Are you tired of using the same old prompts in your creative projects? Do you want to add a spark of originality and unpredictability to your work? If so, you need to try Midjourney’s permutations! With this powerful feature, available in the Pro Plan (with fast hours), you can create endless variations of your prompts using just a few simple symbols.

What Are Permutations and How Do They Work?

Permutations are a type of combination that allows you to generate all possible variations of a set of elements. In Midjourney, you can use curly brackets or braces, followed by comma-separated lists, to create permutations. For example, the prompt {crying, laughing} person stands in a {parking lot, forest} will generate four permutations: a crying person stands in a parking lot, a crying person stands in a forest, a laughing person stands in a parking lot, and a laughing person stands in a forest.

You can also add more complexity to your prompts by including other parameters, such as reference images, weights, parameter values, subjects, scenes, actions, emotions, aesthetic styles, and more. Just use the special punctuation markup inside your prompt, and Midjourney will run the permutations according to your specifications.

Templates: Your Shortcut to More Permutations

A prompt with { } in it looks like this, and is called a template:

A {crying, laughing} person stands in a {parking lot, forest}. {--s 1000, --s 0}  --v 5

This will produce every possible permutation of your terms:

A laughing person stands in a parking lot. –s 1000 –v 5

A laughing person stands in a parking lot. –s 0 –v 5

A laughing person stands in a forest. –s 1000 –v 5

A laughing person stands in a forest. –s 0 –v 5

A crying person stands in a parking lot. –s 1000 –v 5

A crying person stands in a parking lot. –s 0 –v 5

A crying person stands in a forest. –s 1000 –v 5

A crying person stands in a forest. –s 0 –v 5

If you want to save time and generate even more permutations, you can use templates. A template is a prompt with curly brackets inside it, and it serves as a shortcut to create all possible permutations of your terms. For example, the template A {crying, laughing} person stands in a {parking lot, forest}. {–s 1000, –s 0} –v 5 will create eight permutations, based on the two emotions and two locations, and using two different parameter values for smoothness (–s 1000 and –s 0) and a voice parameter (–v 5).

You can add permutations and templates anywhere you can edit a prompt, including the remix, describe, and imagine workflows. Plus, you can even nest curly brackets inside other curly brackets to create more complex permutations. For example, the prompt A {sculpture, painting} of a {seagull {on a pier, on a beach}, poodle {on a sofa, in a truck}}. –v 5 will create eight permutations based on the two art types and four animal poses, for a total of 32 permutations.

Parameters

In order to generate different prompts using the same image, you can manipulate various parameters such as aspect ratio, version, and chaos value.

For instance, if you use the command {–ar 3:2, –ar 2:3} –v 5 while a hipster leans against a tree, you will get two prompts with different aspect ratios. Similarly, using {–v 4, –v 5} will produce two prompts with different versions of Midjourney.

You can also modify the chaos value using the command {–c 0, –c 100} –v 5, which will generate two prompts with different chaos values. You can group multiple parameters as you like, such as {–c 100 –ar 3:2 –v 5, –c 0 –ar 3:2 –v 4, –c 50 –ar 9:16 –v 3}.

It’s important to format your commands correctly, such as using –c {0, 100} or –ar {2:3, 3:2}, but be cautious of spacing errors when using templates with parameters.

Weights

You can adjust the weights of different features in your prompt to generate the desired outcome. A slider template is a useful tool for this purpose.

For example, let’s say you want to create a prompt of a blue-skinned elf warrior leaning against a tree in the style of D&D fantasy art. You can use the command {blue-skinned::0.1, blue-skinned::0.3, blue-skinned::0.5} to create three prompts with increasing values on the “slider” of blue-skinned. This way, you can quickly determine which weight makes the blue skin appear. You can also format it as blue-skinned::{0.1, 0.3, 0.5}.

On the other hand, if you want to make sure that a certain feature does not appear in your prompt, you can use a negative prompt template. For instance, using the command {horns::-0.1, horns::-0.3, horns::-0.5} will generate three prompts with decreasing values on the “slider” of horns, allowing you to determine which weight makes the undesirable addition of horns disappear. You can also format it as horns::{-0.1, 0.2, 0.5}.

When creating templates that change weights, it’s crucial to avoid leaving trailing spaces between the :: and the {}. Use the { }s wherever they make the most sense to you to format your commands.

Reference Images

Using reference images in combination with templates can be a powerful tool for creating diverse and unique prompts. With permutations, you can place characters in different scenes using a single prompt, allowing for endless possibilities.

To make use of reference images, simply include them in your template along with other parameters. For example, {https:://media.discordapp.net/Character-LADYPINK.jpg, https:://media.discordapp.net/Character-LORDBLUE.jpg} {https:://media.discordapp.net/Setting-PARKINGLOT.jpg, https:://media.discordapp.net/Setting-GARDEN.jpg} A royal figure leans against a tree. –ar 3:2 –v 5 will produce prompts with the royal figure in either LADYPINK or LORDBLUE, and the tree in either a PARKINGLOT or a GARDEN. You will get prompts that show both characters in both settings.

However, it’s important to note that the template and the reference image need to be compatible. If a template involves a specific character, but the prompt combination doesn’t match the character’s gender or appearance, the results can be confusing or chaotic. To avoid this, try to group your image references with templates that best match them. For example, using a she template with Lady Pink and a he template with Lord Blue will create more supportive prompts that match the characters’ appearance via pronouns.

Enhancing Style and Aesthetics.

To improve your prompts’ style and aesthetics, you can use a variety of combinations and escape characters. Using a template with different combinations of styles and aesthetics can significantly improve the quality of your prompt.

To avoid any potential errors, it’s crucial to mark the commas with an escape character “”. This way, the commas will be interpreted correctly, and the template will work flawlessly.

Here’s an example of a template with different combinations of styles and aesthetics:

{soft lighting, photorealistic, timeless elegance, diffuse lighting, fantasy art, steampunk}

In the above template, the comma separating the two combinations occurs after the word “elegance.” It’s worth noting that the other commas have an escape character, which will not be treated as separators.

By using different combinations of styles and aesthetics, you can make your prompts more engaging and visually appealing. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles and aesthetics to create the perfect prompt.

Unleash Your Creative Potential with Midjourney’s Permutations!

With Midjourney’s permutations, you can take your creative work to the next level. Say goodbye to boring, repetitive prompts and hello to endless variations of your ideas. Try it now and see how easy it is to create unique and original content in just a few clicks!