Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash: Google’s Cheaper AI Video Tool Now Makes 15-Second Clips
Quick Reads
- Google announced Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash on November 5, 2026. Clips now run up to 15 seconds.
- Drafts cost $0.07 per second at 720p, about 30% less than before.
- You can edit a video just by chatting with the model.
What is Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash is Google DeepMind’s updated AI video model. It replaces Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, which stopped at 10 seconds. You describe a scene or give the model reference material, and it creates a short video with sound.
What is new?
The biggest change is price and length. You can generate at 360p or 720p for $0.07 per second, then upscale only your favorite draft to 1080p or 4K. That saves money because you do not pay for high resolution on clips you will discard. You can also choose any length from 3 to 15 seconds.
Google also says characters, products, faces, clothing and on-screen text stay more consistent from start to finish. Speech sounds more natural, lip-sync is clearer, and several speakers can have distinct voices in one scene. Camera moves such as orbits and zoom-outs are smoother, with fewer jump cuts.
How to use it
Start by writing a clear prompt that says who is in the scene, where it happens, what the camera does and what is said. For example, a vendor in a busy Lagos market greets a customer while the camera slowly circles them. You can add character images, product photos, style references, short motion clips of up to three seconds, or audio cues to keep the look consistent.
Pick your length, begin at 360p or 720p, and then refine through follow-up messages. Ask for one change at a time, such as a new background, softer lighting, a different product or another aspect ratio. The original characters and camera framing stay in place. When the clip looks right, upscale it for publishing.
Where to find it
Developers can use the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. Businesses can use Google Cloud and Gemini for business. Google Vids offers 15-second videos at no extra cost with a Google account or Workspace subscription. Flow and Google Ads also support it, and the Gemini app is rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers.
Limits and labeling
Google admits the model still struggles with fast sports action, rapid script changes and complex physics. Every video carries an invisible SynthID watermark, so it is good practice to label AI clips for your audience too.
Bottom line
A 15-second draft at 720p costs about $1.05, so small teams can test several versions cheaply before paying for the final upscale. Check Google’s official pricing page before budgeting, since details can vary by plan.
