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Generate cinematic, structured video prompts for Veo 3 and advanced video models in one click.
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Veo 3 Prompt Start with a tracking shot of protagonist sprinting across rooftops in neon-lit city rooftops at night. Use volumetric lighting to create a tense, urgent mood; apply teal-orange color grading. Cut to a close‑up or detail, then tracking to reveal drone reveal of a hidden pursuer. Aspect ratio: 16:9. Genre: Action. Enhance with motion blur, depth of field, or high frame rate if suitable.
Tip: Call out Veo 3 features like slow motion or high frame rate when relevant. Insert, then press Improve.
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Guide to Crafting Cinematic Veo 3 Prompts
The Veo 3 Advantage
Veo 3 excels at cinematic, high-resolution video generation. To get the best results, combine creative vision with technical cues.
Essential Components
- Camera Shots: Wide, close-up, drone, POV, timelapse, slow motion
- Movements: Tracking, crane, zoom, handheld, dolly, pan, tilt, drone flyover
- Lighting & Effects: Volumetric, neon, practical, golden hour, motion blur, depth of field
- Color & Grade: Teal-orange, vintage, monochrome, cyberpunk, pastel, earth tones
- Special Features: High frame rate, 4K, long shots, slow motion
Prompt Structure Formula
[OPENING SHOT] → [CAMERA MOVEMENT] → [LIGHTING/EFFECTS] → [COLOR/GRADE] → [DETAIL SHOT] → [FINAL EMPHASIS]
Example:
Start with a drone shot over neon-lit city rooftops at night. Tracking movement as cars race below, neon reflections shimmering. Use volumetric lighting and motion blur for a futuristic feel. Cut to a close-up of the protagonist's face, highlighted by teal-orange color grading. End with a slow-motion pullback as the city lights flicker.
Best Practices
- ✅ DO:
- Use technical terms for shots and effects
- Layer cinematic and technical instructions
- Align visuals with narrative/emotion
- Specify Veo 3-specific features (e.g., 4K, slow motion)
- ❌ DON'T:
- Be vague or generic
- Overload with conflicting instructions
- Ignore narrative flow
Quick Genre Examples
- Action: Handheld tracking through a crowded market, fast crane up, motion blur, high frame rate
- Drama: Close-up with shallow depth of field, golden hour lighting, pastel grading
- Sci-Fi: Drone flyover, neon-lit streets, cyberpunk LUT, volumetric effects
- Nature: Timelapse of sunrise, earth tones, practical lighting, slow dissolve transition
Pro Tips
- Start with context, end with emotion
- Use transitions for pacing
- Think like a cinematographer and director