Midjourney V6 is Too Good Now... (ALL New Updates Explained)
TLDRMidjourney V6 introduces a plethora of updates that enhance performance and usability. The model is now faster and more cost-effective, with upscalers operating at double the speed and half the cost. Image aesthetics, coherence, and text rendering have improved significantly. New tools like pan, zoom, and VAR region are available for image manipulation. A new 'nii' model caters to Eastern and Anime aesthetics. The standout feature is the style reference, allowing users to upload an image as a style guide for new creations. The website has also seen improvements, offering a more user-friendly experience. Despite being in alpha, Midjourney V6 promises even more features in the future.
Takeaways
- ๐ Midjourney V6 has introduced significant updates since its December release, enhancing speed, cost-efficiency, and image quality.
- ๐ The upscaler in V6 is now twice as fast and costs half as much, reducing GPU hour consumption.
- ๐จ Image aesthetics, coherence, prompt accuracy, and quality have been notably improved from the initial release.
- ๐ Text rendering on images has been enhanced, allowing for better word generation within images, but still requires specific prompt formatting.
- ๐ ๏ธ V6 supports previous version tools like pan, zoom, and VAR region, offering more editing capabilities for generated images.
- ๐ The pan tool allows for image expansion in a chosen direction, while the zoom tool offers the ability to adjust the image's scale.
- ๐ The VAR region tool enables specific image areas to be selected and transformed, though prompt adherence is not perfect.
- ๐ A new 'nii' model has been released, tailored for Eastern and Anime aesthetics with a higher stylized value.
- ๐ผ๏ธ The style reference feature allows users to upload an image to Discord and use it as a style reference for generating new images.
- ๐ The 'd-s ref' command is used in prompts to incorporate the style of an uploaded image, with options for multiple references and stylization strength.
- ๐ The mid Journey website has been revamped, offering an Alpha version with advanced features for users who have generated over 5,000 images.
- ๐ฎ Despite these updates, Midjourney V6 remains in the alpha stage, with more features and improvements expected in the future.
Q & A
What are some of the key updates introduced in Midjourney V6?
-Midjourney V6 has introduced faster and cheaper upscalers, improved image aesthetics, coherence, prompt accuracy, and image quality. Text rendering has also been improved, allowing better word generation on images.
How has the performance of the upscalers changed in V6?
-Upscalers are now twice as fast and cost half as much, consuming fewer fast GPU hours.
What improvements have been made to text rendering in Midjourney V6?
-Text rendering has been noticeably improved, allowing for better word generation on images, though it still cannot generate full-blown sentences.
Which tools from previous versions are now supported in V6?
-V6 now supports tools like pan, zoom, and vary region, which were not available on the release date.
What functionalities do the pan and zoom tools provide?
-The pan tool allows users to expand the image in the chosen direction, while the zoom tool zooms out the image with the possibility to zoom out every next image.
What is the 'vary region' tool and how does it work?
-The 'vary region' tool allows users to select a specific part of the image and transform it. However, prompt adherence with these tools is still not very great.
What is the new Nii model in Midjourney V6?
-The Nii model is specifically tuned for Eastern and Anime aesthetics, with a much higher stylized value than the default version. Users can use the 'style raw' parameter for better prompt adherence.
How does the new style reference feature work in V6?
-Users can upload an image to Discord and use it as a style reference in their prompt. By writing the new 'd-s ref' command and pasting the image link, the generated images will reflect the style of the reference image.
Can multiple images be used as style references simultaneously?
-Yes, users can use multiple images as style references, add different weights to them, and select the overall stylization strength using the 'ssw' command.
What are some enhancements made to the Midjourney website?
-The Midjourney website has been significantly improved, offering a special Alpha version with an image generation feature and full access to all tools for users who have generated more than 5,000 images.
Outlines
๐ Mid Journey V6 Updates Overview
The script introduces a range of updates to the Mid Journey V6 model since its December release. Enhancements include faster and more cost-effective upscaling, improved image aesthetics, coherence, and quality. Text rendering on images has also been refined, allowing for better visual word generation within prompts. The script highlights the inclusion of previous version tools such as pan, zoom, and VAR region, which were not initially available. These tools enable users to expand, zoom, and adjust the aspect ratio of images, although prompt adherence is noted to be less than perfect.
๐จ New 'nii' Model for Stylized Aesthetics
A new 'nii' model has been introduced, specifically tailored for Eastern and Anime aesthetics. This model has a higher stylized value, offering better prompt adherence when using the style raw parameter. The script provides examples of images created using the 'nii' model, showcasing its ability to generate highly stylized artwork.
๐ธ Style Reference Feature Introduction
One of the most significant updates is the introduction of the style reference feature, which allows users to upload an image to Discord and use it as a style reference in their prompts. This feature enables the Mid Journey V6 to generate new images that incorporate the style of the uploaded image along with the user's prompt. The script explains how to use this feature, including adding weights to multiple style references and adjusting the overall stylization strength with the '--ssw' command.
๐ ๏ธ Consistent Style and Upcoming Character Features
The script discusses the 'consistent style' feature and mentions an upcoming 'consistent character' feature, which is expected to function similarly to the style reference feature. It suggests that these updates are part of the ongoing development of the Mid Journey V6, which is still in the alpha stage, indicating that more features and improvements are on the horizon.
๐ Mid Journey Website Enhancements
The script concludes by highlighting the improvements made to the Mid Journey website. Users who have generated over 5,000 images can now access an Alpha version of the site, which includes an image generation feature and full access to all tools. The website is described as being visually appealing and more convenient than the Discord bot, providing a better user experience.
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Keywords
Midjourney V6
Updates
Upscale
Image Aesthetics
Coherence
Text Rendering
Pan Zoom
Vary Region
Nii Model
Style Reference
Consistent Style
Discord
Alpha Version
Highlights
Midjourney V6 has become faster and cheaper, with all upscalers now twice as fast and costing half as much.
Image aesthetics, coherence, prompt accuracy, and image quality have been noticeably improved since the release.
Text rendering on images has been enhanced, allowing for better word generation within images.
V6 now supports tools from previous versions, such as pan, zoom, and VAR region, which were not available on the release date.
The pan tool allows for expanding the image in a chosen direction.
The zoom tool enables zooming out of the image with the possibility to adjust for every next image.
The aspect ratio can be changed using the zoom value and the --AR command.
Vary region allows for selecting a specific part of the image and transforming it.
A new nii model has been released, specifically tuned for Eastern and Anime aesthetics.
The nii model has a higher stylized value than the default version, improving prompt adherence.
V6 introduces a brand new style reference feature, allowing users to upload an image as a style reference for image generation.
The style reference feature uses the style of the uploaded image and the user's prompt to generate a new image.
Multiple images can be used as a style reference, with different weights and overall stylization strength.
The consistent style feature is expected to be followed by the introduction of consistent character features.
The mid Journey website has been significantly improved and enhanced, offering a special Alpha version for users who have generated over 5,000 images.
The website offers an image generation feature and full access to all tools, providing a more convenient experience than the Discord bot.
Despite the updates, mid Journey V6 is still in the alpha stage with more features to explore in the future.