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Veo 3.1 Fast

A faster, lower-cost Veo 3.1 SKU for cinematic shots, guided frames, references, optional audio, and up to 4K.

Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/mo

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Story

Make a story using this model's shots

Turn a written story into a narrated multi-shot film. Veo 3.1 Fast is the shot language on this page — start a story after signup, then come back here when you want a single directed take.

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Example output

Story arc

A written story → a multi-shot filmMP4

Direct answer

When should you use Veo 3.1 Fast?

Veo 3.1 Fast keeps Veo’s directed-shot language—text, a start image, first and last frames, or up to three references—at a lower per-second rate than Veo 3.1. Use it when you want Veo motion and optional audio without the premium SKU’s cost.

Best for

Faster Veo drafts, campaign tests, and 720p–4K shots where turnaround and cost matter as much as look.

Technical readout

The supported shot envelope.

Duration
4, 6, or 8 seconds
Resolution
720p, 1080p, or 4K
Aspect ratio
16:9 or 9:16
Audio
Optional generated audio

Catalog modes: Text prompt · Animate image · First → last · References. Advanced controls: Negative prompt, Seed. References: Up to 3.

Catalog delta

What’s new vs Veo 3.1

Differences below are from the live Video Lab catalog—duration, resolution, audio, modes, and controls—not from a ranked shoot-out.

  • Veo 3.1 Fast keeps the same listed duration (4, 6, or 8 seconds), resolution (720p, 1080p, 4K), audio (optional generated audio), and modes as Veo 3.1.
  • Video Lab lists Veo 3.1 Fast as the lower-cost Veo 3.1 SKU. Shot length, aspect ratios, resolutions, and image workflows match Veo 3.1.
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How it compares

Veo 3.1 Fast vs Veo 3.1

Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.

Duration

Veo 3.1 Fast

4, 6, or 8 seconds

Veo 3.1

4, 6, or 8 seconds

Resolution

Veo 3.1 Fast

720p, 1080p, 4K

Veo 3.1

720p, 1080p, 4K

Aspect ratios

Veo 3.1 Fast

16:9, 9:16

Veo 3.1

16:9, 9:16

Audio

Veo 3.1 Fast

Optional generated audio

Veo 3.1

Optional generated audio

Modes

Veo 3.1 Fast

Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References

Veo 3.1

Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References

References

Veo 3.1 Fast

Up to 3

Veo 3.1

Up to 3

Advanced controls

Veo 3.1 Fast

Negative prompt, Seed

Veo 3.1

Negative prompt, Seed

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Why choose it

  • Same Veo 3.1 workflows
  • Lower per-second cost
  • Optional generated audio

What to consider

  • Supports 16:9 and 9:16
  • Reference mode uses an 8-second shot

Prompt direction

How to prompt Veo 3.1 Fast

Describe the subject, action, camera move, lighting, and sound as separate beats in one concise shot direction.

Prompts that work

  1. 01A campaign test: matte-black bottle on a rotating turntable, slow orbit, studio softbox, quiet motor hum.
  2. 02Vertical hook: a founder looks up from a laptop as city lights bloom behind glass; 9:16, optional room tone.
  3. 03First frame a sketch of a storefront, last frame the finished facade at golden hour; locked camera, birds and distant traffic.
  4. 04Three-reference look: jacket, location still, and lighting cue combined into one 8-second walk-through.
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Questions, answered

Veo 3.1 Fast FAQ

What is Veo 3.1 Fast best for?

Veo 3.1 Fast is the lower-cost Veo SKU for directed cinematic shots when you want Veo’s look without the full Veo 3.1 rate.

Can I try Veo 3.1 Fast online?

Yes. Open Veo 3.1 Fast in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Use text, a start image, first and last frames, or up to three references—the same workflows as Veo 3.1. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.

Can Veo 3.1 Fast animate images?

Yes. Video Lab supports a starting image, first and last frames, or up to three reference images with Veo 3.1 Fast.

How is Veo 3.1 Fast different from Veo 3.1?

It covers the same durations, aspect ratios, resolutions, and image workflows at a lower per-second rate. Choose Veo 3.1 when you want the premium SKU.

How is Veo 3.1 Fast priced?

Veo 3.1 Fast uses your monthly generation allowance. Video Lab is included in every Clip Studio plan, from $19/mo. Each plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Model, duration, resolution, and audio decide how much of it a clip uses, and each setup is quoted before you generate. Plan details live on the pricing page.

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Compare Veo 3.1 Fast with another model.

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Veo 3.1 Lite

The lightest Veo 3.1 SKU for 4–8 second 720p or 1080p cinematic clips from text, a still, or first and last frames.See modelGemini Omni Flash sample outputIndependent testGoogle logoGoogleOriginal model creator

Gemini Omni Flash

A fast multimodal 1.1 model for text, image animation, first/last frames, and references with native audio up to 4K.See modelSeedance 2.5 sample outputOfficial sampleByteDance logoByteDanceOriginal model creator

Seedance 2.5

A next-generation text-and-image video model with native audio, 30-second shots, first/last frames, and deep reference control.See model

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Make a story using Veo 3.1 Fast shots.

Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.

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