Reference
The VeoStudio glossary.
Comprehensive definitions of all VeoStudio and AI video generation terminology — every model, every cost, every piece of production vocabulary, in one place.
Contents
- Terms
- 28
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- 14 letters
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A
3 terms
- AI Director
- VeoStudio's AI scriptwriting assistant. Handles long-form, multi-scene scripts with up to 99 scenes while maintaining narrative consistency, and helps refine prompts, camera work, and dialogue through chat.
- RelatedAI Script WriterScriptwritingLong-Form Content
- AI Script Writer
- VeoStudio's AI-powered scriptwriting system, also known as the AI Director. Generates structured, multi-scene scripts (up to 99 scenes) with detailed descriptions including prompts, camera work, lighting, dialogue, and timeline information.
- RelatedAI DirectorScene GenerationScriptwriting
- Aspect Ratio
- The proportional relationship between width and height of videos. VeoStudio supports 16:9 (landscape, for YouTube), 9:16 (portrait, for TikTok/Instagram), and 1:1 (square, for social feeds).
- RelatedVideo FormatResolutionPlatform Optimization
C
6 terms
- Camera Work
- Cinematic camera movements and angles specified for each scene (e.g., "static shot," "slow push in," "dutch angle"). Part of every scene's description to guide Veo 3.1's video generation.
- RelatedSceneCinematographyShot Composition
- Character Consistency
- The ability to maintain the same character appearance across multiple scenes or projects. VeoStudio achieves this through Nano Banana 2, which creates character images with unique IDs that can be referenced throughout your project.
- RelatedNano Banana 2Character LibraryReusable Characters
- Character Library
- Your collection of reusable characters created with Nano Banana 2. Each character maintains consistent appearance and can be used across multiple scenes and projects.
- RelatedNano Banana 2Character ConsistencyReusable Assets
- Commercial License
- Full rights to use generated videos for any commercial purpose including client work, resale, YouTube monetization, marketing campaigns, and feature films. Included automatically with all VeoStudio content.
- RelatedCopyrightUsage RightsContent Ownership
- Conditioning Image
- An image used to guide Veo 3.1's video generation. VeoStudio uses the scene's first frame as a conditioning image to ensure the video starts with the desired composition, characters, and setting.
- RelatedFirst FrameVeo 3.1Frame Generation
- Continuity System
- VeoStudio's dual-method approach to maintaining flow between scenes: (1) Text continuity where each scene's closing action (closingAction) flows into the next scene's opening action (openingAction), and (2) Image continuity where the previous scene's last frame informs the next scene's first frame.
- RelatedText ContinuityImage ContinuityScene Flow
E
1 term
- Elements
- Reusable props, objects, or environmental features that can be saved and referenced across multiple scenes. Similar to character libraries but for inanimate objects.
- RelatedPropsReusable AssetsScene Objects
F
3 terms
- Fast Mode
- Veo 3.1's rapid generation mode. Costs 30 tokens per 8-second 1080p clip. Generates videos twice as fast (1-2 minutes) at half the cost with slightly less refinement. Perfect for drafts or B-roll footage.
- RelatedVeo 3.1TokensQuality Mode
- First Frame
- The opening image of a scene, used as conditioning for Veo 3.1 video generation. Generated by Nano Banana 2 based on AI descriptions and character references. Ensures videos start with the desired composition.
- RelatedFrame GenerationConditioning ImageVeo 3.1
- Frame Generation
- VeoStudio's scene preview system. AI generates descriptions and Nano Banana 2 creates images for the first and last frame of each scene before video generation. Allows you to verify composition and continuity without spending tokens on full videos.
- RelatedNano Banana 2Scene PreviewFirst FrameLast Frame
I
1 term
- Image Continuity
- Visual flow maintained through frame references. The last frame of one scene is used as a reference when generating the first frame of the next scene, ensuring consistent visual transitions.
- RelatedContinuity SystemLast FrameFirst Frame
L
1 term
- Last Frame
- The closing image of a scene. Used for continuity validation and as a reference for the next scene's first frame. Helps maintain visual flow between sequential scenes.
- RelatedFrame GenerationContinuity SystemScene Transitions
M
1 term
- Movie Maker
- VeoStudio's timeline-based editor for stitching scenes into complete movies. Drag-and-drop interface for arranging clips, trimming, and reordering. Exports final videos in multiple formats.
- RelatedTimelineVideo ExportMovie Assembly
N
2 terms
- Nano Banana 2
- VeoStudio's fast character consistency and image generation system (1 token per image). Generates characters that maintain consistent facial features, wardrobe, and style across all scenes. Each character gets a unique ID for project-wide reuse.
- RelatedCharacter ConsistencyNano Banana ProCharacter Library
- Nano Banana Pro
- VeoStudio's photorealistic, cinematic-quality image model (4 tokens per image), available on the Pro tier. Excels at text-to-image and image+text-to-image generation with consistent character rendering.
- RelatedNano Banana 2Frame GenerationCharacter Consistency
P
2 terms
- Pro Plan
- VeoStudio's $25/month subscription including 300 tokens per month (up to 150 token rollover), priority queue, 5% off token top-ups, commercial rights, AI script writing, Nano Banana 2 character generation, and all planning tools.
- RelatedSubscriptionPricingTokens
- Production Data
- The complete set of information for a scene including set anchor, characters, camera work, lighting, timeline, and technical specifications. Stored in structured format for AI processing.
- RelatedSceneTechnical SpecificationsAI Scriptwriting
Q
1 term
- Quality Mode
- Veo 3.1's premium generation mode. Costs 60 tokens per 8-second 1080p clip. Produces the highest quality output with refined details, smooth movements, and better adherence to prompts. Takes 2-4 minutes per clip.
- RelatedVeo 3.1TokensFast Mode
R
1 term
- Resolution
- The number of pixels in a video. All VeoStudio videos are 1080p (1920×1080 pixels), which is Full HD quality suitable for professional distribution and most platforms.
- RelatedVideo Quality1080pHD Video
S
2 terms
- Scene
- A single 8-second video segment in your project. Each scene includes a prompt, camera work, lighting, timeline, character placements, and continuity information. Projects can have up to 99 scenes.
- RelatedMovie ProjectTimelineVeo 3.1
- Set Anchor
- The primary location or setting for a scene (e.g., "forest clearing," "modern office"). Used by AI to maintain consistent environment descriptions throughout scene generation.
- RelatedSceneLocationEnvironment
T
3 terms
- Text Continuity
- Narrative flow maintained through scene descriptions. Each scene's "closingAction" field describes how it concludes, and the next scene's "openingAction" field picks up from that point, ensuring smooth story progression.
- RelatedContinuity SystemScene FlowNarrative Structure
- Timeline
- The temporal structure of a scene specifying character positions, actions, and camera movements at different points during the 8-second clip. Used by AI to create precise, well-timed scene descriptions.
- RelatedSceneCamera WorkAction Sequence
- Tokens
- VeoStudio's currency for video and image generation. The Pro plan includes 300 tokens/month, and top-up packs cost $0.053–$0.070 per token depending on pack size. Veo 3.1 Quality costs 60 tokens per 8-second clip. Veo 3.1 Fast costs 30 tokens per clip. Nano Banana Pro images cost 4 tokens each. Nano Banana 2 images cost 1 token each.
- RelatedVeo 3.1Quality ModeFast ModePricing
V
1 term
- Veo 3.1
- Google's latest video generation model. VeoStudio uses two variants: Veo 3.1 Quality mode (60 tokens per 8s clip) and Veo 3.1 Fast mode (30 tokens per 8s clip). Both produce 1080p videos with synchronized audio.
- RelatedQuality ModeFast ModeTokens
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