Google’s Veo 2 Brings AI Video Generation to Gemini Advanced Users
▼ Summary
– Google launched Veo 2, an advanced AI video generation model for Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium subscribers, allowing the creation of high-resolution, eight-second MP4 videos at 720p from text prompts.
– Veo 2 produces videos with cinematic realism, improved understanding of real-world physics, and fluid character movements, featuring various cinematic presets and inpainting/outpainting capabilities.
– Google introduced Whisk Animate, a tool that uses Veo 2 to transform static images into video clips, enhancing the existing Whisk tool for AI image mashups.
– Gemini Advanced users can access Veo 2 through the Gemini interface to generate eight-second, 720p videos, with future updates expected to expand functionality.
– There are limitations on video length and resolution, with a monthly usage cap for video generation, although the exact number of videos allowed per month has not been disclosed.
Google has officially launched Veo 2, its advanced AI video generation model, for Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium subscribers. This rollout allows users to create high-resolution, eight-second MP4 video clips at 720p directly from text prompts. Veo 2 is designed to produce videos with cinematic realism, featuring improved understanding of real-world physics and human motion, resulting in more fluid character movements and lifelike visuals.
Enhanced Capabilities and Features
Veo 2 offers users the ability to generate videos that exhibit a higher degree of realism and motion accuracy. The model supports various cinematic presets, enabling guided camera behaviors such as pans, point-of-view shots, and timelapses. Additionally, Veo 2 includes inpainting and outpainting features, allowing users to remove unwanted elements from videos and extend video frames with seamless AI-generated content.
Integration with Whisk Animate
Alongside the Veo 2 launch, Google introduced Whisk Animate, a companion tool that transforms static images into video clips using Veo 2. This feature builds on the pre-existing Whisk tool for AI image mashups, offering users a new way to animate images generated through Whisk.
Access and Usage
To utilize Veo 2, Gemini Advanced users can select the model from the dropdown menu in the upper left-hand corner of the Gemini interface. The AI feature creates eight-second videos at 720p resolution, delivered as MP4 files in a 16:9 landscape format. Currently, Gemini only supports text-to-video generation, but Google is working on expanding this functionality in future updates.
Subscription Details and Limitations
While Veo 2 is capable of generating longer videos at higher resolutions, Gemini Advanced users are currently limited to eight-second clips at 720p. There is also a monthly usage cap for video generation, with notifications provided as users approach their limits. Google has not disclosed the exact number of videos users can generate each month.
Conclusion
The introduction of Veo 2 marks a significant advancement in AI-powered video generation, providing users with tools to create high-quality, realistic videos from simple text prompts. As Google continues to develop and refine Veo 2’s capabilities, users can expect more features and improvements in the future.
