Google Launches Image-to-Video Feature: How It Can Transform Your Content Strategy and Boost Engagement in Oman
Washington, July 11 — Google announced today the launch of a feature allowing users to convert images into 8-second videos using the AI bot Gemini. This feature is now available in the Middle East and North Africa and enables users to transform their favorite photos into animated videos, complete with audio and visual effects.
The new feature can be accessed by subscribers of the Google AI Ultra and Pro plans, starting today, as part of Google’s efforts to offer advanced creative tools for content creators and artists.
Users can utilize this feature by selecting “videos” from the tools menu, uploading a still image, and adding a text description for the desired scene, along with any voice instructions if applicable. Afterward, Gemini will create a complete video that includes visual movement and synchronized sound, allowing creators to animate everyday items, bring drawings to life, or simulate nature scenes.
In a related announcement, Google launched the Flow tool in the Middle East and North Africa, available in Arabic, which is the first AI film-making tool specifically designed to leverage advanced models like Veo, Imagen, and Gemini. This tool enables users to easily and flexibly produce professional cinematic scenes.
The Flow tool includes professional features such as camera control for adjusting movement and angles, a Scene Builder for smoothly editing or extending scenes, and content management tools that simplify the organization of project elements and instructions.
According to an official statement from Google, the platforms Gemini and Flow have generated over 40 million videos created using the Veo 3 model in just the past seven weeks, reflecting the growing demand for creative AI tools.
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The introduction of Google’s AI tools, Gemini and Flow, presents significant opportunities for businesses in Oman, particularly in creative and digital content industries. This advancement allows for enhanced storytelling and production capabilities, enabling local creators to easily produce professional-quality content and engage audiences more effectively. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should focus on leveraging these technologies for innovative marketing strategies and expanding their digital presence to stay competitive in an evolving market landscape.
Source: Oman News
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