What are negative prompts and why are they important?

Negative prompts tell the AI what NOT to include in the image. They're crucial for avoiding common issues like 'blurry', 'bad anatomy', 'extra fingers', or 'watermark'. Using negative prompts can dramatically improve image quality by preventing common AI generation artifacts.

What does the --stylize parameter do in Midjourney?

The --stylize (or --s) parameter controls how much artistic interpretation Midjourney applies. Values range from 0 to 1000. Lower values (0-100) produce more literal interpretations of your prompt. Higher values (500-1000) create more artistic, stylized results. Default is around 100.

How do I reproduce similar results with AI image generation?

Use seed values for reproducibility. In Midjourney, add '--seed 12345' (any number) to your prompt. The same seed combined with the same prompt will produce very similar results. This is useful for creating variations or series of related images.

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Q: How do weights work in AI prompts?

Weights let you emphasize or de-emphasize specific elements in your prompt. In Midjourney, use '::2' after a word to double its importance (e.g., 'sunset::2 ocean::1'). In Stable Diffusion, use parentheses with numbers like '(sunset:1.5)'. Higher weights make that element more prominent in the final image.

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Weight Control

Weights let you control the relative importance of different elements in your prompt. This is crucial for getting the AI to focus on what matters most to you.

Midjourney

beautiful sunset::2 ocean::1 clouds::0.5

Sunset has 2x weight, ocean 1x, clouds 0.5x (de-emphasized)

Stable Diffusion

(beautiful sunset:1.5) ocean (clouds:0.7)

Parentheses with decimal weights. 1.0 is default, higher = stronger

DALL-E 3

A sunset scene with the sunset as the main focus, featuring a subtle ocean in the background

DALL-E uses natural language emphasis rather than numeric weights

Pro Tip: Weight Ranges

Keep weights between 0.5 and 2.0 for best results. Extreme weights (5+) often produce artifacts or over-saturated elements. Start subtle and adjust.

Negative Prompts

Negative prompts tell the AI what NOT to generate. They're essential for avoiding common AI artifacts and getting cleaner, more professional results.

Quality Issues

blurrylow qualitypixelatedjpeg artifactsnoisegrainy

Anatomy Problems

bad anatomyextra fingersmutated handsdisfigureddeformedextra limbs

Unwanted Elements

watermarktextsignaturelogoframeborder

Style Issues

uglydistortedunrealisticcartoonamateuroversaturated

Universal negative prompt template:

blurry, low quality, bad anatomy, extra fingers, disfigured, watermark, text, signature, ugly, distorted

Midjourney Parameters

Parameters give you precise control over generation settings. Add them to the end of your prompt.

--ar 16:9Aspect ratio (width:height)

Use 1:1 for portraits, 16:9 for landscapes, 9:16 for mobile

--v 6Model version

v6 offers best quality, v5 for classic style

--stylize 500Stylization level (0-1000)

Higher = more artistic, lower = more literal

--chaos 50Variation level (0-100)

Higher = more unexpected results

--quality 2Quality level (.25, .5, 1, 2)

Higher uses more GPU time for detail

--seed 12345Random seed for reproducibility

Same seed + prompt = similar results

--no [element]Exclude elements

e.g., --no text, watermark, blur

--tileSeamless tileable pattern

Great for textures and backgrounds

Example with multiple parameters:

cyberpunk city at night, neon lights --ar 16:9 --v 6 --stylize 750 --chaos 20

Pro Tips

Use Seeds for Consistency

Add --seed with any number to reproduce similar results. Great for creating series or making small adjustments without changing the whole composition.

Image-to-Image Generation

Use reference images to maintain composition while changing style. Upload an image and add your prompt to blend your idea with the reference.

Prompt Blending

Combine two concepts with :: weights. Example: "cat::0.7 tiger::0.3" creates a cat with subtle tiger features.

Iterate in Batches

Generate multiple variations, pick the best, then refine. Use --chaos for exploration, lower it as you narrow down your vision.

Save Your Templates

Build a library of parameter combinations that work for different use cases. Consistency in settings helps develop your signature style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do weights work in AI prompts?

Weights emphasize specific elements. In Midjourney, use "sunset::2 ocean::1" to make sunset twice as prominent. In Stable Diffusion, use "(sunset:1.5)" syntax.

What are negative prompts?

Negative prompts tell the AI what NOT to include. Common ones are "blurry", "bad anatomy", "watermark". They dramatically improve quality by preventing common artifacts.

What does --stylize do in Midjourney?

Controls artistic interpretation (0-1000). Lower values are more literal to your prompt, higher values add more artistic flair. Default is around 100.

How do I reproduce similar results?

Use seed values like "--seed 12345". The same seed with the same prompt produces very similar results, useful for creating variations or series.

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