Create a $15K 2D Animated Explainer Video: Urban Bicycle Journey
Craft a professional 2D animated video that tells a compelling brand story, all in just 8 seconds. This structured JSON prompt provides a complete blueprint for a vibrant narrative, following a young man’s sustainable journey through a modern city to a moment of connection and relaxation. It’s the perfect template for high-quality explainer videos and social media ads that look like a $15,000 animation project, without the hefty price tag.
The generated video seamlessly guides the viewer from a park, through bustling city streets on a bicycle, to a cozy local cafe. The story culminates in a final shot that beautifully visualizes the themes of sustainability and connectivity using clean, stylized icons. This prompt serves as an outstanding foundation for telling a short, impactful story that captivates your audience.
Why This Prompt Works
This advanced structured JSON prompt masterfully employs several Veo 3 best practices to deliver a polished, professional animation:
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Multi-Scene Sequencing: The prompt intelligently breaks the 8-second narrative into four distinct, timed scenes. This structure builds a clear and logical story arc—from preparation and travel to arrival and reward—that feels dynamic and perfectly paced.
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Consistent Visual Aesthetic: By defining a clear visual_aesthetic (‘2D flat illustration style’, ‘vector art’) and a specific color_palette from the start, the prompt ensures every scene maintains a cohesive and professional look.
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Detailed Audio Design: Each scene includes specific instructions for ambient_sounds, music, and sfx. Layering these audio elements creates an immersive atmosphere that significantly enhances the visual storytelling.
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Precise Camera Control: The prompt leverages specific camera motions like a ‘subtle pan’, ‘tracking shot’, and ‘slow zoom out’. This deliberate cinematography adds a professional, cinematic quality that elevates the animation beyond simple static shots.
How to Customize & Enhance
Use this powerful prompt as a launchpad for your own unique animated stories. Here are a few ideas to get you started, or build an entirely new concept with our Veo 3 Prompt Writer:
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Change the Mode of Transport: Swap the ‘sleek, light grey bicycle’ for an electric scooter, a skateboard, or even public transit to better align with your product or message.
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Adapt the Brand Message: The final icons (‘green leaf’, ‘Wi-Fi signal’) are easily customizable. Change them to a lightbulb for innovation, a shopping cart for an e-commerce brand, or a heart for a lifestyle app.
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Modify the Character: Easily adjust the ‘Young Traveler’s’ visual description to represent different target demographics or brand personas.
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Match Your Brand Colors: Simply update the color_palette in the overall_style section to perfectly align the animation with your brand’s identity. This versatile style is ideal for corporate messaging, much like our other animated infographic examples.
{
"video_length_seconds": "8",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"overall_style": {
"visual_aesthetic": "2D flat illustration style, clean lines, vector art, similar to the provided image, graphic design, minimalist",
"color_palette": "Bright, warm, pastel color palette with greens, yellows, light blues, and earthy tones",
"film_attributes": "Smooth animation, clean rendering, vibrant colors, soft shadows",
"tone_and_mood": "Positive, adventurous, efficient, modern, relaxed"
},
"keywords": [
"journey",
"travel",
"urban",
"bicycle",
"sustainable transport",
"new beginnings",
"2D illustration",
"flat design",
"exploration",
"efficiency"
],
"scenes": [
{
"scene_id": 1,
"start_time_seconds": 0,
"end_time_seconds": 2,
"description": "A young man with short brown hair, wearing a light blue t-shirt, dark trousers, and sneakers, with a modern grey backpack, stands beside a sleek, light grey bicycle. He checks his smartphone, a stylized map displayed on the screen, with a determined expression. The setting is a bright, stylized urban park with minimalist green trees and a clear, sunny sky.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Medium shot, centered on the man and bicycle",
"motion": "Subtle pan right as he looks up from his phone",
"angle": "Eye-level",
"lens": "Standard"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "A stylized urban park pathway, with minimalist green trees and a bright yellow sun icon in the sky."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Smooth fade to next scene",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Gentle breeze, distant park sounds",
"music": "Upbeat, light, and positive electronic music begins",
"sfx": "Soft 'click' of a phone screen, subtle 'whoosh' as he looks up"
},
"characters_present": [
{
"name": "Young Traveler",
"visual_description": "A young man with short brown hair, wearing a light blue t-shirt, dark trousers, and sneakers. He carries a small, modern grey backpack.",
"action_in_scene": "Standing next to his bicycle, checking a map on his smartphone with a determined expression.",
"emotional_display": "Determined, focused",
"voice_expression": ""
}
],
"elements_in_scene": [
"Sleek light grey bicycle",
"Modern grey backpack",
"Smartphone with map display",
"Stylized green trees",
"Bright yellow sun icon"
]
},
{
"scene_id": 2,
"start_time_seconds": 2,
"end_time_seconds": 4,
"description": "The young man cycles smoothly and efficiently on his bicycle along a clean, stylized city street. Minimalist, modern buildings with large windows line the street, interspersed with stylized green trees. He looks ahead, enjoying the ride, with a sense of purpose.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Tracking shot, following the man from slightly behind and to the side",
"motion": "Smooth tracking motion, following the bicycle's path",
"angle": "Low angle, emphasizing movement",
"lens": "Wide-angle to capture environment"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "A stylized, clean urban street with minimalist buildings and green trees under a bright sky."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Quick cut to next scene",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Light, stylized city traffic sounds (distant, muffled)",
"music": "Upbeat electronic music continues, slightly more energetic",
"sfx": "Gentle whirring of bicycle wheels, subtle wind whoosh"
},
"characters_present": [
{
"name": "Young Traveler",
"visual_description": "The same young man in a light blue t-shirt, dark trousers, and sneakers, with a modern grey backpack.",
"action_in_scene": "Energetically cycling his bicycle, looking forward with a focused and content expression.",
"emotional_display": "Energetic, content",
"voice_expression": ""
}
],
"elements_in_scene": [
"Bicycle",
"Modern grey backpack",
"Minimalist modern buildings (white and grey with blue windows)",
"Stylized green trees",
"Clean street pavement"
]
},
{
"scene_id": 3,
"start_time_seconds": 4,
"end_time_seconds": 6,
"description": "The young man arrives at a charming, stylized cafe with a welcoming outdoor seating area. He dismounts his bicycle and leans it against a stylized lamppost, looking around with a pleased expression, as if he's found his desired spot for a break.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Medium shot, slightly wider to include the cafe entrance and the man",
"motion": "Static, focused on the arrival",
"angle": "Eye-level",
"lens": "Standard"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "A stylized street scene with a cozy, modern cafe (light brown walls, large windows, green awning) and outdoor seating."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "Gentle fade to next scene",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Gentle cafe chatter, distant street sounds",
"music": "Upbeat electronic music softens slightly, becoming more melodic",
"sfx": "Soft 'clink' of bicycle chain, gentle 'thud' as it leans against the lamppost"
},
"characters_present": [
{
"name": "Young Traveler",
"visual_description": "The young man in a light blue t-shirt, dark trousers, and sneakers, with a modern grey backpack.",
"action_in_scene": "Dismounting his bicycle and leaning it against a lamppost, looking around with a pleased and satisfied expression.",
"emotional_display": "Pleased, satisfied, relaxed",
"voice_expression": ""
}
],
"elements_in_scene": [
"Bicycle",
"Modern grey backpack",
"Stylized cafe building",
"Outdoor cafe tables and chairs",
"Stylized lamppost"
]
},
{
"scene_id": 4,
"start_time_seconds": 6,
"end_time_seconds": 8,
"description": "The young man is now seated comfortably at an outdoor cafe table, sipping from a coffee cup. A stylized thought bubble appears above his head, containing a small, vibrant green leaf icon and a small, stylized Wi-Fi signal icon, symbolizing connection, relaxation, and new experiences. He looks content and relaxed.",
"camera": {
"composition": "Close-up on the man's face, slowly zooming out to reveal the thought bubble and icons",
"motion": "Slow zoom out",
"angle": "Eye-level",
"lens": "Standard"
},
"environment_details": {
"setting": "The outdoor seating area of the stylized cafe, with blurred background elements."
},
"transition_to_next_scene": "End of video",
"audio_design_for_scene": {
"ambient_sounds": "Soft cafe ambiance, gentle clinking of cups",
"music": "Upbeat electronic music swells to a positive, resolving crescendo",
"sfx": "Gentle 'sip' sound, soft 'whoosh' as icons appear, subtle 'chime' as they pulse"
},
"characters_present": [
{
"name": "Young Traveler",
"visual_description": "The young man in a light blue t-shirt, dark trousers, and sneakers, with a modern grey backpack.",
"action_in_scene": "Sitting relaxed at a cafe table, sipping coffee, with a content expression.",
"emotional_display": "Content, relaxed, happy",
"voice_expression": ""
}
],
"elements_in_scene": [
"Coffee cup",
"Cafe table",
"Stylized thought bubble",
"Vibrant green leaf icon",
"Stylized Wi-Fi signal icon"
],
"visual_effects": [
"Subtle glowing effect on icons",
"Gentle pulsing light from icons"
]
}
],
"ending_visual": "The young man smiling contentedly at a cafe, with stylized icons of a green leaf and Wi-Fi signal floating above him, symbolizing new connections and sustainable living.",
"final_audio_cue": "A gentle, positive musical flourish with a final 'sparkle' sound effect."
}