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Matthew Berman demonstrates where to select Nano Banana 2.1 in the Google AI Studio playground and tries a portrait prompt. He says the model is paid and praises the detail in the resulting image. The interface and availability shown reflect the video’s October 2026 recording.
- 1Open the playgroundBerman opens Google AI Studio and locates the model selector on the right.
- 2Filter for imagesHe selects the Images filter and chooses Nano Banana 2.1, which he describes as paid.
- 3A portrait promptHe requests a hyperrealistic close-up and comments on the face, hair and jacket details.
Conclusiones
- In the shown interface, the model selector has an Images filter for finding Nano Banana 2.1.
- Berman says the model is paid in the demonstrated setup.
- The portrait is one example, and Berman’s assessment of its detail is subjective.
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Find and select the model
Berman opens the Google AI Studio playground, selects the Images filter and chooses Nano Banana 2.1. He notes that the model is paid in the shown setup.
To find Nano Banana 2.1 in the Google AI Studio interface shown in October 2026, I open the playground and use the model selector on the right. I choose the Images filter and select Nano Banana 2.1. I note that the model is paid in this setup; the interface, availability and pricing can change.
Generate a portrait
He asks for a hyperrealistic close-up of a woman and examines the resulting detail. His positive assessment is based on this one example.
I ask it to generate a hyperrealistic close-up of a woman. Looking closely at the result, I notice facial texture, wrinkles around the eyes, individual hairs and fibers in the jacket. I find this image impressive, though it is one example rather than a systematic comparison.
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