Google Gemini Advanced Now Creates Videos from Text Prompts

Gemini Advanced Now Creates Videos with Veo 2

Google has introduced a significant new feature to its AI personal assistant and chatbot, Gemini Advanced, allowing users to generate 8-second animated videos from simple text prompts. This capability is powered by Veo 2, Google's advanced video model launched in late 2024, which is designed to produce realistic videos with a sophisticated understanding of human movement, real-world scenes, and various lens types.

How Gemini's Video Creation Works

Google emphasizes the simplicity of creating videos with Gemini and Veo 2. Users can describe the desired scene, whether it's a short narrative, a visual concept, or a specific moment, and Gemini will bring these ideas to life. The detail provided in the prompt directly influences the control users have over the final video. This feature opens up a wide range of creative possibilities, enabling users to visualize imaginative combinations, explore diverse visual styles from realism to fantasy, and quickly narrate short visual ideas.

Video Specifications and Sharing

The videos generated by Google Gemini are eight seconds long, produced in 720p resolution, and maintain a 16:9 aspect ratio. These MP4 files can be downloaded directly from the chat interface with Gemini or shared across platforms like Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, and X. Users also have the option to share videos via a public link.

User Experience and Examples

Early users have found Gemini's video creation to be impressive, particularly in its ability to interpret prompts and add creative details. For instance, a prompt for a K-pop group performing in a stadium resulted in a video that not only captured the scene but also included Korean text at the bottom, mimicking a live stream. Another example involved a countryside scene with UFOs, where Gemini accurately depicted the imagined elements, including the cat's movements and the UFOs appearing between trees.

Google notes that, similar to other AI video generation tools, more detailed prompts lead to results that more closely match the user's vision. However, Gemini also demonstrates a good ability to fill in gaps with vague prompts and offer its own creative interpretations.

Accessing the Video Creation Feature

The video creation feature is available to subscribers of Gemini Advanced, which costs $20 per month (or £19 per month). Users can access Veo 2 through a new drop-down menu within Gemini, where they can select different models such as 2.0 Flash, 2.0 Flash Thinking, 2.5 Pro, and Deep Research with 2.5 Pro. The feature is accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms and is rolling out progressively.

For users with a Google One AI Premium subscription ($20 per month) and access to Google's Whisk tool, image-to-video creation is also possible. While images cannot currently be added to Veo 2 to influence style or appearance, Whisk, previously region-specific, is now available globally to subscribers.

Related Content and AI Developments

The article also touches upon other recent AI developments, including Gemini's rumored video generation capabilities, the ability to have secret chats in incognito mode, and the new Canvas feature for collaborative editing. It highlights related articles on AI advancements, such as comparisons between AI models, Gemini's integration with Google Maps, and the impact of AI on creative industries.

Author and Digital Trends

The article is authored by Andy Boxall, a Senior Writer at Digital Trends specializing in mobile technology. Digital Trends aims to keep readers informed about the latest tech news, product reviews, and insights.

Key Takeaways:

• New Feature: Gemini Advanced now offers text-to-video generation using Veo 2.
• Video Specs: Videos are 8 seconds long, 720p resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Ease of Use: Simple text prompts can create animated videos.
• Customization: Detailed prompts offer more control over video output.
• Accessibility: Available to Gemini Advanced subscribers ($20/month).
• Sharing: Videos can be downloaded or shared across social media platforms.
• AI Advancement: Veo 2 showcases Google's progress in AI video synthesis.

This new feature positions Gemini Advanced as a powerful tool for creative expression and content generation, blending text-based AI with visual media.