What’s New in Midjourney V5? Everything you need to know!
Author：New Bing and One
Introduction
If you are a fan of Midjourney, the AI-powered image generator that lets you create stunning images with simple text prompts, you might have heard about the latest update: Midjourney V5. This is the newest and most advanced model from Midjourney, a research lab that explores new mediums of thought and AI. It was released on March 15th, 2023 and it uses cutting-edge tools and a new neural architecture to generate more realistic and appealing images.
What’s New in Midjourney V5
Midjourney V5 has several new features that make it stand out from previous models. Here are some of them:
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Automatic high-definition. The initial four images generated by /imagine are already in high resolution. You can also use the U1-U4 buttons to get a single image without waiting or consuming extra credits.
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Higher image quality. Midjourney V5 produces higher quality images, with a default “photo” style when not using stylized prompts (such as artists, art styles, etc.). The images also have more details and coherence.
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Five-fingered hands. Midjourney V5 can draw hands with five fingers, unlike previous models that often struggled with this task. (Well, sometimes it still have some problems by far more better than before🫡 )
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Full Command
Sakura flower
1 | sakura flower blossom wallpapers, art wallpapers, nature wallpapers, wallpapers for the desktop, desktop wallpapers, in the style of rococo pastel hues, light orange and blue, mesmerizing colorscapes, soft, dreamy scenes, post-impressionist color, violet and blue, whimsical folk-inspired, colorized --version 5 --ar 16:9 --v 5 --q 2 |
Watercolored Pencil Landscape
1 | Watercolored Pencil Landscape by Alena Aenami, bright vibrant beautiful stunning --ar 16:9 --v 5 --v 5 --q 2 --s 750 --v 5 --q 2 --s 750 |
Gundam
1 | Gundam, tilted position, white, blue, red, red eyes, sharp gaze, intricate mecha armor, character concept art,surrealism,HD,8K,16K,hyperrealism,high resolution,rendered in octane,futuristic, volumetric lighting, technologically advanced, high detail, ultra-high image quality, hyper quality, ultrahigh clarity, picture-perfect, flawless, meticulously crafted --q 2 --ar 9:16 --v 5 --v 5 --q 2 |
Dog
1 | shiba inu as swat team member holding shooting a bazooka, colorful outfit, no helmet, cyber punk, raining with bullets in a cyber city background, ultra detailed, perfect 8k octane render, intricate detailed of realistic, accounting for small details, color saturation, shadows, sharpness, 3d max --ar 2:3 --v 5 --s 250 --v 5 --q 2 |
Compare to Previous Models
Midjourney has released four previous models since its launch in February 2022. Each model has its own strengths and weaknesses, and different types of images that it excels at. Here is a table that summarizes the main differences between the models:
| Model | Default Model | Coherency | Creativity | Image Quality | Style Options | Special Features |
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| V1 | 02/22 - 04/22 | Low | High | Low | None | Very abstract and painterly |
| V2 | 04/22 - 07/22 | Low | High | Medium | None | Creative, colorful, and painterly |
| V3 | 07/22 - 11/22 | Moderate | Moderate | Medium | None | Highly creative compositions |
| V4 | 11/22 - 03/23 | High | Moderate | High | 4a, 4b, 4c | Supports image prompting and multi-prompts |
| V5 | 03/23 - present | High | High | Very High | None (photo style) | Automatic high-definition and five-fingered hands |
As you can see, Midjourney V5 is the most advanced model in terms of coherency, creativity, and image quality. It also has a unique photo style that makes the images look more realistic and natural.
Cost
Basic Plan: $10/month. You get 200 minutes of Fast GPU time per month, which is roughly equivalent to 66 /imagine commands. You do not get access to Relaxed GPU time, which allows you to generate images infinitely but with longer waiting times.
Standard Plan: $30/month. You get 15 hours of Fast GPU time per month, which is roughly equivalent to 1000 /imagine commands. You also get access to Relaxed GPU time, which allows you to generate images infinitely but with longer waiting times. This is the plan we recommend for most people.
Pro Plan: $60/month. You get 30 hours of Fast GPU time per month, which is roughly equivalent to 2000 /imagine commands. You also get access to Relaxed GPU time, which allows you to generate images infinitely but with longer waiting times2. Additionally, you get access to Stealth Mode, which allows you to hide your images on the Midjourney gallery website.
You can also save money by choosing a yearly subscription, which gives you a 20% discount on any plan. If you run out of Fast GPU time, you can purchase more for $4/hour. To subscribe to a plan, you can use the /subscribe command on Discord or go to https://www.midjourney.com/account/. I hope this answers your question. 😊
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
1. Creating art and illustrations for your projects or hobbies
2. Generating ideas and inspiration for your stories or designs
3. Making memes and jokes for your social media or friends
4. Exploring your imagination and creativity
Disadvantages
1. It is not a perfect AI and it can make mistakes or produce nonsensical or inappropriate images
2. It is not a substitute for human creativity and skill and it cannot replace professional artists or designers
3. It is not free and it requires a subscription plan and credits to use
4. It is not available on other platforms or websites and it requires Discord to access
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Conclusion
Midjourney V5 is the latest and most advanced model from Midjourney, a research lab that explores new mediums of thought and AI. It can generate more realistic and appealing images with simple text prompts, and it has several new features that make it stand out from previous models.
