Midjourney, renowned for its cutting-edge AI image generation with an expansive user base exceeding 21 million on its Discord server, is set to venture beyond traditional image creation and editing. This forward leap introduces 'Patchwork,' a multiplayer collaborative worldbuilding tool poised to revolutionize storytelling experiences.
The innovative initiative was revealed by Max Kreminski, head of Midjourney’s Storytelling Lab, through a live demonstration streamed across Discord and X. 'Patchwork' is set to be a standalone application, accessible through a Midjourney account, initially as a "research preview" through their Discord's "updates" channel. Users will need to link their Midjourney Discord account with a Google Account to access this preview, with instructions available on Midjourney's X account.
The new tool features a web-based infinite canvas for collaborative creativity. In this environment, users will find a "toolbox" offering components such as "character," "event," "faction," "place," "prop," and "random." Additionally, functionality is enhanced with tools like "note," "image," "portal," "save," and "share." A unique component is the JSON file download, compiling all the Midjourney images generated on the canvas.
The tool allows seamless transitions between worlds via a "portal," fostering an innovative storytelling capability by generating new worlds through text prompts and selecting from a set of 10 distinct image styles. This process offers an engaging platform for creating detailed worlds replete with character descriptions and interactions.
Users can share their boards with fellow Midjourney users, encouraging real-time collaboration with multiple cursors active on a shared canvas. According to Kreminski, a single world can support up to 100 users, although such expansive collaboration can be challenging due to increased complexity.
The platform is particularly engaging for tabletop roleplaying groups utilizing it to chart campaigns. Future updates hint at extending board access to non-users, enhancing the tool's inclusivity and reach.
Kreminski disclosed the integration of at least three large language models within Patchwork, including one custom-designed for Midjourney. This technological foundation manifests in a potent, albeit complex, tool for storyboard design, appealing to writers, filmmakers, game designers, and comic creators.
“There’s a very clear path in terms of escalation of the details and interactions in the worlds, which could eventually lead to fully immersive 3D virtual reality scenes,” Kreminski stated, signaling a promising trajectory for the platform.
This development parallels endeavors from other AI entities like Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs and giants such as Google in pushing the envelope for creating 3D immersive worlds from basic prompts.
In conjunction with Patchwork's launch, Midjourney's creator, David Holz, announced forthcoming additions, including multi-model personalization. This enhancement will allow users to tailor multiple visual preferences, fostering deeper personalized experiences. Additionally, advancements in image and video model integration aim to increase prompt understanding and expand creative possibilities post-Christmas 2024.
Holz also hinted at several hardware projects in development, positioning Midjourney on course to evolve into a comprehensive research lab.
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