Veo 3.1 Lite
Cost-effective video generation at less than half the price of Veo 3.1 Fast
Veo 3.1 Lite
Cost-effective video generation at less than half the price of Veo 3.1 Fast
Veo 3.1 Lite Overview
Veo 3.1 Lite is the most cost-effective model in the Veo 3.1 family, designed for high-volume applications requiring rapid iteration. It supports text-to-video and image-to-video generation at 720p or 1080p in landscape and portrait formats, with customizable duration of 4, 6, or 8 seconds. It maintains the same generation speed as Veo 3.1 Fast at less than 50% of the cost, and includes native synchronized audio generation.
Commercial use
How to Use Veo 3.1 Lite
Overview
Veo 3.1 Lite is a fast and cost-efficient video generation model designed for short-form, high-quality outputs.
It generates video with synchronized audio directly from text or images, combining visuals, dialogue, sound effects, and ambient audio in a single pipeline. The model is optimized for speed while maintaining strong prompt alignment and stable motion across frames.
How it Works
Prompt Interpretation
The model parses prompts to extract subject, scene, motion, camera direction, and audio intent. It performs best with structured prompts that describe framing, lighting, and action clearly.
Text-to-Video
Veo 3.1 Lite generates short video clips directly from text prompts. It supports cinematic scene construction, character motion, and audio generation aligned with the visual output.
Image-to-Video
You can provide three reference images to guide the generation. The model uses these inputs to maintain subject identity, composition, and visual consistency across the clip.
Native Audio Generation
The model generates audio alongside video, including dialogue, ambient sound, and sound effects. Audio is synchronized with the visual output, removing the need for a separate audio pipeline.
Short-Form Video Output
Veo 3.1 Lite produces clips in fixed durations of 4, 6, or 8 seconds. Outputs are designed for short-form content and can be extended through sequencing or editing workflows.
Key Features
- Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video
Generate video from prompts or reference images. - Native Audio Output
Dialogue, sound effects, and ambient audio generated in sync with video. - Short-Form Clip Generation
Supports 4s, 6s, and 8s outputs. - Multiple Aspect Ratios
Supports both 16:9 (landscape) and 9:16 (vertical) formats. - High-Fidelity Video
Outputs at 720p and 1080p resolution with cinematic lighting and motion. - Fast Generation
Optimized for speed and iteration while maintaining quality.
How to Use
- Write a prompt describing the scene, subject, motion, and audio.
- (Optional) Provide up to three reference images for consistency.
- Select duration (4s, 6s, or 8s) and aspect ratio.
- Submit the request and retrieve the generated video.
Example prompt:
A cinematic close-up of a runner tying their shoes at sunrise, soft golden lighting, shallow depth of field, ambient city sounds, subtle wind noise, camera slowly pushing in.
Tips for Better Results
- Use structured prompts with camera, lighting, and motion details.
- Keep scenes focused to improve temporal consistency.
- Use reference images to maintain character or object identity.
- Add audio intent (dialogue, ambience, effects) directly in the prompt.
- Iterate with small prompt changes for controlled refinement.
Documentation
- Veo 3.1 Lite on Runware:
https://runware.ai/docs/models/google-veo-3-1-lite
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