Generate Architectural Animations with Midjourney: A Simple Guide

Creating detailed animation videos for architecture or interior design used to be a challenge. Now, with tools like Midjourney, it's much simpler. This guide will walk you through the steps to produce your own architectural videos using Midjourney, focusing on practical tips and how you can make the most of this powerful AI.

Getting Started with Midjourney: Setting Up Your Account

First things first, you need to set up your Midjourney account. Visit midjourney.com to sign up. You'll choose from different subscription plans: Basic, Standard, Pro, or Mega Plan. While the Basic plan is a common starting point, if you plan to use Midjourney frequently, especially for video creation, the Standard plan often provides better value.

If you are new to Midjourney, you can follow along with these steps. For a more detailed beginner introduction, there are many tutorials available that cover the basics of using Midjourney from scratch.

Preparing Your Image for Animation

Once you're set up, head over to the "Create" tab in Midjourney. The core of your animation will come from a base image. You can use an image you've already made within Midjourney, or you can upload an existing architectural rendering or photo.

• To add an image, click the upload icon.

• Choose your file and drag it into the designated area.

• Once uploaded to your Midjourney library, simply click on the image to add it directly to your prompt.

Crafting Your Animation Story Prompt

With your base image ready, it's time to tell Midjourney what kind of animation you want. Think of this as writing a short story, usually in two to three concise sentences. Describe the mood, the movement, and any key elements you want to see happen around your architectural subject. For example, you might describe a scene like: "It's a bright, sunny day. The wind gently sways the trees. Birds fly past the building."

After writing your description, hit enter or click the send icon to process. Knowing exactly what you want is key to getting good results.

As you get more involved with generating detailed prompts and managing multiple video outputs, you might find that organizing and refining your work manually can take up a lot of time. This is where tools like the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite can significantly improve your workflow, helping you manage and generate prompts more efficiently.

Understanding Midjourney Video Outputs and Extension Options

Midjourney typically generates videos that are 5 seconds long. You can preview these videos by hovering over them once they are created. To extend a video, you have a couple of choices:

Auto Extension:

• Hover over the video and click 'Extend Auto'.

You can choose between 'Low Motion' or 'High Motion'. For architectural videos, 'Low Motion' is generally preferred as it creates subtle, smooth movements, but experiment with both to see what suits your vision.

Manual Extension:

• Click 'Extend Manual'.

This option lets you provide more specific instructions to Midjourney, giving you greater control over the extended animation. This is helpful when you know specific new elements or movements you want to include in the extension.

You can exit the current video view by clicking the 'X' button.

Animating Your Still Images

Beyond creating new videos, Midjourney also allows you to animate any images you've already created, whether they are upscaled or not. Simply find an image from your past creations, click on it, and then select 'Animate' (either 'Auto' or 'Manual'). For example, you can take a still architectural rendering you previously made and animate it with 'Auto Low Motion' to add a subtle, living quality to it.

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Bringing Your Designs to Life

Sometimes, adding people to your Midjourney images requires extra effort. While Midjourney works great for structures, people can be tricky. It's common to export your image and add people using image editing software, which can be time-consuming. However, even with this extra step, animating your designs with Midjourney is a straightforward process that adds a new dimension to your architectural and interior design presentations.

Don't let manual tasks slow down your creative flow. The TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite is designed to help you streamline these processes, giving you more time to focus on your design vision.