TL;DR:
- MidJourney V6.1 released with enhanced image coherence, quality, and faster processing.
- V6.2 expected in a month with more significant improvements.
- New features like “Depth ControlNet” and MidJourney 3D in development.
Introduction: Welcome to the Future of AI Art
Hello, tech enthusiasts! Buckle up as we dive into the fascinating world of AI art with MidJourney’s latest updates. This week, we’re exploring the incredible new V6.1 release and sneaking a peek at what’s coming next. Let’s get started!
MidJourney V6.1: What’s New?
After seven months of anticipation, MidJourney V6.1 is finally here, and it’s now the default model. Founder David Holz describes it as “a pretty good release,” with significant improvements in image coherence, especially for hands, bodies, plants, and animals. But what exactly is new?
Enhanced Image Quality
- More Coherent Images: Better rendering of various elements, from bodies to plants.
- Better Textures: Enhanced textures and reduced pixel artifacts.
- Detailed Small Features: Improved accuracy for small details like eyes and distant hands.
Faster Processing and Better Text
- Speed Boost: V6.1 is 25% faster for standard image jobs.
- Text Accuracy: Better rendering of text within images.
New Features
- Image Upscalers: Superior image and texture quality with new ‘Subtle’ and ‘Creative’ upscalers.
- Personalization Model: Enhanced nuance, surprise, and accuracy.
- –q 2 Mode: Adds more texture with some coherence trade-off.
Observations: Hands-On with V6.1
After trying out V6.1, here are some observations:
- Fewer Freckles: V6.1 generates fewer freckles on faces.
- Sharper Images: Higher contrast and sharper images.
- Beautiful Faces: More attractive human faces and better image composition.
- Persistent Issues: Occasional problems with text accuracy and weird hands, but improvements are noticeable.
Prompting Tricks for “Normal-Looking” Faces
With V6.1’s enhanced beautification, creating “normal-looking” faces can be challenging. Here are five prompting tricks to help:
- Use specific descriptors: Be detailed about the features you want.
- Avoid beauty-related words: Steer clear of words like “beautiful” or “attractive.”
- Experiment with weights: Adjust the weights of different features.
- Combine prompts: Mix and match prompts to achieve the desired result.
- Iterate: Keep refining your prompts based on the outputs.
What’s Next? V6.2 and Beyond
MidJourney is already working on V6.2, expected to release in about a month. Here’s what to look forward to:
V6.2 Highlights
- New Features: A new inpainting feature and a “zoom in” function are being tested.
- Data Gathering: More data will be collected from V6.1 users to fine-tune V6.2.
- Improvements: V6.2 will offer more significant improvements based on the extra data collected.
Future Developments
- Image Editor: A new image editing feature combining reframing and inpainting.
- MidJourney V7: Faster speeds, better aesthetics, and improved language understanding.
- Depth ControlNet: A new feature allowing users more control over their MidJourney images.
- MidJourney 3D: A static 3D feature with plans to include movement in later versions.
- Storytelling Tool: A new tool developed by the MidJourney storytelling team.
The Road Ahead: Exciting Times for AI Art
With MidJourney’s continuous innovations, the future of AI art looks brighter than ever. From enhanced image quality to new features like Depth ControlNet and MidJourney 3D, there’s a lot to look forward to.
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