Prompt Writing for Veo

Prompt structure {#structure}

Effective Veo prompts usually include:

• Subject — who or what appears in the shot
• Action — what happens
• Setting / lighting — environment and mood
• Style — cinematic, anime, documentary, etc.
• Camera — wide shot, close-up, dolly, etc.

Examples {#examples}

• A red panda wearing tiny headphones, typing on a laptop in a cozy café, warm afternoon light, shallow depth of field.
• Drone shot over misty mountains at sunrise, orchestral swell, cinematic 4K.

Tips {#tips}

Write in clear English for most consistent results. Iterate: generate, refine the prompt, and regenerate. Combine motion (camera + subject) with audio cues when the model supports synchronized sound.