Midjourney Prompt Workflow - Exactly How I Manage My Prompts and Styles

Introduction to Notion Workspace for AI Art Prompts

In this section, the speaker introduces a digital workspace in Notion that helps track and manage AI art prompts. The workspace also provides a visual database of prompts to fuel creativity.

Notion Workspace Features

• The workspace includes quick menu options on the left-hand side, such as opening the gallery, adding a prompt, accessing core references, and using the toolkit.

• On the right-hand side, there is a quick reference to prompts and styles for various categories like Midjourney cores, art materials, photographic styles, and processes.

• The workspace contains a full prompt list for Prompt Hackers. Users can load more prompts by clicking on "load more" or open the Prompt Gallery to view all available prompts.

Using the Prompt Gallery

• The Prompt Gallery displays all the prompts from Prompt Hackers. Users can easily find specific prompts and copy them for use in other platforms like Discord.

• Prompts can be categorized based on different themes or subjects. Users can add new categories or delete existing ones as needed.

• Each prompt has additional details like version number, best usage category (e.g., animals or people), and source (Prompt Hackers or user-created). These details help users organize and filter their prompt collection effectively.

Adding Custom Prompts

• Users can easily add their own custom prompts to the workspace by copying them from external sources like Discord. Simply paste the prompt into the workspace's prompt database.

• The speaker demonstrates adding a custom prompt for a "kitten wallpaper ice full HD" in the style of v-ray tracing. Additional details like color scheme and effects can also be specified.

Navigating the Workspace

• Users can navigate between different sections of the workspace using the home page or the prompt pod. It is recommended to use the home page for accessing prompts to avoid getting lost or making mistakes.

• The gallery button within the workspace allows users to add prompts directly without leaving the current section.

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Adding and Managing Prompts

In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to add and manage prompts in a prompt gallery.

Adding an Image Prompt

• The speaker explains that they have upscaled an image and saved it as a PNG file on their hard drive. They mention that the file size is around 1.3 Megabytes. [[0:06:34s]]

• They mention that they usually open the PNG file and re-save it as a JPEG to reduce the file size to about 200 kilobytes for space-saving purposes. They have saved the image as a JPEG on their hard drive. [[0:06:53s]]

• To add the prompt, they click on "empty" in Discord and choose "Add a file." They select the "kitten in a cup" file from their computer and it gets uploaded to the prompt gallery. [[0:07:10s]]

Prompt Details

• The speaker selects the category of the prompt as "illustration" and mentions that multiple categories can be selected. They also mention that it's a fun illustration with version 5.2 at the time of creating the video. [[0:07:32s]]

• They mark the prompt as favorite for demonstration purposes and explain that prompts can be categorized based on their best use, such as animals in this case. Additional categories can be added or deleted if needed. [[0:08:08s]]

• The speaker mentions that colors can be assigned to prompts and states that this particular prompt is best suited for animals. They also mention that the source of the prompt is self, indicating it has not been sourced from Prompt Hackers. [[0:08:16s]]

• After completing the upload, they click away to save the prompt in the database. [[0:08:25s]]

Managing Prompts

• The speaker explains that they have limited their view to 25 prompts per page and demonstrate how to delete a prompt by clicking on the three dots and selecting delete. They delete a previously added version of the prompt for illustration purposes. [[0:08:33s]]

• They notice that the image position needs adjustment and click on "reposition" to drag it down and save the new position. They also mention that they marked this prompt as a favorite earlier. [[0:09:00s]]

• The speaker navigates back to the main page and shows how favorites can be filtered using a filter option. They demonstrate unfavoriting a prompt by unchecking it. [[0:09:22s]]

• They explain that prompts can be filtered and sorted in various ways, such as sorting by title in reverse alphabetical order or filtering by specific categories like photography prompts. [[0:10:s]]

Custom Styles and Tools

In this section, the speaker discusses custom styles and tools available for inspiration.

Custom Styles

• The speaker introduces custom styles as a way to add personal artistic styles into Prompt Hackers. They show their own custom styles, including art styles, materials, photographic styles, and processes. [[0:11:50s]]

• They mention that the custom styles section can be expanded to load more styles beyond the initial 25 displayed. [[0:12:08s]]

Quick Reference Color Wheel and Tools

• The speaker explains the presence of a quick reference color wheel on the left-hand side, which helps in understanding color combinations. They briefly describe how colors opposite each other on the wheel work well together. They also mention frequent tools available in Prompt Hackers. [[0:12:17s]]

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Leiapix: Turning Images into 3D

In this section, the speaker introduces LeiaPix, a free tool that can convert images into 3D. They discuss the file format, saving options, and demonstrate how to upload an image.

Using LeiaPix to Convert Images into 3D

• LeiaPix is a free tool that allows users to transform their images into 3D.

• The tool saves images as PNG files by default, but the speaker recommends converting them to JPEG format for space-saving purposes.

• To upload an image, click on "Add a file" and choose the desired file from your device.

• The speaker demonstrates uploading an image called "kitten in a cup" and mentions that it quickly loads into the tool.

Adding Prompts and Custom Styles

This section focuses on adding prompts and custom styles in LeiaPix. The speaker explains how to add prompts with different categories and mark them as favorites.

Adding Prompts

• To add prompts, go to the prompt section and click on "empty."

• You can embed prompts using a URL or upload a file from your device.

• The speaker chooses to upload a prompt called "kitten in a cup" and demonstrates how it quickly loads into the database.

Prompt Categories

• When adding prompts, you can select multiple categories. In this case, the category chosen is "illustration."

• The speaker mentions that version 5.2 of LeiaPix was used during the video recording.

Marking Prompts as Favorites

• Users have the option to mark prompts as favorites.

• The speaker suggests using this feature for animal-related prompts but notes that other categories can be added or deleted as desired.

Managing Uploaded Prompts

This section covers managing uploaded prompts in LeiaPix, including repositioning images, filtering, and sorting options.

Repositioning Images

• After uploading an image, users can adjust its position if needed.

• The speaker demonstrates how to reposition the image of a kitten by dragging it down and saving the new position.

Filtering and Sorting Prompts

• Users can filter and sort their prompts for easier navigation.

• The speaker shows how to filter prompts by favorites or specific categories like photography.

• Additionally, sorting options such as alphabetical order or reverse alphabetical order are available.

Custom Styles and Color Wheel

This section explores custom styles and the color wheel feature in LeiaPix. The speaker showcases different custom styles and explains the purpose of the color wheel.

Custom Styles

• LeiaPix allows users to create their own custom styles for inspiration.

• The speaker shares some examples of custom art styles, materials, and photographic processes that they regularly use.

Color Wheel

• A quick reference color wheel is provided in LeiaPix.

• The color wheel helps users understand which colors work well together based on their positions on the wheel.

• It serves as a handy guide for selecting complementary colors in artwork.

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LeiaPix and Topaz Upscale

This section discusses the features of LeiaPix, a free tool that can turn images into 3D, and mentions Topaz upscale.

LeiaPix Features

• LeiaPix is a free tool that allows users to convert their images into 3D.

• Users can take any of their images and transform them using LeiaPix.

• The tool offers a unique way to enhance the visual experience of photos.

Topaz Upscale

• The transcript does not provide further information about Topaz upscale.