video-generation

name	video-generation
description	Generate videos using Google Veo 3.1 API with presets, extensions, and cost controls
allowed-tools	["Bash","Read"]
metadata	{"author":"erikb","version":"1.0.0","category":"creative","created":"2026-01-18T00:00:00.000Z"}

Video Generation - Google Veo 3.1

Generate high-quality videos using Google's Veo 3.1 API with full parameter control, presets, and video extension capabilities.

Quick Start

# Basic generation (fast model, 720p)
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" \
  --prompt "A cat walking on a beach at sunset" \
  --duration 8 \
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 \
  --output ~/Downloads/cat.mp4

# With preset
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" \
  --prompt "Drone shot of coastal highway" \
  --duration 8 \
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 \
  --preset cinematic \
  --output ~/Downloads/highway.mp4

Interactive Command

Use /video for guided video generation:

/video "A sunset over mountains"
/video --preset cinematic
/video

Presets

Preset	Description	Default Aspect
cinematic	Film-quality, 24fps, shallow DOF	Any
vertical-social	9:16 punchy social style, 30fps	9:16
product-demo	Clean studio lighting	Any
documentary	Nature documentary style	Any

Parameters

Flag	Values	Notes
--prompt	text	Required. Max 1024 tokens
--duration	4, 6, 8	Seconds per clip
--aspect-ratio	16:9, 9:16, 1:1	Required
--output	path	Output .mp4 file
--resolution	720p, 1080p	1080p only for 8s
--speed	fast, standard	Standard is 2.6x more expensive
--preset	name	Apply style preset
--negative-prompt	text	Things to avoid
--reference-image	path	Up to 3 reference images
--seed	number	For reproducibility

Cost

Model	Cost/Second	8s Clip
Fast	$0.15	$1.20
Standard	$0.40	$3.20

Standard mode requires --confirm-cost flag.

Video Extension

Extend videos in 7-second increments (up to 148s total):

# Generate base clip
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" \
  --prompt "Scene opening" \
  --duration 8 \
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 \
  --output base.mp4

# Extend with continuation prompt
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" \
  --extend base.mp4 \
  --prompt "Continue as sun sets" \
  --output extended.mp4

Extension costs: $1.05 (fast) or $2.80 (standard) per 7s extension.

Query Operations

# List presets
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" --list-presets

# Show preset details
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" --show-preset cinematic

# Estimate cost
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" \
  --prompt "test" --duration 8 --aspect-ratio 16:9 --dry-run

# Preview final prompt (with preset applied)
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" \
  --prompt "A mountain scene" --preset cinematic --prompt-only

# Check operation status
bun run "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Generate.ts" --status op_abc123

Environment

Requires GOOGLE_API_KEY in ~/.claude/.env

See Also

• references/prompting.md - 6-part prompt formula guide
• ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/tools/Presets.json - Customizable presets