Workflow 3: Timestamp prompting
This workflow allows you to direct a complete, multi-shot sequence with precise cinematic pacing, all within a single generation. By assigning actions to timed segments, you can efficiently create a full scene with multiple distinct shots, saving time and ensuring visual consistency.
Prompt example:
[00:00-00:02] Medium shot from behind a young female explorer with a leather satchel and messy brown hair in a ponytail, as she pushes aside a large jungle vine to reveal a hidden path.
[00:02-00:04] Reverse shot of the explorer’s freckled face, her expression filled with awe as she gazes upon ancient, moss-covered ruins in the background. SFX: The rustle of dense leaves, distant exotic bird calls.
[00:04-00:06] Tracking shot following the explorer as she steps into the clearing and runs her hand over the intricate carvings on a crumbling stone wall. Emotion: Wonder and reverence.
[00:06-00:08] Wide, high-angle crane shot, revealing the lone explorer standing small in the center of the vast, forgotten temple complex, half-swallowed by the jungle. SFX: A swelling, gentle orchestral score begins to play.
Start creating with Veo 3.1 in Vertex AI
You now have the framework to direct Veo with precision. The best way to master these techniques is to apply them for real-world use cases.
For developers and enterprise users, the improved Veo 3.1 model is available in preview on Vertex AI via the API. This allows you to experiment with these advanced prompting workflows and build powerful, controlled video generation capabilities directly into your own applications.
Thanks to Anish Nangia, Sabareesh Chinta, and Wafae Bakkali for their contributions to prompting guidance for customers.
