Veo 3.1 Fast uses a fixed eight-second request in this EveryGen AI workspace. You can start from text, opening and ending frames, or up to three reference images through the supported image controls. Choose 16:9 for a wide composition or 9:16 for a vertical shot, then select a requested 720p, 1080p or 4K output.
An eight-second scene needs a readable beginning, a small action and time to settle. Describe those beats in the prompt instead of asking for a long film compressed into one request. This provider route is billed per generation rather than per output second; changing resolution may change its fixed credit rate.
THE POSSIBILITIES
Veo 3.1 Fast features, in practice.
Choose the input that fits your idea, then shape the motion. Clips below are local sample footage for the layout.
01 / CREATIVE CONTROL
A text-to-video brief with three small beats
Tell the model what is visible at the start, what changes and what should remain in the final composition. Keep those beats within one location. An eight-second request can explore a gesture, a reveal or a camera movement without requiring several cuts or a complete story with many characters.
Eight seconds is the supported request duration here; longer Veo modes are not exposed by this route.
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02 / CREATIVE CONTROL
Choose frames or up to three image references
Frame inputs establish a beginning and an optional ending. Reference images instead describe appearance or visual direction. Choose the appropriate image tab before uploading, and explain the role of each picture. This Veo Fast route does not expose video or audio reference uploads, so movement and sound directions belong in the text brief.
Three reference images is the configured limit; it is not the same as three endpoint frames.
ILLUSTRATIVE FOOTAGELocal placeholder · not a Veo 3.1 Fast output
03 / CREATIVE CONTROL
Format, sound and a per-request rate
Choose the horizontal or vertical composition to suit the destination. Veo's soundtrack behavior comes from the provider route rather than a generated-audio switch in this workspace. Describe only relevant ambience or effects, then review the returned sound. Requested 4K output has a different configured rate from 720p and 1080p.
An output-size label does not establish native pixel detail or the accuracy of small text.
ILLUSTRATIVE FOOTAGELocal placeholder · not a Veo 3.1 Fast output
FROM IDEA TO A TAKE
How to use Veo 3.1 Fast.
A clear starting point, a focused brief and settings you can review before submitting.
01
Choose your starting point
Open Veo 3.1 Fast in the generator above. Choose Text to video for a written scene or Image to video when you have an opening composition.
02
Build a focused scene brief
Write the subject, action, camera direction and lighting. In image mode, add a first frame and an optional compatible last frame. If using appearance references, select the reference-image control and assign roles to up to 3 images.
03
Set the format and review credits
Choose 720p or 1080p or 4K output. The request duration is fixed at 8 seconds. Set the aspect ratio for the destination. Review the estimate after changing a setting or adding a reference clip.
04
Generate, review and refine
When generation is enabled, submit after reviewing the brief and content checks. Track the request in Recent takes. Review the full clip for subject details, continuity and sound, then download a useful result or change one part of the brief for the next take.
Load a brief with supported settings in the full workspace. Review it and add your own images or references where required.
Text to video
An eight-second studio beat
An eight-second continuous studio shot of two musicians preparing to perform. Begin in a medium-wide composition, move gently closer as they exchange a glance, then hold the final framing. Warm practical lights, natural gestures, subtle studio ambience. No captions or scene cuts.
The beginning, action and final hold fit the fixed duration without requiring multiple locations.
Use the uploaded opening image. Over eight seconds, the person looks toward the camera and smiles while the camera makes a small lateral move. Maintain the outfit and setting, with soft natural light and quiet room ambience. Avoid added people, writing or abrupt transitions.
Upload a first frame. Switch to Reference images only when you want appearance guidance instead of an exact opening composition.
Your first-frame upload is required. Loading a prompt does not submit a request.
PUT THE SHOT TO WORK
Ways to create with Veo 3.1 Fast.
Start with the job the clip needs to do. Keep final editing and a full review in your workflow.
01
An eight-second social scene
Use one recognizable action with a vertical composition. Leave a stable final beat if an editor will add an end card afterward.
02
A reference-led visual concept
Assign appearance and environment roles to a small collection of images. Keep camera and motion directions in the prompt, since this route does not accept reference clips.
03
A short atmosphere study
Describe the room, light and one environmental sound. Inspect the resulting motion and soundtrack before deciding whether to use the shot in a larger sequence.
BEFORE YOUR NEXT TAKE
Keep all reference roles visible in the brief
If one image defines the face and another defines the location, say so. Different lighting or wardrobe across references can introduce ambiguity. Review the full clip for changes rather than relying on a single attractive thumbnail.
Compare output sizes before spending
The 720p and 1080p settings share a configured rate on this route, while 4K has its own rate. Review the current table and final estimate. These request settings do not turn an existing file into an upscaled version.
THE SETUP
Veo 3.1 Fast settings at a glance.
Every model has its own inputs and credit rules. Changing a setting refreshes your quote.
Duration
8 seconds
Output sizes
720p · 1080p · 4K
Frame inputs
First frame + optional last frame
Additional references
3 images · 0 videos · 0 audio files, where the mode supports them
Audio
Provider-native soundtrack
FIXED CREDIT RULES
Veo 3.1 Fast generation credits.
A 20-credit content-check allowance is included once per request. Match the rate below to your chosen output size.
Resolution
Input
Rate
720p
Text / supported images
144 credits / request
1080p
Text / supported images
144 credits / request
4K
Text / supported images
655 credits / request
Rate version v8-fixed-2026-10-11. The final quote appears before submission. Paid generation is awaiting activation.
Inputs, output settings and credit rules for this workspace.
Can Veo 3.1 Fast generate video from text or an image?
Text to video is supported: describe a scene and its movement. First frame + optional last frame are supported in image mode. A separate reference-image control accepts up to 3 images for appearance guidance.
Which duration and resolution can I choose for Veo 3.1 Fast?
720p, 1080p, 4K output is offered with a fixed 8-second duration. The controls above use these same settings. A resolution selection describes the requested output and does not guarantee native detail or readable small text.
Can I upload reference videos or audio?
This configured route does not expose video or audio reference uploads. Put movement and sound directions in the prompt where supported. Compare Seedance 2.0 if your scene needs those reference types.
How are video-generation credits calculated?
The credit table below the controls section lists this model's fixed rates for every supported output size. Some routes charge per request and others by duration. A content-check allowance is included once. Use Review credit estimate in the generator for the actual settings and uploaded reference duration before submitting.
Does Veo 3.1 Fast include generated sound?
Soundtrack behavior is provided by the Veo route, without a separate audio switch here. Include relevant sound directions in the prompt and check the returned audio; exact speech or timing still needs your review.
What happens during content checks or a failed request?
Prompts and image references are checked before submission. A rejection or unavailable check stops submission. These checks do not audit reference-video frames or audio tracks. Confirmed failed tasks release reserved credits once; an uncertain submission remains under review to avoid duplicate requests.
Are these videos results from the example prompts?
The current clips are local sample footage used to demonstrate the layout. They are not outputs from the displayed prompts, model benchmarks or evidence of a specific model's quality. Example prompts are editable starting points; image and reference examples require your own uploads.