Model Guide
Veo Camera Prompt Generator
Shot Lab automatically formats your inputs to match Veo's preferred prompt style. Select Veo in the model tabs and generate.
Generate a Veo prompt
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About Veo prompt formatting
Veo by Google DeepMind responds well to 'A cinematic shot of...' framing and detailed environmental description. Write camera movement as part of the narrative using 'the camera performs a...' phrasing.
Default ratio: 16:9
Tips for Veo prompts
- Open with 'A cinematic shot of...' for best results.
- Describe camera movement mid-narrative: 'the camera performs a slow dolly push-in...'
- Include environment context: weather, time of day, location type.
- End with style, lighting, and aspect ratio in parentheses.
- Veo handles lighting descriptions with high fidelity.
Recommended camera moves
Slow Dolly InCrane UpOrbit ShotDrone Fly-OverRack FocusPOV Walk
Example prompts
Landscape
A cinematic shot of a vast canyon at golden hour. The camera performs a drone fly-over from altitude, slowly descending to reveal a lone figure on the rim. Cinematic nature documentary. Golden-hour light, long shadows. Slow majestic pacing. (16:9)
Action
A cinematic shot of a warrior launching into a battle charge. The camera performs a fast dolly rush-in. Epic fantasy action style. Harsh backlight, debris. Fast pacing. (16:9)
Drama
A cinematic shot of two friends sitting in silence on a rooftop at night. The camera performs a slow orbit. Quiet indie drama style. Warm city light below, cold night sky. Steady pacing. (16:9)
FAQ
Best Veo prompt structure?
Subject/scene context → camera movement → style → lighting → aspect ratio. Use 'the camera performs a...' for movement.
Realism or stylised content?
Veo is strongest at photorealistic and cinematic content. For anime, be very explicit about the style.
Does Veo support audio?
Veo 2+ can generate ambient audio alongside video. Append audio descriptions at the end of your prompt.
What camera moves does Veo interpret reliably?
Dolly moves, Crane Up/Down, Orbit, and aerial shots. Use the 'the camera performs a...' framing.
Shot Lab is not affiliated with Veo. Independent prompt formatting utility. Refer to Veo's official documentation for the latest guidance.