Google’s Veo 3: Create Vertical AI Videos Instantly
▼ Summary
– Google has added 1080p resolution and vertical video support (9:16 aspect ratio) to its Veo 3 AI video generator for mobile and social media content.
– These features are accessible to developers via API parameters, with vertical video enabled by setting aspectRatio to 9:16 and 1080p resolution currently limited to 16:9 videos.
– Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are now stable and ready for scaled production use in the Gemini API, with reduced pricing for developers.
– Generation costs have decreased to $0.40 per second for Veo 3 (from $0.75) and $0.15 for Veo 3 Fast (from $0.40), making it more affordable.
– The update aligns with Google’s plan to integrate Veo 3 into YouTube Shorts and may lead to more AI-generated content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Google’s Veo 3 AI video generator now supports 1080p resolution and vertical video formats, making it easier than ever to create mobile-optimized content. Both the standard Veo 3 and the faster, more budget-friendly Veo 3 Fast model can produce videos in a 9:16 aspect ratio, ideal for platforms like social media apps and YouTube Shorts.
Developers can activate vertical video by adjusting the aspectRatio parameter to 9:16 in API requests. This enhancement is specifically aimed at those building applications that integrate Veo 3’s capabilities. Additionally, the resolution for generated videos has been upgraded to 1080p, though this currently applies only to the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, marking a significant improvement over the previous 720p limit.
Google has also announced that both Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are now stable and prepared for scaled production use within the Gemini API. To encourage wider adoption, the company has reduced pricing significantly. Generating video through Veo 3 now costs $0.40 per second, down from $0.75, while the Veo 3 Fast model is available for just $0.15 per second, reduced from $0.40.
In a demonstration of the new vertical format, Google shared sample videos, including one featuring a rock climber enthusiastically promoting the improved affordability and quality. The expansion into vertical video was anticipated, especially after Google’s earlier announcement about integrating Veo 3 with YouTube Shorts in the near future.
By providing developers with the tools to support vertical formats, Google is paving the way for Veo 3-generated content to appear on popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels. This move is likely to increase the volume of AI-produced videos across social media, offering both new creative opportunities and a fresh wave of synthetic media for audiences to engage with.
(Source: The Verge)
