$150K Sci-Fi Energy Drink Ad: Veo 3 JSON Prompt for a Cinematic Commercial
Generate a high-octane, blockbuster-quality sci-fi commercial with this powerful and meticulously detailed structured JSON prompt for Veo 3. This prompt crafts a complete 8-second narrative for a futuristic energy drink called ‘Quantum Rush,’ transforming a weary pilot into a focused champion ready for action. The result is a video with the production value of a major brand campaign, showcasing the incredible potential of AI for creating compelling advertising content.
The story unfolds across three distinct scenes: it opens on a tired pilot in a high-tech hangar, then cuts to the transformative moment he drinks ‘Quantum Rush,’ his eyes glowing with electric blue energy. The ad culminates with an immersive first-person POV shot as he confidently enters the cockpit of his futuristic racer, ready to dominate. This structured prompt is a masterclass in building a short, impactful brand story. For another great example of a dynamic beverage ad, explore our CGI liquid burst prompt.
Why This Prompt Works
This advanced JSON prompt excels by leveraging Veo 3’s core strengths for cinematic and commercial video generation:
- Narrative Arc in Scenes: By breaking the 8-second ad into three timed scenes (0-2.5s, 2.5-5.5s, 5.5-8.0s), the prompt creates a clear and compelling story arc: problem (weariness), solution (the drink), and empowered outcome (ready to race).
- Precise Cinematic Control: The JSON structure allows for exact control over camera work, from a “Slow, subtle push-in” to establish mood to a “Whip pan” to create dynamic action. This level of detail elevates the output from a simple clip to a polished commercial.
- Comprehensive World-Building: The prompt specifies a rich color palette (“Deep blues, gunmetal greys, electric accents”), film attributes (“Anamorphic lens flares”), and a complete audio design, including ambient sounds, SFX, and a driving synth-wave score. This creates a fully immersive and believable futuristic world.
- Effective Character Direction: It clearly defines the character’s emotional journey, from a “visibly weary” expression to one of “intense focus and determination,” guiding the AI to render a believable and impactful performance.
How to Customize & Enhance
Use this powerful prompt as a template for your own high-impact product commercials. Here are a few ways you can adapt it:
- Change the Product: Swap the energy drink for another product. Imagine this ad for a high-tech gaming mouse, a new smartphone, or a piece of advanced athletic gear. Simply change the product name and describe its unique, transformative effect.
- Modify the Setting: Move the action from a hangar to a different futuristic environment. Try a neon-lit cyberpunk city street, the bridge of a massive starship, or a sterile, minimalist laboratory to create a different vibe.
- Adjust the Character: Change the pilot to an e-sports athlete, a brilliant scientist, or a cybernetic artist. This allows you to tailor the commercial to a completely different target audience.
- Shift the Tone: Alter the `overall_style` section to experiment with different aesthetics. You could aim for a darker, grittier ‘Blade Runner’ style or a cleaner, brighter ‘Star Trek’ inspired look by changing the color palette and film attributes.
json Prompt
{
"video_length_seconds": "8",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"overall_style": {
"visual_aesthetic": "High-tech cinematic sci-fi, sleek and futuristic",
"color_palette": "Deep blues, gunmetal greys, electric accents, stark contrasts",
"film_attributes": "Anamorphic lens flares, shallow depth of field, high dynamic range, crisp visuals",
"tone_and_mood": "Intense, empowering, focused, and slightly gritty"
},
"keywords": [
"sci-fi",
"energy drink",
"futuristic racing",
"pilot",
"transformation",
"empowerment",
"high-tech",
"cinematic",
"action",
"focus"
],
"scenes": [
{
"scene_id": 1,
"start_time_seconds": 0,
"end_time_seconds": 2.5,
"description": "A skilled sci-fi pilot, Jaxon, in his late 20s, wearing a sleek, form-fitting black and silver racing suit, stands in a dimly lit, vast futuristic hangar. His shoulders are slumped, and his expression is visibly weary, his eyes downcast. Large, imposing racing vehicles with glowing blue accents are partially visible in the background, hinting at intense competition. The air is thick with the hum of dormant machinery.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Medium shot, focusing on Jaxon's weary face and posture",
"motion": "Slow, subtle push-in, almost imperceptible",
"angle": "Eye-level",
"lens": "Wide-angle to emphasize the hangar's scale"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "A cavernous, dimly lit futuristic hangar with metallic surfaces, glowing floor strips, and the silhouettes of high-performance racing vehicles.",
"transformation": ""
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Quick, sharp cut to a close-up",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Distant, low hum of futuristic machinery, subtle metallic echoes",
"dialogue": "",
"music": "Sparse, tense, atmospheric synth pads with a low, rumbling bass",
"sfx": "Soft, rhythmic dripping sound from a pipe",
"voiceover": "Feeling the pressure?"
},
"characters_present": [
{
"name": "Jaxon",
"visual_description": "A skilled sci-fi pilot in his late 20s, wearing a sleek, form-fitting black and silver racing suit. He has short, dark hair.",
"action_in_scene": "Stands with slumped shoulders, looking tired and weary.",
"dialogue_lines": "",
"emotional_display": "Visibly tired, burdened, and lacking energy",
"voice_expression": ""
}
],
"elements_in_scene": [
"Jaxon's sleek black and silver racing suit",
"Metallic floor panels reflecting dim light",
"Partially visible futuristic racing vehicle with blue accents",
"Industrial pipes and conduits along the hangar walls"
],
"motion_elements_internal": "Subtle dust motes drifting in the sparse light beams",
"on_screen_text": "",
"visual_effects": []
},
{
"scene_id": 2,
"start_time_seconds": 2.5,
"end_time_seconds": 5.5,
"description": "Jaxon's hand, now holding a sleek, metallic can of 'Quantum Rush' energy drink, brings it to his lips. As he takes a deep gulp, the can itself begins to glow with an intense, pulsating electric blue light. A jolt of energy visibly courses through him; his eyes snap open, briefly glowing with the same electric blue, and his weary expression transforms into one of intense focus and determination. His posture straightens, and a confident smirk plays on his lips.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Dynamic close-up on the can and Jaxon's face, then a slightly wider shot to capture his posture change",
"motion": "Quick pan from the can to Jaxon's eyes, then a subtle pull-back as he straightens",
"angle": "Slightly low angle to convey power",
"lens": "Standard prime lens for clarity"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "The same futuristic hangar, but now illuminated by the electric blue glow emanating from the energy drink and Jaxon's eyes.",
"transformation": "The scene brightens with an internal blue light source."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Whip pan, following Jaxon's gaze towards his vehicle",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "The low hum of machinery intensifies slightly",
"dialogue": "Jaxon: 'Time to fly.'",
"music": "A sudden surge of powerful, driving synth-wave music with a strong beat",
"sfx": "Sharp 'hiss' as the can opens, a distinct 'gulp' sound, a high-pitched energy 'surge' sound effect, subtle electric crackle",
"voiceover": ""
},
"characters_present": [
{
"name": "Jaxon",
"visual_description": "A skilled sci-fi pilot in his late 20s, wearing a sleek, form-fitting black and silver racing suit. He has short, dark hair.",
"action_in_scene": "Drinks the energy drink, experiences a visible surge of energy, straightens his posture, and looks intensely focused.",
"dialogue_lines": "Time to fly.",
"emotional_display": "Transitions from weary to energized, confident, and determined",
"voice_expression": "Confident and determined"
}
],
"elements_in_scene": [
"Sleek, metallic 'Quantum Rush' energy drink can",
"Jaxon's gloved hand",
"Reflections of blue light on metallic surfaces"
],
"motion_elements_internal": "The can pulsates with light, Jaxon's eyes briefly glow, his body language shifts from slumped to upright and powerful",
"on_screen_text": "",
"visual_effects": [
"Electric blue glow emanating from the energy drink can",
"Brief electric blue glow in Jaxon's eyes",
"Subtle energy ripples around Jaxon's body"
]
},
{
"scene_id": 3,
"start_time_seconds": 5.5,
"end_time_seconds": 8,
"description": "First-person POV from Jaxon as he confidently strides towards and then seamlessly enters the cockpit of his futuristic racing vehicle. The interior is a symphony of glowing holographic displays, tactile controls, and a form-fitting pilot's seat. The camera moves with a smooth, determined motion, settling into the pilot's perspective as the canopy begins to close, sealing the viewer within the high-tech environment.",
"camera": {
"composition": "First-person POV, immersive",
"motion": "Smooth, forward tracking shot, then a slight downward tilt as the pilot sits, followed by a slow pan across the dashboard",
"angle": "Pilot's eye-level",
"lens": "Wide-angle to capture the cockpit's breadth"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "The sleek, high-tech cockpit of a futuristic racing vehicle, filled with glowing holographic displays and ergonomic controls.",
"transformation": "The cockpit canopy slowly closes, enclosing the view."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Fade to black",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "The low, powerful hum of the vehicle's engine powering up, subtle atmospheric whirs",
"dialogue": "",
"music": "The synth-wave music builds to an epic, driving crescendo",
"sfx": "Footsteps on metallic floor, whoosh of the cockpit canopy closing, soft clicks and beeps of controls activating, a final powerful engine roar",
"voiceover": ""
},
"characters_present": [],
"elements_in_scene": [
"Holographic display panels with data readouts",
"Ergonomic joystick and control buttons",
"Form-fitting pilot's seat",
"Reflective canopy glass"
],
"motion_elements_internal": "Holographic displays flicker to life, canopy slides shut, indicator lights illuminate",
"on_screen_text": "",
"visual_effects": [
"Digital readouts and glowing interfaces on cockpit displays",
"Subtle lens distortion from the canopy glass"
]
}
],
"brand_info": {
"key_colors": [
"electric blue",
"gunmetal grey",
"black"
],
"logo_description": "A stylized 'Q' with an electric arc through it.",
"logo_reference_url": "",
"name": "Quantum Rush",
"product": "Energy Drink",
"slogan": "Unleash Your Potential."
},
"ending_visual": "The cockpit canopy fully closed, with the 'Quantum Rush' logo subtly integrated into the glowing dashboard, ready for launch.",
"final_audio_cue": "A powerful, resonant electronic 'thump' followed by a sustained, high-energy synth chord.",
"final_on_screen_text": "Unleash Your Potential."
}