Google launches Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash for 15-second business video

Google has released Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, making the video-generation model generally available across Google Cloud, the Gemini application programming interface and Google Vids. The updated release expands maximum clip length to 15 seconds, lowers generating costs by 30 per cent per second, and introduces conversational video editing.

Previous versions of the tool limited users to short individual bursts of video that often drifted in appearance between takes. The new version lets users upload reference images to maintain the look of people, products or brand assets across different scenes, while output resolutions run up to 4K.

Conversational video revisions

The central change in workflow is how revisions work. Instead of typing an entirely new text prompt and hoping the software retains the correct scene elements, users can talk through adjustments in multiple turns. An editor can instruct the model to alter lighting, swap an object in the background or extend the action while keeping the core subject intact.

The system also works directly inside Google Vids for Google Workspace accounts, meaning non-technical staff can test video generation alongside slide decks and written briefs without writing code. Every output includes an invisible SynthID digital watermark to identify machine-generated media.

What this means for Australian businesses

Video marketing often drains time and budgets for smaller companies, particularly when producing regular social content, product demos or short training clips.

• In-house content creation gets faster: Teams can now draft short social video assets or visual prototypes in minutes rather than spending days coordinating external video production.
• Revisions become cheaper: The combination of a 30 per cent price cut and conversational editing means you do not waste credits starting from scratch when only one detail in a clip needs tweaking.
• Brand consistency remains the priority: While reference images help preserve logos and product packaging, check generated clips thoroughly before publishing to ensure details and hands appear natural.
• Workspace rollout requires little setup: Because the tool integrates directly into Google Vids, Australian organisations on supported Google Workspace business plans can test the features without deploying separate software.