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    I Tested Google’s New Veo 2 AI Video Generator and It’s a Game-Changer

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    Discovering Google’s Veo 2: A Revolutionary AI Video Generator

    As someone who tests AI tools for a living, I’ve experienced my fair share of ‘wow’ moments. However, nothing could have prepared me for the impressive capabilities of Google’s new Veo 2 AI video generator. This tool is part of Google’s latest rollout for Gemini Advanced users and is definitely worth the subscription.

    Veo 2 allows users to generate 8-second, 720p cinematic videos using a single prompt. It’s like having a mini movie director at your fingertips. Released on April 15, this feature quietly appeared as a dropdown option in Gemini, and I was eager to put it to the test.

    Testing Veo 2 with Various Prompts

    1. Animals Doing Silly Things
    French Bulldog Video
    I started with a silly prompt: ‘A pampered French Bulldog wearing sunglasses, lounging on a plush daybed by a pool at a luxury resort.’ Veo 2 nailed it, capturing the dog’s relaxed demeanor and the luxurious surroundings.
    1. Science Fiction
    Google Veo 2 Sci-Fi Video
    Next, I tried a sci-fi prompt inspired by my young adult science fiction book. The result was a realistic, otherworldly clip that looked like it belonged in a big-budget series. The movements were smooth, and the atmosphere was captivating.
    1. People and Children
    Playground Video
    I was curious to see how Veo 2 would handle generating videos with people. The AI did a decent job, creating a realistic scene of children playing on a playground, although there were some minor inconsistencies.
    1. Transportation and Motion
    Train Traffic Video
    To test Veo 2’s ability to capture speed and motion, I prompted it to create a scene with traffic, including multiple cars and a train passing next to the highway. The result was impressive, looking like a clip from a news broadcast or television show.
    1. Pushing the Limits of Imagination
    Mermaid Video
    For my final test, I asked Veo 2 to create a video of mermaids in an ocean scene. While the result was more fantastical than realistic, it was still well done and showcased the AI’s creativity.

    Exploring Whisk Animate

    Google’s other new AI video image generator, Whisk Animate, is available in Google Labs. While it wasn’t as impressive as Veo 2, it still showed promise. I tested it by uploading static images of myself and my cat, asking it to animate them in different scenarios.

    Whisk Animate Video
    The results were mixed. While the animated video of my cat looked remarkably like her, the one featuring me didn’t quite capture my likeness. However, both videos were nuanced and engaging.

    Accessing Veo 2 and Whisk Animate

    To access these exciting features, you’ll need a Google One AI Premium subscription, which costs $20/month. While there’s a free trial available, the subscription is worth considering given the creative possibilities these tools offer.

    Conclusion

    Veo 2 is the most fun I’ve had with an AI tool in a while. Despite the videos being short and lacking sound, the results are striking. The interface is simple, the turnaround is fast, and the potential for creative expression is endless. I’m excited to continue exploring the possibilities of Veo 2 and other AI video generation tools.

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