Transform Your Stills: Animating Images in Midjourney

Imagine giving your static images a new dimension, making them move and tell a story. Midjourney now offers a powerful way to turn your flat pictures, even your own brand photos, into animated videos. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to use this feature and how it can enhance your content creation.

Start Your Animation Journey in Midjourney's Web Version

To begin creating videos, you will need to use the web-based version of Midjourney. Go to midjourney.com and sign in. Once logged in, look to the left side and click on the "Create" tab. This section, marked with a paintbrush icon, is where you will do your video work.

Before you start, make sure you have some images ready. You can use pictures you have already made in Midjourney or create new ones to experiment with.

Animate Your Existing Midjourney Images

Once you have an image chosen, click on it. On the right side, you will see options. The crucial part for animation is the "Animate your Image" section at the bottom right. This feature gives you two main ways to add motion:

Auto Option: Let Midjourney Decide

• Two main choices exist for the extent of movement: Low Motion and High Motion. Low motion means subtle slight movement such as a cup steaming lightly or hair gently swaying. High motion on the other hand can be used to generate more dramatic movements, such as a full pan over a large vista or an individual running in a shot.

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Manual Option: Guide the Motion Yourself

[LI]This is key if you want a specific action to happen in your video. If you do not give a specific prompt, Midjourney will choose the motion for you, which may not be what you want.[/LI>

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Reviewing Your Generated Videos

Midjourney processes your video requests and usually provides four options for each prompt, similar to how it generates images. While videos are generating, you will see a progress bar. Once ready, click on a video to see a preview of the motion. This lets you check if the movement looks natural and meets your goals.

Bring Your External Images to Life

[P]A powerful part of this feature is the ability to animate images that were not created in Midjourney. This means you can use your brand photos, custom illustrations, or any other picture.[/P>

[LI]Once uploaded, you can add a prompt, such as "slow zoom into the subject" or "slow zoom out."[/LI>

[LI]A word of caution: when animating real human faces, especially in brand photos, the face might look slightly different in the animated output, especially during more extreme movements. Always check the result to ensure it maintains the look you want. You may need to crop parts of the video if the face changes too much.[/LI]

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Ready to take your Midjourney creations further? The Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT helps you manage and scale your image generation, making it easier to integrate these new animation features into your workflow.

Manage and Refine Your Creations

After your videos are made, Midjourney provides tools to manage them:

[LI]Clicking the "Prompt" button associated with a video brings its details to the top, letting you quickly edit the animation prompt. For example, you could remove a command like "subject looks up at the end" if you want to change that specific action.[/LI>

[LI]The "Start Frame" option allows you to begin a new animation using an existing image from your gallery, then apply a new motion prompt.[/LI>

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While Midjourney does a great job, always check the final video for any unexpected elements, like extra limbs or distortions, or unwanted additions to the scene. Review the details to ensure everything looks correct and fits your vision.

Elevate your content creation by using the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT, designed to simplify and speed up your Midjourney processes, letting you focus more on creative animation.

Conclusion

The new Midjourney video feature is a game-changer for content creators. It gives you the power to add motion and life to your static images, whether they are generated in Midjourney or are your own photos. By understanding the auto and manual options, and how to refine your animations, you can create engaging short videos for social media, presentations, or any other use.

Experiment with different prompts and motions. See how these animated visuals can make your content more dynamic and interesting. For even greater control and efficiency in your Midjourney work, explore the capabilities of the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT.