There are many ways to get creative with AI image generators. Today I'm going to be experimenting with the formatting of today's date as a style reference to create a series of images that tell a story, and have a consistent visual theme.
Todays date, Friday June 7, 2024.
Finding the Right Format
The list of ways I could type the date in (as an American) are outlined:
06072024
6072024
672024
0672024
6724
I quickly found out that Midjourney takes the first 0 off in the --sref code. So my first bullet point of "06072024" actually rendered me "6072024".
That changed my list slightly down to 4 options instead of 6 for my style reference.
Testing Each Date
I chose a specific phrase to test each date with, to see which style reference I liked best.
The prompt: "A raccoon smelling a flower."
--sref 6072024
ChatGPT describes the result of this sref "An enchanting digital painting with a soft, mystical vibe, featuring muted, earthy tones and a serene, atmospheric ambiance. The delicate lighting and realistic illustration evoke a tranquil, enchanted forest feel"
--sref 60724
ChatGPT describes the result of this sref "Vibrant and dynamic, this digital illustration bursts with bold, contrasting colors and sharp, stylized details. The intense, fiery backdrop and dramatic lighting convey a powerful, adventurous vibe."
--sref 6724
ChatGPT describes the result of this sref "Infused with vibrant retro aesthetics, this image blends bold, graphic lines and a striking color palette of purples and oranges. The style mimics vintage comic book art, creating a playful and nostalgic atmosphere"
--sref 672024
ChatGPT describes the result of this sref "Bathed in soft, ethereal light, this digital artwork captures a serene, whimsical moment with vivid, lush greens and delicate blooms. The vibrant, detailed rendering and gentle backlighting evoke a dreamy, fairy-tale ambiance."
Experimenting with --sref 672024
My mood today has me really falling in love with the fairytale tambiance of the last one I tried! Save the best for last, right? That's not to say the others aren't good, I quite liked all of them really, but I wanted to see how magical today can get, so let's explore a few other prompts with this --sref! Each of the titles below was the prompt used with this sref to generate an image.
Now, let's go on a camping trip together!
Misty Mountains
Towering, jagged mountains rise majestically into the sky, their green slopes partially shrouded in mist. The scene is bathed in soft light, creating an ethereal landscape where clouds drift serenely around the peaks.
A Frog on a Lily Pad
A smirking frog sits atop a vibrant lily pad, surrounded by glistening water and delicate, blooming flowers. The scene exudes a tranquil, enchanting feel as soft light dances on the water's surface.
Dragonfly
A happy dragonfly hovers in mid-air, its iridescent wings shimmering with hues of green and pink. Surrounded by vibrant flora, the scene is bathed in soft, dappled light, capturing a moment of graceful flight
Reading a Book in a Hammock
A peaceful woman with white hair and a white dress reclines in a hammock, immersed in a book, surrounded by the lush, vibrant greenery of an enchanting forest. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting a soft glow over the serene scene.
Camping Tent Under the Stars
A solitary tent rests by the water’s edge, beneath a dazzling, star-filled sky. Surrounded by towering trees and illuminated by a gentle campfire glow, the scene exudes tranquility and the magic of a night under the stars
What do you think?
Hopefully you had fun following along on the journey to discovering the consistent style and executing a mini story through a series of pictures. Would you go on this adventure with me into this enchanted forest?
