How to use Google Gemini Veo 2 Video Generator?
Gemini is part of Google's AI tool suite for creators, students, and professionals, providing features like research aid, code generation, and now video production. Its tools include Flash 2.0, Whisk Animate, and the newly launched Gemini Veo 2.In this article, we'll cover how to access Gemini Veo 2, create videos, and review its advanced specifications for seamless integration into your creative workflow.
- Author: Shine
- Update: May 12, 2025
How to Access the Veo 2 Video Generator
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To utilize the Gemini AI video generator, first, head over to the official Google Gemini homepage. Then, click on the “Try Veo 2” button. This action will take you to the Gemini Advanced page, which is where Veo 2 is located.
After that, you will receive a prompt asking you to subscribe to Gemini Advanced in order to gain access to video - generation tools such as Veo 2.
Thankfully, Google is providing a 30 - day free trial at present. This allows you to test and explore the platform thoroughly before deciding whether to commit to a paid subscription.
Just like with every other Google product, you must log in using a Gmail account. The Gmail account you choose will grant you access to all Gemini tools, encompassing Gemini Flash 2.0, Whisk Animate, and Veo 2. Additionally, this account will be the recipient of billing information updates and announcements regarding new products and features.
How to Use the Gemini Veo 2 Video Generator
Once you've logged into Gemini, getting to the Veo 2 generator is a simple process. First, let's take a look at the generation interface.
When you log in, Gemini will automatically open with the Flash 2.0 generator. To change to Veo 2, click on the model button. You can find this button just below the "Gemini Advanced" label in the top - left corner of the screen.
From the dropdown menu, select the Veo 2 option at the very bottom. This is the model we’ll be using for the remainder of this tutorial.
On the left side of the model selector, there is a collapsible sidebar. You can expand or collapse it by clicking the three-bar icon.
Although this menu isn't essential for generating videos, it's the ideal spot to review previous generations or initiate a new chat session.
Generating Videos With Veo
To start creating an AI video, initiate a new chat session. At the bottom of the screen, you will find a prompt input box.
At present, Gemini Veo 2 only supports text - to - video conversion. As a result, the file upload icon on the left side of the input box will be disabled and appear greyed out. However, if you don't want to type, you can click the microphone icon on the right to use voice dictation.
Regardless of whether you type your prompt or use voice input, the following key principles apply when creating prompts for Gemini Veo 2:
Be highly descriptive: Avoid using ambiguous phrases such as "a man with a hat." Instead, opt for more vivid descriptions like "a tall, self-assured man dressed in a worn - out jacket and blue jeans, crowned with an off - white Stetson hat."
Offer context: Situate your subject within an environment. Describing the surroundings, for example, "standing beneath a flickering streetlamp on a rain - soaked sidewalk," gives the AI more details to work with and helps maintain scene coherence.
Specify movements or actions: AI - generated videos often have an awkward appearance. Frequently, the subject seems out of place in its environment because the model tries to animate natural movement without proper guidance. To prevent this, include simple actions like "standing resolutely" or "strolling leisurely" to give the subject clear actions.
Indicate a camera angle: Even if a particular angle seems intuitive to you, don't assume Veo 2 will automatically choose it. To achieve a more cinematic outcome, add phrases like "using a wide - angle shot" or "filmed from a drone's overhead perspective."
When you're unsure about crafting an effective prompt, consider copying it into another AI assistant, such as ChatGPT, and asking it to optimize the prompt for AI use. Many video generators now have their own built - in "enhancement" features that mimic this process.
Saving and Downloading Veo 2 Videos
Once your video is finished rendering, there are two main ways to save or share it.
To save the video directly to your device, click the download icon located in the top - right corner of the video player. This is the ideal choice when you intend to edit the video, post it online, or integrate it into another project.
When collaborating with others, you have the option to share the entire generation session. Simply click the link icon in the toolbar below the video to copy a shareable link to the chat. This feature proves extremely useful for sharing both your video prompt and the final output with your marketing team or creative partners.
However, it's important to note that anyone who has the shared conversation link can make edits or even delete the generation. If you're sharing work that's still in progress, ensure that your collaborators understand the importance of keeping the original content intact.
Veo 2 Advanced Video Specs
The Gemini Veo 2 AI video generator excels at creating lifelike videos, making it an excellent choice for use in advertisements or as supplementary footage in video projects. Nevertheless, its video specifications are largely fixed. As a result, you'll typically have to rely on another video editing platform to make significant modifications.
For traditional advertising mediums such as TV and long - form video ads, generating videos with a horizontal aspect ratio is the preferred choice. But this format is not as impactful when it comes to mobile advertising. Given that more than 80% of advertisers now prioritize mobile advertising, it has become crucial to optimize your content for mobile viewing.
The most effective approach to achieve this is by adjusting the size of your content to suit mobile formats. If you want to resize a video created by Veo 2, the first step is to upload it to an automated video resizing tool.
After uploading the video, choose the background of your project. This will enable you to access the Resize Project tool located on the right - hand side of the interface.
Next, you can either pick a pre - set aspect ratio from the Size dropdown menu or input your own custom video dimensions.
Since I'm optimizing this video for an Instagram Post Ad, I went with the 4:5 portrait aspect ratio preset.
Lastly, modify the framing of the video through cropping. To crop, double - click on the video and then drag the frame until it reaches the position you prefer.
After finishing this process, you'll obtain a Veo 2 AI - generated video that has been resized and is suitable for various applications. To make sure it works well with your target platform, it's a good idea to use a Safe Zone template while editing. This helps prevent key elements of the video from being obscured by user interface icons.
