Google Workspace introduces Vids, a new text-to-video generator, to its suite of productivity tools

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Google has introduced a new feature to its Workspace suite, a text-to-video generator aptly named 'Vids’. This innovative tool harnesses the power of AI to transform the way we create videos.

 

Vids employs Gemini, Google’s latest AI model, to generate videos swiftly and efficiently. Users simply input a prompt, along with some documents, images, and videos, and Vids takes care of the rest. It crafts an entire storyboard, script, music, and voiceover. This tool is designed to make everyone a "great storyteller".

 

 

The application is not just about creating videos; it’s about telling stories., emphasized the ubiquity of video as a storytelling medium and the potential of Vids to simplify the process. The tool is described as a "video, writing, production, and editing assistant, all in one".

 

Google demonstrated the capabilities of Vids at its Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas. The tool was used to create a recap video of the event, showcasing its ability to generate a narrative outline that can be edited. Users can select a template for the video, and Vids will produce a first draft, complete with a storyboard, stock media, music, transitions, and animation.

 

 

However, it’s important to note that Vids is not a replacement for AI-powered video generation tools like OpenAI’s Sora. Instead, it uses AI to understand your prompt, generate a script and a voiceover, and stitch together stock images, videos, music, transitions, and animations.

 

 

Vids is set to be added to Workspace Labs in June 2024, and it’s expected to be a game-changer for HR departments and chiefs of staff, who frequently need to create onboarding videos for new employees, announce company milestones, or create training materials for teams.

 

How will Vids transform the way we communicate in the workplace? Will it make video creation more accessible to everyone? Share your thoughts below.

 

 

Read more:

• https://blog.google/products/workspace/workspace-cloud-next-2024/
• https://www.engadget.com/googles-new-ai-video-generator-is-more-hr-than-hollywood-120034992.html
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-workspace-gets-new-generative-ai-features-including-an-ai-powered-video-creation-app/
• https://www.androidauthority.com/google-vids-3432331/

 

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