Product Features of Midjourney Video 1.0

Overview

Midjourney Video 1.0 is an innovative AI-powered tool that transforms static images into dynamic 5-second video clips. It leverages Midjourney's generative AI capabilities to bring visual content to life, offering a straightforward process for video creation directly on the Midjourney website.

Main Purpose and Target User Group

Main Purpose: To enable users to easily convert single images into short, captivating video sequences using AI, with optional text prompts for creative direction.
Target User Group:
- Midjourney users seeking to add motion to their existing image creations.
- Content creators and artists looking for a simple way to generate short video clips from their static visuals.
- Individuals interested in experimenting with AI video generation without extensive technical knowledge.

Function Details and Operations

Video Generation Process:
- Starting Frame: Users provide an image to serve as the initial frame of the video. This can be a Midjourney-generated image or a user-uploaded external image.
- Optional Text Prompt: An optional text prompt can be added to guide the AI in generating the moving sequence.
- Platform: Video generation is exclusively available on midjourney.com.
Image Input Options:
- Midjourney Images: "Animate Image" buttons are available for all images in a user's gallery, with "Auto" and "Manual" options for immediate or customized generation.
- External Images: Users can upload their own images via the "Imagine bar" or drag-and-drop, with options to pin images for multiple prompts.
Video Output Specifications:
- Duration: Initial videos are 5 seconds long.
- Quality: Generated in 480p (Standard Definition).
- Aspect Ratio: Based on the starting image's aspect ratio, with slight adjustments possible (e.g., 1:1 image yields 624x624px video, 16:9 yields 832x464px video).
Video Control Parameters:
- Motion Settings:
  - --motion low (default): Favors still scenes, low camera motion, slow motion, or subtle character movements.
  - --motion high: Encourages big camera motions and larger character movements, though potentially leading to unrealistic or glitchy results.
- Raw Mode (--raw): Reduces Midjourney's default creative flair, giving the text prompt more influence over the video's outcome, similar to Raw Mode for images.
Video Extension:
- Videos can be extended by an additional 4 seconds per extension.
- "Extend Auto" uses the original prompt; "Extend Manual" allows prompt modification before extension.
- Maximum video length is 21 seconds (up to 4 extensions).
Playback: Videos can be played by hovering over them on the Create page. Manual scrubbing is possible by holding Ctrl/Cmd and moving the mouse.
Settings: Video settings (default motion, GPU speed, Stealth Mode) are accessible via the settings icon in the Imagine bar and sync with image generation settings.

User Benefits

Ease of Use: Simple interface for transforming images into videos, requiring minimal effort.
Creative Expression: Adds a new dimension to static images, allowing users to visualize movement and narrative.
Accessibility: Available to all plan tiers, making AI video generation broadly accessible.
Flexibility: Offers control over motion intensity and prompt influence, allowing for varied creative outcomes.
Efficiency: Quickly generates short video clips without the need for complex video editing software.

Compatibility and Integration

Platform Specificity: Currently exclusive to midjourney.com.
Discord Integration (Login): Users who access Midjourney via Discord must log in to the website using the "Continue with Discord" option.
Image Compatibility: Works with both Midjourney-generated images and user-uploaded external images.
Parameter Compatibility: Only compatible with video-specific parameters (--motion low, --motion high, --raw). Original image parameters are automatically removed during video generation.
Plan Tier Compatibility:
- All plan tiers can generate videos.
- Pro and Mega plans can use Relax Mode for video generation; other plans are limited to Fast Mode.

Access and Activation Method

Access: Users can access the video generation feature by visiting midjourney.com.
Activation:
- For Midjourney-generated images: Open an image in the gallery and click the "Animate Image" buttons.
- For external images: Click the image icon in the Imagine bar, upload or select an image, and then proceed with video generation.
Cost: Video generations cost 8x more GPU time compared to regular image generations. Blocked jobs (due to content filters) do not incur GPU time costs.

What is Midjourney Video 1.0?

Midjourney Video 1.0 is a new feature that allows users to transform a single image into a captivating 5-second video. You can provide an image as the first frame and optionally add a text prompt to guide the AI in generating a dynamic video sequence.

How do I generate videos with Midjourney Video 1.0?

To generate videos, you need to visit midjourney.com. You can use existing images from your Midjourney gallery or upload your own. Once an image is selected, you'll see "Animate Image" buttons to automatically generate a video or "Manual" options to adjust the text prompt before generation.

What are the costs and plan requirements for Midjourney Video 1.0?

All plan tiers can generate videos. However, video generation costs 8x more GPU time compared to regular images. Users with Pro and Mega plans can generate videos using Relax Mode, while all other plans are limited to Fast Mode.

Can I use my own images with Midjourney Video 1.0?

Yes, you can upload your own images to use as starting frames for video generation. Midjourney provides tools to select and manage your uploaded images. It's important to adhere to Midjourney's External Image Rules & Requirements, including having the necessary rights to use the images and following community guidelines.

What are the video output specifications for Midjourney Video 1.0?

Midjourney videos are generated in 480p (Standard Definition) quality. The exact shape and size of your video are based on the aspect ratio of your starting image. For example, a 1:1 image will result in a 624 x 624 pixel video, and a 16:9 image will result in an 832 x 464 pixel video.

What are "Low Motion" and "High Motion" in Midjourney Video 1.0?

These are two motion settings available for video generation:

Low Motion (default)

Tends to produce still scenes, low camera motion, slow motion, or subtle character movements.

High Motion

Is more likely to result in significant camera movements and larger character movements, though it may sometimes create unrealistic or glitchy movements.

You can select these options on the website or by adding --motion low or --motion high to your prompt.

What is the `--raw` parameter for Midjourney Video 1.0?

The --raw parameter can be used for more precise motion control. Similar to Raw Mode for images, it reduces Midjourney's default creative flair, giving your text prompt more influence over the video's outcome.

Can I extend the length of my Midjourney videos?

Yes, Midjourney videos start at 5 seconds. After generation, you can extend them further in 4-second increments, up to a maximum length of 21 seconds. You can use "Extend Auto" to extend with the original prompt or "Extend Manual" to modify the prompt before extending.