Experience Midjourney's New Video AI: Key Features and How It Works

Midjourney has changed the game with its image generation, and now it's making waves with its new video model. This update brings impressive capabilities for creators looking to bring their static images to life. Let's see how easy it is to use and what you can expect from this new tool.

Getting Started with Midjourney Video

Midjourney's approach to video is simple: it works from an image. You start with a Midjourney-created image, and the AI animates it. This means you benefit from Midjourney's high-quality image output right from the start. Many people are already creating interesting videos, showing the model's ability to maintain detail and consistency.

One helpful tip: when you download your videos, choose the "download for social" option. It often gives you a higher resolution file than "download for editing."

Early Impressions and Unique Traits

Since this is an early release, the video model shows a few quirks. You might see some unusual motion or objects changing in unexpected ways. For example, a train might move oddly, or playing cards might change mid-animation. While these are small issues, the overall quality is still good enough for online sharing, like memes, helping you get views and engagement.

The model also excels in scenes where a character is mostly still, but the camera moves around them. Consistency in these shots is notable. However, watch out for strange background elements, like birds moving unusually.

Another strong point is how well it handles text. Even when text moves, it stays clear and readable in the video. It’s important to know that Midjourney’s video model does not add sound. You will need to add audio separately.

Midjourney’s video model supports a wide range of styles, from realistic to 3D, animation, cartoon, and anime. While some videos show strange movements, you can use these quirks to your advantage, creating unique content that stands out.

Pricing and Usage Details

Midjourney's video generation uses your standard fast generation hours. If you have the standard plan, which costs $24 per month yearly, you get unlimited image generation. Video generation, however, is not unlimited on this plan. Each video typically uses about 8 minutes of GPU time and creates four versions for you. With 15 hours, you can make around 100 videos, giving you 400 variations in total. If you create a lot of videos, consider how much time this will take. To maximize your video creation process, you might explore tools like TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite. It can help streamline your workflow and make the most of your Midjourney subscription.

For unlimited image and video generation, the Pro plan costs $48 per month. This can be a great value if you plan to create a large volume of videos and know how to use them for your projects.

Video Settings and Control

• [B]Motion Modes:[/B] You can choose between "low motion" for subtle movement and "high motion" for more active scenes. High motion videos use eight times more GPU time and can sometimes have more errors due to the increased movement.

• [B]Prompt Modes:[/B] The "auto mode" creates prompts for you, making it easy to generate videos quickly. The "manual mode" lets you write your own prompts. This gives you precise control over what happens in your video. For example, you can tell it to "zoom in on the face" or "rotate around the character." The model generally follows these prompts well.

• [B]Custom Images:[/B] You can upload your own images as a starting point. For best results, make sure your images have the right aspect ratio offered by Midjourney.

• [B]Resolution:[/B] Video resolution varies based on the aspect ratio. For example, a 1x1 video is 624x624 pixels, while a 16x9 video is 832x464 pixels. However, if you download for social media, 16x9 videos often become 1080p.

• [B]Scrubbing:[/B] Hold the control key and move your mouse to quickly scrub through videos. This helps you preview and check parts of the video.[LI][B]Video Raw:[/B] Add `--raw` to your prompt. This makes Midjourney less creative and stick closer to your instructions, giving you more control over the output.

• [B]Extend Video:[/B] This option lets you add more length to your video. Choose "auto" for an AI-suggested extension or "manual" to write a new prompt for the next part of the video.

Workflow on the Midjourney Website

To create videos on the Midjourney website, first enter your prompt or upload an image. Click on the three slider icons on the right side to adjust settings like aspect ratio and model versions (standard or raw). After you generate your image, hover over it to see an "Animate" button. This will automatically animate your image.

For more control, click on the image itself. In the lower right corner, you'll find options for "auto mode" (low motion, high motion) and "manual mode" (low motion, high motion). Manual mode allows you to input specific prompts for your video animation. Other buttons you see are for image variations, upscaling, and other image-related tasks, not for video.

After the video is generated, you get four versions. To review them quickly, hold the control key and scrub with your mouse. Below the video, you’ll find "extend auto" or "extend manual" options to continue your video story. To streamline your entire creative process from image generation to video extension, consider using TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite. It handles repetitive tasks, letting you focus on creative direction.

Real-World Examples and Comparisons

When testing the video model, some patterns emerge. For a "screaming or rocking woman" example, the animation style was great, with a grunge-anime look. However, the motion often changed speed abruptly, going from slow to fast. Another example of a "woman dancing in a park" revealed a common issue with video models: head and body motion can be out of sync, especially with complex movements like dancing. While the initial parts of some dance videos looked good, they sometimes broke down later.

Comparing Midjourney's video output with other models using the same prompts showed some interesting results. For the dancing woman, another model, one 2.1, offered an interesting motion for the water but was more of a jump than a dance. Cling 2.1 came closest to actual dancing, but still had head and body sync problems. V2 performed poorly, with blurry and strange results.

In another test with a burning warrior, Midjourney showed varied results, sometimes changing the character's movement rhythm unexpectedly. However, other models also had their strengths. Cling 2.1 showed great flames and smoke, keeping the camera still. Van 2.1 offered a cinematic feel with dramatic flames and a good camera pan that kept the hero in view.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Midjourney's new video model is quite good, especially for an early release. The ability to generate unlimited videos with the Pro plan for $48 per month is a strong point. Given that AI models improve quickly, this tool will only get better over time. Whether you are a casual creator or a professional, Midjourney’s video capabilities open new doors for visual content.

Ready to create your own striking videos with Midjourney? Enhance your workflow and manage your creations with ease by checking out TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite.