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Future Tech Pilot
10 Apr 202403:23

TLDRThe Midjourney Office Hours recap for April 10th, 2024, highlights the upcoming price increase for the Midjourney beginner course and the introduction of social creation features. David discusses the progress of model personalization in the 6.1 update, which will improve hands, bodies, and text rendering. The team's work is divided into sections to handle unpredictable timelines, and version 7 is in development, promising significant performance improvements. A caption party is planned, and video generation is at compute limits, with anime videos expected to be easier to produce than photographic ones. Feedback demographics show regional preferences, with Asia being more interested in nudity in Midjourney content.

Takeaways

  • 📈 The price of the Midjourney beginner course will increase on the 12th, and there's a link in the description for those interested before the price change.
  • 🔧 Midjourney is working on integrating social creation into their website, which is currently being tested with guides and moderators with positive feedback.
  • 👥 Super users will be given access to try out the social creation feature soon, starting with a limited number of group creation rooms.
  • 🗓 David acknowledged the team's difficulty in predicting timelines due to various factors, including team members being absent.
  • 🛠️ An update, possibly version 6.1, is in the works that includes model personalization and improvements in rendering hands, bodies, text, and reducing small pixel artifacts.
  • 🎨 The team is considering more updates to the default aesthetic but is cautious about not negatively impacting other aspects.
  • 🚀 Version 7 is in development and is expected to offer a significant performance leap beyond version 6, although the release date is uncertain.
  • 🎉 A 'caption party' event is planned for the near future, involving captioning random images and rating others' descriptions.
  • 💻 Video generation has hit compute limitations, with some necessary hardware in short supply, but the team is actively working on video-related features.
  • 🌏 Feedback demographics show that Asia has shown a significantly higher interest in nudity in Midjourney compared to North America and Europe.
  • 🎨 The provided art prompt example demonstrates the detailed instructions users can follow to create specific styles of illustrations in Midjourney.

Q & A

  • What is the main focus of the Midjourney office hours recap from April 10th, 2024?

    -The main focus is on the introduction of social creation to the Midjourney website, which is currently being tested with guides and moderators and has received positive feedback.

  • When is the price of the Midjourney beginner course expected to increase?

    -The price is expected to increase on the 12th, a couple of days after the office hours recap.

  • What is the current status of the social creation feature on the Midjourney website?

    -It is being tested with guides and moderators, and super users will be given a chance to try it soon. The feature will initially be available in a limited number of group creation rooms.

  • How does David describe the impact of the social creation feature on the Midjourney platform?

    -David described it as a net good, indicating that it has had a positive impact overall, although some aspects are still in the raw stage.

  • What challenges does the Midjourney team face in predicting timelines for updates?

    -The team faces challenges due to the division into different sections and the unpredictability of individual work rates, as well as the potential for sickness or vacations to disrupt schedules.

  • What is included in the upcoming model personalization update, which might be called 6.1?

    -The update will include changes to the bias of the bot and is expected to improve the rendering of hands, bodies, text, and small pixel artifacts.

  • What is the current phase of the 6.1 update?

    -The 6.1 update is in the tuning phase, and the process is expected to be faster than previous updates.

  • What are the plans for the default aesthetic in future updates?

    -While it is difficult to make changes without affecting other aspects, the team has a plan to address this for future versions, including version 7.

  • How does David describe the progress and expectations for version 7 of Midjourney?

    -David is very optimistic about version 7, describing it as a huge leap in performance beyond version 6, although it is moving slower than initially anticipated.

  • What is the upcoming 'caption party' event about, and when is it expected to occur?

    -The 'caption party' is an event where users will be asked to caption random images and then rate other people's descriptions. It is expected to happen in the next week or so.

  • What challenges are being faced in the development of video generation capabilities in Midjourney?

    -Video generation has reached compute limitations, meaning that the necessary computers for this feature are in short supply, and the team is actively working on overcoming these challenges.

  • What demographic feedback has Midjourney been collecting, and what interesting insights have been observed?

    -Midjourney has been collecting feedback demographics to understand regional, gender, and subscription plan preferences. One interesting insight is that Asia has shown a significantly higher interest in nudity in Midjourney compared to North America and Europe.

Outlines

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📈 Mid Journey Office Hours Recap and Course Price Increase

The script provides a recap of the Mid Journey office hours held on April 10th. It begins with an announcement that the price of the Mid Journey beginner course will increase on the 12th, encouraging viewers to check out the course via a link in the description. The main focus of the office hours was the introduction of social creation features to the Mid Journey website, currently being tested with guides and moderators, with a positive reception described by David as a 'net good.' However, some aspects are still under refinement, and super users will be invited to test it soon. The plan is to start with a limited number of group creation rooms in densely populated areas before expanding the feature to all users. David admits to difficulties in predicting timelines due to the team's division into different sections, which can be affected by staff absences. The next priority is an update for model personalization, which will alter the bot's bias and is expected to improve hands, bodies, text, and small pixel artifacts in the upcoming 6.1 update. This update is currently in the tuning phase and aims to streamline the process. David expresses a desire for more frequent updates to the default aesthetic but acknowledges the challenge of balancing improvements with potential negative impacts on other aspects. For version 7, he remains optimistic despite the slower-than-expected progress, emphasizing the significant performance improvements expected beyond version 6. A 'caption party' is teased for the following week, involving captioning random images and rating others' descriptions. Video generation is mentioned as reaching compute limitations, with the nii team working on video-related projects, and anime video generation is noted as more feasible than photographic video. The script concludes with feedback demographics, revealing regional preferences for Mid Journey features, with Asia showing a stronger interest in nudity features. The art prompt used in the video is shared, along with acknowledgments to EP AI and the Mid Journey website, and the narrator invites viewers to follow on Instagram and Twitter for more content.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Midjourney

Midjourney refers to a company or project that is in the middle of its development or journey. In the context of the video, it is the name of the company hosting the office hours and the subject of the discussion. It is central to the video's theme as it is the entity that is developing new features and updates.

💡Office Hours

Office Hours typically refer to a scheduled time when staff or faculty are available to answer questions or provide assistance. In this video, 'Midjourney Office Hours' is an event where the company discusses ongoing projects and updates with its community, showing the interactive aspect of the company's development process.

💡Social Creation

Social Creation is the concept of creating content or projects within a social context, often involving collaboration and interaction with others. In the script, Midjourney is testing this feature on their website, aiming to enhance user experience by allowing community-driven content creation and interaction.

💡Guides and Mods

Guides and Mods are short for 'guides' and 'moderators,' individuals who help manage and facilitate online communities. In the video, they are mentioned as the initial testers of the social creation feature on the Midjourney website, indicating the company's strategy to refine the feature with the help of community leaders before a wider rollout.

💡Super Users

Super Users are individuals who are highly engaged with a product or service, often providing valuable feedback and insights. In the script, Midjourney plans to let super users try the social creation feature, highlighting the company's reliance on their most active community members for testing and improvement.

💡Group Creation Rooms

Group Creation Rooms are virtual spaces where groups of users can collaborate and create content together. The script mentions that Midjourney will start with a small number of these rooms for denser areas, indicating a strategic approach to testing the scalability and functionality of the social creation feature.

💡Model Personalization

Model Personalization refers to the ability to customize or adjust the behavior and output of a model, often in AI contexts. The script discusses an upcoming update that includes model personalization, which will change the bias of the bot and improve various aspects of the output, showing the company's commitment to refining its AI technology.

💡Update 6.1

Update 6.1 is a specific version or iteration of the Midjourney product that is in development. The script mentions that this update will include improvements in various aspects such as hands, bodies, text, and small pixel artifacts, indicating a focus on enhancing the visual and textual output quality.

💡Caption Party

A 'Caption Party' is an event or activity where participants are asked to create captions for images or rate existing ones. In the script, David mentions an upcoming caption party with two stages, which is part of the community engagement strategy and also serves as a way to gather user-generated content and feedback.

💡Video Generation

Video Generation refers to the process of creating videos, which can be automated or AI-assisted. The script mentions that video generation has reached compute limitations, indicating that the technology is at the forefront of current capabilities and that there are challenges in scaling or improving it further.

💡Feedback Demographics

Feedback Demographics involve collecting and analyzing user feedback based on various demographic factors such as region, gender, and subscription plans. The script shows that Midjourney has been collecting such data to understand user preferences and suggestions better, which is crucial for product development and catering to diverse user needs.

💡Anime Video

Anime Video refers to video content that is styled like anime, a form of animation that originated in Japan. In the script, David mentions that creating anime-style videos will be easier than creating photographic videos, suggesting different technical challenges and capabilities in video generation.

Highlights

Price increase for Midjourney beginner course on April 12th.

Introduction of social creation to the website with initial positive feedback.

David describes social creation as a net good, but acknowledges some raw elements.

Super users will be given access to social creation for further testing.

Plans for gradual rollout of group creation rooms starting with denser areas.

Admission of difficulty in predicting timelines due to team structure changes.

Upcoming model personalization update to change bot bias, possibly called 6.1.

6.1 update promises improvements in hands, bodies, text, and small pixel artifacts.

Update process expected to be faster with tuning phase in progress.

Challenges in updating the default aesthetic without affecting other features.

David's optimism for version 7 and its significant performance improvements.

Uncertainty in release dates for updates but version 7 is progressing.

Upcoming 'caption party' event with two stages for community engagement.

Video generation reaching compute limitations with certain hardware in short supply.

Nii team working on video-related projects with anime video being easier to produce.

Feedback demographics reveal regional preferences, with Asia wanting more nudity in Midjourney.

Sharing of an art prompt for creating a stylized illustration with specific parameters.

Invitation to follow on Instagram and Twitter for more art and prompts.