Summary  
This chapter explains how to leverage domain-specific terminology to parameterize code functions for precise control instead of relying on generic descriptors.  

General domain of usage  
Film production (cinematography)

Veo understands real filmmaking terms. Using them gives you far more control than generic words like "nice shot."


**Depth of field** — how much of the shot is in sharp focus. A "shallow" depth of field blurs the background and keeps only the subject sharp, a common look in cinematic close-ups.


Definition

Try: 

```
slow dolly-in, shallow depth of field``` 

Zoom In

```
wide establishing shot, 24mm lens
```

Wide Shot

Try: 
```
180-degree arc shot around the subject
```

Camera Moves Around

Try:
```
aerial drone shot, bird's-eye view
```


From Above

[Ultimate prompting guide for Veo 3.1](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/ultimate-prompting-guide-for-veo-3-1) — Google Cloud's full prompting reference with more camera and lens examples.

Study More

AI video generation has moved from novelty to everyday creative tool — and Google Veo 3.1 is currently the most capable model you can access for free. This mini-course teaches you to go from a blank prompt box to a finished, publish-ready video clip. Across 10 short lessons, you'll learn to write prompts that actually work, generate built-in dialogue and sound effects, keep the same character consistent across multiple shots, and export the right format for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram. No editing software or technical background required — just a browser and an idea.

Directing Shots Like a Cinematographer

Instead of:

Directing Shots Like a Cinematographer

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