The prompt formula
Use subject plus action plus setting plus camera motion plus lighting plus duration plus audio direction. That formula gives the model concrete production intent.
For example: a handcrafted watch rotating on black glass, macro dolly-in, sharp rim lighting, 6 seconds, subtle mechanical ticks, premium product commercial style.
Prompt for motion, not just objects
AI video prompts need verbs, camera language, temporal changes, and framing notes. A still-image description is usually too flat for video generation.
Add terms such as orbit, push-in, handheld walk-through, slow pan, rack focus, reveal, parallax, match cut, and gentle ambient motion.
Use preview planning before rendering
Veo 4 Preview can expose weak spots in a prompt before a real render: missing scene order, impossible camera motion, vague subject movement, or unclear audio intent.
Once the plan reads cleanly, supported Veo 3.1 models can be used for real MP4 generation.
Yearly plans
Pricing for Veo 4 video experiments
Start with a yearly plan for prompt optimization, Veo 4 previews, and Veo 3.1 render tests.
Starter
Lower yearly cost for testing prompts, short previews, and first campaign concepts.
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Reference image workflow
Creator
The best value for ongoing video iteration, prompt testing, and render-ready drafts.
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Reference image workflow
Advanced
Built for agencies and production teams batching ads, ecommerce B-roll, and social variants.
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Reference image workflow
Frequently asked questions
What should a Veo 4 prompt include?
Include subject, action, setting, camera motion, lighting, duration, aspect ratio, style, and audio direction when relevant.
Are short prompts bad for video?
Short prompts can work, but detailed video prompts usually give better timing, movement, and camera results.
Can I use the same prompt for image-to-video?
Yes, but include how the reference image should move and what should change over time.
Test a Veo 4 prompt
Paste a prompt into the generator, review the preview plan, then render with a supported real video model when ready.
Open prompt generator