Midjourney Video is Here: Turn Images into Motion

Midjourney has launched its new AI video feature, changing how creators bring their images to life. No longer just for still pictures, Midjourney now lets you create dynamic videos directly from your existing artwork. This guide shows you how to get started and make the most of this exciting update.

Getting Started with Midjourney Video

When you visit the Midjourney homepage, you will now see videos instead of images. A new button at the top right lets you switch between image and video modes. To create a video from your work, simply click on an image you have already made. You will then see a new "Animate Image" section at the bottom right, next to the usual editing tools.

Choose Your Animation Style: Auto vs. Manual

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[B]Auto:[/B] This option allows Midjourney to create the video for you based on its understanding of your image.

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[B]Manual:[/B] You can control what happens in your video by writing a prompt. This gives you more specific results.

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Control the Motion: Low vs. High

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[B]Low Motion:[/B] As the name suggests, this creates subtle movements in your video. It’s a good starting point to feel how Midjourney works with video.

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[B]High Motion:[/B] This option adds more action, camera movement, and interactions to your video.

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We suggest starting with Auto Low Motion to get a basic understanding. Then, try Manual Low Motion to control the AI with your own words. Midjourney is good at following your prompts, even if they are simple.

Imagine turning a simple sketch into a vibrant short film, or bringing an abstract painting to life with subtle movements. The power to automate these animations and manage your artistic flow efficiently is here. Explore how a tool like TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite can streamline your creative process, allowing you to focus more on ideas and less on repetitive tasks.

Details and Examples of Midjourney Video

Creation Speed and Costs

Midjourney creates four videos at once, and it does it very fast. While this speed is great, remember that a video uses about eight times the credits of a single image. So, your credits might be used up faster. Pro users also have a "relax mode" for videos, which can help manage costs over time.

Resolution and Control

Videos are currently generated at 480 pixels. This size is good for drafts. Midjourney may add an upscaling tool later, which would make these draft videos into high-quality final versions. You can move through a video by pressing the control button and dragging your cursor left or right to see individual scenes. If you right-click a video, a menu appears, letting you "hide" the videos you do not like, leaving only your preferred clip.

Motion in Action: Auto vs. Manual Comparisons

Comparing Auto Low Motion and Auto High Motion shows clear differences. High motion adds much more; for example, the camera might rotate. Low motion might only move a small part, like a head. When you use manual mode, Midjourney follows your prompt very well. For a robot example, using "high motion" led to the robot bending down and placing a bucket on its head, which was much more expressive than the low motion version.

From recreating dinosaur scenes with dynamic camera moves (think Jurassic Park style) to animating funny tests like a man throwing a stone at a laughing dinosaur, High Motion consistently delivers more exciting results. Even illustrating objects or figures benefits greatly from high motion. Imagine a postman tripping and seeing all the small actions. The quick way you can make animated films is impressive. You can even use external images in your Midjourney videos, which is a big plus.

Managing many video projects and keeping track of your iterations can be a significant task. This is where automation platforms come into play. Check out TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite to see how you can systematize your video creation, ensuring consistency and saving time for more creative exploration.

Making Your Videos Longer with 'Extend'

The "extend" function lets you make your videos longer and continue the story. If you have a basic video, you can add to it using "extend." When you use "extend manual," you type what you want to happen next, and Midjourney adds it to the video. The video grows longer from its very first frame. Just remember that your story needs to fit into the time you have; a world trip cannot fit into 5 seconds. So, build your story step by step.

Midjourney also works well with many different art styles. You can animate 3D renderings, illustrative versions of objects, children's drawings, or even rough sketches. For example, animating a polar explorer in the ice with the camera zooming out to show penguins reveals great detail, without anything looking bad or too sharp.

Refining Your Videos

To improve a video, hover your mouse over it and click either "Extend Auto" or "Extend Manual." If you pick "Extend Manual," your current prompt appears at the top. You can change it there. If you click "Extend Auto," Midjourney immediately creates four more videos for you based on the current one.

Conclusion

Midjourney’s first video model offers cool, strong videos that follow your prompts well. The film sequences are detailed and can be extended up to 20 seconds. This feature is a lot of fun to use and shows great potential for creators. Whether you are generating short clips or building a longer narrative piece, the ability to rapidly produce and iterate on video content is a game changer. For those looking to scale their creative output, think about how TitanXT's Midjourney Automation Suite can help automate bulk generation and manage your assets more effectively, giving you more time to create.