--V 6.1/6.2?? + Channel Update | Midjourney Office Hours Recap July 3rd 2024 | Midjourney News
TLDRIn the Midjourney Office Hours recap, updates on the platform's open launch, personalization feature, and potential room consolidation were discussed. The release of version 6.5 may be split into two, focusing on pixel quality and coherence. David highlighted the challenges in AI image perfection and the exploration of biases. The channel is set for a schedule change with more content, including a course on color theory and application.
Takeaways
- π Midjourney is moving towards an open launch with new onboarding for the personalization feature.
- π The website's rooms are being rearranged and synchronized with Discord to improve user experience.
- π§ Potential consolidation of super user rooms into a single room for better organization.
- π Version 6.5 might be split into two releases: 6.1 focusing on pixel quality and 6.2 on coherence, including hands and text.
- π€ AI images aren't perfect due to the complexity of the task, not because it's impossible.
- π οΈ Encouragement for users to try out personalization, with a move towards a personalization versioning system.
- π Changes to the explore page to favor personalization, with an option for a 'for you' page.
- π§ Acknowledgment of potential controversy in generating by demographic, but a call to explore biases rather than hide them.
- π Development updates on version 7, 3D, and video, with the latter being the slowest due to quality concerns.
- π¨ The art in the video was created with a specific prompt and style settings, showcasing the capabilities of the AI.
- π The channel has hired an editor and is planning for a more structured video release schedule with multiple series in development.
- π A new approach to the Advan mid Journey course, splitting it into mini-courses for better focus and user selection.
Q & A
What was the main focus of the Midjourney Office Hours on July 3rd, 2024?
-The main focus was an update on the website's open launch, new onboarding for the personalization feature, rearrangement of rooms, and potential synchronization with Discord.
What changes are being considered for the website's rooms?
-They are considering consolidating some rooms into smaller ones, such as collapsing all the super user rooms into one.
What is the plan for the upcoming version 6.5?
-Version 6.5 might be split into two releases: the first focusing on pixel quality and the second on coherence, possibly named 6.1 and 6.2.
Why is the release of version 6.5 being delayed?
-The training runs for the updates are excruciatingly slow, which is causing the delay.
What is David's perspective on AI image perfection?
-David mentioned that while AI images not looking perfect is not necessarily impossible, it is a huge pain, suggesting that they might need to be less incremental and aim for more major updates.
What is the current status of the personalization feature?
-David encouraged people to try out personalization, stating that many haven't used it yet, and they are moving toward a personalization versioning system.
What changes are being made to the explore page?
-There are plans to change the explore page to favor personalization, but it will be optional and resemble a 'for you' page.
What is the controversy surrounding generating by demographic?
-David acknowledged that generating by demographic could be controversial, but he believes it's important to explore biases rather than hide them.
What is the current progress on version 7 and other features?
-Version 7 and 3D are progressing, but video is moving the slowest due to concerns about the quality of other video models.
What changes are being made to the channel's content schedule?
-The channel is hiring an editor and planning to release two or three videos per week in addition to office hours recaps, starting from the following Friday.
What is the new approach to the Advan mid Journey course?
-Instead of waiting to finish each lesson, the course will be split into individual units, allowing for a focus on maximizing information in each topic and giving users the option to choose which subjects interest them.
Outlines
π Mid Journey Office Hours Recap
This paragraph recaps the Mid Journey office hours from July 3rd. The update is brief due to a channel update announcement. David discusses moving the website towards an open launch and new onboarding for the personalization feature. There are plans to rearrange rooms and synchronize them with Discord. The idea of consolidating super user rooms into one is also mentioned. Version 6.5 is highlighted, with potential split releases focusing on pixel quality and coherence. User ratings and feedback will guide the updates. Personalization is encouraged, with a new versioning system in the works. The explore page might be changed to favor personalization, but it will be optional. David also addresses potential biases in generating images by demographic and suggests exploring these biases openly. Finally, he mentions the progress on version 7, 3D, and video, with the latter being the slowest due to dissatisfaction with current video models.
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Keywords
π‘Midjourney
π‘Office Hours
π‘Channel Update
π‘Personalization
π‘Algorithm Improvements
π‘Pixel Quality
π‘Coherence
π‘Discord
π‘Versioning System
π‘Explore Page
π‘Controversial
π‘3D and Video
π‘Course
Highlights
Midjourney office hours recap from July 3rd, 2024.
Website moving towards an open launch with new onboarding for personalization feature.
Rooms will be rearranged and synchronized with Discord.
Consolidation of some rooms into smaller ones, like collapsing all super user rooms into one.
Version 6.5 might be split into two releases: 6.1 focusing on pixel quality and 6.2 on coherence.
User ratings and feedback will be collected between the two releases.
AI images not perfect due to the complexity of the process.
Encouragement to try out personalization and moving towards a personalization versioning system.
Explore page to be changed to favor personalization, but as an optional feature.
Generating by demographic could be controversial but should be explored.
Version 7, 3D, and video are in development, with video being the slowest due to quality concerns.
Art prompt for surreal stripes concept by Dolly in conjunction with mcre.
Introduction of an editor for the channel.
New video schedule to start next Friday with two or three videos per week.
New series are being worked on with a lot of content planned.
Mid Journey course will be split into individual units, each as a separate course.
First course on color theory and application to be available in about 10 days.
Goal to release one or two mini-courses per month.