--V 6.1/6.2?? + Channel Update | Midjourney Office Hours Recap July 3rd 2024 | Midjourney News
TLDRIn the Midjourney Office Hours recap of July 3rd, David discusses the upcoming open launch of the website with a new personalization feature and potential room consolidation. He hints at version 6.5 being split into two releases, focusing on pixel quality and coherence. Personalization is encouraged, with an updated explore page and potential demographic-based generation. Version 7, 3D, and video developments are also mentioned. The channel plans to increase content with a new editing team and a series of mini-courses starting with color theory.
Takeaways
- 🚀 Midjourney is moving towards an open launch with new onboarding for the personalization feature.
- 🔄 Website rooms are being rearranged to synchronize with Discord, potentially consolidating some into smaller rooms.
- 🔧 Version 6.5 may be split into two releases: 6.1 focusing on pixel quality and 6.2 on coherence, including hands and text.
- 📈 User ratings and feedback will be collected after the first release to inform the second update.
- 🤖 AI image imperfections are acknowledged as a significant challenge, not necessarily an impossibility.
- 🔄 Encouragement for users to try out personalization, with a move towards a personalization versioning system.
- 🛍️ The explore page may change to favor personalization, but it will remain an optional 'for you' page.
- 🧐 Generating images by demographic could be controversial but is considered a valuable exploration of biases.
- 🔨 Development on version 7, 3D, and video is ongoing, with video being the slowest due to quality concerns.
- 🎨 The video's art prompt is 'surreal Stripes concept by Dolly,' using various styles and parameters.
- 📚 The channel is hiring an editor and planning a more structured content release schedule, with multiple series in development.
- 📈 The Advan mid Journey course will be split into individual mini-courses, with the first focusing on color theory, to be released soon.
Q & A
What was the main topic of the Midjourney Office Hours on July 3rd, 2024?
-The main topic was the upcoming changes to the Midjourney platform, including a move towards an open launch with new onboarding for the personalization feature, rearrangement of rooms, and potential updates to the versioning system.
What does Midjourney plan to do with their website launch and personalization feature?
-Midjourney plans to move the website towards an open launch with new onboarding for the personalization feature, aiming to synchronize the rooms with Discord and possibly consolidate some rooms into smaller ones.
Why might Midjourney split version 6.5 into two releases?
-They might split version 6.5 into two releases because the two algorithm improvements are clashing with each other. The first release would focus on pixel quality, and the second update would focus on coherence, such as hands and text.
What is the potential naming convention for the split version 6.5 releases?
-The potential naming convention for the split version 6.5 releases could be 6.1 and 6.2.
What does David suggest about the current state of AI image generation?
-David suggests that one of the reasons AI images don't look perfect is because achieving perfection is a huge challenge, not necessarily because it's impossible. He also mentioned that this might teach them to go for more major updates rather than incremental ones.
What is the current status of Midjourney's version 7 and other projects like 3D and video?
-Version 7 and the 3D project are progressing, but the video project is moving the slowest due to the team's dissatisfaction with the current look of other video models and their reluctance to release a subpar model.
What changes are being considered for the explore page on Midjourney?
-Midjourney is considering changing the explore page to favor personalization, but it would be an optional 'for you' page, allowing users to choose whether to use it.
What is the controversy surrounding generating by demographic on Midjourney?
-The controversy is that generating by demographic could be seen as controversial, but David believes it's better to explore biases rather than hide them, and he thinks it should be easy to implement.
What changes has the channel undergone recently?
-The channel has recently hired an editor and is planning to implement a dream video schedule starting next Friday, with two or three videos per week in addition to the office hours recap.
What is the new approach to the Advan Mid Journey course?
-The new approach is to split up each unit of the Advan Mid Journey course into its own individual course, allowing for a focus on maximizing information in each topic and giving users the option to pick and choose which subjects interest them the most.
When is the first course of the Advan Mid Journey series expected to be available?
-The first course, which is about color theory and application, is expected to be available in about 10 days from the date of the script.
Outlines
🚀 Mid Journey Office Hours Recap and Channel Update
In the July 3rd Mid Journey office hours recap, the speaker announces a channel update and discusses the website's transition towards an open launch with new personalization features. They mention rearranging rooms to synchronize with Discord and consolidating super user rooms. The release of version 6.5 is considered to be split into two due to conflicting algorithm improvements, focusing first on pixel quality and then on coherence. The speaker also touches on the challenges of AI image perfection and the potential for a personalization versioning system. They express hope for a 'for you' page on the explore page without disrupting existing personalization. The video also hints at the possibility of generating images by demographic, which could be controversial but is seen as an opportunity to explore biases. Lastly, the speaker shares updates on version 7, 3D, and the slow progress of video feature development due to quality concerns.
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Keywords
Midjourney
Channel Update
Personalization
Discord
Version 6.5
Pixel Quality
Coherence
AI Images
Explore Page
Diversity
Version 7
Editor
Course
Highlights
Midjourney office hours recap from July 3rd, 2024, with updates on the platform's development.
Website moving towards an open launch with new onboarding for personalization feature.
Plans to rearrange and synchronize rooms with Discord for improved user experience.
Potential consolidation of super user rooms into a single room for streamlined communication.
Version 6.5 may be split into two releases due to conflicting algorithm improvements.
First release of 6.5 will focus on pixel quality, followed by user feedback collection.
Second release will concentrate on coherence, particularly hands and text.
Consideration of naming the releases 6.1 and 6.2 to reflect their focus areas.
Efforts to expedite the release process despite slow training runs.
Discussion on the challenges of AI image perfection and the incremental update approach.
Encouragement for users to explore the personalization feature.
Introduction of a personalization versioning system for seamless updates.
Changes to the explore page to favor personalization with an optional 'For You' page.
Acknowledgment of potential controversy in generating by demographic and the importance of exploring biases.
Version 7, 3D, and video developments with a focus on quality over speed.
Introduction of an editor to the channel and plans for a more frequent video schedule.
Upcoming series and courses on color theory and application with a modular approach.
First course on color theory expected to be available within 10 days.
Commitment to release one or two mini-courses per month.