Generating Videos with Veo 3

Generating Videos with Veo 3

Google Veo 3 transforms your static images into dynamic video clips with realistic motion.

Requirements

Before generating video, you need:

• ✅ A generated or uploaded image for the frame
• ✅ A motion prompt describing the movement
• ✅ Frame duration set (1-8 seconds)

Generating Your First Video

1. Select a frame with an existing image
2. Review the Motion Prompt in the sidebar
3. Set your desired duration (default: 5 seconds)
4. Click "Generate Video"
5. Wait 1-3 minutes for processing

Understanding Motion Prompts

Motion prompts describe what should move and how:

Camera Movement:

• "Slow dolly forward"
• "Pan left to right"
• "Zoom in gradually"
• "Tracking shot following subject"
• "Static camera, no movement"

Subject Movement:

• "The woman turns her head slowly"
• "Leaves rustle in the wind"
• "Waves crash on the shore"
• "Character walks toward camera"

Atmospheric Motion:

• "Dust particles float in light beams"
• "Smoke drifts across the scene"
• "Rain falls steadily"
• "Clouds move across sky"

Example Motion Prompts

Dialogue scene:

"Subtle camera push in. The character's expression shifts from concern to understanding. Soft breathing motion. Ambient lighting flickers slightly."

Action scene:

"Fast tracking shot. The character sprints through the corridor. Camera shakes slightly. Motion blur on edges."

Establishing shot:

"Slow drone shot rising. City lights twinkle below. Cars move on distant streets. Clouds drift overhead."

Generation Time

Video generation takes longer than images:

• 5-second clip: ~1-2 minutes
• 8-second clip: ~2-3 minutes

A progress indicator shows the status.