Video Generation

Video generation AI creates short video clips from text descriptions or still images. Google's Veo (via Gemini API) and OpenAI's Sora are the leading options. Current models typically generate 5-15 second clips at up to 1080p resolution. The technology is advancing rapidly but still has limitations: temporal consistency (objects may morph between frames), physics accuracy, and generation time (minutes per clip). For builders, video generation is best suited for: short-form social content, product demos, visual effects, and creative tools. It is not yet reliable enough for long-form video or scenarios requiring precise control over actions and timing. Google's Veo through the Gemini API offers the most accessible integration path with competitive pricing. Practical considerations: generation takes 30 seconds to several minutes per clip, output quality varies across prompts (photorealistic scenes work better than complex animations), and content policies are strict (no realistic human faces in some providers). Most production apps use video generation as a creative starting point that users can refine rather than as a fully automated pipeline.