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Google Rolls Out Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash With Keyframe and Draft Controls

September 4, 2026 at 13:22 EDT

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Google released Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash on August 27, adding scene extension, first-and-last-frame interpolation, lower-cost 360p previews, and upscaled 1080p or 4K output for generative-video workflows. The update is available through Google Flow for Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers, as well as Google AI Studio and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.

Aug 27, 2026 · Google

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash puts control into the shot

Google's update adds longer-context continuation, fixed start and end frames, cheaper drafts, and upscaled high-resolution delivery.

10s

Prior scene context

40s

API cumulative scene chain

60%

Maximum stated draft speed gain

Upscaled finishing option

Continuity context

Omni 1.1 gives the model more of the scene to remember

Earlier context

10s

Omni 1.1

More recent footage gives continuation prompts a larger continuity window.

Draft-to-finish workflow

Explore cheaply, then direct the keeper

Draft at 360pTest variations faster

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Set endpointsChoose first and last frames

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Edit or extendRefine the selected shot

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Upscale the keeperFinish at 1080p or 4K

What improves the workflow

Cheap 360p exploration, fixed shot boundaries, and conversational editing make iteration more structured.

What still needs review

Complex motion, continuity through edits, and perfectly accurate text remain unresolved; Flow extension access may also vary.

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