Google Releases Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash with 40-Second Video Extension and 4K Upscaling

Google AI has released Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, a new model update targeting video generation and editing workflows. Key new capabilities include scene extension up to 40 seconds, precise control over first and last frames of generated video, and 4K upscaling output. These features give developers building video pipelines substantially more control over continuity and output quality than the previous generation. For teams integrating AI video into production apps, first/last-frame control is particularly significant for compositing and narrative coherence. This positions Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash as a competitive option against other video generation models from Chinese labs and competitors like Runway.