Google rolled out significant updates to its Flow AI video tool, introducing Veo 3.1 with enhanced audio capabilities and new editing features that give creators more granular control over their generated content.
More control - "Ingredients to Video" and First/Last frame are now added input options
Direct video editing in Flow - New "Insert" feature lets you add objects or characters to existing scenes, with Flow handling complex lighting and shadows to make additions look natural. Object removal is coming soon
Improved video quality - Veo 3.1 delivers better prompt adherence, enhanced realism, and more accurate textures compared to the previous version
Extended video length - The "Extend" feature can now create videos lasting a minute or more by seamlessly connecting to previous clips
Google reports over 275 million videos have been generated in Flow since its launch five months ago. The Veo 3.1 model is also available through Gemini API for developers and Vertex AI for enterprise customers.
Early examples are showing promise - PJ Ace on X demonstrated using Veo 3.1 with Nano Banana to create what they called "million-dollar looking ads" for brands, though the full workflow and quality benchmarks remain to be tested by the broader creative community.
