Updated for Veo 3.1

The Complete Guide to Veo 3.1 Prompts

Unlock the full potential of Google's most powerful video model. This guide covers everything from essential prompt structures to advanced Flow features.

Section I StructureSection II StylesSection III CameraSection VIII Audio

I. Prompt Structure

Subject Person, animal, or object details.
Scene Location context (indoor, city).
Action What the subject is doing.
Tech Specs Camera angle, lighting, aesthetic.

II. Controlling Video Style

Veo 3.1 defaults to realistic. State styles explicitly:

In the style of LEGOClaymationPixar animation8-bit retroAnime styleVintage 1960s filmCyberpunk

VIII. Mastering Audio

  • No Subtitles: Add no subtitles to prevent auto-captioning.
  • Word Count: Keep dialogue under 8 seconds to avoid hurried speech.

Veo 3.1 Prompt Builder

1 Visual Basics

2 Style & Camera

3 Audio Settings

Generated Result

Veo 3.1