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Google’s latest launch, Veo 3, is sending ripples through the creative and tech communities. It is being hailed as a revolutionary leap in artificial intelligence-based video creation. The text-to-video AI tool can create high-quality videos with synchronized audio. It also offers lip-synced dialogue and ambient sound effects, all from a simple prompt.
Users are calling it ‘Hollywood in your pocket,’ and the excitement is justified:
Unlike earlier platforms such as OpenAI's Sora, which required external audio editing, Veo 3 has native audio integration. A broad range from mood-setting music to precise sound design has significantly raised the bar. “It looks scary and exciting at the same time,” wrote one early user, who shared an action sequence complete with camera motion and sound effects—all AI-generated.
Google Veo 3 is available to individual users in the US. Users with a Google AI Ultra subscription are eligible. Enterprise users can access it via Google’s Vertex AI platform in private preview. The Google AI Ultra plan costs $249.99 monthly, with a 50% discount for first-time users for three months. Veo 3 is also accessible through Flow, Google’s AI filmmaking interface.
Here’s how to use Google Veo 3:
Vague prompts lead to vague results. Add detail for accurate output. Instead of "a cat playing," try “Close-up tracking shot of a fluffy orange tabby cat batting a ball of blue yarn on a wooden floor, morning light streaming through windows, cinematic 24fps.”
Begin with a concept. Then elaborate with setting, action, lighting, and mood.
Say what you want to see instead of listing what to avoid.
Include actions, ambient sounds, and emotions. For instance, try "A wise old owl flying under a moonlit sky above a forest. Audio: wings flapping, rustling wind, light orchestral score, curious mood."
Mention how the camera moves, tracking, dolly, aerial, zoom. Specify a close-up or a wide shot.
Veo supports 16:9 for cinematic content and 9:16 for vertical stories.
For even more control, upload an image to guide your video’s aesthetic.
You can request specific durations like “8 seconds” or “short intro loop.”
Basic: “A cat playing.”
Enhanced: “Cinematic close-up of an orange tabby cat batting blue yarn on a sunny wooden floor, soft shadows, shallow depth of field.”
Basic: “Owl flying in forest.”
Enhanced: “Follow shot of a wise old owl gliding under moonlight above pine trees. Audio: fluttering wings, wind, forest sounds, light orchestral score.”
“Medium shot of an elderly sailor gazing at a giant plate of spaghetti on a ship’s deck. Background: blurred ocean, warm nostalgia. Dialogue: ‘This ocean, it's a force, a wild, untamed might…’”
If you use the above tips, your videos will look like:
Google Veo 3 launch means video generation is no longer limited to static scenes. You can now capture mood, emotion, audio, and visual storytelling from a single paragraph. Whether you're a content creator, filmmaker, educator, or brand strategist, this tool opens doors to professional-grade output without expensive equipment.
Experts see this as a foundational moment for AI video. As one filmmaker tweeted:
“Veo 3 + Flow is the future of media. The camera, lighting, editing—everything is in your prompt. This is not just AI—it’s art direction.”
If you're ready to experiment with this tool, remember, the prompt is your storyboard! With the right words, Veo 3 might just make your imagination come to life.
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