BIG Midjourney Updates & New (Free) Lipsync Tool!!

Today, I'm diving into some HUGE Midjourney V7 updates that almost feel like a V7.1. Plus, I've got a first look at a seriously impressive new lip sync model you can try right now!We'll also check out a cool new feature from today's sponsor, Recraft – don't worry, it's actually pretty neat!

What's Inside This Video:

Midjourney V7's Big Update: While we're still waiting for the much-anticipated Omni Reference (aka Subject Reference or working Siri!), Midjourney dropped some significant improvements to V7. I'll break down what's new and if it fixes those 'unrealistic poses' and 'blotchy background characters'.  

NEW Experimental Aesthetics Command: Meet --exp! I tested this new command that works like 'stylize' to add dynamic elements and creativity. Find out the best values to use (hint: less might be more!).  
Editor Improvements: Took a quick look at the updated Midjourney editor, focusing on the texture feature which is pretty cool for visual explorations. Got editor tips? Share them below!  

V7 Model Polish: Are the Gumby characters and background weirdness gone? We'll see how the updated V7 model stacks up.  
Omni Reference Sneak Peek: It's delayed, but I got a glimpse of the upcoming Omni Reference feature using CEO David Holtz as the subject! Looks promising and retains that classic Midjourney aesthetic.
 
Tavis Hummingbird Lip Sync: Checked out the new Hummingbird lip sync model from Tavis. It's available on their site (with a free tier!) and Fall. See how it handles my head bobbles vs. an AI character!  

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Big Midjourney Updates & New Lip Sync!
00:35 – Tracking V7 Since Launch
01:11 – V7's Initial Quirks
01:30 – The Latest V7 Update (Feels like 7.1?)
01:41 - Where is OmniReference?
02:16 – NEW Command: Experimental Aesthetics (--exp)
02:31 - What is --exp?
02:41- Toast Test!
03:10 – Testing --exp Values (Toast Experiments!)
03:37 - Experimental Toast!
04:04 - Maximum Toast!
04:22 – Finding the Sweet Spot for --exp
04:34 - v7 old prompts now with --exp!
05:32 – Midjourney Editor Updates & Texture Feature
05:57 -Edit and Retexture Tutorial
06:46 – V7 Model Improvements: Less Jank?
07:23- But is it Perfect? No it is not.
07:51 – Omni Reference SNEAK PEEK!
08:43 – Other Reference Options (Runway Recap)
08:55 - Recraft New Feature
09:14 - Recraft Infinite Style Library
11:43 – NEW Lip Sync: Tavis Hummingbird Model
11:54 -Hummingbirds at the White Lotus
12:31 - Where you can use it for FREE!
12:59 – Testing Hummingbird (Me vs. AI Character)
13:16 - Result - AI TIM is here!
13:43 - Where Hummingbird flies!
14:18 – Final Thoughts & Call for Lip Sync Models!

Resources Mentioned:

Recraft.AI: https://go.recraft.ai/theoreticallyme...
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Runway References Video:    • Runway's GAME CHANGER for AI Video Is Here!  

Tavis Lip Sync: Try Tavis Hummingbird (Free Tier!) : https://www.tavus.io/model/hummingbird



I promised to cover the rolling Midjourney updates, and while Omni Reference keeps us waiting, this V7 refresh and the new --exp command are definitely worth exploring. The Tavis Hummingbird lip sync also looks like a strong contender!What do you think of these updates? And what other lip sync models should I check out for a future shootout? Let me know in the comments below!
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