Chapter 4. Midjourney Video Techniques

Midjourney isn’t just for still images—it also lets you generate short, cinematic videos from a single frame. This chapter introduces Midjourney’s video features, showing you how to animate still images, shape motion through prompt language, and extend short clips into expressive visual stories.

We begin by exploring what Midjourney Video is and how it works. From subtle camera glides to more dramatic motion, you’ll see how the platform transforms static visuals into short animated clips—all without needing traditional video editing tools. You’ll also learn about key settings like motion level and Raw mode, and how to get started using the Animate button in the Web UI.

Next, we explore motion control through prompt writing. You’ll learn how to direct subject movement, camera behavior, and cinematic tone using clear language. Paired with motion parameters like --motion low or --motion high, this gives you more creative influence over how the video flows. Whether you want ambient atmosphere or dramatic action, prompt phrasing becomes your directing tool.

Finally, we walk through how to extend your video beyond the initial 5 seconds. Using Extend Auto and Extend Manual options, you can build longer sequences step by step—up to a total of 21 seconds. This section introduces strategies for writing prompt chains that feel smooth and intentional, helping you maintain visual consistency across segments and guide a cohesive narrative arc.