Google recently showed off its newest AI video tool called Veo3. It’s very advanced—it can make realistic videos, even ones with characters talking and background sounds!
What is Veo 3?
Google Veo 3 is a powerful tool capable of generating highly realistic video content, complete with synchronized speech, music, and background sounds. The quality is so refined that it can be hard to tell the difference between Veo’s output and actual live-action footage.
As reported by Axios, Veo accurately interprets complex prompts, mimics real-world physics, and delivers lifelike human characters with natural proportions, fluid movements, precise hand details, and realistic lip-syncing.
In a Google promo video, filmmaker Dave Clark described the tool as giving a sense that it’s “building upon itself,” highlighting the creative possibilities it opens up for users.
However, not everyone is excited. Many artists and creators are raising concerns about how tools like Veo 3 could flood the internet with AI-generated content—often referred to as “AI slop.” These are videos that may look polished but lack human touch, emotional depth, or originality.
Still, Veo 3’s technical capabilities are undeniably impressive. It can interpret complex prompts, render realistic motion, and even sync dialogue with natural lip movement—all in seconds.
Here are some eye-catching examples of what Veo 3 can generate:
PROCESS:
- Gen 1st scene in Veo3
- Select “Add to Scene”
- Select extend
- Add prompt + generate
VIDEO #1
Prompt: A british rockstar with wild 80s-style hair and a studded leather jacket fumbles with a camera backstage at a rock concert, holding it in close like a snorricam rig. He looks directly into the camera, adjusting the focus, then smirks and says [Alright, is this thing on…let’s do it]. The image has a raw, handheld feel—his face inches from the lens, eyes wide with anticipation. Around him, the dimly lit stage prep area buzzes with scattered instruments and cables. Just before stepping into the light. The lighting is natural and moody, with a faint blue cast from the stage lights behind him. Texture-rich details in his jacket and the background add realism and grit amongst the backstage hum of the people around him.
VIDEO #2
Prompt: ASMR creator typing on a noisy keyboard and then looking up and blowing into the microphone as she talks
VIDEO #3: A horse walks into a bar
VIDEO #4
A college professor doing a class on Gen Z slang and the video pans over to all the boomers taking notes and seeming super interested.
The Prompt Theory: 4 Minutes Straight of Google Veo Prompts
Conclusion
Google’s Veo 3 is a breakthrough in AI video creation, producing realistic videos with synced audio from simple prompts. It offers new opportunities for creators and industries by making video production faster and more accessible. However, it also raises important ethical questions about authenticity, misuse, and impact on jobs. Moving forward, it’s crucial for developers and society to work together to use this technology responsibly and fairly.