Veo 3.1 Fast
Veo 3.1 Fast is the speed-optimized iteration of the Veo 3.1 model from Google, delivering the latest refinements in video quality with a focus on performance. It is engineered for creators who require both state-of-the-art visual features and the ability to produce content rapidly. This makes it a perfect choice for dynamic workflows in advertising, social media, and rapid prototyping where both quality and turnaround time are critical.
See more
Veo 3.1 Fast is the speed-optimized iteration of the Veo 3.1 model from Google, delivering the latest refinements in video quality with a focus on performance. It is engineered for creators who require both state-of-the-art visual features and the ability to produce content rapidly. This makes it a perfect choice for dynamic workflows in advertising, social media, and rapid prototyping where both quality and turnaround time are critical.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and Veo 3.1 Fast becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use Veo 3.1 Fast to animate a torch-lit dungeon corridor with a slow dolly forward.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "veo-3.1-fast",
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward",
"batch_size": 1,
"duration_seconds": 4
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/google-veo-3-1-fast/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward"
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- prompt string
- Describe what to generate, or the change to make.
- negative_prompt string
- What to keep out of the result.
- aspect_ratio enumdefault LANDSCAPE_16_9_720p6 options
- The shape and size of the output.
- seed integer
- The starting point for the model's randomness. The same seed and settings give the same result.
- duration_seconds integerdefault 4
- Length of the generated clip, in seconds.
- generate_audio booleandefault false
- Add sound, generated with the video in the same pass.
- guidance_file_first_frame file[]
- The frame the video starts on
- guidance_file_last_frame file[]
- The frame the video ends on
- prompt_language string
- The language the prompt is written in, so it reaches the model as you meant it.
Create amazing video content with Veo 3.1 Fast on Layer
The complete content creation platform for modern game teams. From concepting to polished in-game assets - across Image, 3D, Video, and Audio.
Why use Veo 3.1 Fast for video?
High speed video generation with upgraded clarity and detail
Veo 3.1 Fast delivers faster renders than Veo 3.1 while keeping improved sharpness, lighting, and structure. This makes it ideal for rapid creative exploration without sacrificing readability.
Cleaner motion and more stable character performance than earlier Fast tiers
The model maintains smoother animation, consistent proportions, and reduced flicker compared to Veo 3 Fast. Veo 3.1 Fast has enough stability for UA hooks, shop clips, and early promo sequences.
Strong prompt responsiveness for rapid creative iteration
Veo 3.1 Fast interprets direction changes accurately, even with varied themes or mood shifts. This helps teams test multiple concepts quickly ( pacing changes, lighting variations, emotional beats ) without long render times.

Rapid UA video exploration with improved fidelity and pacing
Generate lightweight 1 to 3 second hooks that read clearly on mobile placements. Veo 3.1 Fast allows high volume concept testing with better detail and motion than the older Fast tier.

Quick LiveOps teasers and event announcement loops
Create short thematic videos for seasonal drops, skin promos, or biome previews. Faster turnaround makes it ideal for LiveOps teams that need constant video output.

Lightweight character and item showcase clips with stable motion
Produce simple reveal spins, action gestures, and item highlights with smoother animation and better lighting than Veo 3 Fast. Ideal for shop displays and fast promotional content.
FAQ
How much does Veo 3.1 Fast cost? Is it free?+
How does Layer's pricing work?+
There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.
What Elo score does Veo 3.1 Fast have?+
Other video models on Layer
Gemini Omni Flash
Google's fast multimodal video model — 720p clips with synchronized native audio from text or a still image.
Gemini Omni Flash Reference
Reference-guided video generation with up to 5 reference images for consistent characters and style.
Veo 3.1 Fast Reference to Video
Speed-optimized reference-guided Veo 3.1: character-consistent video from up to three reference images.
Runway Gen-4.5
Runway
Runway's high-fidelity image-to-video model with improved prompt adherence and motion quality.
Minimax Hailuo-2.3 Standard
MiniMax
Latest standard video model. Improved prompt understanding and visual consistency for daily creation.
Kling v2.6 Pro
Kling
Generate videos from images with native audio generation and fluid motion.