect for new people 😁💯🔥

[@ProductiveDude]

Cheers! :)

[@motormania5250]

Amazing video

[@ergesahillioglu98]

Very good tutorial.

[@Huda8494]

Thank you very much .. really great

[@ProductiveDude]

Awesome! Happy you enjoyed

[@vinothkubrick]

Watched full video in normal speed... Really helped me... ❤

[@ProductiveDude]

Great! Glad it helped. :)

[@MrAndroidData]

good tip for using the pen tool, use ALT when clicking, and then "split" the handles so you can "bend" the curves from the anchor points, piximperfect youtube shows how to do that

[@beautifulangel89]

Thank you so much. You have saved my life literally. I’ve been trying to get Midjourney Bot but failed miserably until I watched your video. I was about to give up using Midjourney even though I paid for it. Thank you so much again.

[@ProductiveDude]

Great, glad we got you on the right track :)

[@MrJesuispierre]

I am (or was) a compIete newbie on the subject. I started this tutorial having already tried a few others with no real success or learning from them. It looked really long and I wondered whether I would cope, but I am so glad that I stayed with it. It was carefully segmented and visually useful. The voice was easy to listen to and there were plenty of examples and suggestions. I completed this all in one sitting and now have the confidence to start on my journey. I have immediately subscribed and look forward to future instalments. Thank you for getting me through .

[@ProductiveDude]

Thank you 🙏

[@karelhoogendoorn]

Thnx for this!

[@ProductiveDude]

No problem

[@fionayin6822]

hi been subscribed to your channel for a while, thanks so much for this tutorial. May I ask a question? for midjourney, if we want the image to have a specific style, we have to describe the style words on the prompt since I did not see the exact setting for style, right? like photographic, cinematic, anime, 3d, etc. thanks.

[@Noud]

Awesome course!

[@ProductiveDude]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@michaelchristiansen6844]

great video. helps a lot. continue that excellent work.
by now you can save the images directly from upscaled pictures. just klick on them and then save them from there

[@ProductiveDude]

Good call!

[@dannyelbaz]

Thanks!

[@Lewa500]

Thanks, buddy!

[@ProductiveDude]

👌

[@ExperimentMenschGescheitert]

Vielen vielen Dank !!!

[@joseparedes380]

My man, this is a great video. Thank you.

[@josebarrios7576]

Great tutorial. Is it possible to use only brand colors when generating an image?

[@pfifferling6811]

well done, concise viedeo tutorial

[@ProductiveDude]

Thanks

[@geoffmatthews8302]

Nice one i learnt a lot - thanks!

[@ProductiveDude]

Great! That’s what it’s all about :)

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Thanks for your tutorial. I need to be able to upload current fashion designs from creators and they must be close to the original. Is that doable? Thanks in Advance.

[@TanmayyPednekar]

This is too precious to be shared for free. 😭

[@naoviajamatt]

Amazing tutorial, tks a lot!!

[@ProductiveDude]

You are welcome!

[@fgfg633]

As far as commercial rights (between the free trial and the other plans), AI images don’t have a human to attribute copyright to (the laws may change in the future), so all AI art can be used commercially.

[@versystudio822]

Thank you for the great tutorial!
What is interesting, when you create a Midjourney account, you don't create a password, because it all happens in Discord. Then when you decide to upgrade, you have to enter your discord login (email) with discord password on the Midjourney website (their server). So they get your login with password to Discord. A bit something wrong isn't it, or I miss something .. ?

[@nic-ori]

Thanks.

[@ProductiveDude]

Thank YOU!

[@user-ki6ly5hx4t]

thanks🍎

[@mrdonsmith]

Since the images are .png, they can have an alpha channel. How can I tell Midjourney to, say, leave off a background so that when I put the image over a video clip, I can 'see through' the background? I've tried --no background. Thank you for what I think is the best 'getting started in Midjourney' video I've come across.

[@nicholasatgemis3138]

Thanks

[@ProductiveDude]

Thanks for the donation. Much appreciated.

[@monys1974]

Hello, thank you for the tutorial, very helpful. I wonder if you might see my question and respond because I am trying to figure out why I keep getting 4 square images although adding different ar. For tile, 16:9 etc I get the same shape. I am trying to create a pattern in ar 293:151 but not able to get anything near? Any advice why that might be? thank you.

[@user-ol5gd9jo5d]

hey donno if you have already solved this issue or not. but you can use the upscale function to change size of a selcted imaged. also if you add --tile in your prompt it will create a repeatable patter that is continues like tiles.

[@sanketv1]

can you please make list of various prompts so we can experiment

[@RudalPL]

You don't need to change settings to generate images in older versions of MidJourney. Just type --v 4 (or whatever version number you want) at the end of your prompt.

[@ProductiveDude]

Yes you can do this but it will default to whatever you set up in your settings I believe

[@user-lr5cx1ni4r]

Amazing tutorial. It really is, but what is octane render, 64 bit, unitary render, etc? Some of us have zero clue what that means.

[@ProductiveDude]

This video was more about sharing parameters and examples of each MidJourney feature.
This video is not about prompt crafting necessarily. I will make some more videos about this in the future.

[@bryanbeast8662]

Thanks for the great tutorials. I notice you and others specify values like 4k to their prompts. What does adding 4k to the prompt do?

[@ProductiveDude]

Influences the clarity and makes it higher quality in some cases.

[@bennartist]

Does anyone know if it’s possible with midjourney to create a story with the same carachter in different settings? 😁 thankful for help (couldnt get it done myself with seed or iw for a saved picture of the carachter)

[@rogerbeltz2370]

Excellent video. On the subject of parameters can the user specify a specific size (pixel dimensions) and resolution? (i.e. 3648ppi x 2736ppi @ 300ppi )

[@ProductiveDude]

No sadly not just basic aspect ratios

[@rogerbeltz2370]

@@ProductiveDude Might be fine for web design but not for the printed publication media. Appreciate the reply.

[@evanssdas1275]

The standard annual plan costs 288 dollars and the basic annual plan costs 96 dollars.
I have paid 96 dollars for the annual basic plan already.
If i upgrade my account to the standard annual plan will I pay 288 dollars or 192 (288-96) dollars, since I have not used any fast time yet?
Or will I pay in total (96 dollars for basic annual plan + 240 dollars for new annual standard plan (which is 12*20 dollars)) for a total of 336 dollars?

[@bass_journey]

I read some comments about people complaining of not knowing some basic terminology. Sorry people, you have to educate yourself about those terms. Midjourney won't make you an artist. Being an artist is a long process that includes some basic education. Fortunately this is available for free over the internet. If you don't know what 64bits means just google it.

[@ProductiveDude]

The funny thing is… it’s easier than ever. Just ask chatgpt for art styles to use. Few know that it’s this simple.

[@bass_journey]

@@ProductiveDude Exactly!

[@andreassmetana7782]

This has nothing to do with art

[@CalmDownHarold]

then it’s not a freaking a to z guide, is it? genius?

[@dier7470]

How to walk tutorial. Step 1 - Have feet

[@Ken-vv3os]

I made an image that I really like and want to print it on a 20x30 inch poster. At 300 dpi that's 6000x9000px. Midjourney image is like 1000px and when I stretch it it looks like garbage.

[@anjanaainnovations8589]

trying to use but unable created server but after that unable to figure out, pls help