AI Media: From Google Veo 3 (Now with API) to Nano Banana and the Dalbe Dancing Bear

Video has become the engine of digital marketing. With the emergence of solutions like Google Veo 3 and Nano Banana, even an SME in Romania can create dynamic visual content without television-sized budgets. In this article, we explain how it works, where it helps, and what it means for local businesses.

Why it matters for your business

A static site, with only text and a few images, rarely keeps a user engaged. In contrast, a site that integrates short AI video, animations, or dynamically generated images grabs attention and conveys the message more clearly. Think of a pastry shop in Târgu Mureș showing a "moving" cake, with frosting dripping in an 8-second AI clip. The customer perceives the brand as modern and memorable.

At Dalbe, we didn't generate a cake; instead, we tested an AI teaser for a company presentation at BNI. It was the first step toward showing how memorable a brand can become when it adds dynamic content.

What Google Veo 3 brings to the table

Veo 3, now available through the Gemini API, generates 8-second clips with native audio. You can start from a text prompt, an image, or a combination of both. The result: videos with dialogues, sound effects, or ambient noise.

At Dalbe, we extensively tested this tool for our main BNI presentation on July 30. Using Google Vids (part of the Google Workspace AI package), we created the "Dalbe Bear" dancing to a track generated in Suno, based on descriptions provided by BNI members. In total, the process took eight hours: we combined several 8-second sequences, looped the bear's dance for the duration of the song, and concluded with a greeting clip. The result grabbed attention and served as a clear example of brand awareness achieved through AI video.

Veo 3 in Gemini API: 720p video with native audio

Veo 3 is the latest video generation model in the Gemini API. It creates clips up to 8 seconds long, at 720p resolution, with native audio (dialogue, sound effects, ambient noise). You can start from text, an image, or a combination of the two.

What's new in Veo 3

• 720p Resolution
• Duration up to 8 seconds
• Native audio in multiple languages
• "Quality" and "Fast" modes

How simple it is to start

As Google mentions in their official email, all you need is an API key. Then you can use the SDKs for Python, JavaScript, or Go, or a simple REST call. The typical flow: start the generation job, wait for completion, and save the video file.

Simple Python Example

import time
from google import genai

client = genai.Client()

prompt = "A cinematic shot over the Carpathians at sunrise, mist in the valleys."

operation = client.models.generate_videos(
    model="veo-3.0-generate-preview",
    prompt=prompt,
)

while not operation.done:
    time.sleep(8)
    operation = client.operations.get(operation)

video = operation.response.generated_videos[0]
video.video.save("demo.mp4")
print("Video saved: demo.mp4")

Where it helps businesses

• Short ads for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Product presentations with a cinematic feel
• Quick A/B testing clips

What we did at Dalbe (using Google Vids)

For the main BNI presentation on July 30, we put AI video tools into practice. Here were the steps:

• We created an AI teaser (linked above).
• We generated several short 8-second videos.

• We used Suno to compose a song based on the BNI members' descriptions - SUNO BNI Action.

• We combined the clips into a montage: the dancing Dalbe bear set on repeat until the end of the song.

• We added a greeting clip at the end.

The final result was a presentation video created entirely with AI tools, which we have published at the end of this article.

Nano Banana and dynamic media

If Veo 3 is for video, Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is for images. This model allows for precise editing, photo merging, and visual consistency. Essentially, you can generate banners, interactive galleries, or even 3D figurines starting from a simple photo. On a Shopify site, this means more attractively presented products, rapidly updated galleries, and a more dynamic homepage.

Trends and resources for entrepreneurs

The statistics are clear: 41% of marketing professionals are already using AI for video, and nearly 90% of advertisers plan to create AI ads by 2026. Google also provides free courses to learn the basics: AI Courses & Tools or AI Essentials. For a small team, these are a starting point for understanding prompts, editing, and AI ethics.

Practical uses for AI Video / AI Images

• Brand awareness - short clips shared on social media or B2B presentations.
• Dynamic Website - video banners, interactive galleries, product presentations on Shopify.
• Local Marketing - content adapted in Romanian and Hungarian, with native audio.
• Rapid Testing - creating multiple versions to see what works.

What to watch out for

While AI accelerates production, it is not a magic wand. Prompts must be well-thought-out, quality varies, and it sometimes takes hours to combine multiple sequences. Legal questions also arise: copyright, licensing for music or images. Therefore, it's important for every SME to treat AI as a tool, not as a complete replacement for the creative team.

Wrap up

AI Video is no longer just for corporations. With Veo 3 and Nano Banana, any SME can add dynamic media to their site and social media, increasing visibility and customer engagement. Google also offers free courses to learn how to use these tools.

We are here if you need help bringing AI video to your business via API.

PS. Here you can see the final video presented at BNI

Hope you enjoyed it!

Final Disclaimer

At Dalbe, we love animals and respect nature. The bear and the zebra are among our favorite animals, and their presence reminds us how important the balance between wildlife and the community is.

We do not support the "trash bear" phenomenon and believe that local authorities must be transparent and act for the safety of people, especially in the context of the increasing number of bears around Târgu Mureș.

Our official position is clear: complete transparency and human safety first. Animals must be protected, but there is a need for a real balance between wildlife and community life.