Deepmind's Veo 2 is Awesome - But Filmmaking is Hard!

Advancements in AI and Machine Learning

Key Developments

• Recent advancements in AI include large language models, image generators, music generators, and coding applications.
• The logical progression from image generation is video generation.

Google V2 Video Generator

• A new video generator has been announced by Google’s DeepMind, named Google V2.
• Not yet launched as a consumer product; available for other services to build upon.

Collaboration

• Google has teamed up with Free Pick, a company known for free stock photos, to integrate V2 for wider public access.
• Free Pick now offers AI-generated tools on their platform.

Demonstration of Google V2

• Example video creation using Google V2, showcasing the capabilities of the tool.
• Emphasizes the challenges of filmmaking and conceptualizing a story, despite experience in creating YouTube content.

Using Free Pick for Video Creation

• Free Pick offers both free and paid plans, with the video creation feature available in paid plans.
• Features offered include AI image generation, video generation, upscale, retouch, and background removal.
• Users can create specific scenes with detailed prompts using an AI-enhanced prompt feature.

Example Video Creation

• A scene described as "a cat walking through a city library" was generated.
• Video created showcased detailed lighting, focus, and animation effects, although slightly cartoonish in its portrayal.

Reflections on Google V2

• Positive impressions of the tool’s ability to follow instructions and generate desired video content.
• Encouragement to provide thoughts on the quality of video outputs using Google V2.

Conclusion

• Endorsement for the Google V2 capabilities and an invitation for audience interaction and feedback.
• Inquiry for viewers interested in similar content to subscribe and engage with the channel.