🚀 Midjourney Office Hours Highlights: July 10th, 2024

New week, new Midjourney Office Hours. If you prefer to just get the gist of it, jump down to the TL;DR; section.

Extended Recap

The latest MidJourney Office Hours, held on July 10, 2024, unveiled some exciting updates and future plans. Here's a comprehensive summary of what was shared, categorized for your convenience.

📈 MidJourney 6.5 Update

The team is diligently working on the 6.5 version, tentatively named "6.5 alpha test." This version may not be activated by default initially, as the plan is to collect data before a full rollout. The update process includes finishing the basic model, completing the upscaler, conducting guides and mods testing, and finally, releasing it to the public. This structured approach ensures a robust and reliable update.

🛠️ New Features and Controls

MidJourney is exploring new demographic and aesthetic controls, which could offer users more personalized experiences. There's also an ongoing debate about implementing command line controls. Synchronizing Discord rooms with website rooms and introducing daily themes are on the agenda. Additionally, the team is considering collapsing the 10k and 20k user groups into a super user group and syncing prompt chat for a more streamlined user experience.

👤 Personalization Updates

The new models are reportedly feeling better, according to the speaker. The team is working on a more accurate and quicker personalization test. They are also shifting to a system where code updates occur more frequently, allowing users to opt for specific versions if they prefer. This flexibility aims to enhance user satisfaction and adaptability.

🎨 Style Exploration Tools

Although currently behind schedule, the team is considering a simpler interface for a quicker release of style exploration tools. The potential for a million styles with a basic interface is being explored, which could revolutionize how users interact with and customize their experiences.

🔧 V7 Development

The development of V7 is still 1-2 months away. Sub-training runs have shown promising results, and data preparation is ongoing. This meticulous preparation indicates that V7 will be a significant upgrade when it finally arrives.

🌟 User Experience Improvements

Special magazine deals for pro and mega users are in the pipeline. The team is also considering changes to the relax mode priority, potentially prioritizing users who use it less frequently. The creation of a "super relax mode" is under discussion, which could offer longer wait times but more images, catering to different user needs.

✏️ Drawing Mode Enhancements

Promising data has been found for a better drawing mode, and the team is considering a depth control net feature. This could be the last major feature of the 6.5 version before the transition to V7, indicating a focus on enhancing creative tools for users.

🕶️ 3D Progress

Significant progress is being made in the 3D realm. The team is inventing a new 3D format, and early tests look promising. The potential for 3D MidJourney in VR is on the horizon, which could open up entirely new dimensions for user interaction and creativity.

In summary, the MidJourney team is making substantial strides across various fronts, from updates and new features to personalization and 3D advancements. These developments promise to enhance user experience and offer more creative possibilities. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming months!

TL;DR;

🚀 MidJourney 6.5 Update: Training "6.5 alpha test," not default initially, data collection, upscaler update, structured release process.

🛠️ New Features: Demographic/aesthetic controls, command line control debate, Discord-website sync, daily themes, super user group, prompt chat sync.

👤 Personalization: Better models, quicker personalization tests, frequent code updates, version-specific usage.

🎨 Style Tools: Behind schedule, simpler interface for quick release, potential for a million styles.

🔧 V7 Development: 1-2 months away, promising sub-training runs, ongoing data prep.

🌟 User Experience: Special magazine deals, relax mode priority changes, "super relax mode" discussion.

✏️ Drawing Mode: Better drawing mode data, depth control net feature, last 6.5 feature before V7.

🕶️ 3D Progress: New 3D format, promising early tests, potential for 3D MidJourney in VR.

Stay tuned for more updates as Midjourney continues to innovate and enhance its platform!

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