Veo 3.1 Text to Video

Veo 3.1 Text-to-Video creates professional videos entirely from text descriptions. No images needed - just describe your vision and Google’s most advanced AI brings it to life with cinematic quality.

Pure Imagination to Video: Describe any scene, product, or concept in text - AI generates a complete video with motion, lighting, and optional audio. The most creative freedom in video generation.

What is Veo 3.1 Text-to-Video?

Veo 3.1 Text-to-Video generates complete videos from your text descriptions alone. No source images required. Describe the scene, motion, lighting, and atmosphere - AI creates a professional video from scratch.

Key Features

Feature	Specification
Input	Text only (no image needed)
Durations	4, 6, or 8 seconds
Aspect Ratios	16:9 (Landscape), 9:16 (Portrait)
Audio	AI-generated soundtrack (optional)
Processing Time	2-5 minutes

Interface Overview

Single Card Layout


┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                                              │
│  ✨ Describe Your Video                                                      │
│                                                                              │
│  ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │                                                                        │  │
│  │  A luxury watch rotating slowly on a black velvet surface. Dramatic    │  │
│  │  spotlight from above creates a halo effect. The metal case catches    │  │
│  │  light at different angles as it turns. Dark gradient background       │  │
│  │  fading to pure black. Professional product video aesthetic with       │  │
│  │  smooth, continuous 360-degree rotation. High-end jewelry commercial   │  │
│  │  style with sophisticated, premium atmosphere.                         │  │
│  │                                                                        │  │
│  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                                              │
│  Negative Prompt (Optional)                                                  │
│  ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │  blurry, low quality, distorted, ugly, bad composition, watermark     │  │
│  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                                              │
│  ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │  🎬 Video Settings                                     Powered by Veo 3.1│  │
│  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                                              │
│  Duration              Aspect Ratio           Generate Audio                 │
│  ┌────────────────┐    ┌────────────────┐    ┌────────────────┐             │
│  │ 6 seconds ▼    │    │ 16:9 ▼         │    │ Yes ▼          │             │
│  └────────────────┘    └────────────────┘    └────────────────┘             │
│                                                                              │
│  ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐  │
│  │                                                                        │  │
│  │                    🎬 Generate Video (600 credits)                     │  │
│  │                                                                        │  │
│  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘  │
│                                                                              │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Configuration Options

Duration

Duration	Credits	Best For
4 seconds	400 credits	Quick teasers, Stories, ads
6 seconds	600 credits	Standard showcases, content
8 seconds	800 credits	Detailed scenes, narratives

Aspect Ratio

Ratio	Name	Best For
16:9	Landscape	YouTube, websites, presentations
9:16	Portrait	TikTok, Instagram Reels, Stories

Audio Generation

Option	Description
Yes	AI creates matching ambient audio
No	Silent video for custom audio

Negative Prompt

Exclude unwanted elements:


Common exclusions:
- blurry, low quality, distorted
- ugly, bad composition
- watermark, text overlay
- choppy motion, jittery
- unrealistic, artificial

Prompt Writing Mastery

The Complete Prompt Formula


[Subject] + [Action/Motion] + [Setting] + [Lighting] + [Camera] + [Style]

Example:
"A sleek smartphone [Subject]
slowly rotating on a reflective surface [Action/Motion]
in a minimalist white studio [Setting]
with soft gradient lighting from multiple angles [Lighting]
camera smoothly orbiting around the product [Camera]
Apple-style product commercial, premium tech aesthetic [Style]"

Essential Elements

Element	Purpose	Examples
Subject	What’s in the video	Product, person, scene
Motion	What moves and how	Rotates, walks, flows
Setting	Environment	Studio, outdoor, abstract
Lighting	Mood and visibility	Dramatic, soft, natural
Camera	Perspective	Static, orbiting, tracking
Style	Overall aesthetic	Commercial, cinematic, minimal

Example Prompts by Use Case

Product Commercial


"A premium perfume bottle stands elegantly on a
marble surface. Camera slowly pushes in while the
bottle rotates slightly. Golden liquid catches
soft studio lighting. Subtle mist effect around
the base. Luxury fragrance commercial style with
sophisticated, alluring atmosphere. Black gradient
background, high-end beauty brand aesthetic."

Tech Product


"Modern wireless earbuds case opens smoothly,
revealing the earbuds inside. Camera angle shifts
from top-down to three-quarter view. Clean white
studio background with subtle blue accent lighting.
Minimalist Apple-style product reveal. Smooth,
precise mechanical motion. Premium tech commercial
aesthetic."

Fashion/Lifestyle


"Elegant dress fabric flows and ripples in slow
motion as if caught in a gentle breeze. Rich
jewel-toned color catches dramatic side lighting.
Abstract dark background with subtle gradient.
High-fashion editorial style, runway collection
preview aesthetic. Luxurious, aspirational mood."

Food & Beverage


"Fresh coffee being poured into a white ceramic
cup in slow motion. Steam rises elegantly as the
dark liquid fills the cup. Warm morning light from
the side. Rustic wooden table surface, cozy café
atmosphere. Appetizing food commercial style with
rich, inviting colors."

Abstract/Conceptual


"Geometric shapes morphing and transforming
smoothly in 3D space. Metallic surfaces reflect
gradient lighting in blues and purples. Fluid,
continuous motion between forms. Modern motion
graphics aesthetic, technology brand style.
Clean, futuristic atmosphere."

Processing Flow

Generation Progress


┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                                              │
│                      🎬 Generating Your Video                                │
│                                                                              │
│     ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░  60%                          │
│                                                                              │
│     ✅ Understanding prompt                                                  │
│     ✅ Creating visual concepts                                              │
│     🔄 Generating video frames                                               │
│     ⏳ Synthesizing audio                                                    │
│     ⏳ Finalizing                                                            │
│                                                                              │
│                    "Generating video frames..."                              │
│                                                                              │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Processing Stages

Stage	Description
Understanding prompt	AI parses your description
Creating visual concepts	Scene composition planned
Generating video frames	Frame-by-frame creation
Synthesizing audio	AI audio generation (if enabled)
Finalizing	Export and quality check

Processing Messages

“Understanding prompt…”
“Generating visual concepts…”
“Planning motion sequences…”
“Rendering video frames…”
“Synthesizing audio…”
“Applying final touches…”
“Finalizing output…”
“Almost ready…”

Typical Time: 2-5 minutes

Results

Video Output


┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                                                                              │
│  ✅ Video Generated!                                                         │
│                                                                              │
│  ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│  │                                                                         │ │
│  │                                                                         │ │
│  │                         ▶ Your Video                                    │ │
│  │                                                                         │ │
│  │                    [▶] [━━━━━━━━━━━] 0:06                              │ │
│  │                                                                         │ │
│  │                              [🔍] [⬇️]                                  │ │
│  │                                                                         │ │
│  └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│                                                                              │
│     [🔄 Generate Again]              [↩️ Start Over]                         │
│                                                                              │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Actions

Action	Function
🔍 Full Screen	Expand video modal
⬇️ Download	Save MP4 file
Generate Again	Create variation
Start Over	New prompt

Credit Costs

Duration-Based Pricing

Duration	Credits
4 seconds	400 credits
6 seconds	600 credits
8 seconds	800 credits

Value Comparison

Traditional Video	Veo 3 T2V
Concept + storyboard: $500+	Included
Video production: $2,000-20,000	400-800 credits
Stock footage: $50-500	400-800 credits
Timeline: Days to weeks	2-5 minutes

Credit Policy

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Important: Credits are deducted when generation starts. All credit purchases are final and non-refundable. For platform errors, credits may be restored at ecomVance’s discretion. See Pricing & Credits for full details.

Best Practices

Prompt Writing Tips

Do ✅	Don’t ❌
Include all 6 elements	Write vague descriptions
Describe motion specifically	Say “make it move”
Specify lighting and mood	Ignore atmosphere
Mention camera behavior	Forget perspective
Reference visual styles	Assume AI knows your vision

Quality Boosters

Add these to any prompt for better results:


Quality keywords:
- "cinematic quality"
- "professional production"
- "high-end commercial"
- "smooth motion"
- "premium aesthetic"
- "studio lighting"
- "4K quality"

Motion Descriptions

Motion Type	How to Describe
Rotation	”slowly rotates 360 degrees”
Zoom	”camera smoothly pushes in”
Pan	”camera pans from left to right”
Track	”camera tracks alongside subject”
Static	”fixed camera, subject moves”
Orbital	”camera orbits around subject”

Use Cases

Product Launch Video


Scenario: New product announcement
Prompt: Detailed product reveal scene
Duration: 8 seconds
Output: Hero launch video
Use: Website, social, presentation
Cost: 800 credits


Scenario: Paid social campaign
Prompt: Eye-catching product scene
Duration: 4 seconds
Output: Scroll-stopping ad
Use: Facebook, Instagram ads
Cost: 400 credits

Website Background


Scenario: Homepage hero section
Prompt: Abstract brand-aligned scene
Duration: 6 seconds (loopable)
Output: Ambient background video
Use: Website header
Cost: 600 credits

Concept Visualization


Scenario: Product that doesn't exist yet
Prompt: Detailed concept description
Duration: 6 seconds
Output: Visual prototype
Use: Pitch deck, investor meetings
Cost: 600 credits

Advanced Techniques

Creating Loopable Videos


Prompt addition:
"...motion that ends in a similar position to the
start, creating a seamless loop potential."

Matching Brand Aesthetics


Prompt template:
"...[brand name]-style visual aesthetic with
[brand's signature colors/elements]. Premium
[brand category] commercial production value."

Storytelling in Short Format


Structure for 8 seconds:
- Seconds 1-2: Establish scene
- Seconds 3-5: Main action/reveal
- Seconds 6-8: Resolution/hero shot

Technical Specifications

AI Model

Specification	Detail
Model	Google Veo 3.1
Provider	Replicate
Generation	Pure text-to-video
Max Processing	5 minutes

Output Quality

Aspect	Specification
Format	MP4
Quality	HD cinematic
Motion	Smooth, natural
Audio	AI-generated (optional)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Video doesn’t match vision

Add more specific details
Include all 6 prompt elements
Reference similar commercial styles

Motion looks unnatural

Use realistic physics descriptions
Include “smooth” and “natural”
Simplify complex motions

Quality not meeting expectations

Add quality keywords
Use negative prompt for issues
Try longer duration for detail

Wrong style or mood

Explicitly state the aesthetic
Reference brand/commercial styles
Describe lighting in detail

Comparison: T2V vs I2V

Aspect	Text-to-Video	Image-to-Video
Input	Text only	Image + text
Creative Freedom	Maximum	Constrained by image
Consistency	AI-generated	Based on source
Best For	New concepts	Existing assets
Control	Description-based	Visual reference

Next Steps

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