Best Veo 3.1 Prompts: 50+ Inspiring Examples for Every Use Case
A curated collection of high-quality Veo 3.1 prompts to inspire your AI video creations
Looking for inspiration to create stunning AI videos with Veo 3.1? This comprehensive collection features 50+ expertly crafted prompts across multiple categories, each designed to showcase Veo 3.1's capabilities and help you achieve professional results.
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Cinematic & Film-Style Prompts
Perfect for creating movie-quality footage with professional cinematography and dramatic visual storytelling.
1. Epic Mountain Landscape
"Majestic snow-capped mountain peaks during golden hour, with dramatic cloud formations casting moving shadows across the valleys below. Slow aerial dolly-forward movement revealing the scale and grandeur of the landscape. Warm golden hour lighting from the setting sun creating long shadows and painting the snow orange and pink. Cinematic style with rich color grading emphasizing the warm-cool contrast. Deep depth of field keeping entire scene sharp. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
2. Urban Night Scene
"Bustling city street at night with neon signs reflecting on wet pavement after rain, people walking with umbrellas under colorful lights. Slow tracking shot following the street perspective, gimbal-stabilized smooth movement. Dramatic neon lighting with vibrant reds, blues, and greens creating a cyberpunk atmosphere. Modern cinematic style with enhanced color saturation and slight film grain. Shallow depth of field with foreground lights creating bokeh effects. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 2.39:1 anamorphic aspect ratio."
3. Dramatic Ocean Waves
"Powerful ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs during a storm, with dramatic spray and foam illuminated by breaking through storm clouds. Slow-motion capture at high frame rate, static wide shot emphasizing the raw power of nature. Overcast natural lighting with occasional dramatic sunbeams piercing the clouds. Documentary-cinematic style with natural color grading and high contrast. Deep depth of field capturing detail from foreground rocks to distant horizon. Shot at 60fps for slow-motion playback, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
4. Intimate Portrait Moment
"Close-up portrait of a contemplative woman in her 30s with natural makeup, looking out of a rain-covered window with soft natural light illuminating her face. Slow dolly-in movement gradually intensifying the intimate mood. Soft window light from camera left creating subtle Rembrandt lighting with gentle shadows. Moody cinematic style with desaturated colors except for warm skin tones. Very shallow depth of field with window raindrops creating soft bokeh in foreground. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
Commercial & Product Prompts
Professional prompts designed for advertising, product showcases, and brand content.
5. Luxury Watch Showcase
"Premium Swiss watch with black leather strap and silver case on a rotating display platform against a dark gradient background. Slow 360-degree rotation with dolly-in movement emphasizing craftsmanship details. Dramatic three-point lighting with key light creating specular highlights on metal surfaces, rim light defining edges. High-end commercial style with cool blue-gray color grading and perfect sharpness. Shallow depth of field keeping watch in focus while background gradually blurs. Shot at 60fps for ultra-smooth rotation, 4K resolution, 1:1 aspect ratio."
6. Fresh Food Ingredients
"Fresh vegetables and fruits splashing into crystal clear water in slow motion, creating dynamic spray and bubbles against a clean white background. High-speed capture showing water droplets frozen mid-air. Bright, even high-key lighting eliminating all shadows for pure white background. Clean commercial style with vibrant, saturated colors emphasizing freshness. Deep depth of field keeping all elements sharp. Shot at 120fps for extreme slow motion, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
7. Tech Product Launch
"Sleek smartphone with edge-to-edge display floating in a futuristic environment with subtle particle effects and light rays. Slow orbital camera movement circling the device showcasing all angles. Dramatic lighting with cool blue accent lights and warm edge highlights creating premium tech aesthetic. Modern commercial style with high-contrast grading and lens flares. Shallow depth of field with background elements creating bokeh. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
8. Coffee Morning Scene
"Steaming cup of fresh coffee on rustic wooden table with morning sunlight streaming through nearby window, creating warm atmospheric lighting and visible steam rising. Static shot with subtle rack focus shifting from coffee cup to background window. Soft natural golden hour lighting from window creating warm, inviting ambiance. Lifestyle commercial style with warm color grading emphasizing cozy morning mood. Medium depth of field with soft background blur. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
Nature & Wildlife Prompts
Capture the beauty of the natural world with these documentary-style prompts.
9. Hummingbird in Flight
"Vibrant ruby-throated hummingbird hovering near a bright red hibiscus flower, wings beating rapidly creating a blur effect while drinking nectar. High-speed capture freezing wing details in slow motion, static close-up shot. Bright natural daylight with soft diffused lighting highlighting iridescent feathers. Nature documentary style with natural color grading emphasizing the bird's brilliant colors. Shallow depth of field with flower sharp and background softly blurred. Shot at 120fps for slow-motion playback, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
10. Northern Lights Aurora
"Spectacular aurora borealis dancing across the night sky above a serene snow-covered landscape with silhouetted pine trees in foreground. Time-lapse effect showing the aurora's flowing movement, static wide-angle shot. Natural darkness with vibrant green and purple aurora lights illuminating the scene. Documentary cinematic style with natural color grading preserving the aurora's true colors. Deep depth of field keeping stars, aurora, and foreground all in focus. Shot at 24fps with time-lapse effect, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
11. Underwater Coral Reef
"Vibrant coral reef teeming with colorful tropical fish swimming through crystal clear turquoise water, with sun rays penetrating from surface creating caustic light patterns. Slow tracking shot gliding through the reef scene. Natural underwater lighting with bright sun creating dynamic light rays and patterns on reef. Documentary style with enhanced color saturation to emphasize the reef's vivid colors. Medium depth of field with foreground fish sharp and background gradually softening. Shot at 30fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
12. Misty Forest Morning
"Dense forest with towering trees shrouded in ethereal morning mist, sun rays breaking through the canopy creating dramatic god rays. Slow dolly-forward movement through the trees toward the light source. Soft diffused natural lighting with dramatic directional sun rays cutting through mist. Atmospheric documentary style with slightly desaturated colors and enhanced contrast. Deep depth of field capturing layers of forest depth. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
Creative & Artistic Prompts
Push creative boundaries with these artistic and experimental prompt examples.
13. Abstract Paint in Water
"Vibrant colored ink drops spreading and mixing in clear water, creating mesmerizing abstract patterns and swirls in slow motion. Close-up static shot capturing the fluid dynamics. Backlit white background creating luminous translucent effect with colors glowing. Abstract artistic style with highly saturated colors. Shallow depth of field keeping the main ink formations sharp. Shot at 120fps for extreme slow motion, 4K resolution, 1:1 aspect ratio for social media."
14. Particle Light Show
"Thousands of golden particles flowing and swirling in mesmerizing patterns against a deep black background, forming abstract shapes before dispersing. Dynamic camera movement following the particle flow. Dramatic lighting with particles self-illuminating and creating trails. Futuristic artistic style with high contrast between bright particles and dark background. Deep depth of field showing all particle layers. Shot at 60fps for smooth particle motion, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
15. Geometric Shape Animation
"Minimalist geometric shapes in pastel colors floating and rotating in a clean white space, casting soft shadows. Slow orbital camera movement around the composition. Soft studio lighting creating subtle shadows and depth. Modern minimal artistic style with muted pastel color palette. Shallow depth of field with foreground shapes sharp and background shapes slightly soft. Shot at 60fps, 4K resolution, 1:1 aspect ratio."
16. Surreal Dreamscape
"Surreal landscape with floating islands, inverted waterfalls flowing upward, and impossible architecture against a gradient sunset sky with multiple moons. Slow crane shot rising to reveal the fantastical elements. Dreamlike magical hour lighting with saturated purples, pinks, and oranges. Surreal artistic style with enhanced colors and soft glow effects. Deep depth of field capturing the entire impossible scene. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
Action & Sports Prompts
Dynamic prompts for capturing movement, energy, and athletic moments.
17. Skateboard Trick Slow Motion
"Professional skateboarder performing a kickflip over urban stairs, board rotating perfectly mid-air with rider's focused expression visible. High-speed capture in slow motion, tracking shot following the action. Bright daylight with hard shadows creating dramatic contrast. Energetic sports style with slightly enhanced saturation and contrast. Shallow depth of field keeping skater sharp while background blurs. Shot at 120fps for dramatic slow motion, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
18. Mountain Bike Downhill
"Mountain biker racing down steep forest trail, navigating roots and jumps, dust and dirt flying from tires. Dynamic handheld tracking shot following close behind the rider creating immersive POV feel. Natural forest lighting with dappled sunlight through trees. Energetic action style with enhanced contrast and vibrant forest greens. Deep depth of field capturing both rider and challenging trail ahead. Shot at 60fps for smooth fast motion, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
19. Basketball Slam Dunk
"Basketball player soaring through air for powerful slam dunk, muscles tensed, ball gripped firmly, photographed from low angle emphasizing height and power. Slow-motion capture freezing peak action moment, low-angle static shot looking up. Dramatic gym lighting with spotlights creating hero lighting on player. Sports cinematic style with high contrast and saturated team colors. Shallow depth of field with player in sharp focus and crowd blurred background. Shot at 120fps for slow motion, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
20. Surfing Wave Barrel
"Professional surfer riding inside a massive turquoise wave barrel, water forming perfect tube overhead, spray creating rainbow effect in sunlight. Tracking shot from water level following the surfer through the barrel. Bright natural sunlight creating luminous effect through the wave. Dramatic surf cinematography style with vibrant blues and whites. Shallow depth of field with surfer sharp and background water textures. Shot at 60fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
Lifestyle & People Prompts
Prompts focused on authentic human moments, lifestyle content, and relatable scenarios.
21. Family Cooking Together
"Multi-generational family cooking together in bright modern kitchen, grandparent teaching child to knead dough while parent prepares vegetables, genuine smiles and interaction. Slow pan across the scene capturing all participants, handheld for authentic feel. Warm natural window light from side creating inviting domestic atmosphere. Lifestyle documentary style with natural warm color grading. Medium depth of field keeping main subjects sharp. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
22. Morning Yoga Routine
"Woman performing sun salutation yoga sequence on outdoor deck overlooking misty mountains at sunrise, moving through poses with fluid grace. Slow dolly-around movement circling the practitioner. Soft golden sunrise light creating warm glow and long shadows. Serene wellness style with warm color grading and slightly desaturated background. Shallow depth of field keeping subject sharp while mountains softly blur. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
23. Creative Workspace
"Young creative professional working on laptop in modern minimalist home office with plants and natural materials, typing and reviewing work on screen. Static shot with subtle rack focus from foreground plant to subject working. Soft natural window light creating clean, bright workspace atmosphere. Contemporary lifestyle style with clean whites and natural wood tones. Medium depth of field with subject sharp and background slightly soft. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
24. Friends Laughing Together
"Group of diverse friends laughing and enjoying conversation around outdoor dinner table at sunset, string lights overhead creating warm ambiance. Slow dolly-back revealing the full gathering and setting. Golden hour natural lighting mixed with warm string light glow. Lifestyle cinematic style with warm, inviting color grading. Shallow depth of field with foreground friends sharp and background softly blurred. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
Urban & Architecture Prompts
Showcase cityscapes, buildings, and urban environments with these architectural prompts.
25. Modern Architecture Detail
"Contemporary glass and steel building facade with geometric patterns and reflections of sky and clouds on mirror-like surface. Slow tilt-up movement emphasizing height and modern design. Bright daylight creating dynamic reflections and highlighting architectural lines. Architectural documentary style with enhanced clarity and neutral color grading. Deep depth of field capturing sharp detail across entire facade. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 9:16 vertical aspect ratio."
26. City Skyline Time-lapse
"Major city skyline transitioning from day to night, buildings gradually illuminating as sky darkens, with moving clouds and traffic light trails below. Time-lapse effect showing the transition, static wide shot. Natural lighting transitioning from daylight to city lights and blue hour. Urban cinematic style with enhanced contrast between day and night phases. Deep depth of field keeping entire skyline sharp. Shot at 24fps with time-lapse effect, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
27. Subway Station Motion
"Busy subway platform with commuters in motion blur while train arrives in station, architectural lines and lighting creating dynamic urban scene. Static shot with people in motion blur and train pulling in. Artificial fluorescent and LED station lighting creating cool urban atmosphere. Documentary urban style with slightly desaturated colors except for train and signage. Deep depth of field capturing platform depth. Shot at 24fps with motion blur, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
28. Historic Building Detail
"Ornate architectural details of historic European building facade, intricate stone carvings and decorative elements illuminated by warm afternoon sunlight. Slow dolly-in revealing fine craftsmanship details. Warm natural side-lighting emphasizing depth and texture of stonework. Architectural heritage style with warm color grading and enhanced texture detail. Deep depth of field maintaining sharpness across carved surfaces. Shot at 24fps, 4K resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio."
Tips for Using These Prompts
Customization Tips
- • Replace subjects and settings to match your specific needs
- • Adjust camera movements to suit your creative vision
- • Modify lighting to match your desired mood and atmosphere
- • Change aspect ratios based on your delivery platform
- • Experiment with frame rates for different motion effects
Combining Elements from Different Prompts
Feel free to mix and match elements from different prompts. For example, you might take the subject from one prompt, the cinematography from another, and the lighting from a third to create something entirely unique.
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