MidJourney: Prompt Clips
Here you can find clips for prompts that improve your chances of getting a desired outcome! Inspired by the content on the official Discord #PromptClips channel - https://discord.com/channels/662267976984297473/1003020682260647996!!
These use a template - see #Template_Details for info.
Tutorial video how to use prompt clips:[edit | edit source]
Tutorial video: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1026499315780296704/1026593405255548959/PromptClipTutorial_-_Made_with_Clipchamp.mp4
Prompt Clips[edit | edit source]
Coloring Book Page[edit | edit source]
NOTESA more consistent way of getting a black & white coloring book page (that one would actually color)
CLIP PLACEMENT
Your entire prompt
CLIP STRINGyour normal prompt, weight of 1 :: coloring book page :: thick outlines :: shading ::-1 --uplight
REROLLS
Generally shows up in 3 of 4 options.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/f33693e8-db68-4361-a03f-f2b26e5ff77e/
"a beautiful stack of pancakes on a plate :: coloring book page :: thick outlines :: shading::-1 --ar 17:22 --uplight"
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Moody Vintage Photography[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
end of prompt
CLIP STRINGLeica M9, Voigtländer 35mm Classic
REROLLS
Immediate, may not need rerolls to see effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/feed/all/?search=leica
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Sprite Sheets[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
end of prompt
CLIP STRINGhandpainted, tabletop game props, full page grid sprite sheet, game assets, asset sheet, sprite sheet
REROLLS
Expect a minimum of 2-3 rerolls/veerolls to secure effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/c1d021ca-6498-4487-9e90-24921fd56255/
"<https://s.mj.run/k8de4C6SFpM> "TOKENS": sprite sheet, several different symmetrical 3D rendered isometric wood game pieces, realistic, engraved, trees, succulents, handpainted, tabletop game props, full page grid sprite sheet, game assets, asset sheet, sprite sheet, in the style of ArtGerm, Andreas Rocha, Atey Ghailan, Arkhip Kuindzhi --aspect 5:7"
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Increased Photographic Quality [A][edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
attribute at end of prompt, best with other photography-related words
CLIP STRING--no digital painting
REROLLS
Immediate, may not need rerolls to see effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
See https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/986999117450444850/1003063036057239593/unknown.png
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Increased Photographic Quality [B][edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
once inside every weighted phrase
CLIP STRINGphotograph
REROLLS
Probably immediate.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/986999117450444850/1003063036057239593/unknown.png
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Increased Chance of Well-Formed Text[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
beginning of prompt + media type w/appropriate aspect ratio
CLIP STRING"TEXT":: a movie poster with "TEXT" --aspect 2:3
REROLLS
Expect 2-5 rerolls at a minimum to achieve effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/e989a923-e107-4385-bc51-85f8f83e6024/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Vintage Storybook[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
end of prompt
CLIP STRINGmorning atmosphere, photography by Anton Pieck, Frida Kahlo, Beatrix Potter, Gediminas Pranckevicius, Robert Rauschenberg --s 5000 --q 2
REROLLS
Immediate, may not need rerolls to see effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://i.mj.run/b4e12697-0c29-4c74-8f0c-50e969f870ba/grid_0.png
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Game Piece[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
beginning of prompt (you pick base type)
CLIP STRINGsmall 3D game board figurine with a rectangular base
REROLLS
Immediate, may not need rerolls to see effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/4be00469-1291-45b9-97dd-324aaf751f00/
"small 3D game board figurine with a rectangular base, night owl"
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Increased Chance of Clear Portraits [A][edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
end of prompt
CLIP STRINGstock photography portrait
REROLLS
Immediate, may not need rerolls to see effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/43f731d7-ea1e-4ad2-a129-191c070b2549/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Increased Chance of Clear Portraits [B][edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
end of prompt
CLIP STRINGin the style of Charlie Bowater, Tom Bagshaw, ArtGerm *
REROLLS
Immediate, may not need rerolls to see effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/485b26e7-f723-40f5-864c-337bf31fd360/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Cel-Animation Anime[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
with subject weighted 1, add to end of prompt with weight of 3
CLIP STRINGa girl wearing etc etc etc:: manga, anime, 2D-animation, cel-shaded, cel-shading, Madhouse-Studio, Studio-Ghibli, Unfotable-Studio::3
REROLLS
Expect 1-2 rerolls/veerolls to achieve effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/64855ca5-98e4-4141-a716-5bf9bb1f55ee/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Spacecrafts[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
end of prompt, combine from this list
CLIP STRINGspacecraft in the style of EVE-Online, Star Trek, Star Wars, Starcraft, Stellaris, Warhammer-40K --aspect 7:5 --q 2 --uplight --s 1250
REROLLS
Expect 1-2 rerolls/veerolls to achieve effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/4e868230-b7da-49a8-ae91-5772f49b52c6/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Out-of-Context Portal[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
replace details with your own
CLIP STRINGa path through a desert:: a forest contained by a portal:: a path through a desert, leading to a forest contained by a portal --aspect 5:7 --q 2 --uplight
REROLLS
Expect 1-2 rerolls/veerolls to achieve effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/50432203-00a8-4b9a-9614-18514749d85c/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Top-Down Perspective[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
beginning of prompt
CLIP STRINGsatellite-view
REROLLS
Expect 1-2 rerolls/veerolls to achieve effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Higher Probability of Two People[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
you need ALL THREE of these things to increase your chance of two people:
1. must have aspect ratio sufficiently large enough for MJ to depict both people
2. must refer to people by the name of their relationship (brother/sister, mother/daughter, teacher/student, priest/acolyte, etc)
3. helpful to source from tropes or stereotypes that are common enough that they will have rich representation in the data-set (e.g. student gives teacher an apple, pushing, pulling, holding hands)
CLIP STRINGastronaut pushing a businessman
REROLLS
Immediate, may not require any rerolls/veerolls.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Improved Long Weapons (Swords, Guns, etc)[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
the following TWO requirements must be met:
1. A long horizontal aspect ratio to accommodate the length of the object
2. An explicitly described background or atmosphere to contextualize the object
CLIP STRINGornate golden sword against night sky and dark lake --ar 1:2
REROLLS
Expect about 3-4 rerolls/veerolls to see effect.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Isolate a Pop of Color[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
- Example A: Setting is a greyscale hallway:: Setting contains a table with red-tulips-bouquet --aspect 5:7
- Example B: Setting is a greyscale garden:: Setting contains a singular red-silk-hot-air-balloon --aspect 9:16
- Example C: Setting is a grayscale close-up portrait of blonde female hipster:: Setting contains red spectacles:: in the style of Charlie Bowater, Tom Bagshaw, Gerald Brom --aspect 5:7
CLIP STRINGcase-sensitive, learn syntax from these examples
REROLLS
Almost immediately, 1-3 rolls.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Face the Camera[edit | edit source]
NOTEScredit to @whatnostop#6700 (clarinet on Midjourney server)!
CLIP PLACEMENT
near the end of your prompt. ENSURE YOU HAVE TOTAL POSITIVE WEIGHT FOR ALL PROMPTS
CLIP STRINGback, back of head, back of body::-1
REROLLS
Almost immediately, 1-3 rerolls
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
"blond woman standing in a garden, photograph, unreal engine, octane render ::2 back, back of head, back of body::-1"
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Improved Logos[edit | edit source]
NOTES"your desired item" in the string here to be replaced with what you want a logo for. This could be a name or a general description ("Super Pet World" or "Pet Store"), depending what you want.
"symmetrical" is optional in this case, but generally logos are more or less symmetrical so it seems to help.
Almost certainly the result will need to be cleaned up in an editing program (for true symmetry, or slightly off lines).
CLIP PLACEMENT
At the start of your prompt
CLIP STRINGyour desired item logo:: vector design :: symmetrical --uplight
REROLLS
Almost immediately, though may require rerolls for a logo in the style you'd like
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
"fireplace superstore logo:: vector design :: symmetrical --uplight"
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Two Separate Human Subjects[edit | edit source]
NOTES- Start the prompt with a couples emoji (I.e, 👫👭 etc.)
- Describe your characters
- End with a wide aspect ratio like 2:1
CLIP PLACEMENT
Start of prompt
CLIP STRING[Couples emoji] Character A verb Character B —ar 2:1
REROLLS
Usually gives two characters off the bat, but you’ll likely need to reroll to get the right characteristics on the right person
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
"👭 A girl in a blue dress sitting with a girl in a red sweater"
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/b2091a12-16b8-4bae-a4af-982ee65517cd/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Two Independent Subjects v.2[edit | edit source]
NOTES
- Start the string with “Two subjects”
- Add your subjects via a multiprompt, with a connecting verb between them
- Add another multiprompt for descriptors of your subjects, connecting the two subjects with “and”
CLIP PLACEMENT
Throughout the entire prompt - see Notes
CLIP STRINGTwo subjects :: Subject A [verb] Subject B :: [adjective] Subject A and a [adjective] Subject B
REROLLS
Usually gives two characters off the bat, but MJ likes to merge characteristics - you’ll likely need 1 to 3 rerolls to get the right traits on the right subjects. Even when it goes right, you may end up with less facial definition than when doing one subject prompts. As such, uplight is recommended.
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
"Two subjects :: A woman standing next to a bunny :: An elegant woman and a fluffy bunny"
https://www.midjourney.com/app/jobs/55eaab7b-4059-4ef0-b52b-a451422ae41e/
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3
Template Details[edit | edit source]
These all use a template if you are creating a new one - "Insert" -> "Template" -> "MidJourney Prompt Clip" (Template:MidJourney Prompt Clip). It has the following fields:Example of filled in template:
NOTES
Any notes you want to include
CLIP PLACEMENT
A description of where your clip needs to fit in the prompt (a simple one would be "At the end", it may have requirements for your prompt, etc)
CLIP STRINGyour actual clip string / template:: example template::d
REROLLS
How many times you should expect to need to reroll to see the effect
EXAMPLE OF EFFECT
Examples of outcomes (for example a link to https://midjourney.com/app/jobs/<id>)
MIDJOURNEY VERSION
v3