📚 Generate Pro Images Easily for Standout Content

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Hello AI Enthusiast,

Today, we're exploring how Midjourney's new web platform can ease your workflow. The image generator has moved beyond Discord, making professional-quality image creation more accessible. In just a few minutes, you'll learn how to use their web platform to create eye-catching visuals for your projects.

The Problem: Barriers to AI Image Creation

Despite its impressive capabilities, Midjourney's reliance on a Discord interface has created challenges for many professionals.

The need to navigate Discord, understand bot commands, and manage images within a chat environment has discouraged busy users looking for quick solutions. These barriers have limited the broader adoption and impact of this powerful AI art tool.

Creating Engaging YouTube Thumbnails with Midjourney

Now, let's dive into a practical example. We'll walk you through creating an eye-catching thumbnail for our YouTube video 'How to prompt ChatGPT - AI Academy's Free ChatGPT Course - Lesson 1' using Midjourney's new web platform.

1) Access Midjourney Web:

2) Craft Your Prompt:

Here is ours "YouTube thumbnail for AI course, person talking to AI, futuristic classroom, photorealistic, vibrant colors, high contrast, eye-catching design". Your prompt might look like this:

[Content type] for [topic], [key elements], [style], [color scheme], [desired qualities]

Remember to set the Aspect Ratio and other image parameters.

3) Generate and Iterate:

— Review initial results.

— Use variations or experiment with "Aesthetics" options.

— Adjust your prompt for different results, e.g.: change "photorealistic" to "flat vector style" or "3D render".

— Create variations of your favorite results.

— Use the web editor function to refine further your preferred result, adapting the prompt and removing / moving specific section of the image.

4) Export and Edit:

— Upscale your chosen image for download.

— Use a graphic design tool (like Canva or Photoshop) to add graphic elements and text, like we did with: "How to Prompt ChatGPT" and "AI Academy's Free ChatGPT Course"

— Ensure text is large and legible when viewed as a small thumbnail

In our example, you saw how initial prompts and final results can differ significantly. We explored options that appealed to us, but if you have a specific vision, you might need several iterations to achieve it.

Prompt Refinement: Quick Exercise

Now, let's put Midjourney to work for your professional needs:

1. Choose your platform and message: Decide where you'll post and what you want to communicate.

2. Start with a broad prompt: Begin with a general idea for your image.

3. Generate and analyze: Create your first image and assess the results.

4. Refine your prompt: Adjust specifics about style, mood, and key elements, use negative prompts to exclude unwanted features, and try multiple versions.

5. Finalize and post: Once satisfied, add any necessary text or branding.

What It Means: AI Art in the Workplace

Midjourney's web platform is part of a broader trend making AI tools more accessible. This shift is blurring the lines between professionals and amateurs in visual content creation.

Here are the key points to consider:

• Businesses using AI-generated art should be prepared for new legal challenges around copyright and ownership.

• The professional use of AI art raises ethical questions that are still being debated.

• Creative industries are likely to see evolving roles and new workflows that combine AI capabilities with human expertise.

Want to get even more practical? Explore hands-on AI learning with AI Academy:

• Generative AI Project Bootcamp: Create AI prototypes to solve real business problems.

• Corporate Training: Tailored AI training for your team.

• Practical Introduction to ChatGPT: Free course on effectively using ChatGPT.

We'll be back with more AI tips soon!