Google Vids: Your AI-Powered Video Creation Guide with Gemini

The primary method for initiating a video project in Google Vids is through the 'Video Creation Assistant,' powered by Gemini. Users can craft a prompt detailing their desired video content. To enhance the output, users can also link relevant documents from Google Drive, such as PDFs or Slides, by typing '@' followed by the file name. Upon submission, Google Vids generates a suggested outline with recommended scenes, a script, voiceover, and relevant stock or uploaded media. Placeholder scenes are also included to guide the insertion of user-recorded footage. To begin, users open Google Vids, navigate to 'File' > 'Storyboard,' input their prompt, and add supporting files. They can shuffle prompts for new suggestions and refine the generated outline by editing scene titles, deleting tiles, or adding new ones. Once satisfied, users select a design from the available samples before clicking 'Create video draft.'

After a video draft is generated by Google Vids, users have extensive options for customization. This includes reviewing and editing the generated script or voiceover to ensure accuracy and desired tone. Users can also personalize the media placeholders, replacing suggested content with their own footage or images. The tool allows for resizing the video to fit different aspect ratios or platforms. Further modifications can be made to timing, transitions, and audio elements to fine-tune the final output. This iterative process of review and adjustment ensures that the AI-generated content aligns perfectly with the user's vision.

Google Vids enables the creation of individual video clips using AI, powered by Veo. Users can describe the desired subject and mood of the clip in a prompt, such as 'a cat walking the fashion week runway' or 'a dog driving an F1 race car.' The AI then generates an 8-second video clip with a 24fps frame rate, 720p resolution, and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Users can choose between Veo 2 (the default model) and Veo 3 (an experimental model, potentially slower but available in more regions). A daily limit of 20 video clips applies, with Veo 3 having a limit of 10. Generated clips can be previewed and inserted directly into the Google Vids canvas, appearing as a distinct object track on the timeline.

Beyond AI assistance and templates, Google Vids allows users to build videos entirely from scratch by directly accessing the video timeline. The recording studio remains available for adding custom footage. Additionally, users can import Google Slides presentations. Each slide can be converted into a scene, with presenter notes serving as the script for that scene. Users can choose to import the entire presentation or select specific slides. This feature is particularly useful for repurposing existing presentation materials into engaging video content.

Google Vids offers advanced capabilities for creating professional-looking videos, including detailed control over timing, transitions, and audio. However, users should be aware of certain limitations. The tool supports up to 50 video objects and 50 audio objects per video, though these limits can change. Storage, object, and version history limits also apply. While many Gemini features are in English, the availability of other AI functionalities in different languages may vary by region. Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these limits and the specific availability of features within their organization to maximize their use of Google Vids.