Creating AI videos is no longer just about writing a long paragraph and hoping Gemini understands what you want.

With Gemini’s video generation capabilities, you can describe the camera movement, framing, action, lighting and visual style to get much more controlled results. Google specifically recommends describing shot framing and camera motion when prompting Veo. Google DeepMind

Here are 10 slash-style commands you can save and reuse when creating videos.

Important: These /commands are prompt shortcuts I created for this workflow, not official Gemini slash commands. Paste the command and its description into your Gemini video prompt.

1. /earth-to-zoom

Create a dramatic transition from space to a specific location.

Prompt:

/earth-to-zoom Start high above Earth in space and rapidly descend toward [LOCATION], transitioning smoothly from a satellite-style view into a cinematic aerial shot. Maintain realistic geography, atmospheric depth and smooth camera movement.

Perfect for: Cities, landmarks, travel videos.

2. /fpv-fly-through

Create a fast FPV drone-style flight.

Prompt:

/fpv-fly-through Create a high-speed FPV drone flight through [LOCATION]. Fly smoothly between buildings and structures, pass through narrow spaces and rapidly change direction while maintaining realistic physics and cinematic motion.

Perfect for: Architecture, real estate, travel and action content.

3. /360-degree-drone-shot

Orbit completely around your subject.

Prompt:

/360-degree-drone-shot Create a smooth 360-degree drone orbit around [SUBJECT]. Keep the subject perfectly centered while the camera continuously circles around it. Maintain consistent distance, realistic perspective and stabilized cinematic movement.

Perfect for: Landmarks, buildings, cars and products.

4. /cinematic-dolly-in

Slowly move toward the subject.

Prompt:

/cinematic-dolly-in Start with a wide cinematic composition of [SCENE] and slowly push the camera toward [SUBJECT]. Create increasing visual detail and depth while keeping the movement smooth and controlled.

Perfect for: Storytelling, portraits and dramatic reveals.

5. /drone-reveal

Hide the subject initially, then reveal it.

Prompt:

/drone-reveal Begin behind [BUILDING/TREE/STRUCTURE] with the main subject partially hidden. The drone smoothly rises and moves sideways to reveal the full scene in a cinematic aerial composition.

Perfect for: Travel reels and property videos.

6. /orbit-close-up

Create a close cinematic orbit.

Prompt:

/orbit-close-up Create a slow cinematic camera orbit around [SUBJECT] from close range. Keep the subject sharply focused while the background creates natural parallax and depth.

Perfect for: People, cars, products and cinematic portraits.

7. /crane-up

Start close and rise dramatically.

Prompt:

/crane-up Begin with a close view of [SUBJECT]. Slowly raise the camera vertically while pulling back to reveal the larger environment. Maintain smooth professional crane movement and cinematic composition.

Perfect for: Buildings, landscapes and events.

8. /hyperlapse

Turn a normal environment into a fast-moving cinematic sequence.

Prompt:

/hyperlapse Create a cinematic hyperlapse through [LOCATION]. The camera moves continuously forward while the environment changes rapidly around it. Keep the main path stable and the movement smooth.

Perfect for: Cities, streets, travel and architecture.

9. /tracking-shot

Follow a moving subject.

Prompt:

/tracking-shot Follow [SUBJECT] continuously as it moves through [LOCATION]. Keep the subject consistently framed while the camera moves alongside it with smooth cinematic tracking motion.

Perfect for: Cars, people, sports and travel.

10. /first-last-frame

Create a controlled transformation between two visual states.

Prompt:

/first-last-frame Start exactly from the provided first frame. Gradually transition the scene into the provided final frame using one continuous camera movement. Preserve the subject, environment and visual identity throughout the transition with no jump cuts.

This is particularly useful for creative transitions, transformations and cinematic reveals. Google specifically supports first-and-last-frame workflows in its newer video-generation tools. Google DeepMind

The real trick

Don’t just tell Gemini what you want to see.

Tell it:

Subject + Action + Camera Movement + Composition + Lighting + Style

For example:

360-degree drone shot + Minar-e-Pakistan + sunset + cinematic realism + slow orbit + wide-angle lens + stable gimbal + realistic Lahore environment.

Google’s own Veo guidance recommends thinking about shot framing and motion alongside style, lighting, location and action. Google DeepMind

And you can refine generated videos conversationally, including changing camera angles or modifying elements of the scene. Google Support

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I share AI workflows, prompts, marketing strategies and free resources designed to help marketers, entrepreneurs and creators actually use AI to get work done, rather than just talk about it.

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