Amazon has updated its AI model Nova Reel — it now generates videos up to 2 minutes long

Amazon has unveiled an updated version of its video generation model, Nova Reel 1.1. It can now create videos up to two minutes long, a significant improvement over the initial version released in December 2024.

The model generates multi-shot videos with a consistent visual style using text prompts up to 4,000 characters long. Each clip consists of six-second segments, forming a cohesive video sequence.

Nova Reel 1.1 also includes a "manual multi-shot" mode, where users can provide an image and a short prompt to generate up to 20 frames at a resolution of 1280x720. This allows for more precise control over composition and narrative.

The model is available through AWS services, including the Bedrock platform, and requires an access request, which is automatically approved. Amazon states it will protect customers from legal claims related to AI-generated media.

Against the backdrop of competition with OpenAI and Google, this update strengthens Amazon's position in the generative video market.

Source: TechCrunch