Midjourney Studio Updates: Editor Improvements, New Modes, and Future Ideas

Discover the latest changes coming to Midjourney! Recent updates shared from the office hours give us a look at editor improvements, new features, and plans for future versions, including a video model.

Upcoming Editor Release Details

Midjourney is getting a significant editor update soon. This release will bring better tools for selecting parts of your image. You can also look forward to a new layer system.

They are also changing how users get access to the editor. It won't require a yearly membership anymore. The exact new requirements are still being finalized.

New Parameters and Modes on the Way

Midjourney is adding a new early version of the "weird" parameter. This will let you play with different kinds of outputs.

The "fast mode" option is also making a return. This is the speed setting between "turbo" and "relax" modes.

Improvements to aesthetics and personalization are in progress. These are happening subtly to help with prompt accuracy and figure anatomy. They have more significant improvements planned, but getting the settings right is taking time. They might hold another rating event to help with this.

For users who want to create many images quickly, managing different settings and parameters can be time-consuming. Consider exploring tools like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can help streamline repetitive tasks and manage your generations more efficiently.

Future Developments and Timelines

After these immediate updates, they are thinking about another higher quality mode. The details are still being worked out, including what quality setting it might use (like Q4 or Q8).

The new style reference and omni reference features are expected in about two to three weeks. They need a new data set to finish this. The new upscaler is also looking at a timeline of two to three weeks.

They also mentioned a potential new "draft mode." The quality would be lower, but the generation would be almost instant. It's already quite fast, so people will need to wait and see how this new instant mode works.

Looking Ahead: Versions 7.1, 7.2, and Version 8

Midjourney has some ideas for versions 7.1 or 7.2. They plan to test these ideas. However, there are no guarantees they will be released. The team wants to focus on developing a Version 8 model.

Version 8 is planned to allow for new capabilities thanks to a new server setup. This is currently estimated to be ready in about 45 to 60 days. Automation can greatly assist when exploring new models like Version 8. The Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT is designed to simplify running multiple tests and comparisons.

The Midjourney Video Model

Training for a Midjourney video model should finish by the end of the month. They aren't sure yet if the quality will be high or how long it will take to fine-tune it. However, the development process is moving forward.

They mentioned the video model aims to be different from what others have released. It might land somewhere in the middle of what exists today. It likely won't be inexpensive because it needs further refinement, but it also won't be extremely high quality initially due to cost considerations.

Summary of Updates

Midjourney is actively working on several fronts. The immediate focus is an editor update with better tools and layers, plus changes to access. Upcoming features include a new weird parameter, fast mode, and subtle aesthetic improvements.

Further out, expect new style/omni reference and upscaler features, potentially a very fast draft mode, and development towards Version 8. Work is also progressing on a new video model.

Staying on top of all these updates and experimenting with new features can be demanding. Consider how automation could help. Tools like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT could make it easier to use these new features effectively within your workflow.