Midjourney: Adjusting Style Weight and Aspect Ratio

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Demo summary

Nick shows how to use the '--sw' (style weight) parameter to increase the influence of a reference image and the '--ar' parameter to change the output to a poster aspect ratio.

Step-by-step

Hover over a previous prompt and click Use to re-add it to the prompt bar
Add the --sw parameter followed by a value up to 1000 to increase style reference influence
Refine the text prompt to include specific artistic styles like paper cutout illustration
Add the --ar parameter followed by a ratio like 2:3 to change the output dimensions

Options

Adjust style weight (default is 100, maximum is 1000)
Use different aspect ratios such as 2:3 for poster prints

Tips

Use the text prompt to give the style reference 'assistance' or 'support' to move away from photorealistic results
Balance and find harmony between the different levers (parameters and text) to guide the aesthetics

Highlights

“the whole name of the game honestly is just balance Harmony”

All demos from “The ULTIMATE guide to Midjourney (AI Design Tutorial)”

6:332:28Navigating the Midjourney Web App and Explore TabNick demonstrates how to use the Midjourney web interface instead of Discord, showing how to use the Explore tab to find inspiration and use existing images as style references.Midjourney· AI Image Generator
13:503:13Using Style References in MidjourneyThe demonstrator uploads vintage posters and applies them as style references (using the paperclip icon) to influence the aesthetic of a simple 'giraffe' prompt.Midjourney· AI Style Transfer
17:032:29Adjusting Style Weight and Aspect RatioCurrentNick shows how to use the '--sw' (style weight) parameter to increase the influence of a reference image and the '--ar' parameter to change the output to a poster aspect ratio.Midjourney· AI Image Generator
19:572:44Image Prompt vs. Style ReferenceA comparison of how Midjourney treats an image as a standard image prompt (pulling pixels/subject) versus a style reference (pulling aesthetic/vibe).Midjourney· AI Image Generator
25:291:45Using the Midjourney Editor to Remove ElementsNick uses the Midjourney web editor's brush tool to mask out unwanted text from a generated image and uses the '--no' parameter to refine the result.Midjourney· AI Object Remover/Eraser
29:344:04Fine-tuning with Midjourney PersonalizationThe video demonstrates the 'Personalize' feature where rating images creates a unique aesthetic code that can be applied to prompts to move away from the 'default AI look'.Midjourney· AI Image Generator
37:222:36Prompting with SREF CodesNick demonstrates using specific '--sref' numeric codes to apply consistent, curated styles to new prompts without needing to upload a source image.Midjourney· AI Style Transfer
39:585:12Blending Multiple Style ReferencesA demonstration of blending two different SREF codes using weighted double colons (e.g., ::2) to mix aesthetics like 'paper cutout' and 'glazed ceramic'.Midjourney· AI Image Combiner
50:462:24Mocking up Art in a Gallery with the EditorUsing the Midjourney Editor's outpainting/expand feature to place a previously generated giraffe illustration into a framed mockup on a gallery wall.Midjourney· AI Outpainting
Watch “The ULTIMATE guide to Midjourney (AI Design Tutorial)” →

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7:261:32Using the Stylize ParameterA demonstration of how the --stylize (or --s) parameter affects artistic output, comparing low values for realistic 'child drawings' versus high values for complex aesthetics.Futurepedia
8:581:51Exploring Weirdness and Chaos ParametersThe video shows how the --weird parameter introduces unconventional aesthetics and how the chaos parameter creates diverse initial image grids.Futurepedia
14:320:17Negative Prompting with the No ParameterThe user demonstrates removing specific objects (like bananas) from a generated fruit bowl using the --no parameter.Futurepedia
14:490:57Using Seed Numbers for ConsistencyThe demo shows how to copy a seed number from a previous generation and reuse it to maintain composition across different prompts.Futurepedia
47:341:24Training Midjourney PersonalizationShows the process of ranking image pairs in the 'Tasks' tab to generate a unique personalization code (--p) for custom aesthetics.Futurepedia
3:410:25Generate aesthetic concepts in MidjourneyThe creator shows Midjourney's ability to produce polished, high-aesthetic single images for mood boards while noting the difficulty in maintaining exact character identity between generations.BlockChainWorld
6:332:28Navigating the Midjourney Web App and Explore TabNick demonstrates how to use the Midjourney web interface instead of Discord, showing how to use the Explore tab to find inspiration and use existing images as style references.@GregIsenberg
17:032:29Adjusting Style Weight and Aspect RatioCurrentNick shows how to use the '--sw' (style weight) parameter to increase the influence of a reference image and the '--ar' parameter to change the output to a poster aspect ratio.@GregIsenberg
19:572:44Image Prompt vs. Style ReferenceA comparison of how Midjourney treats an image as a standard image prompt (pulling pixels/subject) versus a style reference (pulling aesthetic/vibe).@GregIsenberg
29:344:04Fine-tuning with Midjourney PersonalizationThe video demonstrates the 'Personalize' feature where rating images creates a unique aesthetic code that can be applied to prompts to move away from the 'default AI look'.@GregIsenberg