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Good morning. In today's newsletter, we explore the latest version of Midjourney, uncovering its innovative features and examining their implications for the marketing landscape.

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INTRODUCTION

Brief Description of Midjourney

Midjourney is an independent research lab that focuses on exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species, with a particular emphasis on design, human infrastructure, and artificial intelligence (AI). A significant part of their work involves an AI-powered image-generation tool, also named Midjourney, which creates art based on text prompts. The Midjourney tool operates primarily through Discord, a popular communication platform. It allows users to generate images by inputting text prompts into a Discord bot. The tool interprets these prompts using deep learning models and natural language processing to produce visual artwork. The process of creating these images involves a stochastic approach where the AI generates artwork based on existing images and the specified prompts. In recent times, a lot of companies have utilized Midjourney to enhance their marketing efforts in terms of visual aspects. In the next chapters, you can discover updates, use cases, and more.

NEW VERSION

Midjourney V6 Announcement

Following nine months of intensive development, the new iteration of Midjourney has reached an impressive milestone. This latest version, announced by David Holz through Midjourney’s Discord Channel, which is now available, promises an enhanced experience that you're sure to love. (David Holz is the founder and CEO of Midjourney)

The advancements in Midjourney's image generation technology are particularly noteworthy. The tool now produces images that are virtually indistinguishable from real-life photographs. This remarkable realism is evident in the meticulous rendering of fine details such as skin textures, wrinkles, the natural appearance of red eyes, and the intricacies of fabric folds. This level of detail in the generated images marks a significant leap forward in the capabilities of Midjourney.

More Details in Midjourney V6:

Enhanced Detail Control: This feature allows you to adjust even the smallest details in your images, like colors and shadows, for a perfect finish. You get the power to fine-tune your artwork down to each pixel, bringing intricate designs to life with precision.

Text Overlay Enhancement: This feature brings a new dimension to art creation. Now, you can seamlessly integrate text into your visuals, from captions blending into landscapes to titles standing out in cityscapes. This addition opens up endless creative possibilities, enhancing the storytelling aspect of your images and making them more captivating and layered.

New Prompting Capabilities: In Midjourney V6, the "chaos" parameter is a new feature that adds a degree of unpredictability to the image generation process. By adjusting the "chaos" slider, users can infuse an element of randomness or unexpectedness into their artwork. This parameter is particularly useful for those who wish to explore more abstract, unique, or unconventional imagery, as it allows the AI to deviate from standard patterns or predictable results, offering creative and surprising outputs.

Conversational refinement: Midjourney V6 introduces a feature called conversational refinement, which significantly enhances the interaction between users and the AI. This feature allows users to fine-tune their artwork through an interactive dialogue with Midjourney. Users can offer feedback, suggest adjustments, and actively participate in the creative process, making it akin to having a personal art assistant. This leads to more precise and tailored results as the AI adapts and responds to user inputs in real-time, bringing their vision more accurately to life.

Midjourney V5.2 vs V6 Comparison

There are two photographs that are generated with Midjourney, but the first one is generated with V5.2 and the second one is generated with V6. So, you can compare the difference between versions in terms of improvements.

Note: Both of them are generated with same prompt.

NOTE

How to Use Latest Version?

Midjourney V6, with its enhanced capabilities, significantly outperforms its predecessors in producing high-quality images. However, alongside these advancements, there has been a shift in the prompting approach required to effectively harness what you want from this improved version. So, according to Midjourney’s announcement, in order to get the output we want, we need to “relearn” how to prompt. Understanding new prompting methods for Midjourney is important.

In order to use Version 6, you have to activate it by entering /settings in the Discord channel .

Then you can select V6 to activate latest version.

Also, you can manually type “–v 6” after your prompts. This will also enable V6 for your prompt.

APPLICATION

What Are the Top Use Cases of Midjourney in Terms of Marketing?

Midjourney can be used in a lot of cases in terms of marketing perspectives. But in this part, we just listed the top ones that can be critical for brands. Here are the top use cases:

1.Product Placement

Midjourney can generate images where products are placed in various realistic or imaginative settings. This helps in showcasing how a product can be used in everyday life or in aspirational scenarios, enhancing its appeal to potential customers.

2.Brand Development

Midjourney can assist in developing and enhancing brand identity. This involves creating unique logos, brand mascots, and other branding elements. By leveraging AI-generated imagery, companies can experiment with various designs and aesthetics, leading to a distinctive and memorable brand image.

3.Product Visualization or Prototyping

Midjourney can generate realistic product visualizations before manufacturing, aiding in market testing and design feedback. This allows marketers to promote and build anticipation for products even before they are physically available.

4.Visual Content Creation

Midjourney is highly valuable in marketing for swiftly creating high-quality, unique visual content, such as social media images, website banners, and digital ads, which is crucial for capturing audience attention in the visually focused realm of digital marketing.

SUBSCRIPTION

Pricing of Midjourney

Below is the pricing for Midjourney:

The differences between the plans lie in the amount of fast GPU time, the additional features like stealth mode, and the number of concurrent jobs. While the Basic Plan offers a limited amount of fast GPU time and lacks Relax mode, the Standard and higher plans provide more GPU hours and unlimited Relax mode access, with the Pro and Mega plans including additional features for professional or intensive use.

WRAP UP

Conclusion

In summary, Midjourney's continuous evolution presents a significant opportunity for those eager to learn and integrate it into their marketing strategies, thereby boosting productivity and efficiency. To fully leverage such AI tools, staying updated and adapting to new versions is essential. We hope you enjoyed today's newsletter and look forward to delving deeper into the latest updates and their applications in upcoming editions.

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