Google is broadening the reach of its Gemini-driven video generator to certain Workspace SKUs. Workspace is a cloud-based productivity solution designed for businesses, offering a variety of applications and tools. At the moment, it’s available for Workspace Labs and Gemini Alpha users, with a wider rollout anticipated by the year’s end.
Video Creation for Project Management
The video generator is marketed by Google as a tool for project management, enabling the creation of videos from text prompts or documents shared via Google Drive. It utilizes the Gemini system to propose scenes and outlines for the videos.
Features and Templates
According to the company, Vids can produce "dynamic, engaging videos" using "millions of high-quality royalty-free media assets." It has the capability to craft storyboards that include suggested scenes and background music. Additionally, there are numerous pre-designed templates catering to different scenarios.
Users have the option to record themselves and integrate their clips into the video. The generator can also create teleprompter logs suitable for meetings and presentations. Moreover, it provides voiceover audio features, allowing users to choose from preset voices that match the desired mood or purpose. Files can be easily inserted from Google Drive through a simple drag-and-drop process.
Sharing and Accessibility
Videos can be shared with other users via Google Drive, and there’s a feature to automatically generate closed captions. This adds an extra layer of accessibility for viewers.
Google emphasizes that Vids can create "dynamic, engaging videos" using "millions of high-quality royalty-free media assets." The tool is designed to produce storyboards with suggested scenes and accompanying background music. There are also several pre-built templates tailored for various scenarios.
Users can record themselves and add their footage into the video, while also generating teleprompter logs for meetings and speeches. The software supports voiceover audio, offering preset voice selections based on the mood or intent. You can easily drag and drop files from Google Drive into the workspace.
Videos can be shared through Google Drive, and an automatic closed captioning option enhances usability for all users.
