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🌃 Guide to Access and Use Midjourney’s Alpha (Website Version)

A Step-by-Step Guide

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Introduction

Hey there, image creators! Got some awesome news for you. Midjourney, that mind-blowing AI that lets you make crazy cool images just by describing them? Well, they've launched an amazing website to make the whole process even easier.

But here's the catch - you'll need to have generated over 100 images on their Discord server before you can access the site. Once you've hit that milestone though, a whole new world of image-making magic opens up.

The website is slick, user-friendly, and packed with awesome tools to push your skills to the next level. Sound good? Then keep reading, because I'm about to walk you through every step to start using Midjourney's game-changing website!

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Step 1: Check if You Can Use the Midjourney Alpha

To use Midjourney's website, you gotta make sure you've made enough images first.

  1. Open up the Midjourney Discord

  2. Type /info

    type-info-check-use-midjourney-alpha
  3. It'll show you how many images you've created

If that number is over 100, nice! You can try out the website.

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If not, you'll have to make some more images on Discord first before the website will let you in.

Step 2: Get to the Midjourney Website

Okay, so you've made over 100 images - nice work! Now it's time to check out Midjourney's website.

  1. Open up your favorite web browser

  2. Go to the Midjourney website

    get-to-website
  3. Log in using your Discord account info

Once you're logged in, you'll see the slick website! It's got a really cool, visually stunning layout for making images.

Step 3: Explore the Main Menu of Midjourney Alpha

Okay, you made it to the website! Take a minute to look around the main menu.

explore-main-menu-midjourney-alpha

Here's where you'll find:

  • Inspiration for your next images

  • Lots of different prompts that people have used

  • A gallery with images other users have made

You can:

  • Browse through the gallery leisurely

  • Search for specific prompts you want to try

The main menu is a great place to get ideas and see what others have created!

Note: You can click on any image and discover its prompt!

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Step 4: Make Your Own Images

Ready to create something new? Here's how:

  1. At the top of the site, click "Imagine..."

  2. This opens up a box where you describe the image you want

  3. Be as specific as you can about every little detail

    • Example: "A photorealistic image of a tabby cat sleeping on a red velvet pillow, sunlight streaming in through a nearby window"

  4. The more you describe it, the closer it will be to your vision

Describing it super clearly helps Midjourney understand exactly what mind-blowing image you're going for.

Some more examples of good, detailed prompts:

  • "A serene landscape painting in the style of Bob Ross, with a majestic snow-capped mountain reflecting in a calm lake, surrounded by happy little trees"

    image-example-1
  • "A futuristic cyberpunk city at night, drenched in neon lights and advertisements, with flying cars zooming by"

    image-example-2
  • "A macro shot of a bumblebee floating in the air, grabbing pollen from a sunflower, with an extreme depth of field effect"

    image-example-3

The more you spell it out, the better Midjourney can capture your vision!

Step 5: Other Functionalities of Midjourney Alpha

The Midjourney website has some extra cool features to make your images even better:

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  1. Add Reference Images

    • Click the "+" next to where you type the prompt

    • Upload a photo to use as reference

    • You can find uploaded pics later under your profile > "Manage Uploads"

  2. Customize Parameters

    • Look for the "Slider Control" button in the "Imagine..." box

    • It reveals sliders to tweak things like:

      • Image size

      • How stylized it looks

      • The weirdness level

    • Play around to get the perfect vibe!

Using reference images can really help Midjourney nail the look you're going for. And adjusting the sliders lets you fine-tune the image to match your creative vision exactly.

So don't be afraid to dig into the extra tools! That's where you can take your Midjourney game to new heights.

Conclusion

So that's the rundown on using Midjourney's awesome website to create mind-blowing images! Once you've generated enough pictures on Discord, the website really opens things up.

The slick interface makes it easy to browse ideas, write detailed prompts, and tweak settings for the perfect look. With reference images and customizable parameters at your fingertips, you can take your Midjourney skills to new heights.

So what are you waiting for? Fire up that website and let your creativity run wild! The power of stunning, one-of-a-kind AI imagery is just a few clicks away.

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