There’s a buzz over the past few days in the realm of cinematography. Google has just launched VEO 2, their newest AI video model. There’s been a stage of life where most of us dreamed of making a movie. But, it isn’t easy at all. Who will manage cameras, crews, and locations? Maybe Google’s VEO 2 AI can help in this case. Let’s see what’s so special about it.
From Prompt to Production: The Power of VEO 2
Well, it doesn’t seems an average AI tool to me. Sure, it looks up to its older brother, VEO (version one). But it looks like VEO 2 understands the subtleties of how the real life works, which means your AI-generated videos come out feeling lifelike.
Try giving it directions through prompts like “a gradual zoom into a city skyline at sunset” or “a quick aerial view of a football game,” and it seems to understand what you mean. It can be a appealing shallow depth of field as well, VEO 2 seems to deliver it too. Seriously, it appears as a cinematographer at your fingertips.
Moreover, VEO 2 sounds like being capable of creating impressive videos in 4K quality that might last up to several minutes. I see it as a huge improvement compared to many AI video tools that usually limit you to shorter clips and lower resolutions. It seems to offer clarity whether you’re making a short movie, showcasing a product, or just experimenting.
Not only does VEO 2 help you create videos, but it also comes packed with a variety of editing tools to enhance your projects. There are two features: Inpainting and Outpainting. If there’s something in your video that you’d like to get rid of, the Inpainting feature does that. Looking to extend a scene seamlessly? The Outpainting tool will do it. Plus, there’s an interpolation tool that seems to create smooth transitions between images. It tends to give your videos a polished, professional feel.
AI makes it hard to tell what’s real and what’s not in today’s world. Google’s VEO 2 AI seems to have a solution for that too. It has a feature called “Google’s SynthID watermarking.” This little invisible tag might help you easily spot AI-created content, encouraging honesty and ethical use.
Availability
Right now, VEO 2 might be available on Google’s VideoFX platform in Google Labs. It is their platform as well. It looks like the access is gradually becoming more available. Reports say that Google might incorporate VEO 2 into YouTube Shorts and other products sooner or later this year. Personally, I think that when this is fully implemented, it will transform the way you engage with short-form content. Though I’m not a fortune teller but I can predict it’s going to be wild!
Apart from this, Google has also been busy in upgrading Imagen 3 which is their text-to-image model. There’s a noticeable boost in clarity, both in terms of sharpness and overall quality in their latest version.
The Future of Filmmaking or a Threat to It?
As I already said, VEO 2 seems like the beginning of something exciting. I’m not saying this just for content creators, but for anyone of you who’s ever dreamed up an video concept but felt lost on how to implement it.
But, also I can’t ignore the concern about the implications for filmmakers, especially those working independently who have spent years honing their work. Ultimately, creating something has its own charm. The countless times you have to re-shoot, and the joy of finally getting that perfect shot after many attempts. Definitely that’s a feeling that AI just can’t produce.
So, when dedicated filmmakers get their hands on VEO 2, I think that the possibilities will be astonishing. As long as they use it merely as a tool, and not as a replacement for the human touch we still know and love.
[via digit.in; Image credits: Google VEO 2]
