{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-omni-1-1-with-longer-scenes-exact-clip-timing-and-108","json":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-omni-1-1-with-longer-scenes-exact-clip-timing-and-108.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-omni-1-1-with-longer-scenes-exact-clip-timing-and-108.md","slug":"google-vids-adds-omni-1-1-with-longer-scenes-exact-clip-timing-and-108","headline":"Google Vids adds Omni 1.1 with longer scenes, exact clip timing and 1080p output","summary":"Google released Omni 1.1, an update to its Google Vids video creation tool, aimed at small businesses and creators. The update adds extended scenes that keep lighting and characters consistent, lets users set exact clip durations for voiceover alignment, and generates new AI video scenes in 1080p HD or upscales existing clips. Google product manager Jennifer Harris said users are \"directing\" video rather than just prompting it. Every clip carries a SynthID digital watermark to show it was AI-generated. The features suit solopreneurs, local retailers, marketing teams and community organizers, with templates for product launches, in-store promotions, landing pages and event videos. Basic Google Vids functions are free; advanced features require Google Workspace Business or Enterprise plans. A coming Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite text-to-speech feature will generate voiceovers in over 100 languages.","keyPoints":["Omni 1.1 adds extended scenes, exact duration settings and 1080p HD generation","All clips include SynthID watermarks to identify AI-generated content","Advanced features need Google Workspace Business or Enterprise plans"],"whyItMatters":"Small businesses get a free-to-start video tool with professional output and built-in AI transparency, lowering the barrier to regular video marketing.","category":{"slug":"marketing","name":"Marketing & Small Business","url":"https://digestai.news/category/marketing"},"entities":{"companies":["Google"],"models":["Omni 1.1","Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite"],"people":["Jennifer Harris"]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-10-03T17:11:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T17:11:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"Small Business Trends","title":"Google Vids Unveils Omni 1.1, Empowering Creators with AI Video Control","url":"https://smallbiztrends.com/google-vids-unveils-omni-1-1-empowering-creators-with-ai-video-control","publishedAt":"2026-10-03T17:11:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":null,"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"Google Vids adds Omni 1.1 with longer scenes, exact clip timing and 1080p output\", 3 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-omni-1-1-with-longer-scenes-exact-clip-timing-and-108","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"Google Vids adds Omni 1.1 with longer scenes, exact clip timing and 1080p output","datePublished":"2026-10-03T17:11:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/google-vids-adds-omni-1-1-with-longer-scenes-exact-clip-timing-and-108"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}