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“Midjourney serves as a canvas for creativity.” — David Holz

Here’s a brief overview of the latest insights from Midjourney’s Weekly Office Hours:

(1) Upcoming Features - Inpainting (Vary Region), Zoom, and Pan will be available soon. - Niji V6 is expected to launch on the following Monday. - The Style Consistency feature is likely to be introduced next week. - A new feedback system will gather user insights weekly to guide development focus. - The Midjourney Alpha website was recently updated, with broader access planned for the upcoming days.

(2) Midjourney V6 Alpha Insights - David is focusing on updating the V6 style over the next fortnight. - The new [Pan] feature operates differently, aiming for better consistency similar to [Zoom], making it more user-friendly. - Unfortunately, the revised [Pan] will not support creating multiple characters with uniform traits. - There’s a possibility that the previous version of [Pan] may be released later. - The Style Tuner is set to be introduced in February. - A feature that utilizes an image to replicate styles (Style Reference or Style Consistency) will be available prior to Character Consistency. - No updates are planned for the --tile parameter in V6. - Development speed for video features has slowed due to training data constraints, with no release date available. - Developers are exploring improvements to the upscaler. A new /describe feature is under development and may launch next week if successful.

(3) Midjourney Website Enhancements - The website aims for simplicity and consistency, enhancing user experience. - The goal is to create a more welcoming environment for newcomers. - Features should be intuitive and self-explanatory. - The homepage has been revamped to showcase a broader representation.

(4) Miscellaneous Updates (4.1) Exploring Pictogram Creation If you aim to create a basic illustration of an elephant in a jungle, consider the following: - Avoid logo creation. - Ensure the artwork occupies the full canvas. - Move beyond mere outlines. - Keep the image minimalistic with few details.

Various methods exist to achieve this, but let's focus on "pictogram" as the main style keyword for our prompts. Here are six potential prompts:

Prompt 1: /imagine prompt: a pictogram of an elephant in a jungle --v 6 Prompt 2: /imagine prompt: a pictogram of an elephant in a jungle, minimalism --v 6 Prompt 3: /imagine prompt: a pictogram of an elephant in a jungle, minimalism, simplified --v 6 Prompt 4: /imagine prompt: a pictogram of an elephant in a jungle, minimalism, simplified, outline --v 6 Prompt 5: /imagine prompt: a pictogram of an elephant in a jungle, minimalism, simplified, linocut --v 6 Prompt 6: /imagine prompt: a pictogram of an elephant in a jungle by Paul Rand, minimalism, simplified --v 6

Take a moment to visualize the outcomes for these prompts… Ready?

Each prompt was executed four times, showcasing the most representative outcomes:

Prompt 1:

Prompt 1 delivers a satisfactory image, effectively using the keyword “pictogram.” However, the jungle in the other grid images could be simplified, yielding one success out of four.

Prompt 2:

The keyword “minimalism” performs well, although only Image 4 fills the entire canvas.

Prompt 3:

Similar to Prompt 2, the addition of “simplified” does not enhance the minimalistic effect, with some images becoming more detailed.

Prompt 4:

Including “outline” stripped the design of too many details, making it unsuitable for the project’s needs.

Prompt 5:

The “linocut” style successfully fills the canvas, making this prompt advantageous if that aesthetic is desired.

Prompt 6:

Incorporating “Paul Rand” enhances the visual appeal and meets all requirements. However, users should feel free to omit artist references if they find it uncomfortable.

The goal of this exercise is not to identify the best prompt but to illustrate how using multiple style-related keywords can influence results.

Key takeaways include: - Adding more style-related keywords can help refine the desired style. - However, more keywords don’t always guarantee an improved aesthetic, as seen with the “minimalism” keyword alone. - “Linocut” often leads to full canvas illustrations. - Citing an artist’s name can greatly enhance the visual quality of generated images.

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For further insights, explore: - Midjourney: Advanced Text Creation Methods with Image Prompting

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• Previous updates on upcoming inpainting, outpainting, and other V6 Alpha features.

Stay informed about Midjourney with these links: - Quick updates and insights. - Engaging content for Midjourney enthusiasts. - Simple guides for beginners. - Discover new keywords, prompts, and styling tips.

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