Midjourney's NEW Powerhouse: Deep Dive & Tips for Editor!
TLDRMidjourney has unveiled its new Editor feature, marking a significant step towards version 7. This tool allows users to edit images directly within the platform, offering a more seamless experience compared to Discord. Initially exclusive to users who have generated over 10,000 images, annual subscribers, or members for at least 12 months, the Editor includes functionalities like in-painting and retexturing. It also introduces a new canvas feature for creative composition and the ability to revisit older images for further enhancement. While the Editor is not perfect on day one, it offers a lot of potential for exploration and improvement, with upcoming features like 3D and video models, and an exciting Storyteller project on the horizon.
Takeaways
- 🚀 Midjourney has released a new feature called 'Editor', marking a significant step towards version 7.
- 🎨 Editor is primarily focused on in- and out-painting and is available to users who have generated over 10,000 images, are annual subscribers, or have been members for at least 12 months.
- 🖌️ Users can edit images either from a URL or by uploading their own, with the ability to adjust the aspect ratio and move the initial image.
- 🗂️ Editor allows for the extension of images and the removal of unwanted objects, with the option to modify prompts for better results.
- 🔍 The 'retexture' feature applies the stylization of one image to another, offering a powerful tool for creative exploration.
- 👀 Editor is not perfect on day one and has some limitations, such as the inability to zoom into the edit canvas for more detailed work.
- 🤖 There's a sense of humor in the AI, as it sometimes generates unexpected but amusing results, like creating a new lane for cars instead of removing them.
- 🔄 The retexture feature is particularly powerful when combined with SRS (Style, Restyle, and Stabilize), suggesting its potential as a secret weapon in the editor's arsenal.
- 🎥 Midjourney is working on 3D models and a video model, indicating future expansions beyond still images.
- 📖 The 'Storyteller' project is in the works, which could significantly enhance the narrative capabilities of Midjourney's tools.
Q & A
What is the significance of Midjourney's new editor feature?
-Midjourney's new editor feature marks a significant step towards version 7 and represents the first demarcation line between Discord and web, offering a powerful tool for image editing and generation.
Who has access to the editor feature in Midjourney?
-Access to the editor feature is currently limited to users who have generated over 10,000 images, are annual subscribers, or have been members for at least 12 months.
How does the editor feature differ from the traditional Discord experience?
-The editor feature is a departure from the Discord experience, offering a web-based interface for image editing and generation, which is a new direction for Midjourney.
What is the core functionality of the editor feature?
-The core functionality of the editor feature is in-painting, similar to tools like Adobe's Gen-Fill, with unique capabilities that make it a powerhouse for image editing.
How does one get started with the editor feature?
-To get started with the editor, users should first switch to dark mode, then navigate to the edit tab where they can either edit from a URL or upload their own image.
What are some limitations or areas for improvement in the editor feature?
-Some limitations include the inability to zoom into the edit canvas for more intricate edits, and the scaling up feature which has some limitations in terms of quality.
How does the editor feature handle object removal and what is the process?
-The editor feature allows for object removal using an erase button that provides a brush tool. Users can control the brush size and remove unwanted objects from the image by painting over them.
What is the retexture feature in the editor and how does it work?
-The retexture feature takes the stylization of the input image and applies it to another image, allowing users to change the texture and style of an image while maintaining its structure.
How does the editor feature integrate with Midjourney's other tools and features?
-The editor feature integrates with Midjourney's other tools by allowing access to all Midjourney stuff, such as control over stylization and the ability to generate different versions of an image.
What are some creative uses of the editor feature discussed in the transcript?
-Some creative uses include revisiting older images to achieve desired outcomes, using the retexture feature for creative style transfers, and combining the editor with SRS for powerful image manipulation.
What is the 'Storyteller' project mentioned in relation to Midjourney's future developments?
-The 'Storyteller' project is an upcoming feature from Midjourney that is still under wraps, but it has been hinted that it will involve storytelling and will be revealed soon.
Outlines
🚀 Midjourney's New Editor Feature
The script discusses the recent release of Midjourney's new editor feature, which marks a significant step towards version 7. The editor is initially available to users who have generated over 10,000 images, are annual subscribers, or have been members for at least 12 months. The core functionality revolves around in-painting, similar to Adobe's Gen Fill, but with unique capabilities that make it a powerhouse. Users can edit images from a URL or upload their own, with the script providing a detailed walkthrough of editing a Midjourney image, adjusting the aspect ratio, and using the editor to extend and modify images based on prompts. The script also touches on the limitations and areas for improvement, such as the lack of zooming in on the edit canvas and the scaling limitations.
🎨 Exploring Midjourney's Editor Capabilities
This paragraph delves deeper into the capabilities of Midjourney's editor, focusing on features like object removal and retexturing. The script describes how users can modify images by removing unwanted elements and how the retexturing feature allows for the application of one image's stylization onto another. It also mentions the importance of using compatible prompts with the general structure of the image for effective retexturing. The script provides examples of how these features can be used to enhance older images and create new compositions, emphasizing the creative potential of the editor. Additionally, it discusses the editor's performance with artistic styles and photographs, suggesting the use of creative upscalers for further refinement.
🛠 Creative Exploration with Midjourney's Editor
The script continues to explore the creative possibilities of Midjourney's editor, discussing its use for general exploration beyond just editing. It covers the use of the editor for generating artistic styles and photographs, and how it can be used to create unique compositions by combining generated elements. The paragraph also highlights the editor's ability to work with character references, suggesting that it can be used to create personalized images. The script provides examples of how the editor can be used to create dynamic and varied imagery, such as retexturing a model with different outfits or combining elements from different sources to create a cohesive final image.
📹 Wrapping Up the Midjourney Video
In the final paragraph, the script wraps up the video by reflecting on the experience of using Midjourney's new editor feature. It acknowledges that while the editor is not perfect on day one, there is a lot to explore and much more to come with future updates, including version 7 and the Storyteller project. The script expresses excitement about the potential of these upcoming features and concludes by thanking viewers for watching and introducing the host, Tim.
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Keywords
Midjourney
Editor
In-painting
Retexturing
Aspect Ratio
Prompt
Stylization
Creative Upscaling
Version 7
Storyteller Project
Highlights
Midjourney has released a new editor feature, marking a significant step towards version 7.
The editor is currently available to users who have generated over 10,000 images, are annual subscribers, or have been members for at least 12 months.
The editor primarily focuses on in-painting, similar to tools like Adobe's Gen-Fill, but with unique capabilities that make it a powerhouse.
Users can switch to dark mode for a better editing experience, as light mode is reportedly used by 'psychopaths'.
The editor allows editing from a URL or uploading personal images, starting with the ability to edit mid-journey images.
Aspect ratios can be adjusted, and there's a tab for common aspect ratios, enhancing the composition capabilities.
The editor has the ability to scale images, though there are limitations to the quality after scaling up.
Midjourney's editor can generate extensions of images, such as adding a full city extension to a provided image.
The editor includes an erase tool for object removal, allowing for intricate edits like removing a car from an image.
Prompt modifications can guide the AI to generate images with specific details, like a man in a blue business suit facing forward.
Users have access to all mid-journey tools, including controls for stylization, to fine-tune the editing process.
The editor can struggle with tonal and lighting consistency when generating new images from edits.
Using the initial image as a style reference can improve the quality of edits by providing more context for the AI.
The retexture feature applies the stylization of one image to another, a powerful tool for creative edits.
The editor can be used to revisit and improve older images that did not meet the desired outcome in previous mid-journey versions.
Midjourney's editor is not perfect on day one, but it offers a lot to explore and will continue to improve with upcoming versions.
The storytelling project is an upcoming feature that has been hinted at and is expected to be revealed soon.
Midjourney's editor is a powerful new tool for image editing and creative exploration, despite some initial hiccups.