It's getting harder to know what's real on the Internet, and Google is not helping one bit with the announcement of Veo 3.1. The company's new video model supposedly offers better audio and realism, along with greater prompt accuracy. The updated video AI will be available throughout the Google ecosystem, including the Flow filmmaking tool, where the new model will unlock additional features.
Based on OpenAI's Sora 2 model, the Sora app and site devise videos in a few seconds based on your text descriptions. You can add audio to your video with both sound effects and dialog that sync up with people speaking. You can also choose the style -- anything from animated to photorealistic to surreal. Also: There's a new OpenAI app in town - here's what to know about Sora for iOS
On an initial glance, a video that's going viral on social media looks like a typical 1990s TV commercial for a children's toy set of a tropical island: there are palm trees, a waterfall, and - wait a minute - there's also a secret massage room, and even an "Orange Man" action figure who looks exactly like Donald Trump and says "don't release the files" in an ominous voice.
Whether you're a filmmaker chasing cinematic precision, a marketer scaling ad campaigns, or a solo creator on a tight budget, there's a tool here for you. From Google's V3 with its film-grade fidelity to Clipyard's lifelike avatars, each platform offers unique strengths tailored to specific needs. We'll also share a few bonus tools for those seeking niche features or alternative solutions. The possibilities are vast, and the right tool could transform not just your workflow, but the way you tell stories.
