How to Remove Unwanted People and Objects from Videos Using Gemini Omni

Have you ever recorded what seemed like the perfect video, only to realize later that random people, tourists, vehicles, or other distracting objects accidentally appeared in the background? It can be frustrating, especially when you spend time finding the right angle, lighting, and composition. Instead of getting a clean and professional-looking shot, your video ends up looking crowded and messy.

In the past, removing unwanted people or objects from a video was something that only professional video editors could do. It often required expensive software, advanced editing skills, and hours of work. For most people, that simply wasn't practical. As a result, many creators had no choice but to keep the unwanted distractions in their videos.

Fortunately, artificial intelligence has changed the game. Thanks to powerful AI tools, tasks that once took hours can now be completed in just a few minutes. One of the latest tools making this possible is Gemini Omni, which can intelligently analyze a video and remove unwanted subjects while maintaining a natural and realistic appearance.

If you have a video where strangers accidentally walked into the frame or there are distracting objects ruining the scene, don't worry. In this guide, I'll show you exactly how to remove unwanted people and objects from your videos using Gemini Omni through Google Flow. The process is surprisingly simple, even if you have never used AI video editing tools before.

Step 1: Open Google Flow and Sign In

The first thing you need to do is visit Google Flow and sign in using your Google account.

Go to:

https://labs.google/fx/tools/flow

Once the website loads, log in with the Google account you want to use. After successfully signing in, you'll be ready to create your first AI video editing project.

Step 2: Create a New Project

After logging in, look for the New Project button on the main dashboard.

Click this button to start a brand-new project. This will open the workspace where you'll upload your video and configure the AI settings.

Step 3: Upload Your Video

Inside the project workspace, tap the Plus (+) button located at the top of the screen.

From the available options, select Upload Media.

Next, browse your device and choose the video that contains the unwanted people or objects you want to remove. Wait for the upload process to finish before moving on to the next step.

Step 4: Configure the Video Generation Settings

Once your video has been uploaded successfully, make sure the generation mode is set to Video.

After that, select the following settings:

• Choose Ingredients
• Set the aspect ratio to match your original video
• Select Omni Flash as the AI model
• Choose a duration that matches your video length

Keep in mind that the current maximum supported duration is 10 seconds. If your video is longer than that, you may need to trim it first before processing it with Gemini Omni.

Step 5: Add Your Uploaded Video to the Prompt

Now it's time to connect your uploaded video to the AI prompt.

Tap the Plus (+) button inside the prompt box.

From the available media options, select the video that you uploaded earlier. This tells Gemini Omni which video it should analyze and modify.

Step 6: Enter the AI Prompt

Copy and paste the following prompt exactly as shown below:

"Remove all people, crowds, pedestrians, tourists, and distracting background subjects that appear behind or around the main subject throughout the entire video. Keep the main subject completely unchanged, including face, hairstyle, clothing, body proportions, movements, expressions, and position. Seamlessly reconstruct the background in all frames to match the original environment. Maintain temporal consistency, realistic lighting, shadows, reflections, depth, camera motion, and perspective. No flickering, ghosting, warping, artifacts, or sudden background changes. Ensure the final result looks natural, as if the video was originally recorded with no other people present."

This prompt instructs Gemini Omni to remove unwanted people and distractions while preserving the main subject and maintaining realistic video quality.

Step 7: Start the Generation Process

After entering the prompt, double-check all your settings.

If everything looks correct, click the Send button.

Gemini Omni will begin processing your video. Depending on the complexity of the footage and server load, the generation process may take several minutes.

During this stage, the AI analyzes every frame, removes unwanted subjects, and reconstructs the missing background to create a seamless result.

Step 8: Review the Result

Once the processing is complete, preview the generated video.

Take a close look at the areas where people or objects previously appeared. In most cases, Gemini Omni does an impressive job of removing distractions while keeping the video natural and consistent.

You should notice that the unwanted subjects have disappeared, making the footage look much cleaner and more professional.

Step 9: Download the Finished Video

If you're satisfied with the result, the final step is to download the edited video.

Click the download button and save the video to your device's gallery or storage folder.

That's it! Your video is now free from unwanted people and distracting objects, all thanks to the power of AI.

Video Tutorial

If you'd like to follow along visually, you can watch the complete video tutorial here:

The video demonstrates every step in detail, making it even easier to understand the entire process from start to finish.

Final Thoughts

Removing unwanted people and objects from videos used to be a difficult editing task that required professional software and advanced skills. Today, tools like Gemini Omni make the process incredibly simple and accessible to everyone.

With just a few clicks, you can upload your video, enter a detailed prompt, and let AI handle the hard work for you. Whether you're a content creator, traveler, social media user, or someone who simply wants cleaner-looking footage, this method can save a significant amount of time and effort.

The best part is that the AI doesn't just erase objects. It intelligently rebuilds the background and maintains realistic motion, lighting, and consistency throughout the video. This helps the final result look natural rather than obviously edited.

So the next time someone accidentally walks into your shot or an unwanted object ruins an otherwise perfect video, give Gemini Omni a try. You might be surprised by how quickly and effectively it can transform your footage into a clean, professional-looking video.