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Veo : Veo Video Generator with Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 is Google DeepMind's flagship AI video generator delivering 4K visuals, native audio, and precise creative controls.

How to Write Effective Veo 3.1 Prompts

Learn how to craft prompts that take full advantage of Veo 3.1’s new compositional and audio-aware capabilities.

Essential Prompt Elements

Scene Composition

Describe visual layout, subject placement, and reference imagery to guide Veo’s Ingredients-to-Video feature.

Example: Two adventurers standing on opposite cliffs, torchlight flickering across the canyon

Frame Transition Intent

Define starting and ending visuals to enable smooth frame-to-frame transitions.

Example: Start: sunrise over a mountain; End: climber reaching the summit

Motion & Continuity

Indicate how the camera or subjects move between frames for natural extension and flow.

Example: Camera slowly pans upward as the climber ascends

Audio Cues & Ambience

Include sound details—dialogue, ambient effects, or music—for richer synchronized audio generation.

Example: Footsteps crunching snow, faint wind blowing, climber breathing heavily

Lighting & Texture Details

Specify lighting direction, mood, and surface details for maximum realism.

Example: Soft dawn light reflecting off snow and rock textures

Object Editing Cues

Identify elements to insert or remove for post-generation control.

Example: Insert: eagle flying overhead; Remove: extra rope on the ground

Pro Tips for Veo 3.1

Blend Visual and Audio Elements

Describe how sound interacts with the visuals—Veo 3.1 will generate audio synchronized with motion and mood.

Use Start and End Frames

Define visual anchors for seamless storytelling transitions between frames.

Experiment with Insert/Remove

Adjust your scenes dynamically by adding or cleaning up elements post-generation.

Leverage the Extend Feature

Use Extend to create continuous cinematic shots without visible breaks.

Prompt Examples for Veo 3.1

Basic Prompt

"A man walking through the city "

Enhanced Prompt

"Start: wide shot of a neon-lit street at night; End: close-up of a man adjusting his coat under a flickering streetlight. Sound of distant traffic, footsteps, and light rain as the camera follows him through reflections on the wet pavement. "

Basic Prompt

"A bird flying in the sky "

Enhanced Prompt

"A follow shot of a hawk gliding between clouds at sunrise, with soft wind sounds and the camera transitioning smoothly from a wide horizon to a focused close-up as it dives. "

How to Use Veo 3.1

Start creating with Veo 3.1’s advanced scene editing and extended audio capabilities.

1

Access Veo

Use Veo through Google AI Studio, the Gemini app, or Vertex AI.

2

Compose Your Prompt

Include scene visuals, camera movement, audio cues, and object control details.

3

Generate & Refine

Create your video, then refine it using Insert, Remove, or Extend tools.

4

Export & Share

Download your finished video with synchronized audio and cinematic fidelity.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use multiple reference images with Ingredients-to-Video for compositional control.
  • Add start and end frames to guide Frames-to-Video transitions.
  • Include ambient and dialogue details for rich audio generation.
  • Experiment with Insert and Remove to refine your scenes.
  • Extend shots naturally to create cinematic continuity.

Veo 3.1 is available via Google AI Studio, the Gemini app, and Vertex AI. Access and feature rollout may vary by region.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Veo 3.1’s enhanced audio, compositional, and creative control features.

Experience Veo 3.1

Unlock next-level video generation with advanced audio, seamless transitions, and fine-grained scene control—all powered by Veo 3.1.

Model Versions

Veo 3.1 enhances video generation with realistic audio, finer scene control, smooth transitions, in-scene editing, and improved visual realism aligned closely with user prompts.