Midjourney Office Hours Recap: October 16, 2024
The Midjourney team recently hosted their office hours on October 16, 2024, where they unveiled some exciting updates and plans for the future.
Standalone Image Editor in the Works
David from the Midjourney team announced the development of a standalone editor. This new tool will revolutionize the way users upload and edit images using Midjourney’s model through a different interface. While the release of the editor is impending, the team is meticulously addressing moderation concerns before the full launch. Despite being technically ready, some initial limitations might accompany the release.
Enhanced Personalization System
A major update on the horizon is an improved personalization system. This system will introduce multiple user profiles, enhancing the tailored experience for users. Midjourney intends to introduce various profile types such as demographic and style profiles, allowing users to customize their interactions with the model uniquely.
Discussions are also underway regarding a real-time teaching workflow, although a specific timeline is yet to be established.
Training New Models
The Midjourney team is actively training new models, including video, 3D, and the highly anticipated Version 7. While the 3D model faced some delays due to team health issues, progress is being made. The team is cautious about the video model, ensuring it maintains speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Midjourney v7 is transitioning from training to tuning, with a potential Version 7.1 in the works. The focus is on expanding controllability around features like color and character.
Future Developments
Looking ahead, Midjourney aims to enhance controllability in the model, specifically regarding color and character features. An upcoming demographic and psychometric research post will shed light on how the model caters to diverse user groups. The team also hinted at an imminent storytelling-related release, although a specific date is yet to be disclosed.
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