Understanding the Midjourney 'No' Parameter
Midjourney's "no" parameter is a powerful tool that lets you exclude specific elements from your image generations. Here's how it works:
Basic Usage:
Syntax: Add --no item1, item2, item3 to the end of your prompt.
Example: /imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset --no people
Compared to Using 'Don't' or 'Without':
The Midjourney AI interprets prompts literally. Phrases like "without any people" or "please don't add people" can inadvertently emphasize the concept of people, leading to its inclusion. The --no parameter is a much clearer way to instruct the AI to leave something out.
Example:
Original Prompt: /imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset, please don't add people!
Result: The image likely still includes people.
Revised Prompt: /imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset – no people
Result: The image has less or no people.
Combining with Image Weights:
The --no parameter can be used similarly to negative image weights in Midjourney. For example:
imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset:: people::-.5 is equivalent to imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset --no people
Let’s view some example prompts:
/imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset
In the generated image you can see that Midjourney has included people because the prompt has not included any indication that people are to be excluded.
/imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset, don't add people!
In this image Midjourney has still included people after being asked specifically not to add people!
/imagine the Eiffel Tower at sunset --no people
In the final image you can see that the '-- no' parameter has removed all people from the image. Success at last!
Experimenting with the 'no' parameter is a great way to refine your Midjourney creations. As you get more comfortable with Midjourney, try excluding different elements and observe how it changes your results.
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