5.3/V6/V7 | Midjourney Office Hours Recap July 5th 2023 | Midjourney News

In the Midjourney Office Hours recap from July 5th, 2023, David discusses the recent updates to Midjourney, highlighting the 'weird' parameter and its role in adding chaotic variation to the bot's creative process. He shares his preferences for using stylized and weird parameters in combination. The conversation also touches on the differences between zooming out and panning, and upcoming features like web and mobile experiences. David mentions that in-painting is likely to come to Discord first, and there's anticipation for the release of version 6, which will focus on increased language comprehension and diverse outputs. There's a debate on whether to introduce a new upscaler or increase the default resolution. Version 7 is hinted to potentially drop the native resolution and may include a new upscaler. It's suggested that version 6 might be the last with a 2x2 grid, with version 7 offering a larger set of images per prompt. David hopes for a version 6 release within the month. The team is also exploring more community events and has shipped their third magazine issue, with efforts to improve international shipping and image moderation ongoing.

Takeaways

• 📈 **New Features**: Midjourney has added several new features recently.
• 🎨 **Weird Parameter**: David enjoys the 'weird' parameter for its chaotic variation in creating images.
• 🔍 **Stylize Preferences**: David's preferred settings are stylized 250 with weird 250 or stylized 500 with weird 500.
• 🖼️ **Zoom Out vs. Panning**: Zooming out considers the entire image, while panning allows for prompt changes and weaving scenes.
• 📱 **Web and Mobile**: Midjourney is working on non-Discord experiences for web and mobile.
• 🎨 **In-Painting Feature**: The in-painting feature is expected to come to Discord first, pending new features from the Discord team.
• 🤖 **Version 6 Training**: Version 6 models are being trained with a focus on increased language comprehension and diverse outputs.
• 🔍 **Diversity in Aesthetics**: There's a push for greater diversity in visual aesthetics across all subjects.
• 📊 **Resolution Changes**: There's an internal debate about a new upscaler or a larger default resolution, and version 7 might drop the native resolution.
• 📈 **Version 7 Updates**: Version 7 could include a larger set per generation, possibly eight images per prompt.
• 📅 **Release Timeline**: Version 6 is hoped to be released within the current month, but no specific date is confirmed.
• 🌐 **Community Engagement**: Midjourney is exploring more community events, potentially a 'weird' one every week or two.
• 🚢 **Magazine Distribution**: Issue three of the Midjourney magazine has shipped, and they are seeking a new distributor for Europe to improve international shipping.
• 🛡️ **Image Moderation**: Work is ongoing to improve image moderation, particularly with image prompt filters.

Q & A

What new features has Midjourney added recently?

Midjourney has added features like the 'weird' parameter and 'stylize', which allows for chaotic variations in the generated images.

What does the 'weird' parameter do in Midjourney?

The 'weird' parameter introduces a chaotic variation to the image generation process, making the bot attempt to create something visually appealing but not always succeeding.

What are David's preferences for using the 'stylize' and 'weird' parameters?

David prefers to use 'stylized 250 weird 250' or 'stylized 500 weird 500' as his settings for generating images.

How does zooming out differ from panning in Midjourney?

Zooming out considers the entire image, while panning only moves to the side, making it less consistent but allowing for prompt changes and the creation of a weaving scene.

What is Midjourney planning for web and mobile experiences?

Midjourney is planning to introduce non-Discord experiences for web and mobile, although specific details are not provided in the script.

When is the 'in painting' feature expected to come to Discord?

The 'in painting' feature is expected to come to Discord first, but the exact timeline is not mentioned.

What is the focus of the Version 6 models that are currently in training?

Version 6 models are focusing on increases to language comprehension with an emphasis on more diverse outputs, aiming for greater aesthetic and visual diversity.

What is the potential resolution change for Version 7?

Version 7 might drop the native resolution and include a new upscaler, as there is an internal debate about whether to introduce a new upscaler or increase the default resolution.

How many images per prompt might be generated in Version 7?

Version 7 and onwards might generate a larger set for each generation, possibly eight images per prompt or even more.

When does David hope for Version 6 to be released?

David hopes that Version 6 will be released in the same month as the office hours, but it is not expected to come out the week of the office hours.

What community events is Midjourney considering?

Midjourney is considering hosting more community events, possibly a 'weird' one every week or two, although the specifics are not clear.

What is the status of the Midjourney magazine?

Issue three of the Midjourney magazine has been shipped, and they are working on finding a new distributor for Europe to improve international shipping speeds.

How is Midjourney addressing image moderation?

Midjourney is still working on better image moderation, particularly with regards to image prompt filters.

Outlines

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🚀 Mid-Journey Office Hours Recap

The video script provides a recap of the Mid-Journey office hours held on July 5th. It discusses the recent addition of features to Mid-Journey, with a focus on the 'weird' parameter, which introduces a chaotic variation to the bot's attempts at creating aesthetically pleasing images. David shares his preferences for using stylized and weird parameters, highlighting his enjoyment of the bot's imperfections. The script also touches on the differences between zooming out and panning, with the former offering a more consistent but less dynamic view of the entire image. Upcoming developments are briefly mentioned, including web and mobile experiences, in-painting features, and potential updates to the Discord platform. The discussion also covers the training of new models focusing on increased language comprehension and diverse outputs, emphasizing the importance of aesthetic variety. There's a hint at a possible resolution bump and the consideration of dropping the native resolution in version 7, along with the introduction of a new upscaler. The video concludes with updates on magazine distribution, image moderation, and acknowledgment of artwork created using prompts from three artists: Aaron Douglas, Pascal Champion (Camp y'all), and Michael Whelan.

Keywords

Midjourney

Midjourney refers to a software or platform that is discussed in the video. It is the central subject of the video, as it is the source of the features and updates being described. The term is used to introduce the context of the video, which is a recap of the Midjourney Office Hours from July 5th, 2023.

Features

In the context of the video, 'features' refers to the new capabilities or functions that have been added to the Midjourney platform. These enhancements are part of the updates discussed during the office hours, indicating the ongoing development and improvement of the platform.

Weird Parameter

The 'Weird Parameter' is a specific feature within Midjourney that introduces a level of unpredictability or chaos into the bot's output. It is mentioned as a favored feature by David, who appreciates the variation it brings to the generated content, even if it doesn't always produce a 'pretty' result.

Stylize

Stylize is another feature that affects the aesthetic quality of the output. It is used in conjunction with the Weird Parameter, as per David's preferences, to control the balance between order and chaos in the generated images. It is part of the creative process within Midjourney.

Zoom Out vs. Panning

This refers to two different methods of image manipulation within Midjourney. 'Zoom Out' considers the entire image, while 'Panning' moves the view sideways without changing the image's focus. The distinction is important for users looking to create specific types of visual scenes.

Web and Mobile

David briefly mentions 'web and mobile stuff,' which implies that there are plans to expand Midjourney's services beyond the Discord platform to include web and mobile applications. This suggests a move towards a more accessible and diverse user base.

In Painting

In Painting is a feature that is expected to be introduced to Discord first and is part of the upcoming updates for Midjourney. It is a process that enhances or finalizes the generated images, indicating a focus on the quality and presentation of the output.

Version 6 Models

The 'Version 6 Models' are the next generation of models being trained for Midjourney. They are designed to improve language comprehension and produce more diverse outputs. The development of these models is a key part of the platform's evolution.

Diversity

In the context of the video, 'diversity' refers to the variety of aesthetic and visual outputs that Midjourney aims to produce. David emphasizes the importance of achieving a wide range of styles and appearances across different subjects, which is a goal for the Version 6 Models.

Resolution Bump

A 'Resolution Bump' is a potential increase in the default resolution for image outputs within Midjourney. It is part of the ongoing debate about whether to introduce a new upscaler or simply increase the default resolution, which would affect the quality and detail of the generated images.

Version 7

Version 7 is hinted as a future release of Midjourney that might drop the native resolution and include a new upscaler. It is suggested that this version will have a larger set for each generation, possibly producing eight or more images per prompt, which would enhance the user's chances of finding the desired output.

Highlights

Midjourney has added many new features recently.

David loves the 'weird' parameter for its chaotic variation.

Stylized parameter controls the aesthetic quality of the output.

David prefers using stylized 250 with weird 250 or stylized 500 with weird 500.

Zoom out considers the entire image, while panning only moves to the side.

Panning allows changing the prompt and creating a weaving scene.

Non-Discord web and mobile experiences are in development.

In-painting feature is expected to come to Discord first.

Version 6 models are in training with a focus on language comprehension and diverse outputs.

David is pushing for diversity and aesthetic variety across all subjects.

There's an internal debate about a new upscaler or a larger default resolution.

Version 7 might drop the native resolution and include a new upscaler.

Version 7 and onwards will have a larger set for each generation, possibly eight images per prompt.

David hopes version 6 will be released this month.

There are ongoing research projects in the background.

Midjourney is exploring more community events, possibly a 'weird' one every week or two.

Issue three of the Midjourney magazine has shipped.

Efforts are being made to improve international shipping and image moderation.

The art in the video was created using prompts from three artists: Aaron Douglas, Pascal Champion, and Michael Whelan.