Full Guide to the NEW Midjourney Website

Future Tech Pilot
12 Feb 202413:22

TLDRThe video script introduces viewers to Mid Journey's new website, now accessible to users who have created over 1,000 images. It guides users on how to access the site through the Mid Journey Discord and highlights features such as the creation process, parameter adjustments, and model selection. The script emphasizes the website's alpha stage, inviting feedback for improvements. It also showcases the gallery organization, filtering options, and smart folders, as well as the explore page for discovering images. The video concludes with a call to action for users to rate images for a chance to earn free GPU fast hours, promoting community engagement and system enhancement.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 Mid Journey's new website is now accessible to users who have created over 1,000 images.
  • 🔗 Access the website through the Mid Journey Discord by typing 'forward slin' in a public room to check your eligibility.
  • 🎨 The website (alpha.Midjourney.com) offers a new interface for creating images with a more organized and accessible format.
  • 📱 Users can switch between light and dark mode on the website for better viewing preferences.
  • 🖼️ The creation process includes a new prompt box located at the top and a dropdown menu for adjusting image parameters.
  • 🎨 Users can choose different models and versions of the AI, as well as select the mode (relax, fast, or turbo) and whether to use stealth.
  • 📸 The create page displays the user's Discord images, but images created on the website won't appear on Discord.
  • 🛠️ The website offers additional editing options like upscaling, remixing, panning, and zooming, which are more accessible than on Discord.
  • 🗂️ The gallery feature provides more organization and filtering options, including smart folders that automatically categorize images based on search terms.
  • 🔍 The search tab allows users to find images from their gallery or all Mid Journey images based on keywords and filters.
  • 🏆 Users can rate images on the website, and the top 2,000 raters each day receive a free GPU fast hour for their contributions.

Q & A

  • What is the new feature on Mid Journey's website for users who have created over 1,000 images?

    -Users who have created over 1,000 images now have access to new channels on Mid Journey's website, such as Alpha Testing and super user clubs.

  • How can one access the new features on Mid Journey's website?

    -To access the new features, users need to type 'forward slin' in a public room on the Mid Journey Discord, which will show their lifetime usage and grant access to the new channels if they qualify.

  • What is the URL for Mid Journey's alpha website?

    -The alpha website can be accessed at alpha.midjourney.com.

  • How does the image creation process differ on the Mid Journey website compared to Discord?

    -On the website, the prompt box is located at the top and there is a new dropdown menu that provides all the necessary parameters for creating an image. Additionally, the website offers more accessible formatting and features like the ability to change aspect ratios and select models.

  • What are some of the aesthetic options available on the Mid Journey website?

    -Aesthetic options include stylization, weirdness, and variety, which correspond to the chaos value in the image creation process.

  • How can users switch between different versions of the Mid Journey model?

    -Users can choose from various versions of the model, ranging from 1.0 to the latest version, by selecting the desired version from a dropdown menu during the image creation process.

  • What is the purpose of the 'smart folders' feature on the Mid Journey website?

    -Smart folders automatically categorize and filter images based on specific search terms or tags, making it easier for users to organize and find their creations.

  • How can users rate images on Mid Journey's website, and what is the benefit of rating images?

    -Users can rate images by selecting the image they prefer from a pair presented to them. The top 2,000 people who rate images over one day receive one free GPU fast hour, which allows them to run 60 free prompts on Mid Journey.

  • What is the timeline scrubber feature on the Mid Journey website?

    -The timeline scrubber allows users to navigate through their image gallery by date, making it easier to find and view images created on specific dates.

  • How can users search their entire gallery on the Mid Journey website?

    -Users can use the search tab on the organize page to search for any prompts from their entire gallery, making it easier to locate specific images or themes.

  • What is the explore page on Mid Journey's website, and what types of images can be viewed there?

    -The explore page allows users to view random images, the hottest images, the top images, and images they personally liked. It also provides options to search through all Mid Journey images ever created based on specific themes or prompts.

Outlines

00:00

🌐 Accessing Mid Journey's New Website

The paragraph discusses the accessibility of Mid Journey's new website for users who have created over 1,000 images. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to access the website through the Mid Journey Discord, where users need to enter a forward slash command in a public room to check their lifetime usage. The guide continues with instructions on syncing progress, signing in through Discord, and exploring the new homepage. It highlights the ability to switch between light and dark modes and the various features of the website, such as image creation, parameter settings, and model selection. The paragraph emphasizes that the website is in its Alpha stage and subject to change based on user feedback.

05:00

🎨 Creating and Viewing Images on the Website

This section delves into the process of creating and viewing images on the Mid Journey website. It explains the new interface for creating images, including the prompt box, parameter dropdown menu, image size and aspect ratio adjustments, aesthetic options, and model selection. The paragraph also discusses the create page, which displays Discord images, and the gallery, which offers various viewing and sorting options. It highlights the ability to blend images, use image prompts, and organize the gallery with filters and smart folders. The summary emphasizes the website's user-friendly interface and powerful features for managing and creating images.

10:01

🔍 Exploring the Explore Page and Rating Images

The final paragraph focuses on the explore page of the Mid Journey website, which allows users to view images by random, hottest, top, and liked images. It describes the functionality of the timeline scrubber for navigating through images created on specific dates and the search tab for finding images based on prompts. The paragraph also discusses the rating images tab, where users can rate images and potentially earn free GPU fast hours. The summary underscores the interactive nature of the explore page and the benefits of participating in image rating for users.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Mid Journey

Mid Journey refers to a platform or website that allows users to create images. It is the central theme of the video, which focuses on explaining the new features and functionalities of the updated Mid Journey website. The script mentions various aspects of the website, such as the creation process, gallery organization, and user interaction with images.

💡Discord

Discord is a communication platform where the Mid Journey community interacts. In the context of the video, it is used as a reference point to explain the transition from using Mid Journey through Discord to the new Mid Journey website. The script describes how users can check their eligibility for the new website on Discord and how the website syncs with Discord to enhance the user experience.

💡Alpha Testing

Alpha Testing refers to the phase of software development where new features are tested by a select group of users before a full release. In the video, it is mentioned as one of the new channels available to users who have created over 1,000 images, indicating that the Mid Journey website is still in its testing phase and users can contribute to its improvement.

💡Image Parameters

Image Parameters are the settings or variables that users can adjust to customize the output of the image generation process. In the video, the script explains how users can modify parameters such as image size, aspect ratio, and aesthetic options like stylization, weirdness, and variety on the Mid Journey website, which directly affects the appearance and style of the created images.

💡Aesthetic Options

Aesthetic Options refer to the stylistic choices that users can make to influence the visual output of the images created on the Mid Journey platform. These options include settings like stylization, weirdness, and variety, which allow users to control the artistic style and level of abstraction in the generated images.

💡Chaos Value

Chaos Value is a parameter in the Mid Journey platform that determines the level of randomness or unpredictability in the generated images. A higher chaos value results in more varied and less predictable images, while a lower value leads to more consistent and controlled outputs. The video emphasizes the importance of adjusting the chaos value to achieve desired image results.

💡Model Versions

Model Versions refer to different iterations or updates of the AI model used by the Mid Journey platform to generate images. The video mentions that users can choose from various versions, such as 5.2, 5.15, and even the original version one, each potentially offering different features or image generation capabilities.

💡Stealth Mode

Stealth Mode is a feature on the Mid Journey platform that allows users to keep their images unpublished by default, providing privacy and control over who can see their creations. Users with a paid plan can choose to turn Stealth Mode on or off for each image, affecting how their images are displayed and accessible to others.

💡Create Page

The Create Page is a section of the Mid Journey website where users go to generate new images. It is described as a space where users can input prompts, adjust parameters, and see the images being generated. The video highlights the Create Page as a central hub for the image creation process, emphasizing its role in the user experience.

💡Gallery

The Gallery refers to the collection of images created by the user on the Mid Journey platform. It is a feature that allows users to view, organize, and manage their previously generated images. The video discusses various options for organizing and viewing the gallery, such as different layout settings and filters.

💡Smart Folders

Smart Folders are a feature on the Mid Journey website that automatically categorizes and organizes images based on user-defined search terms. Unlike regular folders, Smart Folders update dynamically as new images are created that match the search criteria. This helps users to easily find and manage groups of images based on specific themes or elements.

Highlights

Mid Journey's new website is now accessible to users who have created over 1,000 images.

Access to the website is through the Mid Journey Discord, by typing 'forward slin' in a public room.

Lifetime usage and new channels like Alpha Testing and super user clubs are unlocked after typing 'forward slin'.

The alpha website is located at alpha.Mid journey.com and requires signing in with a Discord account.

The new website features a changed interface with the prompt box moved to the top of the page.

A dropdown menu provides easy access to all necessary parameters for creating an image.

The aspect ratio slider allows for customization beyond the standard 2x1 landscape.

Aesthetic options include stylization, weirdness, and variety, all of which are adjustable.

The website is in Alpha and subject to change based on user feedback.

The create page will be populated with Discord images, but creations on the website will not appear on Discord.

The website allows for more accessible formatting of options compared to Discord.

Users can adjust the aspect ratio and placement of an image during creation.

Permutations in prompts will create all possible options without confirmation.

The gallery can be accessed under the archive tab with various view and filter options.

Smart folders can be created to automatically categorize images based on search terms.

The explore page allows viewing images by random, hottest, top, or liked images.

Users can rate images, with the top 2,000 raters receiving a free GPU fast hour.