Latest Veo 3 Video Prompt Examples and Best Practices

"description": "Cinematic close-up of a cold, dewy Corona bottle sitting alone on a weathered beach table. It begins to hum, vibrate. The bottle cap *pops*—and the entire environment unfolds from inside: palm trees rise, lights string themselves, speakers assemble mid-air, sand shifts into a dance floor. A DJ booth builds from driftwood. Music kicks in. A beach rave is born. No text.", "style": "cinematic, magical realism", "camera": "starts ultra close, zooms out and cranes overhead as the world expands", "lighting": "sunset turning to neon—golden hour into party glow", "environment": "quiet beach transforms into high-energy beach rave", "elements": [ "Corona bottle (label visible, condensation dripping)", "pop-top cap in slow motion", "exploding citrus slice", "sand morphing into dance floor", "palm trees rising", "neon lights snapping on", "DJ booth building itself", "crowd materializing mid-dance", "fire pit lighting", "surfboards as signage"], "motion": "explosion of elements from bottle, everything assembles in rapid time-lapse", "ending": "Corona bottle in foreground, beach rave in full swing behind it", "text": "none", "keywords": ["Corona", "beach party", "bottle transforms", "rave build", "sunset to night", "cinematic", "no text" ]

"Cinematic shot in a warmly lit restaurant: a 9-month-old baby sits alone at a table, clumsily eating finger food. Suddenly, the baby drops the food and begins to cry softly. The camera captures nearby diners noticing—gentle, heartwarming music plays as people walk over, smiling kindly. They comfort the baby with soft touches, warm expressions, and gentle caresses, creating a moment of human connection and care."

A hyper-realistic cinematic close-up of a whole, full-shaped apple made of transparent glass with a soft light red outer hue. The glass apple is perfectly centered on a wooden cutting board, glowing subtly under studio lighting. A human hand is clearly visible, holding a sharp stainless steel knife just above the apple, ready to slice. In slow motion, the knife makes the first clean slice through the glass apple – the front section breaks off cleanly with delicate glass-crack sounds. Then, the knife immediately makes a second slice, cutting another piece smoothly. Transparent shards scatter lightly from both cuts. ASMR slicing sounds only – no talking, no music. Only the hand, knife, and apple are visible. Ultra-sharp macro lens, shallow depth of field, cinematic lighting, 1280x720 resolution, 30 FPS.

Crée une vidéo amusante en POV (point de vue caméra tenue à la main) montrant un yéti en train de faire du ski dans une station enneigée. 🎿 Le yéti descend une pente enneigée, tient la caméra dans ses grandes mains poilues, et filme en selfie. 😄 Il rigole fort, crie de joie, et fait quelques mouvements maladroits mais enthousiastes. ❄️ Il y a de la neige qui vole autour, le ciel est bleu, et on entend le bruit des skis qui glissent. 🧤 Le yéti est blanc, avec de longs poils, des gants colorés, des lunettes de ski sur la tête, et un bonnet rigolo. 🕶️ Il regarde parfois la caméra avec un grand sourire, fait un clin d’œil et s’exclame des trucs du genre : "Wouhouuu !", "Regarde-moi ça !", "Même pas peur du double black diamond !" 🎬 L’ambiance est fun, déjantée, légère, avec un ton de vidéo virale ou d’un vlog humoristique. 📹 La caméra bouge un peu comme une GoPro, avec des plans dynamiques, un effet d’action rapide, et une bonne dose d’énergie.

shot": { "framing": "Nighttime arctic shoreline in wide view. Center distance: a snow-capped mountain. From its summit erupts a luminous world-tree whose branches are made of golden star streams arcing into the sky. Foreground: wet black sand with mirror-like reflections and scattered rocks; a lone human silhouette stands on a rock, facing the tree.", "camera_motion": "Single slow dolly-in from low shoreline height toward the mountain for the full 8 seconds; subtle 3° tilt up in the last third. No lateral pan, no roll, no cuts.", "lens": "28–35 mm full-frame feel, f/4 for deep focus and star sharpness; no focus hunting.", "stabilization": "Tripod-smooth; cinematic glide." }, "subject": "luminous world-tree of starlight sprouting from a snow-capped mountain; arctic beach foreground with wet-sand reflections; lone human silhouette.", "visual_details": { "beats": [ { "time": "0.0–2.6", "action": "Establish the tableau: slow push-in; gentle surf laps; stars steady. The tree glows softly with occasional twinkles. The silhouette stands still, hands at sides.", "micro": "Specular glints slide across wet sand coherently with the small wavelets; no random sparkle noise." }, { "time": "2.6–5.3", "action": "Activation: a slow luminosity pulse travels up the trunk into the canopy; a broad arc of star-particles sweeps across the sky like a crown. Reflection strengthens on the wet sand.", "micro": "Two controlled pulses (≈3.2s and 4.6s) raise highlights by <15% without blooming; stars remain pin-sharp (no trails/flicker)." }, { "time": "5.3–8.0", "action": "Resolution: the canopy releases a gentle starfall that dissolves before touching the ocean; the silhouette tilts head slightly toward the light; final frame holds serene and balanced.", "micro": "Reflection flare blooms and settles by 7.6s; surf remains low amplitude; distant ice edges catch a cool

subject": "A solitary traveler in a long coat, holding a walking staff, stands on a canyon rim at astronomical twilight. Far below, a snaking river glows with iridescent rainbow light. On the horizon the sun is about to rise, and the Milky Way arches overhead.", "scene": { "location": "grand desert canyon with terraces and buttes", "time": "pre-dawn into first light", "weather": "clear, dry air with soft valley haze", "lighting": "cool teal starlight transitioning to warm sunrise rim; gentle sunstar as it crests", "mood": "awe, quiet cosmic wonder" }, "visual_details": [ { "t": "0-2s", "beat": "Begin on a wide, high angle behind the traveler, centered. Stars twinkle subtly; the rainbow river glows faintly." }, { "t": "2-5s", "beat": "Single continuous push-in with a slight tilt down to lead the eye along the luminous river; mist in the canyon drifts slowly." }, { "t": "5-8s", "beat": "Hold as the sun touches the horizon; gentle sunstar rays extend, the river brightens and sends a small sparkle flare on a bend. End on a steady frame." } ], "cinematography": { "shot_size": "wide establishing to medium-wide", "lens": "28mm rectilinear, mild anamorphic feel (subtle oval bokeh)", "aperture": "f/11 (defined sunstar, deep focus)", "shutter": "180°", "iso_style": "clean, low-noise night-to-dawn exposure", "motion": "one move: ultra-slow dolly-forward with a gentle tilt-down on the same path", "stabilization": "locked, no roll", "grading": "teal-cyan sky and cool shadows balanced with warm sunrise amber; saturated but natural canyon reds" }, "physics_rules": [ "Sun rises slowly from horizon; rays expand consistently with aperture sunstar look.", "River glow tracks the river surface without sliding over banks; sparkle reflection moves with camera parallax.", "Starfield twinkle is subtle and uniform; no starfield drift independent of sky.", "Traveler remains silhouetted with sligh

shot": { "composition": "first-person FPV shot racing on rollercoaster rails twisting through extreme environments", "lens": "GoPro ultra-wide with extreme motion blur", "frame_rate": "120fps with 1000fps bursts on drops", "camera_movement": "violent forward rush, sharp dives, dizzying spirals, barrel-roll style twists" }, "subject": { "description": "rollercoaster track seen from POV, rails vibrating ahead as speed intensifies", "wardrobe": "", "props": "sparks flying from rails, molten heat waves rising" }, "scene": { "location": "fantastical volcanic canyon with rivers of lava and fiery explosions", "time_of_day": "eternal twilight glowing from magma", "environment": "molten lava below, erupting geysers of fire, collapsing rocks and ash clouds" }, "visual_details": { "action": "camera dives down vertical drop, twists around lava geysers, skims rails inches above glowing magma, launches into corkscrew over erupting crater", "special_effects": "speed streaks, glowing heat distortion, lava splashes, embers flying past in slow motion" }, "cinematography": { "lighting": "intense orange-red lava glow contrasted with black volcanic rock and smoke", "color_palette": "fiery orange, deep crimson, obsidian black, glowing yellow highlights", "tone": "epic, vertiginous, adrenaline-charged" }, "audio": { "music": "high-octane cinematic score with rising percussion and electronic pulse", "ambient": "roaring lava rivers, crackling fire, rumbling earth", "sound_effects": "metal screeching on rails, explosive whooshes during drops, wind tearing past at extreme speed", "mix_level": "immersive surround with sub-bass drops on vertical dives" }, "dialogue": { "character": "", "line": "", "subtitles": false

"shot": { "composition": "tight rear POV shot directly behind frantic bee, wings vibrating violently in frame", "lens": "GoPro ultra-wide with extreme distortion to amplify speed", "frame_rate": "180fps with ramping slow-motion bursts on near collisions", "camera_movement": "hyper-fast forward rush with jitter, mimicking chaotic flight path" }, "subject": { "description": "bee racing full throttle through university corridors in panic, wings shaking violently", "wardrobe": "", "props": "students dodging aside, papers and books scattering, doors slamming open" }, "scene": { "location": "endless university hallway with fluorescent lights and lockers", "time_of_day": "midday rush, crowded corridors", "environment": "blurred faces of surprised students, moving obstacles flying past in streaks" }, "visual_details": { "action": "bee blasts forward in straight chaotic line, barely missing heads and shoulders, narrowly escaping slamming doors and spinning around obstacles", "special_effects": "extreme motion blur, speed warp trails, shockwave distortion around wings, lights streaking by" }, "cinematography": { "lighting": "harsh fluorescent lighting flickering as speed distorts space", "color_palette": "cool whites, blurred neon streaks, chaotic color flashes from student clothing", "tone": "frenetic, high-adrenaline, disorienting" }, "audio": { "music": "fast EDM with rising tempo and heavy drops synced to near misses", "ambient": "chaotic corridor reverberation fading under speed", "sound_effects": "intense buzzing amplified, violent whooshes, crashes and startled shouts passing rapidly", "mix_level": "overwhelming immersive mix, pushing speed sensation"

"shot": { "camera_motion": "slow push-in from low angle toward leopard’s piercing gaze", "lens": "85mm telephoto, T1.8", "shutter": "1/50", "iso": 1600, "look": "black-and-white cinematic wildlife portrait" "subject": { "primary": "a leopard reclining on a dark mound, tail draped forward, luminous eyes fixed directly on camera", "secondary": "tall grass strands silhouetted against the darkness", "tertiary": "texture of spotted fur shimmering in selective light" }, "scene": { "location": "savannah edge at night", "time": "pre-dawn darkness", "visual_details": { "timeline_beats": [ "0.0-2.5s: The leopard lies motionless, half in shadow, eyes catch faint rim light.", "2.5-5.0s: Camera pushes closer; spots become crisp, grass edges shimmer faintly; gaze remains unbroken.", "5.0-8.0s: Leopard’s tail twitches slightly, head tilts imperceptibly; eyes dominate frame as push-in reaches medium close-up." ], "surface_fx": "matte fur with sharp spot contrast; damp grass glistens faintly", "lighting_fx": "single low-key rim light accentuating face and tail curve; deep negative fill" }, "cinematography": { "framing": "leopard centered low, with long tail leading diagonally across frame; head and eyes near golden ratio point", "depth_of_field": "shallow, isolating leopard from void background", "exposure": "protect highlights in fur while preserving shadow depth", "grading": "high-contrast monochrome; silver highlights, inky blacks" }, }, "color_palette": { "monochrome": ["#000000", "#1C1C1C", "#4A4A4A", "#C0C0C0", "#FFFFFF"] }, "visual_rules": [ "no humans, no text, no artificial objects", "retain fine detail of leopard’s eyes and whiskers", "shadows must remain deep—do not overexpose background", "movement minimal; stillness is dominant mood" ],

"shot": { "type": "single", "camera_motion": "slow push-in across water surface toward ship and burning mountain", "loop_hint": "stabilize water reflections and ember drift for seamless loop" }, "subject": { "hero_element": "tall sailing ship with rigging illuminated by orange glow", "secondary_elements": "mountainside forest fire, wooden village homes, colossal full moon rising behind mountain", "focus": "ship as central silhouette against fiery background" }, "scene": { "environment": "dark fjord waters, forested mountain ridge aflame, coastal cabins lit warmly", "hero_prop": "ship with glowing sails catching firelight", "fx": ["embers drifting in the air", "moonlight glow haze", "fire flicker reflections on water"], "time_of_day": "night under massive golden moon" }, "visual_details": { "beats": [ { "time": "0.0-2.5", "action": "Camera begins glide over water; reflection of flames and moon ripples softly; ship silhouette emerges.", "focus": "low angle with shimmering water foreground" }, { "time": "2.5-5.5", "action": "Embers swirl across frame; flames roll up the forested slope; moon looms larger, partially veiled by smoke.", "focus": "contrast of orange fire vs pale gold moon" }, { "time": "5.5-8.0", "action": "Ship edges closer; sails flicker with reflected firelight; ember density blooms before stabilizing for loop.", "focus": "ship framed against burning ridge and moon" } ] }, "visual_rules": [ "no text or watermarks", "avoid flat fire textures—keep flame volume dynamic", "preserve detail in sails, no clipping highlights", "moon texture must remain crisp and realistic" ], "metadata": { "mood": "majestic, apocalyptic, cinematic", "platform_goal": "striking landscape loop optimized for dramatic virality with fire + moon contrast"

"shot": { "camera_motion": "slow dolly-in at water level toward a towering curling wave", "lens": "24mm wide-angle, T2.8", "shutter": "1/48", "iso": 800, "look": "cinematic night ocean with astrophotography-grade sky" }, "subject": { "primary": "a giant midnight ocean wave curling like a claw, backlit by starlight", "secondary": "Milky Way band arcing across the sky; distant jagged coast in silhouette", "tertiary": "silver moon-glint ripples and sparse bioluminescent flecks in the foam" }, "scene": { "location": "open sea near volcanic coastline", "time": "astronomical night", "weather": "clear sky, light offshore wind", "mood": "sublime, cosmic, awe-inducing calm-before-impact" }, "visual_details": { "timeline_beats": [ "0.0-2.5s: Begin close to the surface—mirror-like water, star reflections shimmering; the Milky Way dominates the upper frame.", "2.5-5.0s: Dolly-in reveals the wave wall rising and curling; white lace foam catches star highlights; subtle bioluminescent sparks flicker.", "5.0-8.0s: Push into the hollow of the wave; spray threads become sharp against the galaxy; the crest feathers and holds just before crashing, freeze on the brink." ], "surface_fx": "micro-ripples, high-frequency foam detail, occasional spray droplets crossing lens (light)", "sky_fx": "high dynamic range star field with warm dust lanes; slight parallax as camera advances" }, "cinematography": { "framing": "waterline perspective rising slightly as the wave grows; horizon low-right, wave fills left frame, galaxy diagonal top-right", "depth_of_field": "deep focus (hyperfocal) to keep stars and wave crisp", "exposure": "ETTR with protected highlights in foam; specular star glints preserved", "color_palette": { "sea": ["#0E1A2B", "#112B3A", "#AFC3D7"], "sky": ["#0B0F1A", "#1C2233"], "galactic_core": ["#F2B066", "#C07B4D", "#7A6FA4"], },

Cinematic close-up shot of a finger gently touching an intricate pencil sketch of a Octoplus on an antique manuscript. As the finger makes contact, a ripple of water emanates outwards, and the 2D drawing magically and seamlessly transforms into a photorealistic, wet, and glistening 3D blue octopus. The octopus subtly lifts its head and its tentacles twitch, as if coming to life. The entire scene is lit by a single warm light source on a dark wooden desk, creating a mysterious and wondrous atmosphere.