Create Better Midjourney Videos: New Loop & Frame Features Explained

Midjourney recently launched a big video update. Now you can make looping videos that flow endlessly. You can also pick a specific beginning image and a distinct final image for your videos. Plus, there are some smaller helpful changes. Let’s look at how these new features work and how you can use them to make great videos.

Making Your Videos Loop Seamlessly

Have you ever seen a video that loops so well you can't tell where it starts or ends? Midjourney now makes this possible. This feature works best with artistic images. Realistic images might show a small jump at the loop point.

How to Create a Looping Video

• If your picture is already expanded, find the looping options in the bottom right. You will see "auto," "low motion," and "high motion." Below these are the new looping buttons. To change your prompt, click "animate manually," which opens the prompt box.

• From the grid view, hover over an image and choose "Animate." To loop, click and drag the picture into the prompt box. You will see a "loop" button. Click it, then pick "low motion" or "high motion" and submit.

For a smoother workflow and to manage many video generations, consider using a tool like TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite. It can help you organize your batches and keep track of your most successful creations.

Liked Videos Feature

After a video generates, you can right-click it and select "Like." A small heart icon will appear in the top right of the video. This helps you quickly see which videos you liked, especially since all videos look the same in their starting frame when not playing.

Guiding Videos with Start and End Frames

Another powerful new feature is setting a starting picture and a different ending picture for your video. This lets Midjourney create a blend between the two.

Tips for Using Start and End Frames

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Drag your first image into the "starting frame" box. Make sure the "loop" option is OFF.

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Drag your second image into the "ending frame" box.

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Keep Styles Consistent: For the best results, use images that have a similar style. Midjourney has only about five seconds to blend the images. If the styles are too different, the video might look messy. For example, blending a very detailed cat with a dog in the same art style works well. Blending a realistic person with a cartoon character usually does not look good.

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You can add a prompt to guide the transformation, but it's not always needed if your images are similar.

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Experimenting with start and end frames can use up a lot of your Midjourney fast hours. To get more out of your time and credits, try Midjourney Automation Suite by TitanXT. It helps streamline your creative process, letting you focus on the art.

Create Dynamic Videos with Variations

Instead of having a video loop back to the exact same image, you can make it more dynamic. Take an image and create "strong variations" of it. Then use two of these variations as your starting and ending frames. The video will still close on a similar image, but with slight differences, making it more visually interesting without a harsh jump.

Understanding Video Extensions

Midjourney also offers an "extend manual" option for videos. This feature can be a bit tricky. When extending, you leave the original starting frame in place and add a new ending frame. Midjourney mixes the original starting frame, the middle section, and the new ending frame. The result might not flow as expected, sometimes bringing the original starting image back briefly before transitioning to the new end. If you want specific start and end frames for a longer video, it's often better to create separate 5-second videos and then combine them later with video editing software.

Small but Helpful Updates

Alongside the video features, Midjourney made a small update to mood boards. In your "personalize" tab, you can now sort your mood boards by newest, oldest, or alphabetically. If you have many mood boards, this makes finding them much easier.

These new video features open up many creative possibilities in Midjourney. Experiment with loops and start/end frames to see what unique videos you can make. Remember that TitanXT’s Midjourney Automation Suite can help you manage and optimize your creations, making your workflow smoother.