VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) Prompts & Examples

VEO 3 Quality is Google's flagship video model, now running the Veo 3.1 generation - Google upgraded it in place under the same id. 350 credits ($1.75) for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio. Highest fidelity in the VEO line. Wall-clock is 3-5 minutes per generation.

This page collects prompts that consistently produce strong output from VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) when called via the AetherWave MCP server. Each example is structured to highlight what makes the prompt work, so you can adapt the pattern to your own scenes.

Tested prompt examples

These are real prompts that work well. The italics under each example is the actual text to pass via Claude Code.

Prompt structure that works

For VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1), the prompts that perform best follow a predictable structure:

• Subject first: lead with the main thing in the frame ("vintage Roland synthesizer", "musician in a rain-soaked alley")
• Style and lighting next: how it should look ("photorealistic", "35mm film grain", "soft purple bokeh", "golden hour")
• Composition and aspect: framing cues ("close-up", "wide shot", "16:9", "magazine-quality")
• Mood and atmosphere last: the emotional pull ("moody", "cinematic", "dreamlike")

How to use these prompts

Once you have the AetherWave MCP installed in Claude Code, just paste any of the prompts above. The agent will call aetherwave_generate_video with model: "veo3-quality" and return the asset URL.

Install in one command:

Free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). Outputs auto-save to your Cloudflare R2 gallery.

When to pick VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1)

VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) is the right model when your prompt matches its strengths: flagship premium video generation.

For other intents, the AetherWave MCP rubric in aetherwave_generate_video's description routes the agent to the right model automatically. Run aetherwave_list_video_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog.

Comparison

vs veo3-fast at 84 cr: Quality at 350 cr is about 4x pricier with measurably higher fidelity. Pick Quality for hero shots where it shows; Fast for everyday premium work; Lite at 42 cr for volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of prompts work best with VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1)?

Prompts matching its core strength: flagship premium video generation. Specific subject, clear style cues, aspect ratio in the prompt all improve output quality.

How long should a VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) prompt be?

30 to 80 words is the sweet spot. Lead with the subject, follow with style and composition, finish with technical specs.

Can I use these prompts directly via Claude Code?

Yes. After installing the AetherWave MCP server, paste any prompt into Claude Code. The agent will call aetherwave_generate_video with model: "veo3-quality" and return the finished asset.