Midjourney Video First Look: How Good Is This New AI Generator?

Midjourney has stepped into the video creation space with its own video generator. This new tool offers a unique style, but it comes with some early limitations. We will look at how it works, what it does well, and where it falls short. You will see examples of generated content and learn tips for using it yourself.

Getting Started with Midjourney Video Creation

To use Midjourney's video generator, you need an active subscription. The recommended plans are the $30 or $60 options. The $10 subscription is often not enough for full video projects, as the fast hours deplete quickly. The $60 plan offers a relaxed mode, letting you generate more videos over time without quickly exhausting your credits.

How to Generate Your First Video

There are a few ways to create video in Midjourney:

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[B]Animate an Existing Image:[/B] The simplest method is to first create an image using Midjourney. Once your image is ready, you can select it and click the "animate" button. The system will then turn your still image into a short video clip.

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[B]Manual Mode with Prompts:[/B] You can also start directly in a manual video generation mode. Here, you define the motion type, choosing between "small motion" or "large motion." After selecting your motion, you can add a text prompt to guide the video generation.

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Generations are generally quick, but the process does use up your Fast Hours. For those looking to streamline their AI art workflow and manage their credits more effectively, consider exploring tools like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It can help you make the most of your Midjourney experience.

What Midjourney Video Does Well

Midjourney's video generator shines in several areas:

The tool really keeps the "Midjourney vibe." If you like the stylish and cinematic images Midjourney makes, you will likely enjoy its video output. The recognizable artistic style often translates well into moving pictures.

It handles different visual styles, including anime and comic book aesthetics. This allows for a wide range of creative projects beyond realistic scenes.

The generator shows promise with dynamic scenes. It can work with physics-based actions, such as shooting, running, or even complex acrobatics. This means you can create engaging action sequences.

Sometimes, the "glitches" or artifacts that appear can actually add a cool, stylized effect, almost like a visual filter. These can be used creatively in certain types of content, such as advertisements.

Current Challenges and Observations

While promising, Midjourney's video feature has some notable limitations in its current form.

The 480p Quality Hurdle

Perhaps the biggest issue is the standard video quality, which is currently 480p. This low resolution means videos often lack sharpness and detail. Faces, for instance, can change noticeably in the background due to the limited resolution. While this is an early model, better quality (720p or 1080p) is needed for professional use without needing external upscaling tools, which add extra cost and time.

Consistency Issues and Prompt Understanding

The tool sometimes struggles with consistency. For example, a character's appearance might change in the middle of a scene, or their body parts might deform. Action sequences, like fights, do not always turn out perfectly, with characters sometimes merging or moving unnaturally. Prompt understanding can also be hit or miss. Asking a character to perform a specific action, like "man stops car," might not yield the expected result.

Character references, especially when trying to use your own appearance, might not be accurate. Other AI tools seem to capture personal likeness more effectively. This means you might need to use multiple AI services and pay for each to get the desired outcome.

Limitations in Motion and Interaction

Simple actions like someone trying to kiss the camera or light a cigarette often do not look natural. Complex interactions, such as jumping into water, can be difficult. Midjourney seems to have some censorship around direct water interaction. However, a workaround like "woman do a backflip" can sometimes lead to the desired action, even if the movement is a bit awkward.

Extending Your Videos

Midjourney lets you extend your generated video clips. By default, videos are about 5 seconds long. You can extend them using either an automatic function or a manual process. For manual extension, you write out a continuation prompt describing the next scene or action. This allows you to build longer narratives from short clips, though consistency can still be a challenge.

Managing multiple generated video clips and ensuring consistency across them can be a time-consuming task. Tools like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT can assist in handling these kinds of tasks, making your workflow smoother.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Midjourney Video

Given the current 480p quality and inconsistencies, Midjourney's video generator is not yet ideal as a primary tool for full-length, high-quality video production. You would need to use an external upscaler, which adds cost and complexity. It is best used for short, stylized clips where the unique Midjourney aesthetic is the main goal.

It is wise to await the next version of Midjourney's video model. The community hopes for at least 720p or even 1080p output, which would make the tool much more practical for a wider range of projects.

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Midjourney's entry into video generation is exciting because of its unique art style. While the current 480p quality and occasional inconsistencies are limitations, the potential for creative, stylized content is clear. As Midjourney continues to develop this tool, we can expect updates that address these early issues. For now, it is a fun way to experiment with short, artistic video clips. If you are serious about automating your Midjourney tasks for image and video creation, check out the options at TitanXT.io.