Midjourney's New Video Feature: Early Impressions After 24 Hours
Jul 28
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Midjourney has added a new video feature, and initial tests show it's quick and easy to use. In this post, we look at how to make these videos, compare them to other AI video tools like Sora and V3, explain Midjourney's price plans, and share a neat trick to add yourself to your videos.
Making Videos in Midjourney
Creating videos with Midjourney starts with making an image first. Here's a quick guide:
Go to midjourney.com. This is often the easiest way.
Enter a clear request for your image. For example, "road going up the hill, red Lambo, driving up the hill, dramatic, cinematic."
Midjourney gives you four image choices. Pick the one you like best.
Select the "animated image" option to turn your chosen image into a video. You can pick "auto" or "manual" motion. "Auto" lets the AI handle movement, with options for "low motion" or "high motion." "Manual" gives you more control.
Midjourney then creates four video options based on your settings. Choose your favorite.
Making Videos with Products
You can also make videos for specific products. Here’s how you can use an existing image to guide the AI:
Upload your product image into "Omni reference" in Midjourney. This helps the AI use your product's look.
Adjust the "Omni reference" strength. A setting around 300 makes the AI follow the image closely, while lower numbers let it be more creative. Numbers can go up to 1000.
Use a request like, "the bottle in the middle of New York City street surrounded by traffic."
Generate the image, then animate it. Choosing "high motion" can often lead to dynamic results for product videos.
Making Animated Characters
To create lively animated characters, you can guide Midjourney's style. For instance, try: "a cute shark in the water looking happy sunset backdrop Pixar style."
To keep the same character through different scenes, create the first image, then "upscale it subtle." Then, put this upscaled image back into "Omni reference" for new scenes. This helps keep the character’s look consistent across multiple short videos.
If you're making many images and videos, managing them can get tricky. Consider a tool like the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT. It helps streamline your creative process, so you spend less time organizing and more time creating amazing content.
Midjourney Videos Against Sora and Google V3
How does Midjourney's new video feature compare to other big names like OpenAI Sora and Google's V3? Let's look at some examples:
Car Video Comparison
Midjourney's red Lambo video is 5 seconds long.
Sora's version of the car is also 5 seconds.
V3's car video includes sound.
Lion Video Comparison
Midjourney made a lion video based on a detailed request.
Sora's lion video also showed a random lion.
V3 created its own lion video too.
Shark Video Comparison
Midjourney’s shark video showed its take on the animated character.
Sora's shark video was its artistic version.
V3 presented its own shark video.
Each tool has its unique touch. It's interesting to see how they interpret similar requests.
Midjourney Price Plans
Midjourney's pricing is straightforward. All videos showcased in early tests, plus many others, were made using the basic $10 a month plan.
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$10/month plan: Good for testing the waters and getting familiar with the process. It offers enough credits for images and trial videos.
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$30/month plan: Adds 15 extra hours of fast creation, suitable for those who need more active use.
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$60/month plan: Provides unlimited video generations, a solid choice for serious creators.
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$120/month plan: For people who plan on heavy daily use.
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Finding the right plan helps you make the most of your creative time. For those looking to get the most out of their Midjourney subscription, consider optimizing your workflow with the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT.
Special Tip: Add Yourself to Midjourney Videos
You can put yourself or specific people into Midjourney videos. This feature is really cool for making personalized content. Here's how it works:
Get a picture of yourself. For example, a woman lying on a bed at night with her eyes closed, with fire rain in the water behind her.
Upload your picture into the "Omni reference" area.
Set the "Omni reference" strength. A setting of 200 is often good for keeping your likeness while allowing some creative freedom. Experiment with values to get the look you want.
Generate the images, then select one to animate. "Auto low motion" is a good choice to keep the main subject clear without too much movement.
The "Omni reference" feature, combined with adjusting its strength, is key to putting yourself or others into these AI-generated videos.
Conclusion
Midjourney has definitely entered the video creation space. It offers simple ways to make moving images, compare styles with top competitors, and provides flexible pricing. The ability to add specific people using "Omni reference" opens up many creative ideas.
What do you think about Midjourney's video feature? Does it stand strong against other video generators, or should it stick to images? We encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments.
Don't forget to check out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT to enhance every step of your creative journey with Midjourney.
