No More Free Stuff | Midjourney Office Hours Recap Mar 13th 2024 | Midjourney News
TLDRThe Midjourney office hours recap highlights their focus on improving community interaction through a new communication platform on their website. They are also pushing for model personalization, allowing users to customize their experience based on image interactions. Early tests have shown promising results, with more diverse depictions of women. Additionally, they are considering enhancing the style reference feature and are exploring the idea of a Twitter bot for collaborative image creation. However, due to recent issues with image ratings and bot abuse, the free fast hour reward has been temporarily removed.
Takeaways
- 🔧 MidJourney is working on improving communication on their website, including feature releases, feedback, polls, and bug reports.
- 💬 The team aims to enable interaction between the community and with the community.
- 🎨 There is a significant push for model personalization, using image ranking history and user interactions.
- 🖼️ Personalization might include a style tuner feature, allowing users to share tuners.
- 🌟 Early test results of the personalization feature are promising, providing more satisfactory images.
- 🔄 Upgrades to the style reference feature are being considered, with potential improvements over the current version.
- 🌈 A color reference feature is being debated for version 6, with a focus on a larger upgrade in version 7.
- 📊 A new feedback system with more detail and a leaderboard function is planned.
- 🐦 A possible Twitter experiment could involve a MidJourney bot creating images with users in threads.
- 🚫 Due to abuse in image ratings, the free fast hour reward has been removed, but may return in a new form.
- 🖌️ The art in the video was created using a specific prompt shared with viewers.
Q & A
What was the main focus of the Midjourney office hours on March 13th, 2024?
-The main focus was on improving communication on the Midjourney website, including a place for feature releases, feedback, polls, and bug reporting.
What does the Midjourney team want to achieve in terms of community interaction?
-The team wants to establish a way to interact with the community, starting with direct communication and then enabling community members to communicate with each other.
What is the concept of model personalization that Midjourney is working on?
-Model personalization involves using a user's image ranking history and liked images to tailor the model to individual preferences. Users may be able to set a fixed date for personalization and toggle it on or off.
How does David describe the effect of model personalization on the images he has tested?
-David has been pleased with the early test results, stating that he prefers the personalized images over the regular ones and was surprised by how it deviated from stereotypical depictions of women.
What is the potential functionality of the style tuner feature?
-The style tuner feature, which could be activated with a command like '--style and a user ID and date, would allow users to share their personalization settings and could add a fun element to the image creation process.
What are the current considerations for upgrading the style reference feature?
-There is an internal debate on whether to release the current version of the style reference feature or to improve it further. The team is also considering whether to include a color reference in version 6 or to wait for version 7.
What is the expected significance of the jump from version 6 to version 7 of the Midjourney model?
-David suggests that the upgrade from version 6 to version 7 will be a significant leap, even larger than the jump from version 5 to version 6.
What new feedback system is being considered for Midjourney?
-A new feedback system is being considered that will allow for more detailed feedback and include a leaderboard function.
What is the Twitter experiment mentioned in the script?
-The experiment involves a Midjourney Twitter bot that would reside in threads, allowing users to suggest and create images together.
What issue has arisen with the image ratings feature that has affected rewards?
-There have been problems with a large group of people abusing the image ratings feature, leading to the removal of the free fast hour reward that was previously given to users.
What is the current status of the free hours reward system?
-The free hours reward system has been temporarily removed due to abuse, but David mentioned that it will likely return in a new system in the future.
Outlines
🗣️ Mid-Journey Office Hours Recap
The script provides a detailed recap of the Mid-Journey office hours from March 13th, focusing on the company's efforts to improve communication through their website. They aim to create a platform for feature releases, feedback, polls, and bug reporting. The team is prioritizing direct interaction with the community before enabling community-to-community communication. A significant push for model personalization is underway, potentially using user interaction history to customize the model experience. Users may even be able to set a fixed date for personalization and toggle it on or off, akin to a 'style tuner'. Early test results have been promising, with a noticeable shift from stereotypical depictions. The team is also considering enhancing the style reference feature and is debating the inclusion of a color reference in the next version update. There's mention of a potential Twitter bot for community image creation and a new feedback system with detailed reporting and a leaderboard function. Lastly, there's an update on the Fiasco with Stability AI and issues with image ratings, leading to the removal of the free fast hour reward system.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡communication
💡model personalization
💡style tuner
💡style reference
💡version 7
💡feedback system
💡Twitter experiment
💡stability AI
💡image ratings
💡hypnogogic maximalism
Highlights
The main focus is on establishing communication features on the Midjourney website for community interaction and feedback.
Personalization of the model is a priority, potentially using user interaction history for customization.
A fixed date for model personalization could be set, with an on/off toggle feature.
The personalization feature is likened to a 'style tuner', allowing for customization and sharing of settings.
Early test results for personalization have been positive, with improved image preferences observed.
The team is considering enhancements to the style reference feature for better user experience.
There is an internal debate on the inclusion of a color reference in version 6, with a preference for a more significant update in version 7.
Version 7 is hinted to be a significant leap from version 6, sparking curiosity about its advancements.
A new feedback system is in the works, promising more detailed responses and a leaderboard function.
A Twitter experiment involving a Midjourney bot for image creation in threads is being considered.
There has been an issue with image ratings due to abuse, leading to the removal of the free fast hour reward.
The possibility of implementing anti-bot measures is acknowledged, but the focus remains on developing version 7.
Free hours as a reward may return in a new system in the future.
The prompt used for the art in the video is detailed, showcasing a variety of styles and techniques.
The video includes a special thanks to contributors for their prompts and support.
The recap concludes with an invitation to follow on Instagram for more content and a well-wish for the viewers.