The Ultimate Resource for AI Video Generation Mastery
From Beginner to Professional • All Video Types • Latest 2025 Techniques
- 🎯 Introduction & Quick Start
- 🎬 What is Veo3?
- 🟢 Beginner Level
- 🟡 Intermediate Level
- 🔴 Advanced Level
- 🎭 Specialized Content Types
- 🦶 Character Consistency Mastery
- 🎵 Audio & Sound Design
- 🎭 Professional Techniques
- 🛠️ Troubleshooting & Tips
- ⚡ Quick Wins for Better Output
- 🔬 Prompt Engineering Secrets
- 💥 Viral Content Formulas
- 🎯 Motion & Physics Mastery
- 📚 Quick Reference
Welcome to the most comprehensive Veo3 prompting guide available. This resource will take you from complete beginner to professional-level video creation using Google's revolutionary AI video generation model.
- Complete Learning Path: From basics to expert techniques
- All Video Types: ASMR, vlogs, cinematic scenes, viral content
- Latest 2025 Research: Cutting-edge techniques and best practices
- Proven Templates: Copy-paste ready prompts that work
- Professional Quality: Techniques used by viral content creators
- Start with your skill level (🟢 Beginner, 🟡 Intermediate, 🔴 Advanced)
- Choose your content type (ASMR, comedy, cinematic, etc.)
- Follow the templates and adapt them to your needs
- Practice with examples provided throughout
- Master consistency techniques for series content
Veo3 is Google DeepMind's revolutionary AI video generation model that creates high-quality, realistic videos from text prompts or images. Released in 2025, it represents the cutting edge of AI video technology.
- Native Audio Integration: Generate video with synchronized audio in one pass
- 4K Quality Output: Professional-grade video resolution
- Advanced Physics Understanding: Realistic material behavior and interactions
- Character Consistency: Maintain character appearance across multiple generations
- Temporal Control: Direct narrative and transformation sequences
- Multiple Input Modes: Text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video
- One-Pass Audio+Video: Unlike other models, Veo3 generates perfectly synchronized audio and video together
- Cinematic Quality: Professional camera movements and lighting
- Advanced Physics: Realistic water, fire, smoke, and object interactions
- Lip-Sync Dialogue: Characters speak with accurate mouth movements
- Complex Scenes: Handles multiple characters and detailed environments
- Platform: Available through Google Flow (flow.google.com)
- Subscription: AI Ultra plan ($249.99/month) for unlimited access
- Alternative: AI Pro plan ($19.99/month) for limited monthly generations
- Availability: Initially US-only, now expanding internationally (as of June 2025)
- Credit System: Each generation consumes credits based on length and quality
Implement these immediately for 10x better Veo3 results
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Audio ALWAYS Last: Place audio description at the very end of your prompt
❌ Wrong: "Audio: birds chirping. A woman walks in a forest." ✅ Right: "A woman walks in a forest. Audio: birds chirping." -
One Action Per Prompt: Veo3 excels at single, clear actions
❌ Wrong: "He walks, sits, drinks coffee, and reads." ✅ Right: "He sits at a cafe table and drinks coffee." -
Specific Over Generic: Details create realism
❌ Wrong: "A person in a room" ✅ Right: "A chef in a stainless steel kitchen" -
Physics Keywords: Add "realistic physics govern" for better realism
✅ "Water flows with realistic physics governing its movement" -
Character First: Always describe characters before actions
✅ "Sarah, a 30-year-old artist with paint-stained hands, mixes colors on her palette."
- "Golden hour lighting" → Instant cinematic quality
- "Soft diffused lighting" → Professional look
- "Rim lighting separates subject from background" → Depth
- "The camera slowly..." → Smooth, professional movement
- "Handheld camera adds documentary feel" → Authentic style
- "Static camera maintains focus" → Clean, stable shots
Audio: [Primary action sound] + [ambient environment] + [subtle details] + [no music/music type]
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Conflicting Instructions
- ❌ "Fast slow-motion" (pick one!)
- ❌ "Bright darkness" (contradictory)
- ❌ "Silent loud sounds" (impossible)
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Animation Language
- ❌ "Cartoon-style realistic" (pick a style)
- ❌ "Animated photorealistic" (contradictory)
- ✅ "Photorealistic" OR "Animated style"
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Impossible Physics
- ❌ "Water flows upward naturally"
- ❌ "Heavy object floats without support"
- ✅ "Water flows downward following gravity"
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The "Establishing Shot" Trick
- Start prompts with "Establishing shot" for cinematic intros
- Automatically adds professional camera movement
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The "16:9 Aspect Ratio" Addition
- Always include "16:9 aspect ratio" for standard video format
- Prevents weird cropping or aspect issues
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The "No Music" Specification
- If you don't want music, explicitly state "no music"
- Otherwise Veo3 might add background music
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The "Realistic Physics" Mantra
- Add to any physical interaction for better results
- Especially important for: liquids, fabric, hair, particles
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The "Photorealistic" vs "Cinematic" Choice
- "Photorealistic": Documentary/real-world look
- "Cinematic": Movie-quality with color grading
Perfect for: First-time users, simple video creation, learning basics
Every good Veo3 prompt needs these essential elements:
[Shot Type] + [Subject] + [Context] + [Action] + [Style] + [Audio]
[Camera shot]. [Who/what] is [where]. [What happens].
[How it looks]. Audio: [sounds].
- Shot Type (close-up, wide shot, medium shot)
- Subject (person, animal, object)
- Context (location, environment)
- Action (what happens)
- Visual Style (realistic, cinematic, etc.)
- Audio (sounds, music, dialogue)
Medium shot. A woman drinks coffee at a kitchen table.
She smiles and looks out the window. Realistic style.
Audio: coffee sipping, morning birds chirping.
Wide shot. A golden retriever runs across a green meadow.
The dog jumps to catch a frisbee. Natural lighting.
Audio: dog barking, wind in grass, frisbee whooshing.
Close-up shot. A red apple sits on a wooden table.
Sunlight streams through a window onto the apple.
Photorealistic style. Audio: quiet room ambiance.
- Wide Shot: Shows full scene/environment
- Medium Shot: Shows person from waist up
- Close-up: Focuses on face or important detail
- Extreme Close-up: Very tight focus on specific feature
- Ambient: Background environmental sounds
- Action: Sounds that match what's happening
- Dialogue: Characters speaking
- Music: Background instrumental or songs
- Too Vague: "A person does something" → "A chef flips pancakes"
- No Audio: Always include audio description
- Mixed Ideas: One clear action per prompt
- Missing Context: Where is this happening?
Try creating prompts for these scenarios:
- Someone reading a book in a library
- A cat playing with a ball of yarn
- Rain falling on a window
Example Answer:
Medium shot. A young woman reads a book at a wooden library table.
She turns pages quietly and adjusts her glasses. Warm lighting.
Audio: pages turning, quiet library ambiance, soft footsteps.
Perfect for: Users with basic experience, detailed character work, environmental storytelling
Intermediate prompts use the sentence-based method with more detail:
[Shot Type]. [Subject] is in/on [Context]. [Describe Ambiance].
[Describe Camera Motion]. [Describe Action with Transformation].
[Style, texture & aspect ratio]. Audio: [Detailed soundscape].
- Specific lighting descriptions (golden hour, rim lighting, etc.)
- Camera movement details (dolly, pan, zoom)
- Character development (emotions, personality traits)
- Environmental storytelling (mood, atmosphere)
- Layered audio design (multiple sound elements)
Medium close-up shot. Elena, a passionate artist with paint-stained fingers
and determined eyes, works on a large canvas in her sunlit studio. Warm
golden light streams through tall windows, creating dramatic shadows across
her focused expression. The camera slowly pulls back to reveal the
chaotic beauty of her creative space. She pauses, steps back, and smiles
with satisfaction at her work. Cinematic photography style, warm color
palette, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Soft brush strokes on canvas, distant city sounds, gentle acoustic
guitar, artist's quiet breathing, paint palette sounds.
Wide establishing shot. An abandoned Victorian mansion stands silhouetted
against a stormy evening sky, its broken windows like hollow eyes staring
into the darkness. Lightning illuminates weathered wood and overgrown ivy
clinging to the structure. The camera slowly pushes forward through rusted
iron gates, revealing more decay and forgotten grandeur. Wind howls through
broken shutters as rain begins to fall. Gothic horror cinematography,
desaturated color palette, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Thunder rumbling, wind through broken wood, rain on leaves,
creaking metal gates, distant owl calls, atmospheric tension.
Extreme close-up macro shot. A luxury Swiss watch with intricate mechanical
movement sits on polished marble, each gear and spring visible through
the transparent case back. Studio lighting creates perfect reflections
on the metal surfaces while casting subtle shadows. The camera slowly
rotates around the timepiece, highlighting craftsmanship details.
The second hand ticks with precise, mechanical rhythm.
Commercial photography style, high contrast lighting, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Precise mechanical ticking, subtle gear movements, studio silence,
high-end commercial ambiance.
- Dolly: Camera moves toward/away from subject
- Pan: Camera rotates left/right
- Tilt: Camera rotates up/down
- Zoom: Lens zooms in/out
- Orbit: Camera circles around subject
- Handheld: Natural camera shake
- Golden Hour: Warm, soft natural light
- Rim Lighting: Light outlining subject
- Dramatic Shadows: High contrast lighting
- Soft Diffused: Even, gentle lighting
- Backlighting: Light from behind subject
- Color Temperature: Warm/cool light description
Audio Formula:
[Ambient base] + [Action sounds] + [Emotional layer] + [Environmental details]
Example:
"Gentle rain on leaves + footsteps on wet pavement + melancholy piano +
distant city traffic + umbrella sounds"
Create detailed prompts for:
- A chef preparing a signature dish
- Someone discovering an old photograph
- A musician playing alone on a rooftop
Perfect for: Experienced users, cinematic quality, complex narratives, professional content
Advanced prompts combine cinematic storytelling with technical precision:
[Professional Shot Type]. [Detailed Character] in [Rich Environment].
[Sophisticated Lighting]. [Complex Camera Movement]. [Detailed Action Sequence].
[Transformation/Climax]. [Professional Style + Technical Specs].
Audio: [Multi-layered professional soundscape].
- Temporal Control: Cause-and-effect sequences
- Transformation Chains: Multi-step visual changes
- Dialogue Integration: Lip-synced character speech
- Complex Physics: Realistic material interactions
- Professional Lighting: Cinematic lighting setups
- Multi-element Audio: Layered soundscapes
Medium close-up shot. Marcus, a weathered detective with tired eyes and
a three-day stubble, sits in his dimly lit office late at night. Rain
streaks down the window behind him, illuminated by neon signs from the
street below. Venetian blind shadows cut across his face as he leans
forward, speaking directly to someone off-camera. His expression shifts
from resignation to determination as he delivers his line. The camera
slowly pushes in during his dialogue, emphasizing the gravity of his words.
Film noir lighting with harsh shadows and cyan-orange color grading.
Shallow depth of field keeps Marcus sharp while the background blurs.
Audio: (Marcus, gravelly voice, clearly lip-synced): "It was you all along."
Rain on pavement, distant sirens, cigarette lighter click, tense orchestral sting.
🎬 Watch this prompt in action! - See the actual Veo3 output
Extreme close-up shot. An ancient leather-bound spellbook lies open on
a stone altar, its pages yellowed with age and covered in glowing runes.
Mystical blue light emanates from the text as ethereal wind begins to
stir the pages. The camera pulls back as the book levitates, pages
fluttering rapidly in supernatural wind. Golden sparks swirl around the
volume, growing brighter and more intense. The book suddenly explodes
into a shower of golden light that coalesces into the form of a majestic
phoenix, wings spread wide, emerging from the magical transformation.
The phoenix lets out a triumphant cry as flames dance around its form.
Fantasy cinematography, rich color palette, mystical lighting, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Ancient pages rustling, mystical wind, magical crackling energy,
phoenix cry, orchestral fantasy score, ethereal chimes.
Extreme macro shot. A single water droplet hangs suspended from a spider's
web strand, morning dew glistening in golden sunrise light. The droplet
acts as a natural lens, inverting and magnifying the forest scene beyond.
High-speed cameras capture at 1000fps as the droplet slowly grows from
condensation, surface tension creating perfect spherical geometry. Shallow
depth of field isolates the droplet against soft bokeh background. The
camera remains perfectly still as the droplet reaches critical mass,
breaks from surface tension, and falls in slow motion, creating ripples
in a puddle below. The Vertigo dolly-zoom effect subtly shifts perspective
during the fall. Scientific macro photography, ultra-high definition,
natural color palette, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Morning forest ambiance, subtle web vibration, water droplet
formation, gentle splash, nature soundscape, no music.
🎬 Watch this prompt in action! - See the actual Veo3 output
- Dolly Zoom (Vertigo Effect): Zoom in while dollying out
- Tracking Shot: Camera follows subject movement
- Gimbal Stabilization: Smooth floating movement
- Rack Focus: Shift focus between subjects
- Whip Pan: Fast camera movement for transitions
- Crane Shot: Camera moves on vertical axis
- Three-Point Lighting: Key, fill, and rim lights
- Rembrandt Lighting: Triangular light on cheek
- Film Noir: High contrast with deep shadows
- Golden Hour: Warm, directional natural light
- Practical Lighting: Visible light sources in scene
- Color Temperature Control: Warm/cool light mixing
Professional Audio Formula:
[Dialogue/Vocal] + [Ambient Base] + [Action Sounds] +
[Emotional Score] + [Environmental Details] + [Technical Effects]
Example:
"(Character speaking clearly) + office ambiance + rain on window +
tense orchestral music + distant traffic + cigarette lighter sound"
- Trigger → Response: Cause and effect sequences
- Material Alchemy: Substances changing properties
- Temporal Shifts: Time-based transformations
- Scale Transitions: Size changes with proper physics
- State Changes: Solid, liquid, gas transformations
- Anthropomorphic: Objects gaining human characteristics
Create professional-quality prompts for:
- A courtroom drama scene with dialogue
- A magical transformation sequence
- A high-speed technical demonstration
Master specific video genres with proven techniques
Focus: Tactile sensations, micro-sounds, satisfying textures
[Extreme close-up]. [Tactile subject] with [texture description].
[Gentle lighting]. [Minimal camera movement]. [Detailed tactile action].
[Satisfying conclusion]. [Soft visual style].
Audio: [Detailed micro-sounds] + [ambient base] + [no music].
Soap Cutting:
Extreme close-up shot. A pristine bar of lavender soap sits on a white
marble surface, its smooth surface reflecting soft natural light. The
camera remains perfectly still as a sharp knife approaches slowly. The
blade makes contact and begins to cut through the soap with precise,
deliberate pressure. Satisfying curls of soap peel away, creating
geometric patterns. Each cut reveals the soap's creamy interior texture.
Soft, natural lighting eliminates harsh shadows. Minimalist aesthetic,
soft color palette, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Sharp knife cutting soap, soft scraping sounds, soap curls falling,
quiet room ambiance, no music, satisfying cutting rhythm.
Kinetic Sand:
Close-up overhead shot. Fine kinetic sand fills a wooden container,
its granular texture visible in soft natural light. Gentle hands slowly
run through the sand, fingers creating smooth valleys and ridges. The
sand flows like liquid while maintaining its granular structure. Fingers
press and release, creating satisfying compression patterns. The camera
stays perfectly steady, focusing on the tactile interaction. Warm,
soft lighting creates gentle shadows. Natural color palette, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Sand flowing between fingers, gentle compression sounds,
soft breathing, minimal movement sounds, no background music.
Focus: Lovable giant in everyday situations, consistent character, SOLO performance
To ensure Bigfoot is always the speaker and prevent other characters from talking:
- Always specify: "alone", "isolated", "only character present"
- Direct camera address: "speaking directly to the camera"
- Audio attribution: "(Bigfoot speaking alone, deep gravelly voice)"
- Location isolation: Use "isolated" or "empty" locations
A massive, 8-foot tall Bigfoot with thick, dark brown matted fur covering
his entire muscular body. His face shows intelligent brown almond-shaped eyes
with dilated pupils and natural lashes, a prominent but gentle brow ridge,
and a proportioned nose. His expression is gentle and slightly confused,
with a warm, innocent demeanor. He has large hands with thick fingers,
oversized feet, and moves with a lumbering but surprisingly graceful gait.
He is the only character present in the scene.
Coffee Shop Visit (Character Isolation Version):
Medium close-up shot from front-facing helmet-mounted GoPro perspective.
A massive, 8-foot tall Bigfoot with thick, dark brown matted fur sits
cross-legged alone in an isolated forest clearing. He is the only character
present in the scene. His face shows intelligent brown almond-shaped eyes
with dilated pupils, natural lashes, and a gentle, confused expression.
He speaks directly to the camera with perfect lip synchronization:
"Dude, I tried ordering a Frappuccino but they said I need shoes."
His large hands with thick fingers gesture expressively as he talks.
Audio: (Bigfoot speaking alone, deep gravelly stoned voice with slurred
delivery), forest ambiance, no other voices.
Original Multi-Character Version:
Medium shot. A massive Bigfoot enters a trendy coffee shop, approaching
the counter and interacting with baristas and customers...
[Use only if you specifically want other characters in the scene]
Focus: Hyperrealistic anthropomorphic fruit with complete human faces
[Macro shot]. A hyperrealistic [fruit] with a complete human face sits
upright on [surface], its [skin] textured with natural imperfections.
The face features realistic eyes, proportioned nose, and lifelike lips,
seamlessly integrated with the fruit's natural texture. [Hand presents food].
The [fruit]'s eyes focus on the food with anticipation. Camera macro shot
as [fruit] leans forward with realistic physics and bites with organic
compression. Audio: [ambient], [eating sounds], wet swallow.
Photoreal—no animation artifacts—real camera simulation only.
Macro shot. A hyperrealistic red apple with a complete human face sits
upright on a rustic wooden table, its skin textured with minute pores
and natural imperfections. The face features realistic brown eyes with
natural lashes, a proportioned nose, and lifelike pink lips, all
seamlessly integrated with the apple's natural red skin texture. A hand
presents a slice of fresh orange. The apple's eyes focus on the orange
with anticipation, mouth slightly opening. Camera macro shot as the apple
leans forward—realistic physics govern the subtle wobble of its weight—and
bites the orange slice with soft, moist compression.
Photoreal—no animation artifacts—real camera simulation only.
Audio: No dialogue. Ambient kitchen sounds, soft bite compression,
juicy fruit sounds, satisfied swallow, natural eating rhythm.
Focus: Authentic performances with perfect lip-sync and audio integration
[Shot type]. [Artist description] performs [song type] in [environment].
[Lighting description]. [Performance details with authentic movements].
[Camera movement matching rhythm]. [Visual style].
Audio: [Specific song section], [performance sounds], [environmental audio].
Close-up shot. A young female singer with flowing brown hair performs
in a softly lit recording studio. Warm golden lighting creates intimate
atmosphere with gentle shadows. She sings directly to camera with perfect
lip-sync to emotional ballad lyrics, her facial expressions reflecting
the song's vulnerable emotion. The camera slowly pulls back during the
chorus to reveal acoustic guitar in her hands. Shallow depth of field
keeps focus on her face while studio background softly blurs.
Cinematic music video style, warm color palette, 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio: Emotional pop ballad chorus, live acoustic guitar, intimate
vocal performance, studio reverb.
Focus: Compressed time sequences with proper physics
[Static/moving shot]. [Subject] undergoes [time-based change] over
[time period]. [Lighting changes]. [Speed specification]. [Physics details].
[Environmental changes]. [Style specification].
Audio: [Accelerated sounds], [time-compressed audio], [musical underscore].
Focus: Object/character transformations with believable physics
[Shot type]. [Initial state] begins [transformation process].
[Transition details]. [Physics specifications]. [Final state].
[Believable causality]. [Style specifications].
Audio: [Transformation sounds], [process audio], [completion sounds].
Essential for series content, character-based videos, and professional productions
Rule #1: Never paraphrase character descriptions. Always copy-paste exact details.
[Physical Appearance] + [Personality Traits] + [Movement Style] +
[Voice Characteristics] + [Clothing/Accessories] + [Unique Features]
- Exact physical description copied verbatim
- Same personality traits mentioned
- Consistent movement patterns
- Voice characteristics specified
- Clothing continuity maintained
- Unique features always included
- Negative prompts for unwanted variations
✅ Correct: Copy the exact same description every time ❌ Wrong: Paraphrasing or changing wording
Example Character Template:
Sarah, a 28-year-old graphic designer with shoulder-length auburn hair,
freckles across her nose, and bright green eyes. She wears a vintage
denim jacket over a white t-shirt and has a confident, slightly
mischievous smile. Her movements are quick and decisive, often
gesturing with her hands while speaking. She has a warm, slightly
husky voice with a hint of a southern accent.
For multi-scene consistency:
[Previous scene reference] + [Character template] + [New scene context] +
[Consistent behavior] + [Scene-specific action]
Example:
Continuing from the previous scene, Sarah, a 28-year-old graphic designer
with shoulder-length auburn hair, freckles across her nose, and bright
green eyes, now stands in her art studio. She maintains her confident,
slightly mischievous smile as she examines her latest design project...
Step 1: Create master character template Step 2: Copy-paste template for each episode Step 3: Add episode-specific context Step 4: Maintain consistent behavior patterns Step 5: Use negative prompts for quality control
Character: [Full description]
Scene: [Context and action]
Style: [Visual specifications]
Negative: different hair color, different eye color, different clothing,
inconsistent facial features, animation style, cartoon appearance
Audio: [Consistent voice characteristics]
- Same lighting style across scenes
- Consistent color temperature
- Maintain shadow patterns
- Keep exposure levels similar
- Similar angles for character shots
- Consistent framing (close-up, medium, wide)
- Maintain camera height relative to character
- Use reference shots for complex scenes
Problem: Character appearance changes between scenes Solution:
- Use exact same description verbatim
- Add negative prompts for variations
- Include reference to previous scene
- Specify "character consistency" in prompt
Problem: Voice doesn't match between videos Solution:
- Specify exact voice characteristics every time
- Include vocal reference ("same voice as previous")
- Add specific accent/tone descriptions
- Use consistent dialogue formatting
Problem: Character behavior seems different Solution:
- Include personality traits in every prompt
- Reference previous behavior patterns
- Maintain consistent movement style
- Keep decision-making patterns the same
Medium shot. Detective Rosa Martinez, a 35-year-old Latina woman with
short black hair, sharp brown eyes, and a small scar above her left
eyebrow, stands in a dimly lit police station. She wears a navy blue
pant suit with a white button-down shirt and a silver badge clipped to
her belt. Her expression is serious but compassionate, and she moves
with quiet confidence. She speaks with a clear, authoritative voice
with a slight New York accent as she addresses the camera.
Audio: (Rosa, clear authoritative voice, slight NYC accent): "Every
case tells a story. This one... this one's different."
Close-up shot. Detective Rosa Martinez, a 35-year-old Latina woman with
short black hair, sharp brown eyes, and a small scar above her left
eyebrow, examines evidence in the same dimly lit police station. She
maintains her serious but compassionate expression while wearing her
navy blue pant suit with white button-down shirt and silver badge.
Her movements remain quietly confident as she picks up a photograph
with steady hands. She speaks with the same clear, authoritative voice
with a slight New York accent.
Audio: (Rosa, same clear authoritative voice, slight NYC accent): "The
photo changes everything we thought we knew."
- Create detailed character sheets before starting
- Never improvise descriptions - always use templates
- Test consistency with simple scenes first
- Build character libraries for reuse
- Document successful combinations for future reference
- Use reference images when possible
- Maintain consistent naming throughout series
- Version control your character templates
Master Veo3's revolutionary native audio generation capabilities
Key Principle: Audio ALWAYS goes at the end of your prompt.
1. Dialogue/Vocals (if any)
2. Primary Action Sounds
3. Ambient Base Layer
4. Environmental Details
5. Musical Elements
6. Technical Effects
Audio: [Primary sound] + [ambient base] + [environmental details]
Audio: [Dialogue/vocals] + [action sounds] + [ambient base] +
[environmental details] + [emotional layer] + [technical effects]
Audio: ([Character name], [voice characteristics], [delivery style]): "[exact dialogue]"
+ [environmental audio] + [emotional underscore]
- Tone: Warm, cold, gravelly, smooth, husky, crisp
- Accent: Southern, New York, British, neutral, regional
- Delivery: Confident, hesitant, rushed, deliberate, whispered
- Emotion: Happy, sad, angry, excited, mysterious, authoritative
Professional/Authoritative:
Audio: (Dr. Sarah Chen, clear professional voice, confident delivery):
"The results are conclusive." + laboratory ambiance + subtle tension music
Emotional/Personal:
Audio: (Maria, warm voice with slight accent, emotional delivery):
"I never thought I'd see you again." + cafe ambiance + gentle piano
Character-Specific:
Audio: (Detective Martinez, gravelly voice, determined tone):
"This case is far from over." + police station sounds + dramatic orchestral sting
Indoor Environments:
- Office: keyboard typing, phone rings, air conditioning hum
- Kitchen: sizzling, chopping, refrigerator hum, utensil clinking
- Library: pages turning, quiet footsteps, whispered voices
- Studio: equipment hums, microphone handling, soundproofing
Outdoor Environments:
- City: traffic, sirens, construction, crowd chatter
- Forest: birds singing, wind through leaves, branch creaking
- Beach: waves crashing, seagulls, wind, sand footsteps
- Mountain: wind gusts, distant echoes, natural silence
Weather Audio:
- Rain: gentle drizzle, heavy downpour, on different surfaces
- Wind: gentle breeze, strong gusts, through different materials
- Thunder: distant rumbles, close cracks, echo patterns
- Snow: muffled silence, footsteps crunching, wind whistling
Emotional Underscores:
- Melancholy: soft piano, strings, minor keys
- Tension: dissonant strings, percussion builds, staccato notes
- Romance: acoustic guitar, soft strings, warm tones
- Action: driving percussion, brass, fast tempo
- Mystery: sustained strings, subtle percussion, sparse notes
Genre-Specific Music:
- Cinematic: orchestral arrangements, dynamic range
- Electronic: synthesizers, digital effects, modern beats
- Acoustic: natural instruments, organic sounds
- Jazz: improvisation, brass, complex harmonies
- Folk: traditional instruments, simple melodies
Subtle Underscore:
Audio: Conversation sounds + coffee shop ambiance + gentle acoustic guitar +
soft jazz undertones
Dramatic Score:
Audio: Character dialogue + rain sounds + building orchestral tension +
cinematic crescendo
- Footsteps: On different surfaces (wood, concrete, gravel, snow)
- Door sounds: Opening, closing, creaking, slamming
- Object handling: Picking up, setting down, manipulation
- Cloth sounds: Fabric rustling, clothes movement
- Water: Pouring, splashing, dripping, flowing
- Electronic: Beeps, clicks, whirs, digital notifications
- Mechanical: Gears, motors, hydraulics, clockwork
- Vehicles: Engines, brakes, acceleration, ambient noise
- Tools: Cutting, hammering, drilling, sawing
Audio: [Primary tactile sound] + [micro-details] + [ambient base] +
[no music] + [satisfying rhythms]
Example:
Audio: Sharp knife cutting soap + soft scraping sounds + soap curls falling +
quiet room ambiance + no music + satisfying cutting rhythm
Audio: [Character voice] + [situation sounds] + [comedic timing] +
[audience reactions] + [musical stings]
Example:
Audio: (Bigfoot, deep confused voice): "I'll have a Frappuccino" +
coffee shop ambiance + surprised gasps + gentle comedy music
Audio: [Atmospheric tension] + [subtle threats] + [environmental fear] +
[musical tension] + [silence usage]
Example:
Audio: Creaking floorboards + distant whispers + wind through broken windows +
minor key strings + strategic silence moments
✅ Place audio description at the very end ✅ Layer sounds from most important to ambient ✅ Match audio to visual action ✅ Specify voice characteristics for consistency ✅ Use specific sound descriptions ✅ Balance dialogue with environment
❌ Don't put audio in the middle of prompts ❌ Don't use vague audio descriptions ❌ Don't forget ambient sounds ❌ Don't overcomplicate simple scenes ❌ Don't ignore audio-visual sync ❌ Don't use inconsistent voice descriptions
Complex Scene Audio:
1. Primary: (Character dialogue with specific voice)
2. Action: (Sound effects matching visual action)
3. Ambient: (Environmental base layer)
4. Emotional: (Music supporting scene mood)
5. Details: (Specific environmental sounds)
6. Technical: (Any special audio effects)
Result:
Audio: (Sarah, warm husky voice): "I can't believe it's you" +
footsteps on wet pavement + gentle rain + melancholy piano +
distant city traffic + umbrella opening sound
- Fade in/out: Gradual audio changes
- Audio bridges: Sounds connecting scenes
- Contrast: Dramatic audio shifts
- Echo/reverb: Spatial audio characteristics
- Audio focus: Highlighting specific sounds
Advanced methods for cinematic quality and viral content
- Dolly Zoom (Vertigo Effect): Zoom in while moving camera back
- Tracking Shot: Camera follows subject smoothly
- Crane Shot: Vertical camera movement
- Gimbal Stabilization: Floating, smooth movement
- Whip Pan: Fast camera rotation for transitions
- Rack Focus: Shift focus between subjects
- Rule of Thirds: Subject placement for visual interest
- Leading Lines: Guide viewer's eye through composition
- Depth of Field: Control focus for story emphasis
- Symmetry/Asymmetry: Balance for visual impact
- Negative Space: Use empty space effectively
Key Light + Fill Light + Rim Light = Professional Look
Example:
"Dramatic three-point lighting with warm key light from left,
soft fill light reducing shadows, and bright rim light separating
subject from background"
- Film Noir: High contrast, dramatic shadows, venetian blind patterns
- Golden Hour: Warm, soft, directional natural light
- Blue Hour: Cool, atmospheric, twilight lighting
- Rembrandt: Triangle of light on shadowed cheek
- Butterfly: Light directly above, shadow under nose
"Realistic physics govern [material] interaction with [force/action]"
Examples:
- "Realistic physics govern water droplet surface tension"
- "Realistic physics govern fabric draping and movement"
- "Realistic physics govern liquid pouring and splashing"
- Texture Details: "minute pores," "natural imperfections," "surface variations"
- Light Interaction: "subsurface scattering," "specular reflection," "diffuse lighting"
- Physical Properties: "surface tension," "viscosity," "elasticity," "compression"
Trigger → Response → Consequence → Resolution
Example:
"Lightning strikes → tree catches fire → flames spread → rain extinguishes"
[Initial State] → [Catalyst] → [Transition] → [Final State]
Example:
"Ice cube → heat application → melting process → water puddle"
[Object] + [Human characteristics] + [Personality traits] + [Realistic integration]
Example:
"The old clock tower develops tired, weary eyes and sighs with each
tick, showing the weight of countless years"
Solutions to common Veo3 challenges
Problem: Character looks different between videos Solutions:
- Use exact same description verbatim (never paraphrase)
- Add negative prompts for unwanted variations
- Include "maintaining previous appearance" in prompt
- Use character reference images when possible
Problem: Audio doesn't match visual action Solutions:
- Place audio description at the very end of prompt
- Specify exact timing ("as he speaks," "during the action")
- Match audio intensity to visual intensity
- Use specific voice characteristics consistently
Problem: Objects behave unnaturally Solutions:
- Add "realistic physics govern" to descriptions
- Specify material properties (weight, texture, flexibility)
- Describe believable cause-and-effect relationships
- Avoid impossible or cartoon-like actions
Problem: Lighting changes between scenes Solutions:
- Specify exact lighting setup in each prompt
- Use consistent color temperature descriptions
- Reference previous scene lighting
- Include time of day and light sources
Problem: Camera movement is jarring or unnatural Solutions:
- Specify smooth, professional camera movements
- Use appropriate movement speed ("slowly," "gradually")
- Match camera work to scene emotion
- Avoid conflicting movement descriptions
Before Generating:
- Shot type specified
- Subject clearly described
- Context/environment detailed
- Lighting described
- Camera movement specified
- Action clearly explained
- Style and technical specs included
- Audio placed at the end
- Character consistency maintained (if applicable)
After Generation:
- Visual quality meets expectations
- Audio syncs with visual
- Character consistency maintained
- Physics appear realistic
- Lighting supports the mood
- Camera work enhances the story
- Start Simple: Master basic prompts before attempting complex scenes
- Build Libraries: Save successful prompts for reuse and modification
- Test Consistency: Generate multiple versions to ensure reliability
- Layer Complexity: Add details gradually rather than all at once
- Study References: Analyze professional video and film techniques
- Practice Regularly: Consistency comes with experience
- Document Success: Keep notes on what works for different scenarios
- Experiment Safely: Test new techniques on simple scenes first
Advanced techniques the pros don't want you to know
Structure your prompts with visual details sandwiched between shot type and audio:
[Shot type] → [Visual layers] → [Audio]
Example:
Extreme close-up shot.
[VISUAL SANDWICH START]
A butterfly's wing reveals microscopic scales shimmering with iridescent
colors. Each scale catches light differently, creating a rainbow effect.
The wing slowly beats in ultra slow-motion, 1000fps capture revealing
the delicate membrane flexing.
[VISUAL SANDWICH END]
Audio: Gentle wing flutter, soft air movement, nature ambiance.
Anchor the scene with a static element, then add movement:
[Static anchor] + [Dynamic element] = Visual interest
Example:
"An ancient oak tree stands motionless (ANCHOR) while autumn leaves
swirl around it in the wind (DRIFT)."
Think of the final frame first, then work backwards:
- What's the end result?
- What action leads there?
- What's the starting position?
- What camera captures this journey?
Veo3 generates ~8 seconds of video. Structure your action accordingly:
- 0-2 seconds: Establish scene
- 2-6 seconds: Main action
- 6-8 seconds: Resolution/reaction
Use these phrases to control timing:
- "Initially" / "At first" → Start of video
- "Then" / "Subsequently" → Middle section
- "Finally" / "Ultimately" → End of video
- Clear Causality: A leads to B leads to C
- Natural Physics: Gravity, momentum, inertia
- Consistent Lighting: One main light source
- Smooth Transitions: Gradual changes over sudden jumps
- Realistic Proportions: Accurate scale relationships
- Multiple Simultaneous Actions: Can't process parallel events well
- Contradictory Physics: Floating without reason
- Rapid Scene Changes: Prefers continuous shots
- Abstract Concepts: Needs concrete visual descriptions
- Multiple Characters Speaking: Better with one speaker at a time
Add subtle details that enhance realism without being the focus:
"Dust motes float in the sunbeam" (adds atmosphere)
"Her breath is visible in the cold air" (adds temperature context)
"Shadows shift subtly as clouds pass overhead" (adds life to static scenes)
- Warm (2700K-3500K): Cozy, intimate, nostalgic
- Neutral (4000K-5000K): Natural, documentary, realistic
- Cool (5500K-6500K): Modern, clinical, mysterious
Define 2-3 main colors for visual cohesion:
"Dominated by deep blues and warm ambers with occasional white highlights"
Think like a real camera operator:
- Where would they stand?
- How would they move?
- What would they focus on?
- When would they cut?
Example:
"The camera operator carefully tracks the subject, maintaining steady
movement despite the handheld style, occasionally adjusting focus
to emphasize emotional beats."
Give characters internal motivation, not just actions:
❌ "She walks across the room"
✅ "She walks across the room with determined purpose, eyes fixed on her goal"
"His smile doesn't quite reach his eyes"
"She blinks rapidly, fighting back tears"
"A subtle eye twitch reveals his nervousness"
Describe how materials "remember" their properties:
"The silk fabric flows like liquid but maintains its drape"
"The clay deforms under pressure but holds its new shape"
"The metal springs back to its original form"
"Wind affects lighter objects more than heavy ones"
"Water finds the path of least resistance"
"Heat rises, creating shimmering air distortions"
Specific numbers and measurements improve quality:
❌ "A tall building"
✅ "A 40-story glass skyscraper"
❌ "Moving fast"
✅ "Accelerating from 0 to 60mph"
❌ "Cold weather"
✅ "Sub-zero temperatures with visible breath"
Handheld camera captures [subject] in [natural environment].
Documentary-style lighting from [natural source].
[Authentic action with imperfections].
The camera [reactive movement to action].
Cinema vérité style, natural color grading, 16:9.
Audio: [Natural sounds only], no music, authentic environment.
[Soft focus initially]. [Subject] appears in [dreamlike environment].
[Overexposed highlights create ethereal quality].
[Slow, floating camera movement].
[Action happens in slightly slow motion].
Memory sequence aesthetic, desaturated except [key color], 16:9.
Audio: [Muffled/distant sounds], [emotional music], [echo effect].
Proven templates for content that gets millions of views
Viral Content = Relatable + Unexpected + Satisfying + Shareable
- Hook: First 1-2 seconds must grab attention
- Payoff: Deliver value by second 5-6
- Loop: End frames should connect to beginning
Vertical 9:16 aspect ratio. [Attention-grabbing opening].
[Quick escalation]. [Satisfying conclusion that loops back].
Audio: [Trending sound/music], [synchronized action sounds].
- Thumbnail Moment: Plan the perfect screenshot
- Story Arc: Beginning, middle, end in 8 seconds
- Emotional Journey: Make viewers feel something
Extreme close-up. [Perfect geometric object] undergoes [precise action].
[Flawless execution with no mistakes]. [Complete transformation].
Minimalist aesthetic, soft lighting, 16:9.
Audio: [Crisp action sounds], [subtle ambient], no music.
Example: Kinetic sand cutting, soap carving, hydraulic press
[Normal scene setup]. [Routine action begins].
[Sudden unexpected element appears]. [Humorous/surprising reaction].
Documentary style, natural lighting, 16:9.
Audio: [Natural sounds], [comedic timing with audio cue].
Example: Bigfoot in everyday situations, animals acting human
[Show initial state clearly]. [Transformation process in detail].
[Dramatic reveal of final state]. [Comparison moment].
Time-lapse style, consistent lighting, 16:9.
Audio: [Process sounds accelerated], [triumphant music sting].
[Photorealistic impossible scenario]. [Physics-defying but believable action].
[Mind-bending conclusion]. [Leave viewers questioning reality].
Hyperrealistic style, perfect lighting, 16:9.
Audio: [Realistic environmental sounds], [subtle surreal elements].
[Adorable subject] performs [endearing action].
[Maximum cuteness moment]. [Heartwarming conclusion].
Soft lighting, warm colors, 16:9.
Audio: [Gentle sounds], [optional "aww" moment], [soft music].
[Expert performing difficult task]. [Flawless execution].
[Impressive climax moment]. [Satisfied completion].
Professional lighting, dynamic camera, 16:9.
Audio: [Precise action sounds], [optional beat drop], [crowd reaction].
[Universal human experience]. [Exaggerated but accurate portrayal].
[Comedic timing]. ["That's so me" conclusion].
Natural style, everyday setting, 16:9.
Audio: [Realistic sounds], [optional inner monologue], [relatable music].
Macro shot. [Delicious food] with [perfect presentation].
[Appetizing action like melting/cutting]. [Money shot reveal].
Commercial food photography style, studio lighting, 16:9.
Audio: [Sizzling/crunching], [satisfied sounds], [ambient kitchen].
[Animal] displays [surprisingly intelligent behavior].
[Human-like problem solving]. [Triumphant success].
Documentary style, natural lighting, 16:9.
Audio: [Natural animal sounds], [environmental audio], [optional funny music].
Macro lens reveals [tiny detailed world]. [Miniature action occurs].
[Scale reveal showing true size]. [Mind-blown moment].
Tilt-shift style, controlled lighting, 16:9.
Audio: [Amplified tiny sounds], [ambient atmosphere], [whimsical music].
- "You won't believe what happens next..."
- Start with the most interesting frame
- Show the end result first, then how you got there
- Open with a question or challenge
- Trending audio clips synced to action
- Unexpected sound effects
- Perfect beat drops
- Satisfying synchronization
- Loop-ability: End connects to beginning seamlessly
- Replay Value: Details viewers missed the first time
- Share-ability: "You have to see this" moments
- Comment Bait: Something slightly controversial or discussion-worthy
- Save-worthy: Educational or reference value
[Hook shot type]. [Attention-grabbing subject/action].
[Build tension or curiosity]. [Deliver unexpected payoff].
[Satisfying conclusion that encourages replay].
[Style that matches platform], [optimal aspect ratio].
Audio: [Trending or perfectly synced sounds], [emotional enhancement].
- The 3-Second Rule: Hook viewers in first 3 seconds or lose them
- The Pattern Interrupt: Break expectations at the perfect moment
- The Emotional Rollercoaster: Quick emotional journey
- The "Wait for it" Moment: Build anticipation
- The Perfect Loop: Seamless beginning-to-end connection
Make your videos impossibly realistic with proper physics
Gravity > Momentum > Friction > Air Resistance > Surface Tension
Always consider these forces in order when describing motion.
"[Liquid] flows with realistic physics governing viscosity, surface tension,
and gravitational pull. It finds the path of least resistance, creating
natural splashes and ripples upon impact."
Viscosity Scale:
- Water: "flows freely with minimal resistance"
- Oil: "flows slowly with visible viscosity"
- Honey: "flows in thick ribbons maintaining form"
- Molasses: "creeps downward in slow, thick streams"
"[Fabric type] drapes naturally following gravity, with realistic weight
and flexibility. Wind creates authentic billowing based on material density."
Fabric Weights:
- Silk: "floats and ripples with minimal air movement"
- Cotton: "moves naturally with moderate weight"
- Denim: "maintains structure, moves stiffly"
- Leather: "heavy drape with minimal flutter"
"[Particle type] disperses following realistic physics, with larger particles
falling faster than smaller ones. Air currents create natural swirling patterns."
Cameras have weight. They can't start/stop instantly:
❌ "Camera instantly whips to the left"
✅ "Camera accelerates smoothly left, decelerating to rest"
Handheld:
"Subtle handheld movement with natural micro-shakes and breathing rhythm.
The camera operator's physical presence is felt through organic movement."
Crane/Jib:
"Smooth crane movement ascending with mechanical precision. Slight
deceleration at movement endpoints maintains equipment realism."
Dolly:
"Camera dollies forward on smooth tracks, maintaining consistent height
and eliminating vertical bounce. Professional grip equipment movement."
"Flames dance upward following convection currents, with realistic heat
distortion above. Smoke rises and disperses based on air temperature
and wind conditions."
"Water reacts to [object] with appropriate displacement volume. Surface
tension creates meniscus effects at contact points. Droplets form
spherical shapes in freefall."
"[Object A] collides with [Object B], transferring momentum based on
relative masses. Elastic deformation occurs at impact point before
objects separate or stick together."
Light Breeze (5mph): "Leaves rustle gently, hair slightly moves"
Moderate Wind (15mph): "Branches sway, clothing flutters actively"
Strong Wind (30mph): "Trees bend, objects become airborne"
Earth Gravity: "Objects fall at 9.8m/s² acceleration"
Moon Gravity: "Objects fall 6x slower with floating quality"
Zero Gravity: "Objects drift with momentum conservation"
For fantastical content that still feels real:
"[Impossible event] occurs following modified but consistent physics.
While defying [specific law], all other physical properties remain
accurately portrayed."
Example:
"The wizard levitates following anti-gravity magic, but his robes
still flow downward naturally and his hair moves with realistic weight."
- Eye blink: 0.3 seconds
- Head turn: 0.5-1 second
- Standing up: 1-2 seconds
- Walking across frame: 3-4 seconds
- Complex action: 5-7 seconds
"[Action] begins slowly, accelerates through the middle, then
decelerates to a gentle stop."
"[Liquid] pours in a controlled stream, narrowing as it falls due to
acceleration. Surface tension maintains stream cohesion until breaking
into droplets at terminal velocity."
"Impact creates crown splash with droplets ejecting radially. Secondary
droplets follow parabolic arcs based on initial velocity. Ripples
propagate outward with decreasing amplitude."
Show weight through motion:
- Light objects: "Quick movements, affected by air resistance"
- Medium objects: "Moderate acceleration, some momentum"
- Heavy objects: "Slow acceleration, high momentum, ground impact"
"Fine dust particles float on air currents, larger particles settling
faster. Brownian motion creates realistic swirling in still air."
"Sparks fly in parabolic arcs following initial ejection angle. They
cool from white-hot to orange to dark, bouncing with energy loss."
"Snowflakes drift downward with variable speeds based on size. Air
currents create realistic swirling patterns. Flakes accumulate naturally."
- Primary force identified (gravity, thrust, etc.)
- Secondary forces considered (air resistance, friction)
- Material properties specified
- Acceleration/deceleration included
- Environmental factors noted
- Weight communicated through motion
- Start/end positions clear
- The 80/20 Rule: 80% realistic physics + 20% artistic license = believable
- Conservation Laws: Mention momentum/energy conservation for realism
- Reference Real Motion: "moves like a [real-world example]"
- Layer Complexity: Start with primary motion, add secondary details
- Environmental Context: Always consider what forces are present
[Shot]. [Subject] [action] in [location]. [Lighting]. [Style].
Audio: [sounds].
[Shot]. [Character description] [action] in [location]. [Lighting].
[Camera movement]. [Style specifications].
Audio: ([Character voice]): "[dialogue]" + [environment] + [music].
Extreme close-up. [Tactile object] with [texture details]. [Gentle lighting].
[Detailed tactile action]. Minimalist aesthetic.
Audio: [Tactile sounds] + [ambient] + no music.
[Shot]. [Initial state] undergoes [transformation]. [Physics details].
[Final state]. [Style].
Audio: [Process sounds] + [environmental] + [musical underscore].
- Shot Type: Wide, medium, close-up, extreme close-up
- Subject: Who or what is the focus
- Context: Where is this happening
- Lighting: Natural, artificial, mood lighting
- Camera: Movement, angle, technique
- Action: What happens in the scene
- Style: Visual aesthetic, technical specs
- Audio: Dialogue, effects, music, ambiance
Dialogue Scene:
Audio: ([Character], [voice type]): "[dialogue]" + [environment] + [mood music]
Action Scene:
Audio: [Primary action sound] + [secondary effects] + [ambient] + [music]
ASMR Scene:
Audio: [Tactile sound] + [micro-details] + [ambient] + no music
Visual Styles:
- Cinematic, photorealistic, documentary, commercial, artistic, minimalist
Technical Specs:
- 16:9 aspect ratio, 4K quality, shallow depth of field, professional lighting
Camera Techniques:
- Dolly, pan, tilt, zoom, tracking, crane, handheld, static
Lighting Moods:
- Golden hour, blue hour, film noir, soft diffused, dramatic, natural
Congratulations! You now have access to the most comprehensive Veo3 prompting guide available. This resource covers everything from basic concepts to professional-grade techniques used by viral content creators.
- Start with your skill level (🟢 Beginner, 🟡 Intermediate, 🔴 Advanced)
- Practice with the templates provided in each section
- Build your character libraries for consistent series content
- Experiment with specialized content types (ASMR, comedy, viral content)
- Master audio design for professional-quality results
- Create your own prompt libraries based on successful generations
- Structure First: Use the sentence-based method
- Audio Last: Always place audio at the end
- Consistency Matters: Copy-paste character descriptions exactly
- Physics Are Key: Describe realistic material behavior
- Practice Regularly: Mastery comes with experience
Veo3 represents a revolutionary leap in AI video generation. With native audio integration, 4K quality output, and sophisticated understanding of physics and character consistency, it opens up unprecedented creative possibilities.
Use this guide as your roadmap to mastery, but remember that the best learning comes from hands-on practice. Start simple, build complexity gradually, and don't be afraid to experiment.
Happy creating!
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: June 30, 2025
For: Google Veo3 AI Video Generation Model
Compatibility: Veo3 via Google Flow Platform
Created by: Snubroot & RyanAZ
Based on: Latest 2025 research and proven viral content techniques
- ✅ Complete beginner to expert progression
- ✅ Professional character consistency methods
- ✅ Viral content templates (ASMR, Bigfoot, Fruit videos)
- ✅ Advanced audio design techniques
- ✅ Copy-paste ready templates
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