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Revolutionizing Visual Content Creation with Midjourney and ChatGPT

Introduction

Visual content is integral to digital marketing, advertising, and social media presence. It’s no secret that using high-quality images can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your content.

However, finding the right photos can be challenging, especially when you need specific images for your posters or social media platforms.

After trying various options, such as free stock photos and event images, I stumbled upon a fantastic combination that changed the game: Midjourney, an image generation program, and ChatGPT, a powerful AI language model.

Here’s my experience with these tools and some examples of the fantastic images they helped me create.

The Struggle for the Right Images

Finding the perfect photos for my marketing materials had been an uphill battle. I tried using free stock photos and images from events, but they didn’t quite capture the essence of what I wanted. I experimented with Bing Image Creator, but the results were disappointing, as it failed to generate realistic images of people in action.

Discovering Midjourney

My search for a better solution led me to Midjourney, an image generation program that promised to create unique, realistic images based on user input. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try. After subscribing to the service, I began exploring its features and was immediately impressed by its capabilities.

Leveraging ChatGPT for Better Prompts

While Midjourney had immense potential, providing the program with accurate and descriptive prompts to generate the desired images was essential. That’s where ChatGPT came into play. Using this AI language model, I could generate clear and concise prompts to guide Midjourney in creating visually striking images that matched my requirements.

The Perfect Collaboration

This powerful combination of Midjourney and ChatGPT revolutionized my content creation process. I could now generate images that captured the right emotions and looked realistic and engaging. My posters and social media content finally had the visual impact I had always wanted.

Examples of Midjourney Images

Here are some samples of the images I created using Midjourney with the help of ChatGPT-generated prompts:

AI created photos

Conclusion

Midjourney and ChatGPT have genuinely transformed the way I approach visual content creation. By leveraging the power of these two tools, I can now generate images that are not only visually stunning but also perfectly aligned with my content’s message. If you struggle to find the right images for your marketing materials, try this dynamic duo – the results may amaze you.

So, I felt like I’d hit the jackpot with this Midjourney and ChatGPT combo. I mean, who wouldn’t, right?

The more I worked with these two, the more I felt I’d discovered my digital dream team. It was like having my personal photographer and creative writer work together to make my visual content look like a million bucks.

Remember those days when we would spend hours searching for the perfect image, only to end up with something “good enough”? Yeah, those days are long gone, my friends. With Midjourney and ChatGPT, I can create exactly what I need whenever I need it: no more settling, no more frustrations.

The best part is I’m not the only one noticing the difference. My social media engagement has been through the roof. I’ve even had some folks ask me if I hired a professional photographer. Ha! Little do they know, I, Midjourney, and ChatGPT are working our magic.

Do you Want To Try?

Check this “Step-by-Step How to Use Midjourney with ChatGPT and AIPRM“

Eid Mubarak: A Walk Down Memory Lane

What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?

Hey there, dear readers! Today, I’m feeling a little nostalgic and want to take you all on a trip down memory lane, as I reminisce about my experiences during Eid Mubarak, also known as Eidulfitri. It’s that special time of the year when Muslims worldwide celebrate the first day of Syawal, right after a month of fasting during Ramadan.

You know what they say: “Time flies and emotions change as we grow older.” Well, that couldn’t be more true when I think about how Eid has evolved for me over the years.

Back in the good ol’ days (I’m talking 1960s-1970s), Eid was a thrilling time for us kids. We’d dress up in our best clothes and visit family and friends. The cherry on top? The “duit Raya” (angpow or money) we’d receive! As kids, those 20 cents or 50 cents felt like a fortune.

Fast forward a couple of decades, and I found myself married with children. Suddenly, Eid became all about watching the excitement in my kids’ eyes as they collected their own “duit Raya.” By then, the amount had increased to about RM 1 or RM 2. It warmed my heart to see them so happy.

Now, I’m a grandparent, and the landscape has shifted yet again. Family gatherings on the first day of Syawal have become a cherished tradition, but getting everyone together can be a bit of a challenge. With in-laws and everyone’s busy schedules, it’s not always easy to find a time that works for all.

And can you believe it? The “duit Raya” these days has shot up to RM 5-RM 10 each! Time does fly.

So, that’s my little trip down memory lane for you all. How about you? How do you celebrate Raya? I’d love to hear your stories and experiences. Let’s cherish our memories and share the joy this festive season brings.

Until next time, Selamat Hari Raya, and happy celebrations!

How Blogs Have Changed

In the early days, Blogs are purely written articles. The main reason is the Internet was relatively slow.

I remember when we are using dial-up and downloading an article with images can be very frustrating. The photos appear slowly on our screen; at times, they will “hang” and not be downloaded fully.

But as the speed of the Internet progresses, we can now view richer multimedia content, from audio and images to videos.

And with that, Blogs have changed from purely written content to a mixture of content.

Earlier, people perceived video would take over the written content, but it’s false. There are pros and cons of having to consume video.

Some people don’t like to consume video at the office because you need to switch on the sound, or sometimes it’s very difficult to scan through the overall content; unlike written content, you can quickly browse through the whole topic and focus on the ones that you want to read.

But if some people prefer audio, you might want to do podcasting. The fantastic thing about podcasts is that people will listen to your voice, and you seem to be talking to them directly – everywhere and anytime.

Here are my Podcast Channels and my YouTube channels.

However, in 2023, Blogs have changed – bloggers started to combine several media into their blogs – photos, presentation slides, podcasts, and videos. It can be easily embedded into the blogs.

Check out Problogger podcast Episode 187, “Is Written Content Dead?“. Very interesting point of view.

Camping – Once During My Lifetime

Have you ever been camping?

That was during my University years (if not mistaken). I remembered that I had a motorcycle and taken a ride with some friends to can at Port Dickson beach.

It was more than 90km ride (I think this this furthest ride I have been during my younger years).

I don’t recall much but we set a camp at the beach for a one night stay.

As much as I would like to remember, but my memory nowadays don’t last that long.

That’s it!🤣

This is not Port Dickson but Sydney

Morning – Most Productive Time

When do you feel most productive?

I woke up early – about 5.15am or 5.30 am. After Suboh prayers, I reached office about 7.00 am if not much traffic or 7.30 am latest.

This is my most productive time when there’s no one at the office.

I prepared and published all my social media contents such as TikTok videos or FB/IG Stories and Reels.

My computer browser will open up with ChatGPT as the default home.

ChatGPT is my saviour for my copy writing and content ideas. No longer my social media post will be lacking interesting call to action scripts.

I am able to write a couple of Blogs including Professional and Personal Blog articles.

I always used Canva for the posters. Previously I will use the free stock photos to decorate my poster, but now I am using Bing Image Creator (using AI) to create them.

With the help of ChatGPT to create the image prompt for the Bing Image Creator, I can have better photos.

If I am lazy, I will just use the images for my TikTok videos.

By 9.00 am, I will share my selected Blog articles to my WhatsApp Groups. Since I have two mailing lists – Mailchimp and Payhip, I will share similar or different contents.

That’s how I spent every morning if I don’t have external meetings.

Actually this morning routine, I have only started since January 2023 and I found it to be most productive time.

How about you?

Morning Person

My 5 Favourite Emojis

What are your favorite emojis?

“Care” Emoji – Normally I used this a lot on Facebook but I couldn’t find it in my phone. Reason being, I liked the way my friends or followers who commented on my posts.

👍👍👍 is another kind of emoji which I used to thanks and also give encouragement to the postings.

I used 😅 to show the light-hearted side of the post.

😬 for things which I felt something funny.

☺️ when I say thanks.

There are many more emojis which I normally used but the above are my favourites.

How about yours?

My 5 Favourite Emojis

How Many Blogs Can You Sustain?

What topics do you like to discuss?

Started with a single Blog that shares the electronic gadgets that I bought, now it has turned into too many blogs that cover topics on IoT, travel, technology and many others.

Some people blog just for the sake of blogging and don’t care if there are any followers or not.

But most of us will feel some satisfaction if there are people visited our blog everyday and leave comments.

Since my idea of blogging is to share my experience with others, of course, I wanted to see more visitors to my blog. Otherwise, what’s the use of blogging (for me).

But now, I feel very tired to maintain and sustain so many blogs.

Maybe I just need to categorise my Blog into two – Personal and Business.

What do you think?

One Positive Change

Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

WordPress Prompt

I began to like the daily prompt in the Jetpack app that manages my Blogs. I answered these prompts (questions), such as above, on different kinds of blogs I managed. And this time is this Blog’s turn.

There are many positive changes in my life, but there’s one that changes my life.

In 2013, my proposal to attend the first IoT Asia in Singapore was rejected by my superior, although 2 of my staff’s applications were approved. I was pretty disappointed because our department was very active in IoT R&D and hoping that the conference could help us some light.

I was also quite active on Social Media, especially Twitter – sharing information about IoT and my opinions about the industry.

In early 2014, I was approached by one of the staff that mentioned my name was listed in the 2014 Onalytica Report – “The Internet of Things – Top 100 Thought Leaders,” and was ranked 20th! What a surprise!

I mentioned this to my HR Director, and she congratulated me and said, “Dr. Mazlan – You are a Thought Leader.” At that time, I was unsure what’s exactly a “Thought Leader.”

After a quick research about the term “Thought Leader” and why the contribution to the IoT industry significantly impacts others, I began to realize how important for me to keep going on this path.

And with that comes several other recognitions from various media, such as:

  • Onalytica Report “Who’s Who in IoT” (May 2022).
  • Ranked among Top 50 Global Thought Leaders on the Internet of Things (February 2019)
  • Digital Disruption (October 2019) by Thinkers360
  • Top 50 Most Impactful Smart Cities Leaders by World CSR Congress 2017
  • Top 10 in IoT Top 100 Influencers by Postscapes 2017 & 2018

I have also appeared in many publications listed here.

And guess what?

IoT Asia 2016

I was invited as the first Malaysian speaker to discuss “Issues and Challenges of Deploying a Smart Citizen Engagement Solution” at IoT Asia 2016, Singapore Expo, 30-31 March 2016.

The day I realized how becoming an IoT Thought Leader can inspire and change the lives of others, I have never turned back, and I am happy to continue sharing my talks with the public. The list of Talks can be found here.