Google’s Veo 3.1 upgrades Flow with native audio, precise Insert edits, and longer Extend shots for more controllable AI video creation. The release emphasises realism, prompt fidelity, and edit-style workflows inside the editor.
📌 Key Takeaways
- Audio now spans Ingredients To Video, Frames To Video, and Extend.
- Insert blends objects or characters with natural lighting and shadows.
- Remove is coming soon for clean element deletions.
- Extend chains segments into minute-long sequences with coherent audio.
- Available across Flow, Gemini App, Gemini API, and Vertex AI.
Veo 3.1 Update: What Changed In Flow
Veo 3.1 brings richer audio generation to Flow’s core tools. You can plan, produce, and refine sequences without repeatedly regenerating entire clips for minor fixes or timing adjustments.
The model tightens prompt adherence and visual consistency. It helps maintain character identity, art direction, and motion across shots while you iterate quickly on narrative beats and pacing.
“We’re rolling out significant updates to Veo that give people even more creative control.” — Google
Veo is getting a major upgrade. 🚀
We’re rolling out Veo 3.1, our updated video generation model, alongside improved creative controls for filmmakers, storytellers, and developers – many of them with audio. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/YQVRxwj7hk
— Google DeepMind (@GoogleDeepMind) October 15, 2025
Insert Now, Remove Next
Insert lets you drop an object or character into an existing shot. Flow handles shadows and scene lighting, so added elements sit naturally in the frame without that cut-out look.
Remove will reconstruct backgrounds after deletions. It is aimed at continuity fixes, brand-safety adjustments, and quick clean-ups that would otherwise force a complete regenerate from a fresh prompt.
“Add new elements to any scene. Flow now handles complex details like shadows and scene lighting.” — Google
Build Longer Shots With Extend And Audio
Extend continues a clip from the final second of the previous segment. By chaining segments, you can create longer shots that run a minute or more without abrupt visual resets.
Because audio now spans the workflow, extended shots can keep a single sound bed. That reduces jumpy transitions and supports pacing that feels closer to traditional cinematic sequences.
Where You Can Use Veo 3.1 And Regional Notes
Veo 3.1 is available in Flow for creators and teams. It is also exposed through the Gemini App, Gemini API, and Vertex AI for product integrations and pipeline work.
For fast experiments, the Gemini App outputs short clips. Flow remains the place for edit-style control, precise changes, and longer builds. Check regional availability before planning photo-to-video deliverables.
How To Use Veo 3.1 In Flow
A simple plan helps Flow maintain style and continuity across edits. Use references to steer character identity, textures, and motion so successive generations stay aligned.
- Open Flow and start a project.
- Choose Ingredients To Video, Frames To Video, or Extend.
- Add a clear prompt plus reference images or frames.
- Toggle audio on and generate the first pass.
- Use Insert for objects or characters; keep lighting consistent.
- Apply Remove for clean deletions when available.
- Chain segments with Extend to build minute-plus shots.
- Export, review pacing, and refine with small targeted edits.
Why This Update Matters For Creators
Earlier AI video felt like roulette. Veo 3.1 pushes Flow toward editing, where small, reliable changes replace full scene regeneration and reduce the risk of style drift across shots.
Teams gain faster iteration from idea to rough cut. They also get clearer handoffs between concept art, previz, and final sequences, because changes are localised rather than restarting the entire scene.
Practical Tips For Consistent Results
Keep prompts short and specific. Anchor style with two or three reference frames, and reuse them to stabilise characters and environments across edits.
When extending, review the last second of each segment. Small motion cues, such as head turns or camera pans, help the next segment lock onto timing and direction.
Example Scenarios That Benefit From Veo 3.1
Short adverts gain from surgical swaps using Insert. You can replace a product or prop without disturbing lighting, background, or performance, saving hours of re-generation.
Explainervideos and learning modules benefit from Extend. Longer establishing shots with coherent audio carry attention and reduce visual jumps between consecutive concepts.
Conclusion
Veo 3.1 strengthens Flow with audio everywhere, precise Insert, an upcoming Remove, and longer Extend sequences that keep tone and timing intact for everyday projects.
Adoption will hinge on multi-minute consistency and clear guidance on region-specific feature limits.
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16th October 2025
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