Observed Signal · Aug 28, 2026 · Technical Release · Source: t3n · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Large Language Models (LLM) & AI Market: Previews for 3 Cents: Google Cuts AI Video Costs
Google has released Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, an updated model version that brings features for higher-quality AI video production — including scene expansion, frame control, longer reference usage, and 4K upscaling. The update is accessible via the Gemini API, Agent Platform API, Google AI Studio and Google Flow (for Ultra/Plus/Pro users). Google also introduced significantly lower preview pricing: generating 360p previews costs $0.03 per second, with higher rates for 720p ($0.10/s), 1080p ($0.15/s) and 4K ($0.30/s). Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash supports using up to ten seconds of preceding context, reference clips up to three seconds, and can extend videos in ten-second steps up to 40 seconds, aimed at creators, marketers and developers.
A technical release from a major platform (Google) that materially reduces cost and improves capabilities for AI video production, affecting creative workflows and scalable content production for marketers and developers.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Google launched Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash with improvements including scene expansion, frame control, longer video references and 4K upscaling.
- Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash is available via the Gemini API, Agent Platform API, Google AI Studio and Google Flow (accessible to Ultra/Plus/Pro users).
- Preview pricing: 360p costs $0.03 per second; 720p $0.10 per second; 1080p $0.15 per second; 4K $0.30 per second.
- Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash can use up to ten seconds of preceding context, reference videos up to three seconds, and extend videos in ten-second increments up to 40 seconds.
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