Google Veo Prompt Generator

Understanding Google Veo's Architecture

Google Veo represents a paradigm shift in generative video technology. Unlike earlier models that treated video as a sequence of disjointed images, Veo understands video as a continuous 4D representation (3D space + time). This "World Simulator" approach allows it to maintain object permanence, consistent lighting, and realistic physics across the entire duration of the clip.

Built upon the Transformer architecture that powers Gemini, Veo has been trained on a massive dataset of high-quality cinematic footage. This training enables it to understand cinematic language natively. When you ask for a "dolly zoom" or "rack focus," Veo doesn't just guess; it replicates the actual optical behavior of a physical camera lens, including depth-of-field changes and perspective shifts.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Veo Prompt

To maximize Veo's potential, your prompts need to be structured like a director's screenplay rather than a simple image caption. Our internal testing has revealed that the optimal prompt structure follows the S.C.E.N.E. framework:

• S - Subject: Define the main actor or focal point with specific visual details (clothing, age, texture).
• C - Camera: Specify the lens type (e.g., "35mm anamorphic"), movement (e.g., "tracking shot"), and angle (e.g., "low angle").
• E - Environment: Describe the setting, including weather, time of day, and background activity.
• N - Narrative: Explain the action or transformation that happens over time. Veo needs to know the story.
• E - Emotion/Lighting: Set the mood with lighting keywords (e.g., "volumetric fog," "chiaroscuro," "golden hour").

For example, instead of saying "A car driving," a Veo-optimized prompt would be: "A vintage 1967 Mustang Fastback (Subject) speeding down a rain-slicked neon Tokyo highway at midnight (Environment). The camera performs a high-speed tracking shot from wheel-level (Camera), capturing the reflection of neon signs on the wet asphalt. The car drifts around a sharp corner, kicking up water spray (Narrative). Cinematic cyberpunk lighting with heavy blue and magenta contrast (Emotion)."

Advanced Camera Control Techniques

One of Veo 2's standout features is its understanding of cinematic vocabulary. To get professional-looking results, try using specific film terminology in your prompts:

Physics and Movement Logic

Veo excels at fluid dynamics and complex interactions. When describing movement, focus on the consequences of the action. Don't just say "the water moves"; describe how "waves crash against the rocks, creating foam that dissipates slowly."

For human movement, Veo 2 has significantly improved anatomical consistency. You can describe complex actions like "parkour jumps," "intricate dance choreography," or "subtle facial micro-expressions." The key is to be specific about the velocity and weight of the movement. Words like "heavy," "weightless," "snappy," or "sluggish" help the AI understand the physics model it needs to apply.