
Making Videos with Midjourney: Everything You Need to Know About the New Feature
Jul 29
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Midjourney has rolled out a new feature that lets you create videos from your images. This is big news for anyone using AI for visuals. Until now, Midjourney focused on making stunning pictures. Now, it adds movement to your creations. The new V1 video model is quick and keeps the unique style of your images. It is available to all users with any subscription, starting at just $10 per month. Let's look at what this means for your creative work.
Why Midjourney's Video Model Stands Out
The Midjourney video model is interesting for several reasons. You can see many of its strengths just by looking at the demonstration videos. Here are the key points:
It produces good quality videos that look consistent.
It is fast at generating videos.
It is an affordable tool to use.
It keeps the style of the image it animates. This is a big advantage over other models that struggle to maintain the original style.
While the current resolution for videos is 480p, which is somewhat limited, you can improve this later with other tools. Despite this, the V1 model makes creating videos much more interesting and creative than other options. It quickly turns your static images into moving art, making it a very useful tool to explore.
To streamline your creative process and get the most out of Midjourney, consider using the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can help you manage your creations and enhance your workflow.
Exploring the Midjourney Video Gallery
Midjourney has added new sections to its gallery. Now, along with the usual images, you can see videos generated by users. The variety and quality of these videos are truly impressive. You can find videos in many formats: square, vertical, and even less common aspect ratios. The ability to keep the original image's style is a strong point. This means your videos will look just like your Midjourney images, but with added motion.
How to Generate Videos in Midjourney
To use the video generator, you need an active Midjourney subscription. The basic plan is enough. Once your subscription is active, follow these steps:
[H3]Quick Animation[/H2]
[LI]Click this button, and your image will start animating automatically.[/LI>
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More Control: Manual Animation
If you want more control over how your image animates, do this:
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[LI]Click on the image you want to animate to open it.[/LI]
[LI]Inside the image view, look for the "image animation menu."[/LI>
[LI]You will find four options. Two are automatic: you can choose between a low amount of movement or a higher, more dynamic movement.[/LI]
[LI]The other two are manual options. If you choose one of these, the image will be set as the video's starting frame. You can then add text instructions (a prompt) to guide the AI on what to generate.[/LI]
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After setting your preferences, the video generation process is quick. Midjourney can produce four videos at once in a very short time, even though they are at 480p resolution. The tool works well with many styles, including mixed ones where, for example, the background is realistic while the main element is an illustration. It keeps everything consistent.
[H2]Using External Images for Video Creation[/H2>
Midjourney's video tool is not limited to images you create within Midjourney. You can also generate videos from outside images. Simply drag an image from your computer into Midjourney, place it in the starting frame box, and then click "generate." You can also add a prompt to guide the animation, just like with Midjourney-generated images. The tool maintains high consistency even when working with images from other sources.
Extending Video Clip Length
Midjourney also lets you make your video clips longer, up to 20 seconds. To do this:
[LI>Hover over it and select "extend automatically."[/LI]
[LI]You can do this up to three times to reach a total duration of 20 seconds. The tool does a good job of keeping the video consistent through these extensions.[/LI]
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To truly master your creative output and manage many video generations, try the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It's designed to help you organize and speed up your workflow.
Style Consistency: A Major Advantage
Midjourney's ability to maintain style is a key difference compared to other video generation models. For example, when comparing it to models like Hiluo 2, Midjourney keeps elements like a dog's face consistent across different animations. Other models might change the style or look of the subject. Midjourney handles even complex animations, like a battle scene, with good coherence across the whole frame, where other tools might turn everything into a messy blur. This strong consistency allows for more creative freedom.
[P>It also handles images with unusual styles or compositions, such as overexposed photos or those with a parallax effect, where the foreground and background move at different speeds. This consistent output makes Midjourney a reliable choice for various kinds of video projects.[/P]
Final Thoughts on Midjourney Video
The new Midjourney video generation model is impressive. It is quick, affordable, and produces good quality videos that respect the style of your original images. While the 480p resolution is a point to note, tools like Topaz can upscale these videos to 4K. This means the resolution limit is not a major issue.
[P]This model helps you create in a highly creative way. If you have the chance, try it out. It is very fun to use and offers excellent value for creating moving images.[/P>
Ready to take your Midjourney experience to the next level? Explore the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT for tools that can help you automate and enhance your video creation process.






