Creating Great Midjourney Videos: Key Details to Know

Midjourney has added a new video generator. Here are important things you need to know about using it. These tips will help you make better videos and avoid common issues. Let's look at how to get the best results from this new feature.

Text and Motion Magic

Midjourney's video feature handles text very well. While getting text right in a 2D image can still be tricky, once it's set, Midjourney animates it with ease. This opens up many fun design possibilities.

Text Animation Surprises

• Midjourney can animate text, especially logos, by seeing what is in the picture and making it move correctly.

• It can light up text and spin it around, keeping the structure clear during motion.

• Even small light pulses or animations from the first letter of each word create interesting effects.

• Midjourney can also deform outlines of graphics and play with different shapes, adding a unique touch.

Exploring Motion Levels

Both low and high motion settings are worth trying. Low motion will give subtle movement, while high motion can create dynamic spins and changes. You can set a default motion in your Midjourney settings, but you can also choose it for specific animations.

Getting Different Results

Rerunning the same prompt in Midjourney can give you different video results each time. This might seem frustrating at first, but it means you can explore many creative options from one idea. Each generation can be quite unique.

The "Slot Machine" Effect

Think of it like a slot machine: you do not know exactly what you will get on the first try. Your second or third generation might be exactly what you need. So, do not stop if the first video is not perfect. Keep trying your prompt. This helps you discover diverse animations from the same base idea.

To make this process even easier and more efficient, consider using a tool like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can help you manage and iterate on your prompts, helping you to get the best video results faster.

Understanding Parameters and Settings

Some parameters you might expect to work with Midjourney video do not. It is important to know which ones have an effect.

Which Parameters Work (and Which Don't)

• Behavior parameters, like `--chaos`, do not currently work on the video model. Even if they appear in your prompt at first, they disappear and do not affect the output.

• Changing the aspect ratio within your prompt also does not work. Midjourney will use the frame size of the original picture. To change the ratio, you must edit the picture before animating it.

• Permutations, where you test a prompt with and without a parameter (e.g., using curly brackets), are not supported by the video model at this time.

The Power of Style Raw

One important parameter that does work is `--style raw`. Without this parameter, Midjourney might change your prompt behind the scenes to make the video animation work better. Including `--style raw` tells Midjourney to use your prompt exactly as written. This is useful for detailed prompts where you want precise control.

You will need to type `--raw` at the end of your manual prompt because it is not currently in the settings.

Downloading Your Midjourney Videos

After creating your videos, you will want to save them. Midjourney offers a few download options.

Social vs. Raw: What's the Difference?

• [B]Download for Social:[/B] This option creates a file designed for sharing on social media. It helps prevent other sites from compressing the video quality too much. These files are often a little larger in size.

• [B]Download Raw Video:[/B] This option gives you the original video file. It is generally smaller. This is good for editing your videos yourself.

• [B]Download as GIF:[/B] This is a quick and fun way to share a short animation of your creation.

You can find these download options by right-clicking on a video or by clicking on a video to expand it.

Animating Collages

Midjourney works well with collages of photos. You can make collages with the bot itself or upload your own. The results are often great.

Midjourney can identify different elements in a collage and animate them separately. Most of the time, these elements stay apart, but sometimes you will get unexpected crossovers and movements that look very creative. This feature can be used in many ways to add unique motion to your designs.

For even more ways to use your images and collages with Midjourney's video features, check out TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite. This tool can help you streamline your creative process and get the most out of every video generation.

Writing Effective Prompts

If you use a real-life picture and want a lot of action, describe everything you want to happen. The more detailed your prompt, the more complex and custom your video will be. For complicated scenes, write a complicated prompt. This helps Midjourney understand and create the specific actions you imagine.

Describe for Action

For example, instead of just saying "explosion," try "The background explodes into a giant fireball. Debris flies everywhere. Swirling chaotic background explosion. The bald man is really scared this time." This level of detail helps Midjourney hit every part of your vision.

Troubleshooting and Tips

Sometimes you might encounter errors, even with seemingly correct prompts. This can happen if the content in your prompt might relate to intellectual property. While there is no official confirmation, it is a possible reason for some errors.

Midjourney's video generator opens up many new ways to create moving art. By understanding these key details, you can make impressive videos and push your creative projects further. Experiment with different ideas and see what you can create!