How to Use the Zoom Out Feature in Midjourney?
Welcome to this video, where we’ll explore how to use the Zoom Out feature in MidJourney! This creative tool allows you to expand your AI-generated image, revealing more of the scene while maintaining the original composition. Whether you’re adding context, enhancing storytelling, or experimenting with different perspectives, Zoom Out is a game-changer for dynamic visuals. In this video, we’ll show you how it works and share tips to make the most of it. We’ll also be looking at the Custom Zoom setting. Let’s dive in!
This video is from our Midjourney AI for Beginners Course.
Video Summary
The instructor demonstrates how to use the Zoom Out buttons (2x and 1.5x) to digitally “step back” from a subject, revealing more of the environment while keeping the original image intact at the center. He highlights the Custom Zoom feature as a powerful tool for not only setting specific zoom values but also for “Remixing” the prompt—allowing users to add new elements (like extra kittens) into the expanded space. Finally, he touches on the Make Square button for aspect ratio correction and provides a brief overview of Panning, which shifts the camera’s view in a specific direction.
Time Stamps
- 0:09 – Introduction to post-upscale settings and the Zoom function.
- 0:22 – Zoom Out 2x vs. 1.5x: Explaining the “photographer moving backward” analogy.
- 1:01 – Visual comparison of a 2x zoom-out result (showing more foreground).
- 1:34 – Custom Zoom: Entering manual values between 1.0 and 2.0.
- 2:03 – Creative Custom Zoom: How to change the prompt during a zoom-out to add new subjects.
- 2:42 – Result showcase: A single kitten expanded into a “group of kittens.”
- 3:02 – Make Square: Converting non-square aspect ratios back to 1:1.
- 3:29 – Panning (Left/Right/Up/Down): Explaining how to expand the canvas in a single direction.
- 4:10 – The Heart icon and Web button: Feedback for the algorithm and accessing your account gallery.
