The Midjourney team held their latest office hours on October 16, 2024, and shared some exciting updates about upcoming features and developments. Here’s a recap of the key announcements.
Standalone Editor is Coming Soon
David from the Midjourney team announced that a standalone editor is in the works. This new tool will allow users to upload and edit images using Midjourney’s model, all within a different interface.
While it promises to feel like a “new thing,” there are still discussions about its release. The team is closely monitoring moderation issues before fully launching the editor. From a technical perspective, the release is close, but it may come with some limitations at first.
New Personalization System and Profiles
A major update that’s coming soon is an improved personalization system. This system will include multiple user profiles, allowing for a more tailored experience.
Midjourney plans to release different types of profiles, such as demographic and style profiles. Although the details about these new profiles are still a bit unclear, it’s expected that users will be able to customize their interactions with the model in exciting new ways.
There’s also talk of a workflow that could enable users to teach the model in real-time, although there’s no clear timeline for this feature yet.
Training New Models: Video, 3D, and Version 7
The Midjourney team is currently training a number of new models, including video, 3D, and the much-anticipated Version 7.
The 3D model has experienced some delays due to health issues among the team, but work is progressing. David mentioned that while video is on the horizon, they are cautious about making sure it’s not slow, bad, or overly expensive.
Midjourney v7, meanwhile, is moving from the training phase to tuning, although David’s gut feeling is that training will continue for another month. He also hinted at a potential Version 7.1 with even more data, but details remain uncertain.
Future Features and Research Updates
Looking ahead, Midjourney is planning to focus on improving controllability in the model, particularly around features like color and character. There’s also a demographic and psychometric research post coming soon, which will provide insights into how the model handles different user groups. Additionally, the first storytelling-related release is on the horizon, though no specific date has been given for it yet.
For those following AI news closely, these office hours provided a lot to look forward to. Keep an eye out for more updates in the coming weeks as Midjourney continues to evolve its platform and capabilities.
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