Midjourney Launches V1 AI Video Model, Entering the AI Video Arena

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Popular AI image generation startup Midjourney announced the launch of its first AI video generation model, V1, on June 19, 2025, officially stepping into the AI video field. The V1 model allows users to generate short videos from images using uploaded content or AI-generated visuals.

Midjourney V1: Image-to-Video Conversion

Midjourney’s V1 operates as an image-to-video model. Users can upload an image or leverage other Midjourney models to create images, which V1 then transforms into short, four-to-five-second videos. Similar to Midjourney’s image model, V1 is initially accessible through the Discord platform and supported on the web page.

Did You Know? Midjourney aims to develop AI models that enable “real-time open-world simulation,” with the AI video model being a significant step toward this goal.

Midjourney’s Vision Beyond B-Roll

Midjourney has greater ambitions for its AI video models than simply producing B-roll footage for Hollywood or generating advertising videos. CEO David Holz stated that the AI video model is a step toward the company’s ultimate goal: developing AI models that enable “real-time open-world simulation.” Following the AI video model, Midjourney plans to develop AI models for generating 3D renderings and real-time AI models.

Future Developments

The company plans to further develop AI models for generating 3D renderings, as well as real-time AI models, expanding its capabilities beyond video generation.

Copyright Lawsuit from Disney and Universal

Midjourney’s V1 model launch is shadowed by a lawsuit from Disney and Universal, two major Hollywood film companies. The lawsuit alleges that Midjourney’s AI image model generates images depicting copyrighted characters, such as Homer Simpson from *The Simpsons* and Darth Vader from *Star Wars* raising concerns about intellectual property rights in AI-generated content.

Pro Tip: Be mindful of copyright restrictions when generating content using AI tools. Always ensure you have the necessary rights or licenses for any recognizable characters or elements.

Midjourney V1 pricing and Customization

Video generation will cost eight times more than typical image generation, meaning users will exhaust their monthly generation quotas more quickly. The most affordable way to try V1 is to subscribe to the basic package for $10 per month.Subscribers to the professional package ($60 per month) and the super package ($120 per month) will enjoy unlimited video generation services in the company’s “relaxation” mode. Midjourney will reevaluate its pricing strategy for video models next month.

V1 offers several custom settings to control the video model’s output. Users can choose auto-animate settings, allowing the image to move randomly, or set manually, describing the specific animation they want to add via text. Additionally, users can adjust the amount of motion of the camera and subject by selecting “Low Movement” or “High Movement” in the settings.

Video Length and Aesthetic

Although V1 generates videos that initially last onyl five seconds, users can extend the video for four seconds, up to four times, meaning V1 videos can last up to 21 seconds. Early demonstrations of V1 videos have a surreal aesthetic, similar to Midjourney’s AI image model, rather than extreme realism. initial responses to V1 are positive, but its performance compared to other leading AI video models remains to be seen.

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