📣 Midjourney News for Week Ending 13 Jan 2024 | Midjourney V6 | Midjourney V7

The Midjourney News report for the week ending January 13, 2024, highlights several advancements for Midjourney V6 and V7. David, leading the weekly office hours, expressed excitement over new features such as improved aesthetics, image coherence, and prompt accuracy. An update on January 5th introduced these enhancements and the team is working on an in-painting and very region feature, with potential for zoom out and panning. Features like consistent characters and styles are under development, with a focus on style consistency for a near-term release. An upscaling update aims to improve image quality and reduce blurry images. The team is also experimenting with a new style tuner and control Nets for scene composition. NIU V6 is in the works, with plans for a text feature supporting multiple languages. Looking ahead, V6 video models are being explored for an upscale feature with motion. Server updates are underway to optimize V6 performance and prevent server shortages. The team is dedicated to finalizing V6 beta with features like in-painting, zoom, control Nets, and style tuner before shifting focus to V7 and video enhancements. The alpha website has seen updates and positive feedback, with potential for expanded access.

Takeaways

• 📅 **Weekly Update**: The report covers the week ending January 13, 2024, with updates on Midjourney V6 and V7.
• 🚀 **New Features**: David Holmes discussed several new features under development for Midjourney, indicating an exciting month ahead.
• 🎨 **Aesthetics Update**: An update to V6 Alpha improved default aesthetics, image coherence, and prompt accuracy, with text rendering enhancements.
• 🖼️ **In-Painting & Out-Painting**: The team is training a feature for V6 that includes in-painting, out-painting, zoom out, and panning capabilities.
• 🧑 **Consistent Characters & Styles**: Features for consistent characters and styles are in development, potentially allowing users to replicate styles or characters from given images.
• 📈 **Upscaling Quality**: A small update to image quality is anticipated to address issues from previous versions and improve filtering for non-explicit content.
• 🔍 **Blurry Image Reduction**: An upcoming update aims to reduce the number of blurry images based on user concerns.
• 🎛️ **Style Tuner & Control Nets**: The team is working on a new style tuner and exploring control nets for scene composition, which are experimental and will be tested.
• 🌐 **Multi-Language Support**: NIU V6 is in development with plans for text feature support for various languages, including Japanese and Chinese.
• 📹 **Video Models**: The team is exploring V6 video models with an upscale feature that adds motion, possibly releasing in February or March.
• 💻 **Server Optimization**: Server updates are underway to optimize performance for V6 and prevent server shortages when making V6 the default.
• 📈 **Beta Access Expansion**: The team plans to expand access to the Creation Alpha website, considering not just the 10K Club but also the 5K or 2.5K Club members.

Q & A

What was the main topic of discussion during the mid-Journey office hours event led by David Holmes on January 10th, 2024?

The main topic of discussion was the development of new features for Midjourney V6, including improvements to default aesthetics, image coherence, prompt accuracy, and the potential release of in-painting and very region features.

What features are being developed for V6 that could enhance the user experience?

Features being developed for V6 include zoom out and panning, consistent characters, consistent styles, and an update to reduce blurry images. There's also work on a new style tuner and control Nets for scene composition.

What is the purpose of the 'in-painting' and 'very region' features for V6?

The 'in-painting' and 'very region' features aim to improve the user's ability to edit and control specific areas within an image, enhancing the overall image coherence and user customization.

What does the 'consistent style' feature allow users to do?

The 'consistent style' feature allows users to provide an image to Midjourney and request that a new image be created in the style of the provided image.

What updates were made to address the quality of images generated by Midjourney?

An update was released to improve text rendering and reduce issues with weird images from a previous version. Additionally, there is an effort to enhance not safe for work filtering to minimize unintended nudity in generated images.

What is the timeline for the release of new features for Midjourney V6?

Some features, such as in-painting, very region, zoom out, and pan, may be released within the same month. Other features like the new style tuner and control Nets are still experimental and will be tested before a potential rollout.

How does the team plan to optimize server performance for V6?

The team is working on server updates to optimize performance and prevent server shortages when enabling V6 by default. They aim to make V6 accessible to everyone as it goes to Beta.

What is the current focus of the team after the completion of V6 Beta?

After completing V6 Beta, the team will shift their focus to version 7 and video-related enhancements.

What is the potential future feature being explored for Midjourney V6 involving motion?

The team is exploring V6 video models with plans to introduce an upscale feature that adds motion, which might be released in February or March.

What updates were made to the alpha website that received positive feedback?

Notable updates to the alpha website include enhancements to the lightbox and the introduction of an archive section.

What is the plan regarding the expansion of access to the creation Alpha website?

The team is planning to expand access to the creation Alpha website, potentially including not just the 10K Club but also the 5K or 2.5K Club, based on usage statistics and active engagement.

What is the primary consideration for expanding access to the creation Alpha website?

The primary consideration is the usage statistics, specifically whether the people with access are actively using and enjoying the web-based platform.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Mid Journey's Exciting January Updates

David Holes, leading the Mid Journey office hours event, expressed excitement over new features in development for January 2024. The V6 Alpha update on January 5th brought enhancements to aesthetics, image coherence, and prompt accuracy, with text rendering also improved. The team is working on an 'in painting' and 'very region' feature, set to include zoom out and panning capabilities. Consistent character and style features are in the pipeline, with the latter potentially leading to the former. An update to image quality was anticipated to address previous issues and improve content filtering. The team is also developing a new style tuner and exploring control Nets for scene composition. They are testing NIU V6 with a possible release later in the month and are considering text drawing support for multiple languages. Looking ahead, V6 video models are being explored, with an upscale feature adding motion planned for February or March. Server updates are underway to optimize V6 performance and prevent server shortages. The team is focused on completing V6 Beta, which will include features like in painting, out painting, zoom, control Nets, style tuner, and NIU. Post V6 Beta, attention will shift to version 7 and video-related enhancements.

05:00

📚 Summary and Support for Mid Journey V6

The video script concludes with a reminder that a document containing a transcript summary and all prompts for the Mid Journey V6 images will be provided. The speaker thanks the audience for their continued interest and support, signaling the end of the week's summary with a farewell.

Keywords

Midjourney News

Midjourney News refers to the updates and developments related to the Midjourney software, a tool used for creating images through AI. In the context of the video, it provides viewers with the latest information on the software's progress and features, such as new updates and improvements.

V6 and V7

V6 and V7 are versions of the Midjourney software. V6 refers to the sixth version, which is currently in development and includes new features and improvements. V7 is the subsequent version that the team is also working on, which will likely introduce further enhancements and capabilities beyond V6.

Office Hours

Office Hours in this context refers to a scheduled event where the Midjourney team, led by David, discusses updates and answers questions. It's an opportunity for users and stakeholders to get insights into the development process and upcoming features.

Aesthetics

Aesthetics in the context of Midjourney refers to the visual style and quality of the images generated by the software. The script mentions improvements to the default aesthetics, which means enhancing the overall visual appeal and coherence of the images produced.

In-Painting and Out-Painting

In-Painting and Out-Painting are features that allow for the editing of existing images by either filling in missing areas (In-Painting) or extending the canvas to add new areas (Out-Painting). These features are significant for users who want to modify or expand their generated images.

Zoom Out and Panning

Zoom Out and Panning refer to the ability to adjust the view of the generated image by zooming out to see more of the image or panning to move around within the image. These features are important for users who need to navigate and explore the details of their images more effectively.

Consistent Characters and Styles

Consistent Characters and Styles are features that allow users to maintain a uniform appearance and style across multiple images. This is particularly useful for creating a series of images that follow a specific theme or narrative, ensuring that characters and styles remain recognizable and consistent.

Upscaling

Upscaling in the context of image generation refers to the process of improving the quality and resolution of an image. The script mentions an update aimed at enhancing image quality and addressing issues with previous versions, which is crucial for producing higher fidelity images.

Blurry Images

Blurry Images is a term used to describe images that lack clarity and detail. The Midjourney team is working on reducing the occurrence of blurry images, which is a significant concern for users who require sharp and well-defined visual outputs.

Style Tuner

A Style Tuner is a tool within Midjourney that allows users to adjust and fine-tune the stylistic elements of their generated images. The script mentions the development of a new Style Tuner, which suggests an improvement in the customization options available to users.

Control Nets

Control Nets are a feature that enables users to have more control over the composition of a generated scene. They can specify elements such as the layout and positioning of objects within the image. This feature is experimental and aims to provide users with greater creative control.

NIU

NIU, or Not Included in Updates, refers to features or elements that may not be included in the initial release but are planned for future updates. The script mentions that text drawing support for multiple languages, including Japanese and Chinese, is an example of a feature that is not immediately available but is being considered for future development.

Highlights

David Holmes led the weekly Midjourney office hours event, expressing excitement about new features in development.

An update for Midjourney V6 Alpha was released on January 5th, 2024, enhancing default aesthetics, image coherence, and prompt accuracy.

The team is developing an in-painting and very region feature for V6, with potential release this month.

New features for V6 include consistent characters and consistent styles, with a focus on near-term release for style consistency.

The consistent style feature will allow users to create new images in the style of a provided image.

An upscaling update to V6 was released on January 10th, 2024, addressing image quality issues and improving not safe for work filtering.

A future update aims to reduce the number of blurry images, responding to user concerns.

The team is working on a new style tuner and exploring control Nets for scene composition.

Experimental features will be tested with guides and mods before potential release.

NIU V6 is in development, with tests planned for the following week and a possible release later in the month.

Text drawing support for multiple languages, including Japanese and Chinese, is planned for future incorporation.

V6 video models are being explored, with a potential upscale feature that adds motion expected in February or March.

Server updates are underway to optimize performance and prevent server shortages for V6.

The goal is to make V6 accessible to everyone, not just those who opt into it.

Access to the creation Alpha website may expand beyond the 10K Club, depending on usage statistics.

Notable updates to the alpha website include enhancements to the lightbox and the introduction of an archive section.

Most of the team is focused on completing V6 to a beta state with features like in-painting, out-painting, zoom, control Nets, style tuner, and NIU.

After V6 beta completion, the team will shift focus to version 7 and video-related enhancements.

The summary provides an informative and enthusiastic look at the state and future of Midjourney features and capabilities.