5 Midjourney Mistakes That Ruin Your Images
Avoid these mistakes to get dramatically better results from your AI tools.
Mistake 1: Writing essay-length prompts
Longer is not better. Focus on key elements: subject, style, lighting, composition. Remove filler words that dilute the result.
Mistake 2: Forgetting aspect ratios
Default 1:1 is wrong for most use cases. Use –ar 16:9 for banners, –ar 9:16 for mobile, –ar 3:2 for standard photos.
Mistake 3: Not using negative prompts
Add –no followed by unwanted elements: –no text, watermark, blurry, deformed. This dramatically improves quality.
Mistake 4: Ignoring style references
Use –sref to match a specific style. This ensures consistency across multiple images for a brand or project.
Mistake 5: Not upscaling final images
Always upscale your final selection. The initial grid is lower resolution. Upscaled images are significantly higher quality.
Key Takeaways
- Most AI mistakes come from not investing time in learning proper usage
- The difference between good and bad AI usage is 10x in productivity
- Always review, test, and iterate on AI output
- Start simple and add complexity as you learn
FAQ
What is the biggest mistake people make with AI?
Using vague prompts and accepting the first output. Specific prompts and iteration produce dramatically better results.
How do I get better at using AI tools?
Practice daily, learn from AI power users, and invest 2 hours in prompt engineering. These small investments pay off enormously.
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