Midjourney Updates: Peek at New Style Reference, Video Costs, and V7.1 Hints from Office Hours

Here's a summary of the latest Midjourney office hours from June 4th. The team shared insights into upcoming features, potential challenges, and exciting possibilities.

Style Tools Getting an Upgrade

New Style Reference on the Horizon

One of the main things discussed is a new version of the Style Reference feature. This update is expected to roll out very soon, possibly next week. The way old SREF codes work with the new version isn't entirely clear yet, but it seems there might be a fresh approach.

Style Explorer Coming Next

Once the improved Style Reference is live, the focus will shift to developing a Style Explorer tool. This could make it easier for users to discover and use different styles in their creations.

Exploring the Upcoming Video Model

A big topic was the release of the video model. The team is testing about 24 different settings to figure out the best options for launch. The challenge? Cost.

Pricing the New Video Feature

There's talk of possibly having different tiers, maybe an affordable option and a higher-quality one. However, even the "expensive" version might still be too costly. The goal is to find a balance so most people can actually use the feature. They are considering options like a medium-quality tier.

Capacity and Release Strategy

The team crunched the numbers and realized they could run out of computing power almost instantly upon release if the video model is too popular. This will likely happen no matter what, so they are trying to figure out how to manage it. Ideas include making it available only to yearly subscribers or setting daily usage limits, though these aren't perfect solutions.

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Other Hints for the Future

Omni Reference Status

Unfortunately, the team still feels they might not be able to improve the Omni Reference feature further at this time.

Potential for V7.1

There's a small chance of a version 7.1 release down the road. This could happen by combining the video and image models. If this works, it might lead to better generation of details like hands and anatomy. There's also a slim possibility of another speed boost update for V7.

Creative Prompt Example

The team highlighted some stunning art created by their community. A simple concept was used for these images: Double Exposure Origami. The community members added their own details while keeping the core style consistent. The results were impressive.

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Conclusion

That covers the main points from the Midjourney office hours. We're seeing exciting developments in style tools and the upcoming video feature, along with a glimpse into future model improvements. The focus remains on balancing innovation with technical and cost challenges.

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