Veo 3 Prompts: 900+ Video Prompts with Dialogue and Sound
900+ Veo 3 prompts from the Hooked library, plus a guide to Google's prompt formula for Veo 3.1, the current version. It covers how to write camera direction, dialogue, sound effects and ambient noise into the prompt, and which settings belong in the parameters instead.
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Updated September 25, 2026.
Prompt structure
The Veo 3 prompt formula
Google's Veo 3.1 prompting guide (Google Cloud blog, October 2025) opens the prompt with the camera (shot type, movement, lens) and then gives subject, action, context and style. Audio is written into the prompt: dialogue in quotation marks after the speaker, sound effects after 'SFX:' and background sound after 'Ambient noise:'. Duration, resolution and aspect ratio are parameters, not prompt text.
Strengths and limits
What Veo 3 is good at
Good at
- Native audio in the same generation: dialogue, sound effects and ambient noise synced to the picture
- Cinematic prompt adherence when prompts use film vocabulary (shot type, camera move, lens, lighting)
- Ingredients to video: up to 3 reference images to keep a character, object or look consistent
- First and last frame: generates the transition between a start image and an end image
- Extending a clip (Veo 3.1 and 3.1 Fast only) to build longer sequences
Limits
- Clip length 4, 6 or 8 seconds; 8 seconds is required with reference images, frame interpolation, 1080p or 4K
- Resolution 720p, 1080p or 4K on Veo 3.1 and 3.1 Fast; 720p and 1080p on Lite
- Aspect ratios 16:9 (default) and 9:16 only; 24 fps
- Person generation is restricted to adults ('allow_adult') in the EU, UK, Switzerland and MENA
- Every video carries a SynthID watermark; API outputs are deleted from Google's servers after 2 days
From prompt to posted video
Paste the prompt, get the video, post it
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Better results
Tips that make a difference
Do
- Start with the shot: 'Medium shot, slow dolly in, shallow depth of field…'. Google's formula puts cinematography first.
- Write dialogue as speaker plus quoted line: A woman says, "We have to leave now." Keep it short enough to fit 8 seconds.
- Label sound: 'SFX: thunder cracks in the distance', 'Ambient noise: the quiet hum of a starship bridge'.
- Describe exclusions as a positive scene: 'a desolate landscape with no buildings or roads' rather than 'no man-made structures'. Use the negative-prompt parameter for anything else.
- For a recurring character or product, use reference images (ingredients to video) instead of re-describing them in text.
- Use first and last frame when you need a controlled move or transformation between two exact images.
- Name lens and focus terms Google lists: shallow depth of field, wide-angle lens, macro lens, soft focus, deep focus.
- Anchor style with a concrete reference ('shot as if on 1980s colour film, slightly grainy') rather than 'cinematic'.
- Plan for 9:16 in the parameters for Shorts, Reels and TikTok; do not ask for vertical in prose.
Common mistakes
- Vague prompts without camera, lighting or style details
- Generic character descriptions for a person who must look the same across clips (use reference images)
- Too much dialogue for an 8-second clip
- Negative phrasing inside the prompt ('no cars') instead of describing what is there
- Asking for durations over 8 seconds or aspect ratios other than 16:9 and 9:16 in the prompt
Tested prompts
920 Veo 3 prompts from the Hooked library
Each prompt was run and kept with its result. Open one to see the full text and the output.
A Ballerina Twirls in Light's Embrace
Hyper-realistic 8K cinematic master shot of ballerina in vast gothic cathedral interior. Colossal stained-glass rose window behind. Cool blues, magentas, and rich golds.
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A Bittersweet Farewell: Capturing Moments at Sunset
Teenage girl at quiet train platform at sunset. Cherry blossoms drift around her. Train rushes past lifting her hair. Japanese voiceover: That day we chose different paths. Golden light.
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A Burst of Bubbles, A Spark of Summer
Sleek chilled Diet Coke can with fine condensation. Tab snaps open releasing burst of silver and red sparkling bubbles. Transitions into vibrant park setting with friends.
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A Child's Solitude in a Snowy Wonderland
A small child in bright red coat walks alone across crystalline snowfield under impossibly blue sky, crimson balloon in hand. Distant snow-capped mountains. Whimsical childrens-book illustration style.
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A Colossal Canine: Imagination Unleashed in Central Park
Giant jack russell in Central Park.
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A Colossal Oni-Dragon and Defiant Girl in a Cyberpunk Tundra
Colossal biomechanical oni-dragon looms over defiant silver-haired girl. Dragon covered in matte-black plating with frost and battle scars. Neon-pink GROK lettering. Ultra-realistic cyberpunk kaiju.
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A Crow's Fiery Flight: Nighttime FPV Adventure
A hyper-speed cinematic FPV shot begins at night deep within a dark, mist-filled forest, the camera locked tightly behind a black crow flying at extreme velocity; moonlight filters faintly through towering cedar trees as branches and leaves…
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A Culinary Masterpiece: The Art of Burger Creation
Bold stylized kitchen studio. Fresh beef patty lifts into air rotating in slow motion. Flames and grill waves rush past. Surface sizzles releasing steam. Cheddar floats down and melts. Burger assembly.
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A Cyberpunk Vision in Neo-Tokyo: Aerial Shot Masterpiece
Cinematic photography. Aerial shot of attractive cyberpunk woman in futuristic bodysuit made entirely of guns floating over neo-tokyo city at night. Dark atmosphere. Artstation aesthetic.
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A Dawn's Embrace: A Cinematic Journey
A Dawn's Embrace: A Cinematic Journey Witness a lone woman on a cliff, capturing the ethereal beauty of a foggy city at dawn. A visual masterpiece unfolds! Cinematic, Canyon Natural, Human Face, Dolly Zoom Your browser does not support HTML…
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A Different Kind of Christmas Eve
8-second cinematic Christmas Eve video. Cold winter night with soft snow falling. Camera moves through window into cozy European living room with Christmas tree and fireplace.
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A Giant Orange Cat Blocks the City: A Mockumentary
Giant Godzilla-sized orange tabby cat stuck between two skyscrapers in Chongqing. Cat waves huge paw trying to free itself. Curious cat face sniffs a bus. Driver pets its nose.
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A Gundam Dream in Akihabara's Vibrant Streets
Standing on streets of Akihabara Tokyo. Towering electronics stores, anime posters, massive LED screens. Walking through crowd, eyes fixed on massive Gundam model in shop window.
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A Haunting Journey Through the Snowy Forest
Wind threads through black pines like dull blade scraping bone. Snow lashes sideways stinging into collar gaps. Torchlight trembles in white storm revealing trunk and branch. Deep dark forest atmosphere.
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A Heartfelt Farewell on a Lonely Platform
Two people stand several feet apart on an empty train platform late at night. Intimate medium close-ups alternate slowly. Spoken dialogue: I dont love you anymore. Cinematic stillness.
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A Housefly's Thrilling Journey: Hyper-Realistic POV
10-second hyper-realistic first-person POV from housefly perspective. Extreme speed through open air, sharply cuts through open window into house. Dutch angle throughout. Extreme fisheye lens distortion.
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A jubilant crowd erupts under a cascade of fireworks and neon lights
New Year celebration fireworks scene.
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A Knight's Solitude: Rest by Firelight
A cinematic shot of a tired knight in full body armour resting beside a small fire in the woods after a battle. At night, use natural light only from the fire and moonlight.
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A Lab's Secret Soda Steal in a Modern Kitchen
Fixed wide-angle kitchen CCTV footage. Photorealistic Labrador retriever standing on hind legs at counter, awkwardly holding owners glass of soda in front paws.
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A Miniature Wonderland of Turkish Sweets
Miniature diorama scene in a grand Middle Eastern / Turkish sweets bakery, hyper-realistic, highly detailed, tiny pastry chefs in classic white uniforms and tall chef toques working on enormous trays of fresh golden baklava.
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A Moment of Relief in the Hospital
Cinematic close-up in dim hospital hallway at night. Man's face as camera slowly pushes in. Shoulders drop, eyes close, exhales shakily as relief washes over him.
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A Night in Shadows: The Assassin's Vigil
Low-angle cinematic shot of cobblestone alley at night with rain slicking ground. Hooded assassin stands in shadows. Camera slowly tracks forward. Cloak flutters in cold wind. Blade drawn.
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A Noble Embrace: Love in a Gothic Castle
Macro close up of Elon Musk as medieval nobleman next to his lady love, beautiful black woman, in gothic castle. Looking at each other tenderly. Rich red velvet gown.
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A Rainy Christmas Serenade from a Trashy Fox
Anthopmopric fox singing a Christmas song at the rubbish dump in the rain.
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A Shark and Fishermen's Unlikely Friendship
The movie Jaws (1975), but the fishermen actually make friends with the shark and they find out they have a lot in common and go out for beers.
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A Spiraling Transformation: A Face Consumed by Smoke and Fire
The camera spirals slowly inward toward the subject’s face from a low diagonal angle, slowly tightening as black smoke seeps from their eyes and mouth. As it closes in, the facial veins begin to darken and glow, and ancient runes burn throu…
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A Symphony of Pixels in JSON Harmony
Template for cinematic shot with customizable motion level, camera depth, view, movement, location, environment, lighting, style, texture, and depth of field parameters.
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A Symphony of Pixels: The Birth of a Luxury Superbike
Wide cinematic shot with slight low angle, heroic perspective. Sleek ultra-modern superbike, aggressive 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 style with carbon fiber, aerodynamic winglets, glowing red accent lighting.
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A Symphony of Pixels: The Jaguar's Dance
Majestic jaguar animated in three horizontal panels. Top: resting with head movement. Middle: predatory focus with eye movement. Bottom: full prowling locomotion. Anime noir style.
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A Symphony of Steam and Elegance
Sleek black espresso machine on marble counter. Steam curls from cup. Second shot pours crema in slow motion forming latte art. Slow dolly-in close-up with pull-focus to logo. Minimalist luxury.
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A Tiny Barber's Beard Trimming Adventure
Single-shot macro video. Tiny man on surface of large mans cheek holding small lawn mower. Walking forward pushing mower cutting through beard stubble. Freshly cut hairs spill from mower deck.
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A Villain's Grin in a Ruined Throne Room
Villain sits calmly in chair in destroyed throne room, blood dripping from hand. Camera rotates slowly with subtle vertigo zoom. He grins and says What crown? Golden ruins light him from behind.
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A Whisper of Hydration: The Art of Natural Lips
extreme close-up of natural East Asian lips, ultra sheer watery lip essence, zero visible product, just a whisper of soft pink hydration. hyper detailed, lifelike, professional portrait photography.
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A young woman stretches into serenity in a stylish living room
Young woman with long dark brown hair in pale pink crop top and grey leggings doing puppy pose yoga variation. Kneeling with hips raised, chest lowered, arms extended forward.
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Abyssal Wonders: Journey Through the Bioluminescent Depths
Deep-sea dive into vast bioluminescent abyss. Camera descends through shimmering blue waters past glowing jellyfish and manta rays. Giant ruins of ancient temple emerge from ocean floor.
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Action-Packed Snail Race Showdown with Stylish Gunfights
Action sequence shot for a big budget action movie where two elegantly dressed woman on giant snails race slowly around a track as gunners on the snails fire at each other. Lots of quick cuts and action movie cliches
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Adorable Curiosity: A Kitten's Perspective
A curious kitten slowly approaches the fisheye lens, tilting its head and sniffing with its pink nose. Face comically magnified in the center of the frame.
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Adrenaline-Fueled Night Ride in a Cyberpunk Metropolis
Photorealistic cinematic night ride in rain-slick cyberpunk metropolis. Futuristic superbike rider weaving through stagnant traffic at breakneck speed. Neon signs reflecting on wet asphalt.
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Adrenaline in Slow Motion
Whip pan across bustling street crashes to halt on womans face in slow motion. Eyes widen, breath caught. Background fades to blur. Camera zooms into hyper-slow-motion macro on dilated pupils.
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Adrenaline Rush: A Cinematic Bank Heist Escape
8-second intense bank heist escape. Characters sprint through shattered glass and smoke-filled lobby. Security lasers glinting. Explosions from getaway vehicle. Cinematic slow-motion.
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Adrenaline Rush Above Dubai: A Slide to Remember
POV feet-first down transparent slide above Dubai. 14mm ultra-wide lens at 120fps. Fast drops, sharp swerves between towers. Bare legs sliding at high speed with water spray on lens.
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Adrenaline Rush: Descent at Breakneck Speed
Camera descends a mountain road at impossible speed. Hairpin turns snapped sideways, cliffs inches away, guardrails vibrating as something unseen passes. Heavy motion blur on terrain, locked center clarity, extreme centrifugal force.
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Adrenaline Rush: Rally Car in a Snowy Forest
Rally car through snowy forest track.
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Adrenaline Rush: Supra in an Industrial Chase
Camera detonates forward through widebody Supra at redline through industrial corridor. Pipes and ducts streak along walls. Violent swerving through gaps. Debris flies everywhere. Racing livery vivid.
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Adrenaline Unleashed: FPV Thrills on a Mountain Trail
Ultra-extreme FPV drone POV of motocross rider on Husqvarna dirt bike.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest Veo model?
Veo 3.1, released in October 2025 and updated in January 2026, with Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Lite. Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are deprecated, and there is no Veo 4 as of September 2026.
Do Veo 3 prompts work on Veo 3.1?
Yes. Veo 3.1 uses the same prompt structure: camera first, then subject, action, context and style, with audio written into the prompt.
How long can a Veo 3.1 video be?
4, 6 or 8 seconds per clip. Veo 3.1 and 3.1 Fast can extend a clip to build longer sequences.
How do I add dialogue and sound in a Veo prompt?
Write the speaker and the line in quotes, for example A woman says, "We have to leave now." Add sound effects after "SFX:" and background sound after "Ambient noise:".
Can Veo 3.1 make vertical videos?
Yes. It supports 16:9 and 9:16. Set the aspect ratio in the parameters rather than asking for it in the prompt.
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