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State-of-the-art video and image generation with Veo 2 and Imagen 3

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Earlier this year, we introduced our video generation model, Veo, and our latest image generation model, Imagen 3. Since then, it’s been exciting to watch people bring their ideas to life with help from these models: YouTube creators are exploring the creative possibilities of video backgrounds for their YouTube Shorts, enterprise customers are enhancing creative workflows on Vertex AI and creatives are using VideoFX and ImageFX to tell their stories. Together with collaborators ranging from filmmakers to businesses, we’re continuing to develop and evolve these technologies.

Today we're introducing a new video model, Veo 2, and the latest version of Imagen 3, both of which achieve state-of-the-art results. These models are now available in VideoFX, ImageFX and our newest Labs experiment, Whisk.

Veo 2: state-of-the-art video generation

Veo 2 creates incredibly high-quality videos in a wide range of subjects and styles. In head-to-head comparisons judged by human raters, Veo 2 achieved state-of-the-art results against leading models.

It brings an improved understanding of real-world physics and the nuances of human movement and expression, which helps improve its detail and realism overall. Veo 2 understands the unique language of cinematography: ask it for a genre, specify a lens, suggest cinematic effects and Veo 2 will deliver — at resolutions up to 4K, and extended to minutes in length. Ask for a low-angle tracking shot that glides through the middle of a scene, or a close-up shot on the face of a scientist looking through her microscope, and Veo 2 creates it. Suggest “18mm lens” in your prompt and Veo 2 knows to craft the wide angle shot that this lens is known for, or blur out the background and focus on your subject by putting "shallow depth of field" in your prompt.

  • Cinematic shot of a female doctor in a dark yellow hazmat suit, illuminated by the harsh fluorescent light of a laboratory. The camera slowly zooms in on her face, panning gently to emphasize the worry and anxiety etched across her brow. She is hunched over a lab table, peering intently into a microscope, her gloved hands carefully adjusting the focus. The muted color palette of the scene, dominated by the sickly yellow of the suit and the sterile steel of the lab, underscores the gravity of the situation and the weight of the unknown she is facing. The shallow depth of field focuses on the fear in her eyes, reflecting the immense pressure and responsibility she bears.

    Examples of Veo 2's high-quality video generation capabilities. All videos were generated by Veo 2 and have not been modified.

  • This medium shot, with a shallow depth of field, portrays an adorable cartoon girl with wavy brown hair and lots of character, sitting upright in a 1980s kitchen. Her hair is medium length and wavy. She has a small, slightly upturned nose, and small, rounded ears. She is very animated and excited as she talks to the camera and lighting and giggling with a huge grin.

    Examples of Veo 2's high-quality video generation capabilities. All videos were generated by Veo 2 and have not been modified.

  • The camera floats gently through rows of pastel-painted wooden beehives, buzzing honeybees gliding in and out of frame. The motion settles on the refined farmer standing at the center, his pristine white beekeeping suit gleaming in the golden afternoon light. He lifts a jar of honey, tilting it slightly to catch the light. Behind him, tall sunflowers sway rhythmically in the breeze, their petals glowing in the warm sunlight. The camera tilts upward to reveal a retro farmhouse with mint-green shutters, its walls dappled with shadows from swaying trees. Shot with a 35mm lens on Kodak Portra 400 film, the golden light creates rich textures on the farmer’s gloves, marmalade jar, and weathered wood of the beehives.

    Examples of Veo 2's high-quality video generation capabilities. All videos were generated by Veo 2 and have not been modified.

  • A low-angle shot captures a flock of pink flamingos gracefully wading in a lush, tranquil lagoon. The vibrant pink of their plumage contrasts beautifully with the verdant green of the surrounding vegetation and the crystal-clear turquoise water. Sunlight glints off the water's surface, creating shimmering reflections that dance on the flamingos' feathers. The birds' elegant, curved necks are submerged as they walk through the shallow water, their movements creating gentle ripples that spread across the lagoon. The composition emphasizes the serenity and natural beauty of the scene, highlighting the delicate balance of the ecosystem and the inherent grace of these magnificent birds. The soft, diffused light of early morning bathes the entire scene in a warm, ethereal glow.

    Examples of Veo 2's high-quality video generation capabilities. All videos were generated by Veo 2 and have not been modified.

  • A perfect cube rotates in the center of a soft, foggy void. The surface shifts between different hyper-real textures—smooth marble, velvety suede, hammered brass, and raw concrete. Each material reveals subtle details: marble veins slowly spreading, suede fibers brushing with wind, brass tarnishing in slow motion, and concrete crumbling to reveal polished stone inside. Ends with a soft glow surrounding the cube as it transitions to a smooth mirrored surface, reflecting infinity.

    Examples of Veo 2's high-quality video generation capabilities. All videos were generated by Veo 2 and have not been modified.

  • A cinematic shot captures a fluffy Cockapoo, perched atop a vibrant pink flamingo float, in a sun-drenched Los Angeles swimming pool. The crystal-clear water sparkles under the bright California sun, reflecting the playful scene. The Cockapoo's fur, a soft blend of white and apricot, is highlighted by the golden sunlight, its floppy ears gently swaying in the breeze. Its happy expression and wagging tail convey pure joy and summer bliss. The vibrant pink flamingo adds a whimsical touch, creating a picture-perfect image of carefree fun in the LA sunshine.

    Examples of Veo 2's high-quality video generation capabilities. All videos were generated by Veo 2 and have not been modified.

  • The sun rises slowly behind a perfectly plated breakfast scene. Thick, golden maple syrup pours in slow motion over a stack of fluffy pancakes, each one releasing a soft, warm steam cloud. A close-up of crispy bacon sizzles, sending tiny embers of golden grease into the air. Coffee pours in smooth, swirling motion into a crystal-clear cup, filling it with deep brown layers of crema. Scene ends with a camera swoop into a fresh-cut orange, revealing its bright, juicy segments in stunning macro detail.

    Examples of Veo 2's high-quality video generation capabilities. All videos were generated by Veo 2 and have not been modified.

While video models often “hallucinate” unwanted details — extra fingers or unexpected objects, for example — Veo 2 produces these less frequently, making outputs more realistic.

Our commitment to safety and responsible development has guided Veo 2. We have been intentionally measured in growing Veo’s availability, so we can help identify, understand and improve the model’s quality and safety while slowly rolling it out via VideoFX, YouTube and Vertex AI.

Just like the rest of our image and video generation models, Veo 2 outputs include an invisible SynthID watermark that helps identify them as AI-generated, helping reduce the chances of misinformation and misattribution.

Today, we're bringing our new Veo 2 capabilities to our Google Labs video generation tool, VideoFX, and expanding the number of users who can access it. Visit Google Labs to sign up for the waitlist. We also plan to expand Veo 2 to YouTube Shorts and other products next year.

Note: Find prompts for all videos at the bottom of this post: Scientist1, Cartoon character2, Bees3, Flamingos4, Cube5, Dog6, Pancakes7

Imagen 3: state-of-the-art image generation

We've also improved our Imagen 3 image-generation model, which now generates brighter, better composed images. It can now render more diverse art styles with greater accuracy — from photorealism to impressionism, from abstract to anime. This upgrade also follows prompts more faithfully, and renders richer details and textures. In side-by-side comparisons of outputs by human raters against leading image generation models, Imagen 3 achieved state-of-the-art results.

Starting today, the latest Imagen 3 model will globally roll out in ImageFX, our image generation tool from Google Labs, to more than 100 countries. Visit ImageFX to get started.

  • A close-up shot captures a winter wonderland scene – soft snowflakes fall on a snow-covered forest floor.  Behind a frosted pine branch, a red squirrel sits, its bright orange fur a splash of color against the white. It holds a small hazelnut. As it enjoys its meal, it seems oblivious to the falling snow.

    Examples of Imagen 3's rich detail and image quality composition

  • An extreme close-up of a craftsperson's hands shaping a glowing piece of pottery on a wheel. Threads of golden, luminous energy connect the potter’s hands to the clay, swirling dynamically with their movements.

    Examples of Imagen 3's rich detail and image quality composition

  • A foggy 1940s European train station at dawn, framed by intricate wrought-iron arches and misted glass windows. Steam rises from the tracks, blending with dense fog. Two lovers stand in an emotional embrace near the train, backlit by the warm, amber glow of dim lanterns. The departing train is partially visible, its red tail lights fading into the mist. The woman wears a faded red coat and clutches a small leather diary, while the man is dressed in a weathered soldier’s uniform. Dust motes float in the air, illuminated by the soft golden backlight. The atmosphere is melancholic and timeless, evoking the bittersweet farewell of wartime cinema.

    Examples of Imagen 3's rich detail and image quality composition

  • A portrait of an Asian woman with neon green lights in the background, shallow depth of field.

    Examples of Imagen 3's rich detail and image quality composition

  • A close-up, macro photography stock photo of a strawberry intricately sculpted into the shape of a hummingbird in mid-flight, its wings a blur as it sips nectar from a vibrant, tubular flower. The backdrop features a lush, colorful garden with a soft, bokeh effect, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The image is exceptionally detailed and captured with a shallow depth of field, ensuring a razor-sharp focus on the strawberry-hummingbird and gentle fading of the background. The high resolution, professional photographers style, and soft lighting illuminate the scene in a very detailed manner, professional color grading amplifies the vibrant colors and creates an image with exceptional clarity. The depth of field makes the hummingbird and flower stand out starkly against the bokeh background.

    Examples of Imagen 3's rich detail and image quality composition

Note: Find prompts for all images at the bottom of this post: Potter8, Squirrel9, Train station10, Woman11, Strawberry bird12

Whisk: a fun new tool that lets you prompt with images to visualize your ideas

Whisk, our newest experiment from Google Labs, lets you input or create images that convey the subject, scene and style you have in mind. Then, you can bring them together and remix them to create something uniquely your own, from a digital plushie to an enamel pin or sticker.

Under the hood, Whisk combines our latest Imagen 3 model with Gemini’s visual understanding and description capabilities. The Gemini model automatically writes a detailed caption of your images, and it then feeds those descriptions into Imagen 3. This process allows you to easily remix your subjects, scenes and styles in fun, new ways.

On an energizing beat the video starts with the Google Labs logo in white against a black background, the second frame switches to a vibrant yellow background with the text “prompt less, play more” appearing in bold black letters. The next frame introduces Whisk which is the name of this new AI generation tool. Next we see Whisk’s interface where a mouse clicker selects a “start from scratch” button, followed by a prompt “pick your subject”, then “pick your scene” and finally “pick your style”. The next couple of frames show how to drag and drop images for each prompt category, here a picture of an older stylish man, followed by a jungle scene along with a description “90s vintage anime” for style. Then a written prompt is added for additional details, here we read “subject is riding a flying bike”. The results are shown along with a “refine” function where the user can keep tweaking the image. In this instance it is used to change the subject into a pink suit with stripes. The result appears and the next frame shows how to click the download arrow button to download your creation. The last frame says “start whisking today”.
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Whisk lets you quickly visualize and remix ideas.

Whisk is launching in the U.S. today. Read more about Whisk and try it out at labs.google/Whisk.


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1

Veo 2 prompt: Cinematic shot of a female doctor in a dark yellow hazmat suit, illuminated by the harsh fluorescent light of a laboratory. The camera slowly zooms in on her face, panning gently to emphasize the worry and anxiety etched across her brow. She is hunched over a lab table, peering intently into a microscope, her gloved hands carefully adjusting the focus. The muted color palette of the scene, dominated by the sickly yellow of the suit and the sterile steel of the lab, underscores the gravity of the situation and the weight of the unknown she is facing. The shallow depth of field focuses on the fear in her eyes, reflecting the immense pressure and responsibility she bears.

2

Veo 2 prompt: This medium shot, with a shallow depth of field, portrays an adorable cartoon girl with wavy brown hair and lots of character, sitting upright in a 1980s kitchen. Her hair is medium length and wavy. She has a small, slightly upturned nose, and small, rounded ears. She is very animated and excited as she talks to the camera and lighting and giggling with a huge grin.

3

Veo 2 prompt: The camera floats gently through rows of pastel-painted wooden beehives, buzzing honeybees gliding in and out of frame. The motion settles on the refined farmer standing at the center, his pristine white beekeeping suit gleaming in the golden afternoon light. He lifts a jar of honey, tilting it slightly to catch the light. Behind him, tall sunflowers sway rhythmically in the breeze, their petals glowing in the warm sunlight. The camera tilts upward to reveal a retro farmhouse with mint-green shutters, its walls dappled with shadows from swaying trees. Shot with a 35mm lens on Kodak Portra 400 film, the golden light creates rich textures on the farmer’s gloves, marmalade jar, and weathered wood of the beehives.

4

Veo 2 prompt: A low-angle shot captures a flock of pink flamingos gracefully wading in a lush, tranquil lagoon. The vibrant pink of their plumage contrasts beautifully with the verdant green of the surrounding vegetation and the crystal-clear turquoise water. Sunlight glints off the water's surface, creating shimmering reflections that dance on the flamingos' feathers. The birds' elegant, curved necks are submerged as they walk through the shallow water, their movements creating gentle ripples that spread across the lagoon. The composition emphasizes the serenity and natural beauty of the scene, highlighting the delicate balance of the ecosystem and the inherent grace of these magnificent birds. The soft, diffused light of early morning bathes the entire scene in a warm, ethereal glow.

5

Veo 2 prompt: A perfect cube rotates in the center of a soft, foggy void. The surface shifts between different hyper-real textures—smooth marble, velvety suede, hammered brass, and raw concrete. Each material reveals subtle details: marble veins slowly spreading, suede fibers brushing with wind, brass tarnishing in slow motion, and concrete crumbling to reveal polished stone inside. Ends with a soft glow surrounding the cube as it transitions to a smooth mirrored surface, reflecting infinity.

6

Veo 2 prompt: A cinematic shot captures a fluffy Cockapoo, perched atop a vibrant pink flamingo float, in a sun-drenched Los Angeles swimming pool. The crystal-clear water sparkles under the bright California sun, reflecting the playful scene. The Cockapoo's fur, a soft blend of white and apricot, is highlighted by the golden sunlight, its floppy ears gently swaying in the breeze. Its happy expression and wagging tail convey pure joy and summer bliss. The vibrant pink flamingo adds a whimsical touch, creating a picture-perfect image of carefree fun in the LA sunshine.

7

Veo 2 prompt: The sun rises slowly behind a perfectly plated breakfast scene. Thick, golden maple syrup pours in slow motion over a stack of fluffy pancakes, each one releasing a soft, warm steam cloud. A close-up of crispy bacon sizzles, sending tiny embers of golden grease into the air. Coffee pours in smooth, swirling motion into a crystal-clear cup, filling it with deep brown layers of crema. Scene ends with a camera swoop into a fresh-cut orange, revealing its bright, juicy segments in stunning macro detail.

8

Imagen 3 prompt: An extreme close-up of a craftsperson's hands shaping a glowing piece of pottery on a wheel. Threads of golden, luminous energy connect the potter’s hands to the clay, swirling dynamically with their movements. The workspace is filled with rich textures—dusty shelves lined with tools, scattered clay fragments, and beams of natural light piercing through wooden shutters. The interplay of light and energy creates an ethereal, almost magical atmosphere

9

Imagen 3 prompt: A close-up shot captures a winter wonderland scene – soft snowflakes fall on a snow-covered forest floor. Behind a frosted pine branch, a red squirrel sits, its bright orange fur a splash of color against the white. It holds a small hazelnut. As it enjoys its meal, it seems oblivious to the falling snow.

10

Imagen 3 prompt: A foggy 1940s European train station at dawn, framed by intricate wrought-iron arches and misted glass windows. Steam rises from the tracks, blending with dense fog. Two lovers stand in an emotional embrace near the train, backlit by the warm, amber glow of dim lanterns. The departing train is partially visible, its red tail lights fading into the mist. The woman wears a faded red coat and clutches a small leather diary, while the man is dressed in a weathered soldier’s uniform. Dust motes float in the air, illuminated by the soft golden backlight. The atmosphere is melancholic and timeless, evoking the bittersweet farewell of wartime cinema.

11

Imagen 3 prompt: A portrait of an Asian woman with neon green lights in the background, shallow depth of field.

12

Imagen 3 prompt: A close-up, macro photography stock photo of a strawberry intricately sculpted into the shape of a hummingbird in mid-flight, its wings a blur as it sips nectar from a vibrant, tubular flower. The backdrop features a lush, colorful garden with a soft, bokeh effect, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The image is exceptionally detailed and captured with a shallow depth of field, ensuring a razor-sharp focus on the strawberry-hummingbird and gentle fading of the background. The high resolution, professional photographers style, and soft lighting illuminate the scene in a very detailed manner, professional color grading amplifies the vibrant colors and creates an image with exceptional clarity. The depth of field makes the hummingbird and flower stand out starkly against the bokeh background.


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