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Google has updated its Veo 3.1 AI video model and added new visual enhancements to its “Ingredients to Video” tool. This update allows users to create native vertical videos for social media platforms using reference images. This is a major improvement as it makes videos generated from reference images more expressive and dynamic.
Enhanced video generation capabilities
The updated Veo 3.1 model allows users to generate videos from up to three reference images. These can include character themes, backgrounds, and textures, giving you more control over the final output. Google claims the update will make videos “more expressive and creative” and enable “richer interactions and storytelling.” Veo 3.1 is also notable for improved consistency, as characters now look the same in different clips and environments.
Vertical video support and upscaling capabilities
The updated model also supports vertical output, allowing users to output video in the native 9:16 aspect ratio. This is especially useful on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. This update also improves upscaling capabilities, allowing Veo 3.1 users to upscale generated videos from the previous limit of 1080p to 4K resolution. Google says 1080p video generation has also been improved for “sharper, cleaner video.”
Gemini app integration with YouTube
Veo’s improved video component and portrait mode new features are added to the Gemini app. Google is also integrating these tools into its YouTube Shorts and YouTube Create apps “for the first time.” This move makes it easier for users to access advanced video generation capabilities directly from popular platforms, further improving the user experience.
