Veo turns reference images into video ingredients

Google updated Ingredients to Video in Veo 3.1, using reference images to guide generated clips. The company emphasizes consistency of characters and environments, alongside vertical video and higher-resolution output. Availability depends on the Google product or developer channel being used.

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For creators, a striking frame is only the start. A character or setting must survive subsequent shots and edits. References provide a more concrete way to steer that process, but the finished clip still needs visual inspection: small changes in movement, proportions, or objects can become obvious when several scenes are cut together.