Problem with MidJourney, does it worth price?
TLDRThe video script offers a detailed review of Mid Journey, an AI-based image generation platform. It discusses the pricing plans, the need for a Discord account to access the service, and the various features such as image upscaling, variations, and blending. The script highlights the platform's capabilities in creating high-quality, interesting results, but also raises concerns about the value for money, potential copyright issues, and compares it with alternatives like Adobe Photoshop and other AI tools. The reviewer finds Mid Journey fun and gimmicky but questions its worth at the current price point.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Mid Journey is an image generation platform that creates high-quality visuals based on user prompts.
- 💰 The pricing for Mid Journey starts at $10 for a basic plan with limited capabilities, escalating to $30 for a more feature-rich 'relax mode'.
- 🤖 Discord is the required platform to access Mid Journey, utilizing command-line inputs for image generation.
- 🖼️ Users can upscale images, create variations, and perform panning and zooming directly within the Mid Journey interface.
- 🔄 Mid Journey offers the ability to blend images and combine different styles or prompts for a more diverse output.
- 🌐 The platform has limitations when compared to free alternatives like stable diffusion and other AI-based tools.
- 🚀 Mid Journey provides fast rendering modes, but the user found no significant difference between the standard and turbo modes.
- 🎭 The platform allows for the creation of images with various styles, such as cyberpunk, steampunk, and diesel punk, with a single prompt.
- 🔍 Mid Journey's image recognition and description feature can be used to generate images based on existing pictures.
- 📸 There are concerns about the potential copyright issues when using Mid Journey for commercial work, as it may generate copyrighted characters.
- 💭 The user concludes that while Mid Journey is fun and interesting, the $30 price point may not offer enough value compared to other options available.
Q & A
What is Mid Journey, and how does it function?
-Mid Journey is an image creation tool that uses AI to generate images based on text prompts. It operates through Discord, where users can enter commands to produce images with varying styles and qualities.
What are the different pricing plans for Mid Journey mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions three pricing plans for Mid Journey: a basic plan at $10, a standard plan at $30 providing unlimited renders and relax mode, and higher tier plans like Pro 60 and H20 which are more expensive.
What does the 'relax mode' in Mid Journey's standard plan offer?
-Relax mode in Mid Journey's standard plan likely refers to a more relaxed usage limit, allowing for unlimited renders, as opposed to the basic plan which may have stricter limits.
How does the image rendering process work in Mid Journey?
-In Mid Journey, users type a command, such as 'imagine', followed by a text prompt in the Discord server. The system then generates images based on this prompt, with options for fast or relaxed rendering modes.
Can you upscale images in Mid Journey, and how does it work?
-Yes, Mid Journey allows for image upscaling, which can enhance the resolution of generated images up to 4K. Users can upscale images instantly as they are pre-rendered on the server, enabling quick retrieval.
What is 'variation by region' in Mid Journey, and how does it function?
-Variation by region in Mid Journey allows users to select a specific area of an image and generate variations within that area, offering a way to modify or enhance specific parts of an image.
What are the main criticisms of Mid Journey according to the script?
-The main criticisms of Mid Journey in the script are its high cost compared to other tools like Adobe Photoshop with AI, the perceived limitations of its features, and concerns about copyright issues with generated content.
How does Mid Journey compare to other AI image generation tools like Stable Diffusion?
-According to the script, Mid Journey is considered expensive and limited compared to Stable Diffusion, which offers more flexibility and control over image generation at a lower or no cost.
What are the ethical or legal concerns mentioned in relation to Mid Journey's content generation?
-The script raises concerns about potential copyright issues with Mid Journey, suggesting that some content generated might infringe copyrights, unlike other platforms that strictly adhere to copyright policies.
Does the script suggest that Mid Journey is worth its price?
-The script suggests that Mid Journey may not be worth its higher price, particularly when compared to other tools that offer similar or better functionality at a lower cost.
Outlines
🎨 Introduction to Mid Journey and Pricing
The paragraph discusses the user's initial impressions of Mid Journey, a platform that generates stunning images. The user highlights the pricing plans, which include a standard plan at $10 and an unlimited render plan at $30, called 'relax mode'. The user compares these costs to alternatives like Photoshop, which comes with AI capabilities and is priced at $15. The main concern raised is whether the cost is justified for the features provided by Mid Journey.
💻 Using Mid Journey with Discord and Rendering Options
This paragraph delves into the specifics of using Mid Journey through Discord, the platform on which the service operates. The user explains that rendering images is based on command-line inputs, and that the service offers various options such as upscaling images, creating variations, and panning. The user also notes the limitations of the web interface and the potential for higher quality results with post-processing. The paragraph emphasizes the speed and convenience of the rendering process, as well as the instant upscaling feature.
🖌️ Customization and Editing Features of Mid Journey
The user explores the customization and editing features of Mid Journey, including the ability to generate variations of an image by selecting specific areas and modifying them. The paragraph also discusses the option to zoom in and out of images, and how this can affect the quality and detail of the final product. The user highlights the flexibility of Mid Journey in creating different styles and variations from a single prompt, and the potential for blending images to produce unique results.
🌐 Mid Journey's Limitations and Copyright Concerns
In this paragraph, the user addresses some of the limitations of Mid Journey, such as its bias towards certain types of images and the potential copyright issues that may arise from using the platform. The user also discusses the value for money of the $30 plan, comparing it to other services and questioning whether the cost is justified. The paragraph concludes with a discussion on the platform's capabilities for commercial use and the importance of considering copyright laws when generating content.
💸 Evaluating the Worth of Mid Journey's Subscription
The final paragraph focuses on the user's evaluation of whether the Mid Journey subscription is worth the price, especially when compared to alternatives like Adobe Photoshop and other AI tools. The user concludes that while Mid Journey offers quality and interesting features, the $30 price point may not provide enough value for the average user. The paragraph ends with a recommendation to consider other options that may offer more versatility and better value for the price.
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Keywords
💡Mid Journey
💡Pricing
💡Discord
💡Command Line
💡Image Rendering
💡Upscaling
💡Variations
💡Painting Tool
💡Zoom Out
💡Copyright
💡Value
Highlights
Mid Journey creates stunning images, potentially one of the best.
The basic plan is priced at $10, offering limited features and quickly running out of time.
The standard plan at $30 offers unlimited render with a relax mode, supporting most features.
Pro 60 and H20 plans are expensive, but offer advanced features and capabilities.
Using Mid Journey requires Discord, which is the platform for accessing servers and rendering images.
The command line interface is basic, requiring users to type commands to render images.
Del 3 and Del 4 applications can create similar quality images for free.
Local installation of stable diffusion with sdxl models can produce high-quality results.
Mid Journey offers fast rendering modes and the ability to upscale images almost instantly.
The platform provides options for zooming in and out, and custom panning for image manipulation.
Variations can be created by selecting regions and generating new images based on those selections.
Upscaling images does not add new details but maintains the vector-like quality.
The interface for Discord within Mid Journey is well-crafted, offering better usability.
Mid Journey allows for the creation of multiple variations from a single prompt, a feature not found in other versions.
The platform can blend images together, creating a merged output with unique styles.
Users can utilize the describe function to analyze and generate descriptions for images.
There are concerns about the use of copyrighted characters and the legality of commercial use with Mid Journey.
Comparing the value, other platforms like Adobe Photoshop with AI capabilities may be more cost-effective.