Midjourney UNBELIEVABLE Transformation from V1 To V5.1 - Seeing Is Believing!

In this YouTube video, the creator takes viewers through a fascinating comparison of six different versions of MIdjourney AI-generated images, from version 1 through to version 5.1.

The video highlights the rapid progress of AI art generation technology in just 15 months, from February 2022 to May 2023, with a specific focus on Midjourney.

The creator begins by introducing the video's purpose and setting up a simple prompt, "Captain Jack Sparrow," to generate images using different versions of the AI model. After running the prompt, the creator returns to discuss and compare the generated images.

Midjourney Version 1, released 15 months ago (February 2022), produces unusable images that barely resemble the intended subject. However, as the creator moves through the subsequent versions, the quality of the images visibly improves. By version 3, the images begin to show recognizable details, and by version 4, the images resemble a generic version of Captain Jack Sparrow, although the face and eyes are still a bit rough.

With version 5, the images become incredibly detailed and realistic. Version 5.1 further improves on this, generating images with even more intricate backgrounds. However, the creator notes that version 5.0 might be more photorealistic than 5.1.

The creator then upscales the images to take a closer look at the best ones from versions 5 and 5.1, remarking on the astonishing progress AI has made in just over a year. They also show a tweet from an AI researcher that compares the versions, pointing out that the image was so compelling that Elon Musk even commented on it.

In conclusion, the creator expresses awe at the rapid development of AI technology and its potential implications. They leave viewers with a sense of wonder and perhaps a little concern about what AI might be capable of in the future.