Midjourney v6 News: Turbo and New Describe for v6

Thaeyne
8 Mar 202405:20

TLDRTheen, an AI enthusiast, discusses recent updates to Midjourney V6, including the introduction of Turbo mode, which allows users to generate images at 3.5 times the speed at double the cost of fast hours. Users can toggle this feature on or off and even activate it for individual prompts. Theen also explores the new 'describe' feature, which provides descriptive sentences for images rather than direct prompts. While the new version offers more detailed prompts, Theen finds it less effective for discovering impactful keywords and questions the desire to recreate images exactly with AI. The video invites viewers to share their preferences between the old and new 'describe' features and encourages subscription for more content.

Takeaways

  • 🚀 **Turbo Mode Update**: Midjourney V6 introduces a turbo mode that allows users to generate images at 3.5 times the speed at double the cost of fast hours.
  • ⚙️ **Turbo Mode Customization**: Users can set the turbo mode to be on until switched off, or use '--turbo' at the end of each prompt for one-time use.
  • 🔍 **Image Variations**: There are slight variations in images produced at different speeds, noticeable when using a specific seed number and comparing relaxed, fast, and turbo modes.
  • 📈 **New Describe Feature**: A new version of the describe feature has been released, offering a different approach to generating descriptive sentences about an image.
  • 📷 **Image Uploading**: With the new describe, users can upload an image or paste a link for description, and manage their uploaded images through a plus sign interface.
  • 🗑️ **Image Management**: Users can now delete images from their list using a trash button, and the describe feature is accessed through an eye icon.
  • 💭 **Mixed Feelings**: The speaker has mixed feelings about the new describe feature, finding it less effective for personal use compared to the old version.
  • 🔑 **Keyword Discovery**: The old describe was used for discovering impactful keywords, which the new version also offers but in a less straightforward manner.
  • 🖼️ **Recreating Images**: The describe feature does not provide prompts that recreate the original image exactly, which aligns with the speaker's preference against AI image replication.
  • 🎨 **Artist Recommendations**: The new describe sometimes recommends artist names as a style reference, although less frequently than before, and only when an image resembles a famous artist's work.
  • ❓ **Preference Query**: The speaker asks for feedback on the new describe feature and its preference over the old version in the comments section.

Q & A

  • What is the new feature introduced in Midjourney V6?

    -The new feature introduced in Midjourney V6 is the turbo mode, which allows users to generate images at 3.5 times the speed at double the cost of fast hours.

  • How can users control the turbo mode?

    -Users can control the turbo mode by either setting it on until they switch it off with '/turbo', checking the current setting for the speed with '/SL settings', or adding '--turbo' at the end of each prompt they want to use the turbo mode for.

  • What kind of variations can be noticed in the images produced by different speeds?

    -Slight variations can be noticed in the images produced by different speeds, but they are only noticeable if a specific seed number is set and the same prompt is used with different speeds.

  • What is the new update regarding the 'describe' feature?

    -The new update regarding the 'describe' feature allows users to upload an image or paste a link to the image they want to be described. It provides a list of descriptive sentences about the image, which can be used to build prompts.

  • How does the new 'describe' feature differ from the one on Discord?

    -The new 'describe' feature on the alpha website gives parts of a prompt that users can mix and match, while the one on Discord provides four actual prompts that can be used directly.

  • What are the user's mixed feelings about the new 'describe' feature?

    -The user has mixed feelings because when they tried their own photos, the descriptions were harsh and did not meet their personal beauty standards. Additionally, they prefer short prompts and are unsure about the conversational language style recommended with V6.

  • Why might the user not recommend using the new 'describe' on personal photos?

    -The user might not recommend using the new 'describe' on personal photos because it provided a harsh reality check about their appearance based on Midjourney's standards, which could be upsetting.

  • Does the new 'describe' feature recommend artist names as part of a prompt?

    -The new 'describe' feature does recommend artist names as a style reference, but less frequently than the old version. It seems to do so when an image looks stylistically similar to a famous artist's work.

  • What is the user's opinion on the ability of the 'describe' feature to recreate images exactly?

    -The user does not see the value in recreating an image exactly with AI and feels that the new 'describe' does not help them as much as the older version in this regard.

  • What is the user's main concern with the new 'describe' feature?

    -The user's main concern is difficulty in locating the most important keywords from the really long prompts provided by the new 'describe' feature.

  • What does the user suggest about the purpose of the 'describe' feature?

    -The user suggests that the 'describe' feature is useful for discovering new keywords that impact the outcome of image generation, but they find the new version less effective for this purpose.

  • What does the user encourage viewers to do if they like the content?

    -The user encourages viewers to subscribe to their channel if they enjoy this kind of content.

Outlines

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🚀 Mid Journey AI Updates: Turbo Mode & New Describe Feature

Theen discusses recent updates to Mid Journey AI, including the introduction of a turbo mode that accelerates image generation speed at twice the cost. Users can toggle this feature on or off, and it's noted that different speeds produce slightly varied images, noticeable when using a specific seed number. Theen also explores the new version of the describe feature, which provides descriptive sentences for an uploaded image to assist in creating prompts. While the new describe follows the updated prompting style of Mid Journey V6, Theen expresses mixed feelings, finding it less effective for discovering impactful keywords compared to the older version. The video invites viewers to share their preferences between the new and old describe features in the comments.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Midjourney V6

Midjourney V6 refers to the sixth version of an AI technology platform that is being discussed in the video. It is the main subject of the updates and features mentioned throughout the transcript. The updates include new functionalities and improvements to the AI's capabilities.

💡Turbo mode

Turbo mode is a feature introduced in Midjourney V6 that allows users to generate images at a speed of 3.5 times faster than the normal rate, albeit at double the cost of fast hours. It is an option for users who require quicker image generation and is a significant aspect of the updates discussed in the video.

💡Fast hours

Fast hours are a type of credit or resource within the Midjourney platform that allows users to generate images more quickly. The concept is tied to the cost of using the Turbo mode, highlighting the trade-off between speed and resource consumption.

💡Describe feature

The Describe feature is a tool within the Midjourney platform that analyzes and provides descriptive sentences about an uploaded image. It is used to help users understand the content of an image and can also suggest parts of a prompt that can be used to generate similar images.

💡Alpha site

The term 'alpha site' refers to a testing or early version of a website that is not yet available to the public. In the context of the video, it is where users with access can try out the new features of Midjourney V6, including the updated Describe feature.

💡Prompt

A prompt in the context of AI image generation is a set of instructions or a description that guides the AI to create a specific type of image. The video discusses how the new Describe feature provides parts of a prompt that users can mix and match to create their own.

💡AI Technologies

AI Technologies are the various tools and platforms that utilize artificial intelligence to perform tasks. In the video, the speaker experiments with different AI technologies, with a focus on the advancements and updates in Midjourney V6.

💡Seed number

The seed number is a specific value used in AI image generation to produce a unique output. The video mentions that slight variations in images can be noticed if the seed number is set to something specific while using different speeds in the Turbo mode.

💡Beauty standards

Beauty standards refer to the criteria or ideals that are considered attractive or aesthetically pleasing. The video humorously touches on the idea that the AI's descriptive analysis of a person's photo might not align with human perceptions of beauty.

💡Conversational language

Conversational language is a style of communication that mimics natural, everyday speech. The video mentions that the new recommended prompting style associated with V6 uses more conversational language, which is a departure from the shorter, more descriptive prompts preferred by the speaker.

💡Artist names

In the context of the video, artist names are used as style references when generating images with AI. The speaker notes that the new Describe feature sometimes recommends artist names as part of the prompt, which can influence the style of the generated image.

Highlights

Midjourney introduces Turbo mode for V6, allowing users to generate images at 3.5 times the speed at double the cost of fast hours.

Turbo mode can be toggled on or off with '/turbo' or set to a specific prompt with '--turbo'.

Slight variations in images are produced by different speeds, noticeable only with a specific seed number.

A new version of the 'describe' feature has been released, offering a different approach to generating descriptive prompts.

The 'describe' feature now provides parts of a prompt that can be mixed and matched, rather than full prompts.

The new 'describe' follows a more conversational language style and a wall of text format for prompts.

The new 'describe' may not always recommend artist names, but it does so less frequently than the old version.

The new 'describe' is not as effective in providing prompts that look exactly like the original image.

The old 'describe' was used to discover new keywords, while the new version seems to retain this functionality but to a lesser extent.

The new 'describe' provides long prompts that may make it difficult to locate the most important keywords.

The speaker expresses mixed feelings about the new 'describe', finding it less helpful than the older version for certain uses.

The new 'describe' does not seem to recreate images exactly, which the speaker finds to be a positive aspect.

The speaker questions the practicality of recreating images exactly with AI and finds the new 'describe' less useful for this purpose.

The video invites viewers to share their preferences for the new or old 'describe' and how they use it.

The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe to their channel for more content like this.

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