Applying the --no parameter in Midjourney V8.1
MidjourneyDemo summary
The video shows how to use the --no parameter at the end of a prompt to exclude specific elements like freckles or certain colors from generated images.
Step-by-step
- Type your image prompt
- Add --no at the end of the prompt
- List the specific items or elements you want to exclude immediately after the parameter
Options
- Exclude specific colors
- Exclude lighting conditions
- Exclude prominent objects
- Exclude freckles in portrait images
Watch out for
- The --no parameter is hit or miss in version 8.1, similar to version 7
Tips
- Use the parameter for broad, obvious elements rather than subtle details
- Use --no freckles when generating portraits to counteract Midjourney's tendency to add them
Highlights
“the no parameter is kind of hit or miss in 8.1”
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