Course Overview: Free Mid-Journey Beginners Course

Course Structure

• Duration: 3 hours
• Objective: To delve into the world of mid-journey AI and create visually captivating artwork using AI technology.
• Topics Covered: Introduction to mid-journey, parameters, model versions, advanced techniques, community leverage, ethical discussions.

Introduction to Mid-Journey

• Instructor: Professor Horton
• Focus: Unlocking creative potential using AI-powered art generation.
• Capabilities: AI art generation, understanding parameters, model versions, advanced techniques, community engagement.

Getting Started with Mid-Journey

• Instructions:
  1. Open a browser and search for "mid-journey."
  2. Join the beta via the Mid-Journey website, then connect with Discord.
  3. Begin in the Newbie Channel and interact with the mid-journey bot using prompts.
  4. Free version has limitations due to high demand; subscription needed for more usage.

Subscription Plans

• Basic Plan (Monthly): $10, limited generations, general commercial terms.
• Standard Plan (Monthly): $30, 15 fast hours, unlimited relaxed generations.
• Pro Plan (Monthly): $60, 30 fast hours, stealth generation, 12 concurrent fast jobs.

Setting Up Your Mid-Journey Server

• Steps:
  • Create a personal server on Discord.
  • Add the mid-journey bot to your server.
  • Organize your server using channels for different projects.

Creating Art with Prompts

• Basic Prompt Example: Start with a clear concept like "futuristic cityscape at sunset."
• Components of a Prompt: Descriptive text, incorporate style and mood, combine multiple ideas.

Utilizing Mid-Journey Features

• Versions & Styles: Explore different version outputs (e.g., mid-journey 1-5) to see style progressions.
• Settings Exploration: Adjust quality, public/private mode settings, and remix settings.
• Image Prompting: Use reference images to combine elements or create new objects.

Advanced Techniques

• Parameter Adjustments: Change weight and significance of images or concepts in prompts.
• Flag System: Use flags to define aspects like image weight (e.g., "--iw").
• Creative Variations: Employ the re-roll and variation functions for new image outputs.

Community Engagement

• Engage with the mid-journey community to share work, receive feedback, and collaborate.
• Contribution to community discussions helps refine skills and spark creativity.

Conclusion and Next Steps

• Ethical Discussions: Explore the role of AI in art and discuss future implications.
• Advancement: Follow up with a full course for more in-depth learning at skillademia.com.
• Course Completion: Completion of this introductory module opens creative possibilities.

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This structured breakdown provides a comprehensive overview of the free mid-journey beginners course, detailing specific areas of focus and guiding you through the initial stages of creating AI art. For extensive learning and mastery, consider continuing with advanced courses available on skillademia.com.