AI video just got faster, cheaper, and way more controllable—perfect for course trailers, lesson intros, and social clips. 🎥 Latest updates: - Google’s Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash (late Aug 2026): text/image/video-to-video, scene extension from 10s clips, draft at 360p then upscale to 4K, much cheaper testing - Seedance 2.0: “director-level” control, native 4K, “Character Lock” to keep your avatar consistent across shots - HeyGen & Synthesia: PPT/PDF-to-video, 175+ languages, SCORM export for courses Practical use: Record one solid “talking head” session, then spin out multiple short lessons or platform clips without re-shooting. Agentic AI is also going mainstream—tools like OpenAI’s new education plugins and Adobe/Canvas AI can now draft modules, quizzes, and learning paths from your goals and materials. Your turn: What are YOU using? Poll: Which AI tools are you currently using for content/courses/community?