New developments in Gemini, Google Flow
New developments in Gemini, Google Flow from fmh design
New developments in Gemini, Google Flow

Renderings and videos (originally modeled in SketchUp) are based on Runway East Covent Garden coworking location.

In spite of Omni's increased realism, problems with Omni Flash and the new Google Flow site set up continue. I cannot extend an Omni Flash clip. I cannot use Veo 3.1 Fast for a clip and extend that, as Veo Fast has been discontinued as an extension option.

If I try to use Omni Flash as an extension to a Veo 3.1 Fast clip, it does not attach to the timeline normally. And if I do get it attached, the transition between the clips is not natural or "intelligent" as it used to be, but noticeable and choppy.

Veo 3.1 Lite is the only model clip I can extend and have it land normally on my timeline; but even then, the transition between clips, which used to be seamless, is choppy and noticeable.

Which means the "intelligent" transitions I was getting in Google Flow are no longer possible. And that had been one of the most incredible things about Google Flow.

Snippet of wall graphic in lounge area. Based on Runway East Covent Garden coworking location.
Detail of wall graphic, lounge area
SketchUp image of featured wall graphic
SketchUp image of other side of space
Rendering of other side of the coworking lounge space. I use this to fill out scene when making some of the videos below. I can use three frame references or more, like this, when on the Gemini site, but only 2 frames when using Google Flow's Veo 3.1 Fast ("start"and "end"), and only 1 frame or reference when using Google Flow's Omni Flash.
A few surprises: When making images in Google Flow, using Nano Banana Pro, Flow continually changes the layout of my SketchUp image, often panning back as if it wants to "complete" a view (e.g. show the end of the sofa) itself (first image). I tried giving the Flow AI Agent instructions to keep the layout exactly as it is. It worked, but the rendering then became dry looking and lifeless (second view). I asked for more life and reflections. It did add lots more life and reflections, but also people I didn't expect.
Short Google Flow clip, using Omni Flash. Omni has increased realism and at times it seems it is emphasizing people more than the environment. It often does a close up of a face, and although it is attractive, the purpose of the video is to showcase the wall graphic. I can try to work against that tendency in my prompt.
Gemini video clip, processed in Gemini site with Veo 3.5 Flash. The balance between focus on people and environment is more balanced in this model, but the video is not as vibrant as the new Omni Flash. But it is certainly adequate!
Another Omni Flash video clip. The emphasis again returns to to close-ups of the people. They are very realistic. I tried to work against the focus on the people somewhat this time, reminding them a second time to "give a good look at the wall graphic." *Note: I haven't tried Veo "Quality" to see if the transition is still "seamless" with that model option, but am going to look at that. And I assume Google intends to make it possible to extend the Omni Flash clips in the future.
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New developments in Gemini, Google Flow

Renderings and videos (originally modeled in SketchUp) are based on Runway East Covent Garden coworking location.

In spite of Omni's increased realism, problems with Omni Flash and the new Google Flow site set up continue. I cannot extend an Omni Flash clip. I cannot use Veo 3.1 Fast for a clip and extend that, as Veo Fast has been discontinued as an extension option.

If I try to use Omni Flash as an extension to a Veo 3.1 Fast clip, it does not attach to the timeline normally. And if I do get it attached, the transition between the clips is not natural or "intelligent" as it used to be, but noticeable and choppy.

Veo 3.1 Lite is the only model clip I can extend and have it land normally on my timeline; but even then, the transition between clips, which used to be seamless, is choppy and noticeable.

Which means the "intelligent" transitions I was getting in Google Flow are no longer possible. And that had been one of the most incredible things about Google Flow.

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