NotebookLM can now summarize research into ‘cinematic’ video overviews

Previously, video overviews could only generate narrated slideshows, but the advanced video overview feature uses a combination of Google’s AI models, “including Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro and VO3”, to generate animated views based on the content of users’ notes. Google says Gemini “determines the best narrative, visual style, and format” when creating a video, and also refines its own work to ensure consistency.

Cinematic video overviews are available in NotebookLM starting today, but are currently only available in English to users over 18 with a Google AI Ultra subscription. Users can also only Generate up to 20 cinematic video overviews daily.