Midjourney v6 represents a massive leap in AI image generation. Here's how to get the most out of it.
What's New in v6
- Much better text rendering in images
- Improved photorealism
- Better prompt understanding
- New upscaling options
Best Prompt Techniques
Be Specific
Instead of "a dog", try "a golden retriever puppy sitting in autumn leaves, soft natural lighting, shallow depth of field"
Use Style References
Add style keywords like "cinematic", "editorial photography", "studio lighting", "35mm film"
Aspect Ratios
Use --ar 16:9 for landscapes, --ar 9:16 for portraits, --ar 1:1 for social media
Example Prompts
Photorealistic portrait:
portrait of a woman in her 30s, natural lighting, shot on Canon 5D, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field --ar 2:3 --v 6
Product photography:
minimalist product photo of a white sneaker on white background, studio lighting, commercial photography --ar 1:1 --v 6