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How to prompt Veo 3.1

Your browser does not support the video tag. Google just came out with Veo 3.1 which offers a few new shiny tools with video generation, including character reference images and first/last frame input. We made a quick prompting guide to show you the capabilities of this model. As always with the Google video models, there is a general guide you should follow to ensure your outputs are as strong as they can be. Shot composition : Specify the framing and number of subjects in the shot (e.g., “single shot,” “two shot,” “over-the-shoulder shot”). Focus and lens effects : Use terms like “shallow focus,” “deep focus,” “soft focus,” “macro lens,” and “wide-angle lens” to achieve specific visual effects. Overall style and subject : Guide creative direction by specifying styles like “sci-fi,” “romantic comedy,” “action movie,” or “animation.” Camera positioning and movement : Control the camera’s location and movement using terms like “eye level,” “high angle,” “worm’s eye,” “dolly shot,” “zoom shot,” “pan shot,” and “tracking shot.” …

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16 Oct 2025 00:00 UTC