Perfecting AI-Generated Images
Raw AI outputs are rarely perfect. Professional results come from knowing how to refine, edit, and enhance generated images. This lesson covers techniques from subtle adjustments to major transformations.
Understanding Image Refinement Stages:
Stage 1: Generation Refinement (within AI tool)
Before exporting to editing software
Stage 2: AI-Powered Editing (AI editing tools)
Inpainting, outpainting, upscaling, object removal
Stage 3: Traditional Editing (Photoshop, etc.)
Color correction, compositing, final polish
Stage 1: Generation-Level Refinement
Variations and Remixing (Midjourney):
After generating 4 images:
- V1–V4 buttons: Generate 4 new variations of selected image
- Subtle vs. Strong variations: Minor tweaks vs. major changes
- Remix mode: Vary the prompt while keeping composition similar
Strategy: Generate → Pick best → Create variations → Refine prompt → Repeat
Region-Specific Editing (Midjourney Vary Region):
Select part of image to regenerate:
- Generate image
- Click 'Vary (Region)'
- Select area to change with lasso tool
- Modify prompt for that region
- Regenerate only selected area
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