Discover Midjourney

One area where AI has already revolutionised the industry is the world of digital artistry. It provides tools that can effortlessly turn textual descriptions into visual masterpieces. OpenAI's Dall-E 2 pioneered AI image generation, and since then, the realm has seen an influx of creative platforms, each with their unique edge. Midjourney is one such entrant, and in my opinion, the best AI image generator that goes against the grain by offering a dark, dream-like aesthetic unlike anything else on the market. All of the Most Valuable Images of the Day that you see posted below in the Newsletter are creations of various digital artists and creators. I usually source them from Twitter, and they are made via Midjourney. Check out these incredible shots of ‘Dark Architecture’ that I came across this morning:

The Journey Begins: Midjourney's Unique Appeal

Midjourney positions itself as a unique tool for creatives seeking a moody, gothic approach to their projects. Evoking an atmosphere reminiscent of Edgar Allen Poe's works, it is the AI generator for those guiding their next book, game, or science-fiction journey. Unlike competitors like Dall-E 2 and Google's Imagen, which lean toward photorealism, Midjourney is more akin to a digital paintbrush. It brings a sense of fantasy and dark romance to your requests, transforming your descriptions into art that echoes the somber tones of a moonlit landscape or the eerie beauty of a haunted mansion.

The Science Behind the Art

Founded by David Holz, Midjourney is not just a mere tool, but an "independent research lab" as described on its website. Its mission is to "explore new mediums of thought and expand the imaginative powers of the human species". Utilizing a vast repository of images, Midjourney employs machine learning to artistically fuse pictures matching your description into a singular, unique image.

The process is straightforward and accessible to anyone, regardless of technical knowledge. However, Midjourney doesn't have a typical user interface like other software products. Instead, the tool is integrated with Discord, a popular chat application, which allows you to communicate with the bot using simple commands. In mere minutes, Midjourney can generate an image that could take hours to craft manually.

How to Embark on the Midjourney Experience

To begin your artistic journey with Midjourney, you'll first need a Discord account. Once you've set up an account, a visit to the Midjourney website and a click on the "Join the Beta" button is all it takes. By accepting the invite, you join Midjourney's Discord server where you can start making requests to the bot. You also have the option to add the bot to your own Discord server.

Here is a link to a really good article that describes how to sign up and use Midjourney.

With its rapid evolution (check out above the comparison between V1 and V5.1 a mere 14 months apart) and unique offering, Midjourney has become a significant force within the AI image generator landscape. It provides a distinctive platform for creatives yearning for a darker, more fantastical aesthetic, carving out a niche in a field populated by more conventional tools. Through its innovative approach to AI-driven artistry, Midjourney is not merely set to participate in the creative world - it's ready to transform it. I am looking forward to the lab spinning out its incredible underlying technology into other real-world use cases, such as marketing creative that incorporates text. Although, perhaps they never will?

Jenko

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A day in the life of AI

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This image was created with Midjourney via the following prompt: a large white cosy couch and traditional Ibiza Sabina wood high ceiling, shiny white marble floor, in the style of traditional Blakstad design, huge hall living area, symmetrical, white-on-white style, white and turquoise, wood and white, beautiful view into lush garden, meticulous details, Blakstad rustic, contemporary, rough expensive, flooded with light, sunshine, sun-rays --ar 16:9 --v 5.1

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