If you’re using Midjourney and want to generate images close to your imagination, understanding this tool’s key parameters, including the chaos parameter is essential. This guide will unravel the mysteries behind Midjourney’s –chaos or –c parameter, exploring how it shapes the diversity and unpredictability of your generated images.
How Does Chaos Parameter Work?
The –chaos or –c parameter influences how varied the initial image grids are. High –chaos values will produce more unusual and unexpected results and compositions. Lower –chaos values have more reliable, repeatable results.
–chaos values range from 0 to 100, with the default set at 0. When –chaos is set to zero, Midjourney maintains a consistent output aligned with the core prompt. As you increase the chaos parameter, a layer of unpredictability is added, introducing randomness and diversity to the generated images.
This feature proves invaluable for creators seeking images with diverse styles and compositions while adhering to a consistent prompt.
How to Use Chaos Parameter on Midjourney?
Using the chaos parameter on Midjourney is pretty easy. It works across all Midjourney models, therefore, you don’t have to enable the version manually. You can integrate the chaos parameter using either of these syntaxes below for any prompt:
- /imagine prompt [description] –chaos (value)
- /imagine prompt [description] –c (value)
Replace [description] with words depicting your desired image, and (value) with any number from 0 to 100.
How Chaos Parameter Influences Your Jobs
No –chaos Value
Using a very low –chaos value or not specifying a value results in initial image grids that closely resemble each other.
prompt example: /imagine prompt: watermelon owl hybrid –c 0
Low –chaos Values
The images look very similar to each other. Each one closely matches the original prompt. Repeated generations yield nearly identical outputs.
prompt example: /imagine prompt: watermelon owl hybrid –c 10
Moderate –chaos Values
Images become more diverse, with some deviations from the initial prompt. Results at this stage exhibit unexpected changes, providing a balance between predictability and variation.
Even at low chaos levels, images gain some diversity while still respecting the original prompt. Variations emerge, such as changes in background or ambience, producing distinct results with each generation.
prompt example: /imagine prompt: watermelon owl hybrid –c 25
High –chaos Values
As chaos values increase, outputs become more unpredictable. Some images deviate significantly from the initial prompt, and images within the same grid display notable differences.
prompt example: /imagine prompt: watermelon owl hybrid –c 50
Very High –chaos Values
At very high chaos values, generation becomes truly unpredictable. Most images won’t match the original prompt, offering varied compositions and unexpected artistic mediums with each Job run.
prompt example: /imagine prompt: watermelon owl hybrid –c 80
Other Examples with Chaos Parameter
Let’s see how chaos parameter influences the variation of image results with other examples.
Prompt example: /imagine: dried flowers in vase on white table –c 0
Prompt example: /imagine: dried flowers in vase on white table –c 80
Prompt example: /imagine Flower of Eternity by Mark Catesby –c 0
Prompt example: /imagine Flower of Eternity by Mark Catesby –c 66
Learn more about Midjourney parameter: Midjourney Stylize Parameter: Secret to Artistic Touches
How to Choose the Right Chaos Level?
Selecting the appropriate chaos level depends on your desired outcome. If you already have a clear envision of your images in mind, you should go for a low –c 10 or –c 20. These levels introduce a touch of unpredictability while staying close to your original idea.
If you’re exploring or seeking inspiration, higher values –c 50 or more provide diverse concepts to spark your creativity.
