Google Veo 3.1 — Reference-to-Video Model
Veo 3.1 Reference-to-Video brings static images to life by combining visual reference consistency with cinematic motion generation.
Powered by Google DeepMind’s next-generation Veo 3.1 architecture, this model transforms up to three reference images into coherent 5-second videos with smooth motion, accurate visual alignment, and synchronized native audio.
🌟 Key Features
🧠 Multi-Image Reference Support
- Accepts up to three reference images to define the subject, environment, or style.
- Maintains consistent identity, lighting, and appearance across frames.
- Ideal for animating people, objects, or scenes with reliable fidelity.
🎬 Cinematic Video Generation
- Produces 5-second motion clips at 1080p or 720p resolution.
- Adds camera dynamics such as panning, zooming, or subtle perspective drift.
- Supports synchronized audio generation, matching dialogue or ambient context.
💡 Smart Prompt Adherence
- Interprets both text instructions and visual cues for precise motion storytelling.
- Automatically harmonizes character interactions, props, and backgrounds.
⚙️ Capabilities
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Input:
- Up to 3 reference images (JPEG / PNG / WEBP)
- Text prompt describing motion, action, and scene context
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Output:
- 8-second MP4 video (720p or 1080p)
- Optional synchronized audio
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Negative Prompt (optional):
- Exclude unwanted artifacts or elements (e.g., “no text”, “no flicker”).
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Seed (optional):
- Reproduce specific results for consistent creative control.
💰 Pricing
| Duration | Resolution | With Audio | Without Audio |
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| 8 seconds | 720p | $3.20 | $1.60 |
| 8 seconds | 1080p | $3.20 | $1.60 |
✅ Commercial use allowed
🧩 How to Use
- Upload up to 3 reference images — define the subject, object, or visual style.
- Write a text prompt — describe the action, setting, and camera motion.
- (Optional) Add a negative prompt to remove unwanted details.
- Choose resolution (720p or 1080p).
- (Optional) Enable audio generation for synchronized sound.
- Click Run to generate your 5-second cinematic video.
💡 Best Practices
- Use clear, well-lit reference images with similar styles and proportions.
- Keep prompts concise but specific (e.g., “The man in image 1 waves to the penguins in image 2 under bright sunlight”).
- Avoid overly complex scenarios with many characters or fast movement.
- Enable audio for more immersive storytelling results.
📝 Notes
- Ensure uploaded images are valid and accessible URLs or uploaded locally.
- If the output looks unstable, reduce reference count or simplify the prompt.
- Follow Google’s content safety rules; modify the prompt if flagged.
- For best performance, prefer portrait-oriented subjects and balanced lighting.