How to Use VEO 4 — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
This guide teaches you how to use VEO 4 AI video generation from your very first prompt to your first published video. VEO 4 Gen makes it accessible at $0.06/sec — you can have a professional 8-second video ready in under 5 minutes for less than $0.50.
5 Steps to Generate Your First VEO 4 Video
Create a VEO 4 Gen Account
Sign up at veo3gen.app — free to register, no credit card required for trial. You'll get your dashboard immediately where you can access both VEO 4 Fast and VEO 4 Quality.
Add Credits to Your Account
Purchase a credit pack that fits your volume. Credits are priced at $0.06/sec for Fast and $0.12/sec for Quality — they never expire so you can buy confidently. See our VEO 4 pricing guide for full options.
Write Your VEO 4 Prompt
This is the most important step. Describe your video scene with specifics: subject, action, setting, camera angle, lighting, mood, and any audio cues. VEO 4 responds best to detailed, cinematic descriptions.
Choose VEO 4 Mode and Duration
Select VEO 4 Fast for quick iterations and social content, or VEO 4 Quality for final deliverables and premium output. Choose duration: 8 seconds, 15 seconds, or 30 seconds.
Download and Publish Your VEO 4 Video
After 2–5 minutes, your VEO 4 video is ready. Download in MP4 format at your chosen resolution (720p, 1080p, or 4K). The synchronized audio is already embedded — publish directly to any platform.
How to Write a Great VEO 4 Prompt
The quality of your VEO 4 output depends almost entirely on the quality of your prompt. Use this framework: Subject + Action + Setting + Camera + Lighting + Mood + Audio.
Prompt Examples — Good vs Bad
Why: Specific camera movement, lighting condition, perspective, and quality target
Why: Specific framing, audio cue, visual style, and color instruction
Why: No camera angle, lighting, motion, mood, or style specified — VEO 4 has to guess too much
Why: Too vague for any AI model to produce useful output
VEO 4 Fast vs Quality — When to Use Each
VEO 4 Fast — $0.06/sec
- ✓First drafts and prompt testing
- ✓Social media content (TikTok, Reels)
- ✓High-volume batch generation
- ✓Rapid prototyping
- ✓Budget-sensitive projects
VEO 4 Quality — $0.12/sec
- ★Final deliverables for clients
- ★Paid ad creatives
- ★YouTube and long-form content
- ★Premium product demos
- ★4K output required
Pro Tips for Better VEO 4 Results
Specify camera movement
Add 'slow zoom in', 'tracking shot', 'aerial pan' — VEO 4 responds well to cinematography language.
Name the lighting condition
'Golden hour', 'overcast', 'neon-lit at night' give VEO 4 specific light quality targets.
Include audio cues
'With café ambient sound', 'distant thunder' — VEO 4's native audio responds to these hints.
Use Fast mode to iterate
Test your prompt idea with VEO 4 Fast at $0.06/sec first. Refine until perfect, then generate the final in Quality mode.
Be scene-specific
'A golden retriever runs through autumn leaves in Central Park, late afternoon' beats 'a dog running'.
Use the API for bulk work
For batch generation, use our REST API. See the VEO 4 API guide for code examples.
How to Use VEO 4 — Common Questions
How do I write a good VEO 4 prompt?
Describe the scene with specific details: subject, action, setting, lighting, camera angle, and mood. Example: 'Close-up of a barista pouring latte art in a warm, sunlit café, shallow depth of field, morning golden hour.' The more specific, the better VEO 4 understands your intent.
Which VEO 4 mode should I choose — Fast or Quality?
Choose VEO 4 Fast ($0.06/sec) for prototyping, social content, and quick iterations. Choose VEO 4 Quality ($0.12/sec) for final deliverables, ads, client work, and any content where maximum resolution and cinematic detail matter.
How long does VEO 4 video generation take?
VEO 4 Fast typically generates an 8-second video in 2–4 minutes. VEO 4 Quality takes 4–6 minutes for the same duration.
Ready to learn more? Explore VEO 4 use cases for your industry, or check VEO 4 pricing to find the right plan.
Ready to Generate Your First VEO 4 Video?
Follow the 5 steps above and have your first VEO 4 video ready in under 5 minutes. Starting at $0.48 for 8 seconds.