How you can train ChatGPT to write prompts for Midjourney

Recently, many fellow AI community followers and AI artists had asked me on Linkedin and AI art discussion forums how could I make Chat GPT command Midjourney with perfect prompts.

Well, the most important thing that you have to do to make ChatGPT help you in creating exact prompting is … make friendship with it. Yes, you heard it right. Not literally friendship as the bot doesn’t have a soul, lolz but make him understand the prompt formula very minutely.

Here is what I did.

Teach ChatGPT the prompt framework for Midjourney

Step 1: Log in to ChatGPT and then write the following in the prompt space in ChatGPT.

Here’s a Midjourney formula for you to understand.
‘/imagine prompt: [Image we are prompting], [5 descriptive keywords], [Camera type], [Camera lens type], [time of the day], [focal distance], [style of photograph], [by photographer name] –ar x:y Reply ‘yes’ if you understood the formula.

 You can replace the Camera type with Art or illustration type. Instead of Camera lens type, you can use brush type, you can skip the time of the day, and other stuff based on the prompt you want to achieve.

This is what you will get as a reply.

“Yes, I understood the formula. It appears to be a formula for imagining a photograph or image, which includes a prompt for the subject matter, descriptive keywords, camera and lens type, time of day, focal distance, style of photograph, and the photographer’s name. The “ar x:y” at the end might refer to the aspect ratio, indicating the dimensions of the image.”

Just imagine how intelligent it is that it understood the “ar” as an aspect ratio. Yes, I am not cooking up the story, hence I have added the screenshot here.

But one thing, as more and more you will use these prompt snippets, ChatGPT will start replying to you in simpler terms like “Yes, I understood the formula” and will wait for you to ask the next question/ step.

After Understanding and confirming that the ChatGPT understood my prompt, I wrote the following to it:

“So since you have understood the prompt formula, kindly write me 5 Midjourney prompts of portals opening to a new futuristic cities”

And, these are what it generated:

Sure, here are five Midjourney prompts for portals opening to a new futuristic city:

1. /imagine prompt: A shimmering portal opens to reveal a towering metropolis of glass and steel, with gleaming skyscrapers stretching into the sky. Keywords: futuristic, sleek, urban, innovative, dynamic. Camera type: DSLR. Camera lens type: wide-angle. Time of day: twilight. Focal distance: 24mm. Style of photograph: architectural. By photographer name: Sarah Lee. –ar 16:9
2. /imagine prompt: The portal swirls open to reveal a bustling city filled with flying cars, neon lights, and holographic advertisements. Keywords: futuristic, vibrant, technologically advanced, fast-paced, cosmopolitan. Camera type: Mirrorless. Camera lens type: telephoto. Time of day: nighttime. Focal distance: 100mm. Style of photograph: street photography. By photographer name: Michael Wong. –ar 3:2
3. /imagine prompt: As the portal dissolves, a gleaming cityscape of chrome and glass comes into view, with intricate bridges and walkways connecting towering buildings. Keywords: futuristic, intricate, innovative, metallic, interconnected. Camera type: Smartphone. Camera lens type: ultra-wide. Time of day: morning. Focal distance: 12mm. Style of photograph: cityscape. By photographer name: Lisa Chen. –ar 19:9
4. /imagine prompt: The portal opens onto a vast and sprawling cityscape, with towering green buildings and lush, verdant gardens spilling out onto the streets. Keywords: futuristic, sustainable, eco-friendly, lush, green. Camera type: Point-and-shoot. Camera lens type: standard. Time of day: midday. Focal distance: 50mm. Style of photograph: urban jungle. By photographer name: Juan Rodriguez. –ar 4:3
5. /imagine prompt: As the portal dissipates, a stunning cityscape comes into view, with towering skyscrapers and vast expanses of water, all bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun. Keywords: futuristic, aquatic, modern, luxurious, serene. Camera type: DSLR. Camera lens type: zoom. Time of day: sunset. Focal distance: 70-200mm. Style of photograph: cityscape. By photographer name: Emily Kim. –ar 2:1

Understand one thing, the aspect ratios will be random. Use it or change it as per the version of Midjourney that you are using. 

Conclusion:

In the realm of AI art and its growing community, the question of how to effectively prompt Chat GPT for mid-journey commands has been a topic of great interest. Many have wondered how to establish a connection with this innovative tool in order to unleash its true potential. The key lies in understanding the prompt formula intricately and forging a unique bond with the bot. While it may not possess a soul, the power of friendship, even in a metaphorical sense, can lead to remarkable results. So, embark on this journey of exploration, and let ChatGPT’s command of mid-journey prompts unveil a world of endless artistic possibilities.