Google’s Veo 3.1 Just Killed Sora 2!

Until last week everyone was talking about OpenAI’s Sora 2. While all of us wait for access in India, Google has just pulled off a masterstroke. Overnight, they not only announced the powerful Veo 3.1 but also rolled it out for free in Flow and via their Gemini suite. How can you not admire Google for this? Instead of a closed-door demo, they’ve handed us the keys to a state-of-the-art video studio, and it’s time to explore. In this article, I will tell you everything about Veo 3.1.

What’s New in Veo 3.1 and Flow?

Announced on October 15, 2025, this isn’t just a minor update. Veo 3.1 brings a suite of enhancements focused on giving creators more control and higher quality outputs. Here’s the breakdown:

• Richer Audio Across the Board: Features like “Ingredients to Video,” “Frames to Video,” and “Extend” now come with rich, AI-generated audio. Your videos will no longer be silent; they’ll have ambient sounds and scores that bring the scenes to life.
• Enhanced Realism and Prompt Adherence: Veo 3.1 is built on its predecessor with a focus on capturing true-to-life textures and better understanding exactly what you ask for in your prompts.
• Precision Editing Tools: Flow is becoming a full-fledged editing suite. The new “Insert” tool lets you add anything from a stray cat to a flying car into an existing scene. Coming soon is a “Remove” tool to seamlessly delete unwanted objects.
• More Narrative Control: Use multiple “Ingredients” to guide the style, provide a start and end image for an “epic transition” with “Frames to Video,” or create seamless minute-long clips by “Extending” your shots.

How to Access Veo 3.1?

The best part? You don’t need to be on a waitlist.

1. For Everyone: Head to Labs.Google/Flow/Gemini/AI Studio to start creating for free.
2. On Your Phone: Access Veo 3.1 directly within the Gemini app.
3. For Developers & Businesses: The model is available via the Gemini API and Vertex AI for building applications and enterprise use.

Note: I suggest using Flow over the Gemini App/AI Studio or Vertex AI. Flow provides a superior creative experience with diverse editing tools, allowing you to easily extend stories, set custom start/end frames, and better control scene elements. (These features not currently available on the other Google platforms.)

6 Cool Prompts to Try with Veo 3.1

Having used all of Veo 3.1’s features extensively, from vlogging to futuristic worlds, I’ve compiled the best videos I created. In the following section, I will take you through the journey of creating them.

Task 1: Create a Marketing Ad

or this task, I asked Veo 3.1 to create a marketing video for a waterproof adhesive using the following prompt:

[Cinematography] A dynamic, chaotic wide shot with a shaky handheld feel, quickly panning and zooming slightly to follow the action, ending on a close-up of the Fix-It packaging. [Subject] The same young Gen Z male blogger, in modern attire, looking slightly out of place, stands on the sloping deck of the Titanic. Passengers in historical 1912 clothing are running in panic and disarray around him. The Captain (in full naval uniform, looking frantic and desperate) spots the blogger. [Action] The blogger, holding up a small, red "Fix-It" tube/canister, is vlogging with a concerned but casual expression, saying: "Seriously, guys, why don't you just use Fix-It to save the ship?" The Captain, with wide, desperate eyes, lunges forward and snatches the Fix-It tube from the blogger's hand, yelling: "Give it to us!"

[Cut/Transition - Implied by rapid action]

[Cinematography] A smooth, triumphant wide shot showing the Titanic now fully afloat and stable, sailing calmly on the ocean under a clear sky. [Cut] A clean, well-lit close-up shot of "Fix-It" packaging (a sleek, modern red tube/canister with clear branding) rotates slowly into the frame, with a subtle sparkle effect.

[Context] The upper deck of the Titanic during its sinking, with lifeboats being lowered in the background, steam rising, and a sense of impending doom. Then, the Titanic peacefully sailing on the ocean.

[Style & Ambiance] Hyper-realistic, cinematic drama transitioning to a clean, commercial aesthetic. Initially, panicked, chaotic, and cold blue lighting of a disaster, then bright, clear, and hopeful lighting for the saved ship and product shot. Audio: Initial chaos, screams, creaking of the ship, the blogger's voice, the Captain's frantic shout, then sudden calm with gentle ocean waves and a triumphant, subtle jingle as the Fix-It packaging appears. 1080p, 16:9, 8s.

Output:

The output was impressive. While the video was great, I noted a common issue: text distortion on the product packaging at the end. The key to fixing this and creating flawless commercials is to supply a product image as a reference within your prompt.

Task 2: Anime Scence

Prompt:

0-4s: Medium wide shot, slightly low angle, on two anime schoolgirls (early teens, wearing cute, modern Japanese school uniforms). They are sitting on swings next to each other in a sunny park. Both are gently swinging, with cherry blossoms falling softly around them. The first girl (with a slightly worried expression) is looking down. First Girl (softly, with a sigh): "Ugh, I still have to prepare for tomorrow's exam."

4-7s: The camera smoothly tracks/dolly-in to a medium close-up of both girls. The second girl (with a confident, cheerful smile) turns to face the first girl. Second Girl (brightly): "Don't worry! Use NotebookLM to learn, revise, and test your knowledge. That's what I do all the time to top the class!"

7-8s: The camera briefly holds on both girls, who are now smiling confidently, then slowly fades to a clean white background.

[Context & Ambiance] A beautiful, well-maintained park with lush green trees, bright flowers, and a clear blue sky. The overall mood is light, hopeful, and friendly.

Audio: Gentle creaking of the swings, soft, cheerful anime background music (light piano and strings), both girls' clear, expressive voices. Subtle ambient park sounds (distant birdsong).

Task 3: Go Back in Time

If you use Veo 3.1 via Flow, you can create longer videos. That’s exactly what I did for the video below. I created a prompt in 3 parts, depicting scenes from the 18 days of the Mahabharata.

You will see how seamlessly these videos blend and look natural.

Here are the prompts for all three video scenes and the combined video.

Frist Scene:

[Cinematography] A poignant medium close-up, slightly high angle, with a slow, empathetic dolly-out, emphasizing the tragic scene. [Subject] The same young Gen Z male blogger, in modern attire, smartphone in hand, looking down at Duryodhana (lying wounded and dying on the ground, his armor dented and scuffed). [Action] The blogger has a somber, almost "I told you so" expression, while Duryodhana is weak and barely conscious, struggling to breathe. Blogger (with a mix of sadness and resignation): "Bro, I told you to call it off. Look what you have done!" [Context] The aftermath of battle on Kurukshetra, with a few scattered dead warriors around, a broken chariot wheel nearby, and the setting sun casting long, orange shadows over the desolate landscape. [Style & Ambiance] Hyper-realistic, cinematic, melancholic mood, dramatic golden hour lighting, conveying the tragedy of war with the blogger's casual commentary creating a darkly comedic moment. Audio: Blogger's mournful voice, faint groans from Duryodhana, the eerie silence of a battlefield after the fighting, distant wind. 1080p, 16:9, 8s.

Second Scene:

[Cinematography] A poignant medium close-up, slightly high angle, with a slow, empathetic dolly-out, emphasizing the tragic scene. [Subject] The same young Gen Z male blogger, in modern attire, smartphone in hand, looking down at Duryodhana (lying wounded and dying on the ground, his armor dented and scuffed). [Action] The blogger has a somber, almost "I told you so" expression, while Duryodhana is weak and barely conscious, struggling to breathe. Blogger (with a mix of sadness and resignation): "Bro, I told you to call it off. Look what you have done!" [Context] The aftermath of battle on Kurukshetra, with a few scattered dead warriors around, a broken chariot wheel nearby, and the setting sun casting long, orange shadows over the desolate landscape. [Style & Ambiance] Hyper-realistic, cinematic, melancholic mood, dramatic golden hour lighting, conveying the tragedy of war with the blogger's casual commentary creating a darkly comedic moment. Audio: Blogger's mournful voice, faint groans from Duryodhana, the eerie silence of a battlefield after the fighting, distant wind. 1080p, 16:9, 8s.

Third Scene:

[Cinematography] A medium two-shot, slightly low angle, with a smooth, subtle push-in on the subjects. [Subject] A young Gen Z male blogger, early 20s, wearing a modern graphic t-shirt, skinny jeans, and stylish sneakers, holding a modern smartphone in selfie mode, facing Lord Krishna (traditional blue skin, ornate gold jewelry, and royal attire) and Arjuna (in traditional warrior armor, bow and quiver on his back). [Action] The blogger is speaking directly to the camera/phone (as if vlogging), then turns slightly to Krishna and Arjuna, who are looking amused. Blogger (looking at camera/phone): "Yo, Krinsha and Arjuna... quick question, are you guys using ChatGPT for your battle strategies?" Krishna and Arjuna (in unison, with a knowing smile): "Of course, bro." [Context] Set on the ancient, dusty battlefield of Kurukshetra, with distant chariots and warriors visible in the background (slightly out of focus due to shallow depth of field). [Style & Ambiance] Hyper-realistic, cinematic, warm natural daylight, epic scale, yet with a humorous undertone. Audio: The blogger's clear voice, Krishna and Arjuna's synchronized reply, distant sounds of battle (clashing swords, faint shouts). 1080p, 16:9, 8s.

Output:

Output blew my mind! Lipsync with dialogue, precision of background, and consistency of vlogger’s facial features all contribute to a fantastic video. This makes Veo a powerful tool that influencers can use to create highly engaging, fun content.

Task 4: Promotional Vlogs

For this task, I am going to ask Veo 3.1 to create a vlog and promote Analytics Vidhya’s free course on Agentic AI.

Prompt:

[Cinematography] A medium shot, slightly wide angle, with a slow, eerie push-in towards the sarcophagus. As the mummy emerges, the camera smoothly pans up and slightly backs away to include both characters, then cuts to a static shot of a QR code. [Subject] The same young Gen Z male blogger, in modern adventure attire (e.g., cargo shorts, t-shirt, small backpack), holding his smartphone in selfie mode, standing reverently in an ancient Egyptian pyramid burial chamber. Behind him is an ornate stone sarcophagus. [Action] The blogger is speaking directly to the camera/phone with an enthusiastic whisper: "Hey guys! Do you know Analytics Vidhya is teaching how to build AI Agents for FREE?" Suddenly, the lid of the sarcophagus begins to slide open, and a mummy (wrapped in decaying linen, with glowing eyes) slowly sits up and emerges, looking directly at the blogger. Mummy (with a raspy, ancient voice): "I also want to enroll."

[Cut]

[Cinematography] A static, well-lit shot of a clear, scannable QR code centered on a dark, stone-like background. [Text Overlay] Below the QR code, in clear white text: "Scan the Code to Enroll for Free."

[Context] The dimly lit, dusty interior of an ancient Egyptian pyramid chamber, with hieroglyphs on the walls and golden sarcophagus details.

[Style & Ambiance] Hyper-realistic with a touch of mysterious fantasy. Dark, atmospheric lighting with shafts of light highlighting dust motes, conveying an ancient, undiscovered feel. The mummy's emergence should be spooky yet slightly humorous. Subtle, ambient Egyptian music (e.g., flutes, distant percussion, string instruments) plays throughout, intensifying slightly as the mummy speaks, then becoming clean and clear for the QR code screen. 1080p, 16:9, 8s.

Task 5: Movie Like Scenes

This task is a conversation between boss and employee on leave settlement. The employee wants one week off to attend DataHack Summit and the boss is not approving leaves due to extreme workload from client side. Here’s the prompt for the same:

0-2.5s: Medium two-shot, over-the-shoulder perspective, focused on the boss. Setting is a modern corporate office, clean and minimalist, with a large glass window in the background showing a city view. The employee (young professional, formal shirt and tie) stands opposite the boss (older, more serious, wearing a suit) across a desk. Employee (casual, confident tone): "I need one week off in August. Letting you know already."

2.5-5s: The camera quickly cuts to a close-up of the Boss's face (looking stern and annoyed). Boss (firm, stressed tone): "You can't go anywhere in August! We have major client deliverables."

5-8s: The camera cuts back to the medium two-shot, with a subtle zoom/dolly-in on the Employee (who has a determined, unwavering expression). Employee (unfazed, passionate tone): "I don't care. India's most futuristic conference, the DataHack Summit in Bangalore, is happening. I can't miss it."

[Context & Ambiance] Tense, professional atmosphere contrasting with the employee's casual defiance. Sharp, cool office lighting.

Audio: Employee's voice is clear, Boss's voice is slightly frustrated and louder. Subtle, ambient office noise (keyboard clicks, distant phone rings). A light, triumphant, energetic synth track swells slightly as the employee delivers the final line, then cuts out.

This video is so good. The characters and the scene look very real. It definitely doesn’t feel like it was AI generated at all.”

Task 6: Animated Videos

Prompt:

Total Duration: 8 seconds. 1080p, 16:9. Style: Hyper-realistic, scientifically accurate yet visually awe-inspiring, cosmic.

0-1s: Extreme close-up on an infinitesimally small, impossibly bright, pure white singularity at the center of the frame, pulsating with immense energy. The background is absolute, inky blackness.

1-4s: The singularity explodes outwards with incredible force and speed. The camera rapidly pulls back and expands with the explosion, showing a dramatic, fast-paced expansion of superheated plasma and fundamental particles. Vibrant blues, yellows, and whites dominate, rapidly cooling and spreading into a vast, glowing cosmic fog.

4-7s: The expansion continues, slowing slightly. The cosmic fog begins to swirl and coalesce, with pockets of slightly denser energy forming. Early, rudimentary structures of the nascent universe start to become visible within the glowing gas.

7-8s: The camera reveals the first hints of distinct cosmic structures, like proto-galaxies and swirling nebulae, still glowing intensely but showing clear patterns. The expansion continues into the deep, dark vastness of space.

[Context & Ambiance] A depiction of the birth of the universe. The mood is one of immense power, mystery, and awe.

Audio:

0-1s: A deep, intense, low-frequency hum/drone that rapidly builds in pitch and intensity, with sharp, high-frequency crackles hinting at immense energy.

1-4s: A massive, deafening "BOOM" sound, immediately followed by a whoosh of rapidly expanding, fiery plasma, accompanied by a high-pitched, ethereal "shimmering" sound as particles form.

4-7s: The sound mellows into a vast, echoing cosmic hum, with subtle, deep rumbling tones signifying the formation of gravity wells and early structures.

7-8s: The cosmic hum continues, now with faint, distant twinkles and ethereal chimes, suggesting the nascent formation of stars and galaxies, fading slightly at the very end.

Additional Features that Come with Using Veo 3.1 on Flow

The Veo team is rolling out powerful new editing features in Flow, their AI filmmaking tool.

Add/Remove Objects

Users can now add any element they can imagine to a scene, from realistic objects to fantastical creatures, with Veo intelligently handling shadows and lighting for a natural look.

Frames to Video

In a powerful update, Veo gives creators total narrative control over their clips with the new “Frames to Video” feature in Flow. You can now define both the starting and ending image for a scene, and Veo will generate a seamless, transitional video that perfectly bridges the two, creating artful and epic motion.

Ingredients to video

In a powerful update, Veo gives creators total narrative control over their clips with the new “Frames to Video” feature in Flow. You can now define both the starting and ending image for a scene, and Veo will generate a seamless, transitional video that perfectly bridges the two, creating artful and epic motion.

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Conclusion

Veo 3.1 marks a significant leap forward, transforming Google’s Flow into a truly state-of-the-art video studio. The combination of enhanced realism, native audio generation, and powerful editing tools like Frames to Video and the ability to add and remove objects makes it a formidable creative instrument. By offering this advanced model for free access, Google has democratized high-end video generation. Our tests confirm the quality and consistency are ready for professional or personal use.

Now that you have the knowledge and the prompts, it’s time to try it out for your!

Hello, I am Nitika, a tech-savvy Content Creator and Marketer. Creativity and learning new things come naturally to me. I have expertise in creating result-driven content strategies. I am well versed in SEO Management, Keyword Operations, Web Content Writing, Communication, Content Strategy, Editing, and Writing.