[Midjourney Latest News] February 18 Office Hours Summary
Hello!
Here is a summary of the Midjourney "Office Hours" held on February 18.
🖼️ Progress on Version 8 Image Model
Currently, the main focus is on the Version 8 image model.
It seems to be turning out quite well.
Prompt understanding and consistency have been significantly improved, and text rendering (character generation) is also said to be much better.
🔎 Enhanced Resolution and Speed
Also, a 2K high-resolution mode is scheduled to be included at the time of release.
According to David, the processing speed is extremely fast, and it will likely feel even faster than Turbo mode.
✏️ Post-Release Development Plans
After the initial release, they plan to work on an editing model, and as for what comes after that, it is honestly still undecided.
It might be an upscaler, or it could be an improvement in aesthetic quality.
🧪 New Create Mode and Workflow Integration
Development of a new Create mode is also currently underway.
David hoped for a simultaneous release with V8, but it seems that will likely be difficult.
There is also a concept to integrate features like a style creator into the new workflow.
He states that while it is hard to explain, "it will be good."
⭐ Pre-Release Evaluation Events
The main remaining task before the V8 release is a new evaluation event.
They are planning about two more.
In the new evaluation event, more visually appealing images are expected to be presented.
⚙️ Final Distillation and Optimization Phase
They are currently in the middle of the final distillation process, which is an optimization phase to make it as fast as possible.
🚀 Version 8 Release Outlook
If things go smoothly, the V8 release is expected to be in about 7 to 9 days.
Of course, this is assuming there are no further delays.
🖥️ Server Status and Potential for Default Status
Also, a new server cluster is scheduled to be introduced in about a month.
David stated, "If V8 becomes popular, there is a possibility that we won't have enough servers for everyone."
Because it is difficult to predict server usage, V8 might not become the default model at the time of release.
It might be a manual selection system, but this is a method that has been used in the past.
🌅 Runes Termination Plan and New Social Features
Furthermore, the Runes feature is scheduled to be terminated around next month.
On the other hand, development of new social features is also underway.
There was talk of something like asynchronous brainstorming, but details are still unknown.
🎬 Video Model Version 2
After the new server cluster is operational, they plan to work on the development of video model version 2.
🤗 P-Code Sharing
I am sharing the P-code used this time.
Please feel free to use it if you like.
--p pfoaw6d
That concludes the summary of the MidJourney Office Hours.