How AI is transforming content production at Straub Collaborative

Google’s Veo 3.1: More Control, Less Buzz Google just dropped Veo 3.1, its new video generation model, and it’s quietly impressive. It promises better realism, stronger editing control, and smoother image-to-video transitions. On paper, it’s a solid upgrade. The model can now take up to three reference images to keep characters consistent across scenes. You can also feed it start and end frames, and it will build smooth transitions with matching audio. Scene extension is another nice touch, allowing up to one minute of continuous video by stitching segments together. Both standard and fast versions of Veo 3.1 are rolling out across Google’s creative ecosystem, including Flow, Vertex AI and Gemini. Here’s the thing. It’s landing only weeks after Sora 2 raised the AI video bar with a very public splash. Veo 3.1 doesn’t make the same noise, even though its feature set looks strong. The quiet upgrade here is in control, not chaos. Filmmakers now get tools to extend, refine and reshape scenes rather than just generate random magic. Less “wow”, more workflow. And that might be the smarter move. Because in the next phase of AI video, creativity won’t come from who can generate the wildest clips. It’ll come from who can keep them consistent. Here’s something I generated with Veo 3.

🎥 The battle for the future of AI video generation is heating up. On one side, OpenAI’s Sora 2 – bringing hyper-realistic visuals, physics-based motion, and synced audio that feels almost cinematic. On the other, Google DeepMind’s Veo 3 – excelling in style control, native sound generation, and professional-grade video outputs. Both are redefining what “content creation” means. But the real question is: 👉 Will the future of creative industries lean towards social-first storytelling (Sora 2) or professional cinematic control (Veo 3)? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Which one do you see leading the next wave of creative production? #AI #VideoGeneration #Sora2 #Veo3 #CreativeFuture #Innovation #DesignThinking

The “video wars” are back on, Google DeepMind has launched Veo 3.1 and major upgrades to Flow, its AI video creation platform. Veo 3.1 enhances realism, texture fidelity, and prompt adherence while adding rich, generative audio. Flow users can now edit clips with precision, adding, removing, or extending elements and use audio-driven features like “Ingredients to Video” and “Frames to Video.” These updates turn Flow into a full creative suite for cinematic storytelling, bridging text, image, and sound generation. By integrating Veo 3.1 into Gemini API and Vertex AI, Google positions its ecosystem to compete directly with OpenAI’s Sora, signaling an accelerated race in AI-native filmmaking. Full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/d_niThgc

Introducing Universal Ads’ AI Video Generator 🎥 Brands can now produce high-quality ads in minutes—not weeks—cutting down on time, cost, and complexity. We’ve partnered with Creatify AI—an innovative AI platform backed by Comcast Ventures—to launch a new generative tool that transforms how advertisers create TV commercials. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/erqPSuwi

🎬 Most creators think speed kills quality. They’re wrong. Ask any entertainment exec: Premium trailers are now expected in weeks, sometimes days—not months. Nova 9’s AI creative suite changes the game. According to Variety, AI-driven editing and generative effects now cut trailer production time by up to 60%, revolutionizing how studios build hype without sacrificing craft. Here’s where it gets even more surprising: Our behind-the-scenes workflow isn’t just fast—it’s meticulously curated. Each frame is engineered for attention, using AI to predict which moments will spark emotion and drive clicks. Our process isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about amplifying creative instincts with data, unlocking premium resonance at breakneck speed. What if your next blockbuster’s trailer could go from brainstorm to viral in a fraction of the time—without losing its cinematic soul? This is the new standard for film marketers, directors, and producers who demand both brilliance and momentum. What’s your biggest challenge balancing creativity with deadlines in trailer production?👇 #BTS #AITrailers #VideoContent #PremiumBTS https://nova9.ai

The new wave of AI image generation just arrived — and it’s called SeaDream 4.0. Built by ByteDance, this tool can do what others can’t: Turn basic sketches into finished visuals Lock in character consistency across scenes Cleanly edit logos, product photos, and poses Every image you’re seeing here was built with SeaDream. At GYB, we’re using tools like this to help founders automate creative production and scale intelligently. Drop a GYB in the comments if you want to see how we’re building real systems around it.

Google has unveiled Veo 3.1, an upgraded AI video model focused on giving creators more control and realism. Key enhancements include the ability to use up to three reference images to maintain character consistency; specify start and end frames for smoother transitions; and extend scenes to produce videos up to one minute long by building on prior segments. Veo 3.1 is now available in tools like Flow, Vertex AI, and Gemini (in both “standard” and “fast” modes), and it leans more toward editing control than viral virality—signaling Google’s intent to appeal to filmmakers as much as social creatives.

Now that we’re drowning in AI-generated fluff... people are tuning it out... and we don’t blame them. In this clip we discuss: 1. a move from one-person content teams → to creative teams of 3–5 2. evolution from generic “video” → to intentional, trust-building content 3. bloated budgets → to lean, creative, story-first production You need a team that can think big, plan smart, and stretch every dollar into something people actually want to watch.

Imagine this: Charlie Kirk suddenly returns to confront the one who ended his life. Not in a courtroom. Not through lawyers. But face to face - in a debate. 🎤🔥 At Magic Group, the world’s first AI-focused content production company, we use technology to explore powerful ‘what if’ scenarios like this - where storytelling, imagination, and AI collide to spark conversation. What truths would come out? And could the indefensible ever truly be defended?