20 Veo 3.1 Prompts to Try Right Now

Google recently upgraded Veo to version 3.1, and honestly, the improvements are worth checking out. If you’ve been thinking about trying your hand at AI video generation, now’s a good time to start.

You can access Veo 3.1 through a few different routes. Head to Google Gemini or use Google Flow if you’ve got a paid subscription. If you want to test it out without committing right away, third-party sites like Higgsfield and Flowith offer access too. That’s where I tested these prompts.

Since video generation credits aren’t cheap, I’ve put together 20 prompts you can use to make the most of your budget. Here’s what works well:

Cinematic Desert

Create a cinematic desert scene with a woman standing on a dune, her scarf blowing in the wind, as the camera slowly circles around her from low angle to wide shot.

Vlog in a Local Market

Create a vlog-style clip of a cheerful person holding a camera and narrating while walking through a local market, camera following with handheld natural motion.

Medieval Knight and Dragon

Create a medieval knight standing before a giant dragon, camera slowly dollying forward as wind and embers swirl around them.

Animated Flying Cat

Create a colorful cartoon video of a cat flying a small airplane through fluffy clouds, camera smoothly tracking alongside with gentle tilt motions.

Mysterious Silhouette Zoom

A zoom-in shot of a mysterious figure standing in a dense fog, their silhouette becoming clearer as the camera zooms closer.

Couple on the Cliff

Create a dramatic aerial shot of a couple standing on a cliff’s edge, camera rising from behind them to reveal a vast ocean below.

Mountain Trail Chase

A tracking shot following a cyclist speeding down a mountain trail, with dust flying and trees rushing past in the background.

Floating Panda Animation

Create a playful animation of a panda floating away with balloons, camera tracking upward with light wobble.

Morning Light in a Minimalist Apartment

Create a stock-style video of a young woman opening curtains to let sunlight flood into a cozy minimalist apartment. The camera dollies slowly forward from behind her shoulder, revealing warm morning light and floating dust particles.

Abandoned Hospital Corridor

Create a dark cinematic shot inside an abandoned hospital corridor flickering with dim lights. The camera slowly glides forward toward a shadowy figure at the end, then suddenly whip-pans left as a wheelchair rolls across the frame.

Wizard in an Ancient Library

Create a wizard casting a spell in an ancient library, camera tilting upward as sparks and light fill the air.

Street Performer with Guitar

Create a street performer playing guitar in a busy square, camera panning from close-up on hands to wide shot showing the crowd clapping.

Sci-Fi Spaceship Landing

Create a sci-fi spaceship landing on a futuristic planet, camera panning from horizon to close-up of the landing gear touching the surface.

Running Through Golden Fields

Create a cinematic slow-motion scene of a person running through a field of tall grass, camera tracking from side with golden sunlight flaring into the lens.

Haunted House Push-Pull Effect

A push-pull shot on a frightened character in a haunted house, with the walls appearing to close in as the camera zooms.

Desert Jeep Drive

Create a travel shot of a jeep driving through a dusty desert road, camera following from behind with smooth forward motion.

Surfer’s Point-of-View Rush

Create a point-of-view vlog clip of a surfer running toward the ocean with a surfboard. The camera bounces with each step, then tilts down as waves rush in, ending with a splash and lens water droplets.

Ink Drop in Water

Create an ultra-detailed close-up of an ink drop falling into water. The camera tracks from above, then tilts down slowly as the ink swirls like smoke through crystal-clear liquid.

Elderly Man Watching Rain

Create a slow, emotional video of an elderly man watching rain fall through a window. The camera gently tracks sideways, focusing on his reflection in the glass as raindrops trickle down.

African Savanna at Sunset

Create a documentary-style shot of elephants walking through an African savanna at sunset. The camera tracks parallel to their movement with soft handheld motion, dust particles glowing in golden light.

These prompts focus on camera movement and practical scenarios. That’s what tends to work best with Veo 3.1 right now. Each one gives the model clear instructions about what you want to see and how to frame it.

The key is being specific about camera work. Instead of just asking for a scene, tell Veo exactly how the camera should move—zoom, pan, track, dolly. That’s where you’ll see the biggest difference in your results.

One last thing: be smart with your credits. Test one or two prompts first, see what you get, then adjust your approach. Video generation is still expensive, so it pays to be intentional about what you’re creating.