Utilizing Midjourney for Instructional Purposes: A Guide
Midjourney AI, a popular image generator, has undergone significant changes, introducing a new website platform and a range of subscription tiers to cater to diverse user needs. The platform, previously accessible only through Discord, is now more accessible to a wider audience.
A Streamlined Image Generation Process
The new Midjourney site features an intuitive interface, including an 'Imagine Bar' for requesting image generation requirements. Users can now easily input their text inputs to create visuals, eliminating the need to learn complex command lines.
Four Subscription Tiers to Suit Every Creator
Midjourney AI offers four subscription tiers based on monthly or annual payment, mainly differentiated by the amount of Fast GPU time and additional features.
- Basic Plan: At $10/month or $96/year, this plan includes 3.3 hours of Fast GPU time. It offers core creative tools, up to 1024x1024 resolution, and commercial use permission but no Relax Mode or Stealth Mode.
- Standard Plan: Priced at $30/month or $288/year, the Standard plan provides 15 hours of Fast GPU time plus unlimited Relax Mode (slower processing). Commercial use is allowed, but Stealth Mode for private content remains unavailable.
- Pro Plan: The Pro Plan costs $60/month or $576/year, offering 30 hours of Fast GPU time, unlimited Relax Mode, and Stealth Mode for private content. It includes advanced queueing and concurrency features, making it suitable for frequent creators.
- Mega Plan: The Mega Plan, priced at $120/month or $1,152/year, offers 60 hours of Fast GPU time, all Pro features, maximum concurrent jobs, and unlimited Relax Mode.
Annual subscriptions come with a 20% discount. Additional Fast GPU time can be purchased at $4 per hour, and Turbo mode (faster processing) costs twice the standard rate. All plans include general commercial usage rights, with companies earning over $1 million annually required to subscribe to the Pro or Mega tiers for compliance.
Resources for New Users
For those new to Midjourney AI, a quick start guide is available on the Midjourney website. Additionally, resources such as the New Teacher Starter Kit and Best Tools for Teachers are available to help users make the most of the platform.
Midjourney AI is an image generator that uses text inputs to create visuals, suitable for various purposes such as creating characters for a story or scientific images for a presentation. With its new website and subscription tiers, Midjourney AI continues to evolve, offering a more accessible and versatile platform for image generation.
- The new Midjourney website caters to diverse users, including students, with its 'Imagine Bar' feature, simplifying the process of learning image generation without needing to grasp complex command lines.
- For those beginning their journey with Midjourney AI, educational resources like the New Teacher Starter Kit and Best Tools for Teachers are available to enhance their experience and learning in STEM education-and-self-development.
- As Midjourney AI transitions to a more accessible and versatile platform, teachers can leverage the various subscription tiers, from Basic to Mega, to integrate technology and enhanced learning resources into their curriculum, fostering innovative ideas in STEM for their students.
