Introduction to Mid Journey and Discord for Digital Art

In this lesson, we'll not only dive into the creative aspects of digital art creation using Mid Journey, but also guide you through the essential setup steps for using Mid Journey and Discord effectively.

Step 1: Joining Mid Journey and Creating Your Account

To begin, navigate to Mid Journey's website and click on "Join" to start the sign-up process. Here’s how you can create your Mid Journey account:

Choose your username and continue.
Verify that you are human and input your birthdate.
Provide your email address and proceed to download the desktop app for the next steps.

Step 2: Setting Up Discord for Art Creation

Once you've initiated the download for the Discord desktop app, install it by double-clicking the DMG file and opening the application on your computer. Discord is also available for mobile devices; download it from your app store to stay connected on the go.

Navigating Discord

Upon launching Discord, you'll see various servers on the left bar. We'll cover how to create your own server shortly.
Explore the channels within these servers—each contains sections for specific information such as announcements, rules, and polls.

Interacting with the Community

Discord is vital for inspiration and seeing others' creative processes. Remember, anything you post is public within community servers, so consider creating a private server for personal projects.

Step 3: Creating Your Own Server

To start your own server:

Click "Add Server" and select "Create My Own".
Name your server (e.g., "My New Server") and create it.

Step 4: Integrating Mid Journey Bot into Your Server

Go back to the Mid Journey server and find the Mid Journey bot.
Click on the bot's username, select "Add to Server", choose your newly created server, and authorize the bot.

Step 5: Starting Your Artwork with Mid Journey

Before creating any artwork, always use the /imagine command in Discord. This tells Mid Journey what you want to turn into art:

Type /imagine followed by your creative prompt.
Ensure to start your commands with /imagine whether you're using the desktop or mobile app.

Conclusion

You're now ready to explore the vast potential of creating digital art with Mid Journey and Discord. Navigate to the Mid Journey Community Showcase for inspiration and see how others have transformed their ideas into art.

For further details on navigating the Discord interface, refer to the Mid Journey Discord documentation.

We look forward to seeing your creations in the next lesson!