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AI video model · 2025–2026

Veo 3.1: turn scripts into short-form video that fits your funnel

Veo 3.1 is Google DeepMind’s latest text-to-video model for short, cinematic clips with richer audio and better control over the story. Stratboost is built to plug Veo-style video into Nova (AI Video Studio), AI Reel Maker and Signature Models so your hooks, scripts and avatars become Reels, stories and funnel videos — not random one-off experiments.

You don’t pick models. You ask for a video that fits your funnel — Stratmind and Nova handle Veo-style routing behind the scenes.

From script to funnel with Veo-style models

Example Veo 3.1-style vertical video created through Nova: scripts from Leo and Mira, Signature Models on screen, and shots routed to AI video engines — all plugged back into your funnels.

Director’s view

How Veo-style video fits into a Stratboost funnel

Veo 3.1 isn’t a toy that spits out random clips. Inside a Stratboost-style system, it becomes the engine that takes you from hook → storyboard → shots → funnel — all connected to the same brand brain.

  1. Hook & offer live in Stratmind

    You describe your offer, audience and promise once inside Stratmind. Hooks, objections and proof live there, ready to feed every script, storyboard and shot list — so Veo-style clips always point back to the same core message.

  2. Scripts come from Leo, Mira & workflows

    Use workflows like the AI Content Machine and Social Growth System to generate short-form scripts and sequences for Reels, Shorts and stories.

  3. Nova turns scripts into shot lists

    In Nova, those scripts become shot recipes: camera moves, angles, pacing, transitions and overlay text. Signature Models avatars are pulled in if you want someone “on screen” without needing a real shoot.

  4. Veo-style models generate the clips

    Stratboost routes those shot instructions to AI video engines like Veo 3.1 via Gemini-compatible surfaces. The output is short, focused clips with motion, ambience and timing aligned to your script and storyboard.

  5. Clips plug into funnels

    Winning clips are reused in ads, emails, landing pages and follow-up flows via Ella, Mira and Botly Smart Trees — so your best video ideas turn into full campaigns, not one-off posts.

The model is one piece. The system is scripts, avatars, workflows, analytics and follow-up — all reading from the same Stratmind brand brain so every Veo-style clip has a job to do.

Shot recipe library

Common Veo-style shots for Reels, Shorts & ads

Instead of thinking in “prompts”, think in shots. These are the building blocks Nova and Veo-style models can assemble into short-form videos and funnel clips.

Hook shot · Pattern interrupt

Quick, visual pattern breakers that stop the scroll in the first second:

  • Fast push-in on a bold on-screen headline.
  • Jump cut between two contrasting scenes (before vs after).
  • Signature Models avatar turning to camera as the hook appears.

Use in the AI Reel Maker when testing 3–5 hook variants for the same offer.

Explainer shot · Visualising the idea

Medium-length shots that make your concept feel real:

  • Over-the-shoulder views of dashboards, campaigns or results.
  • Avatar or presenter walking through a simple diagram or funnel.
  • Product-in-context scenes that match your story (office, studio, store).

Great for mid-video segments in the AI Product Launch workflow.

Proof & CTA shots · Social proof & next step

End shots that sell without feeling pushy:

  • Quick montage of screenshots, testimonials or logos.
  • Avatar or text-based scene with a simple, clear CTA.
  • Logo + brand colours + clean end card animation.

These shots become reusable “tags” you drop into clips, ads and longer edits.

Inside Stratboost

How Veo-style models show up in Nova, AI Reel Maker & Signature Models

Stratboost isn’t “a Veo front-end”. It’s the orchestration layer that connects scripts, avatars, video engines and follow-up into one system.

Nova · AI Video Studio

Nova is your AI video studio inside Stratboost. It uses text models, Stratmind and video engines like Veo 3.1 to:

  • Turn scripts into short clips with camera moves, pacing and overlays.
  • Keep your logo, colours and end cards consistent across outputs.
  • Save and reuse winning scenes in your video library.

See the full solution: AI Video Studio solution page.

AI Reel Maker · Hooks to vertical video

The AI Reel Maker turns hooks and scripts into vertical video sequences:

  • Generate multiple hook variants for Reels, Shorts and TikToks.
  • Use scripts as teleprompter-style guides or pair them with AI video.
  • Send winning clips into Ella and Mira for follow-up campaigns.

Signature Models · Your AI spokespeople

Signature Models become your AI spokespeople — lifelike avatars you can reuse in explainer clips, ads and funnels:

  • Keep the same “face of the brand” across multiple videos and campaigns.
  • Let Nova and Veo-style models handle motion and scenes around them.
  • Stay on-brand without needing to be on camera for every piece of content.

Storyboard prompts

Prompt shapes that work well with Veo-style video models

Veo 3.1 responds best when you give it shots and beats, not vague vibes. Stratboost can generate these prompts for you, but here are patterns to understand how it thinks.

3-clip Reels / Shorts sequence

Goal: 3-shot vertical video (~6–8 seconds) to sell [offer].

Aspect ratio: 9:16 vertical.
Overall style: fast-paced, modern, social-first.

Shot 1 – Hook (2 seconds)
- Visual: pattern-interrupt moment related to [problem].
- Movement: quick push-in or zoom, dynamic camera.
- Text on screen: “[insert hook]”.

Shot 2 – Explainer (3 seconds)
- Visual: simple metaphor or product-in-use scene.
- Movement: slow pan or subtle handheld motion.
- Text on screen: “[core promise]”.

Shot 3 – CTA (2–3 seconds)
- Visual: logo + product + simple background.
- Movement: gentle zoom out.
- Text on screen: “[simple CTA]”.
- Audio: light whoosh on transitions, subtle tag sound on logo.

Testimonial montage for ads

Goal: 3–4 short clips to build social proof around [offer].

Aspect ratio: 9:16 vertical, safe to crop to 1:1 square.
Overall style: real, calm, trustworthy.

Clip 1 – Before
- Visual: person or avatar describing the “before” state in a simple setting.
- Text overlay: “Before [offer]”.

Clip 2 – After
- Visual: brighter environment, improved results on screen.
- Text overlay: “After [offer]”.

Clip 3 – Quote
- Visual: close-up on text message or short quote.
- Text overlay: “[short, powerful line]”.

Clip 4 – CTA (optional)
- Visual: logo and clear CTA.
- Audio: soft ambient background, subtle emphasis on CTA beat.

Explainer for a funnel or framework

Goal: Short explainer video for the [framework name] funnel.

Aspect ratio: 16:9 for YouTube + 9:16 variant.
Visual style: clean, minimal, brand colours [list].

Beats:
1. Open with a wide shot of a simple diagram of the funnel.
2. Zoom into each stage with a short animated highlight and icon.
3. Cut to real-world scenes that represent each stage (e.g. ad, chat, email, checkout).
4. End on a simple summary slide and CTA.

Include:
- Subtle ambient audio that matches the pacing.
- Smooth transitions between diagram and real-world scenes.
- Enough breathing room for captions and voiceover.

You can save storyboard patterns like these into Stratmind and attach them to workflows, so future videos follow the same proven structure automatically.

Comparative view

Strengths, tradeoffs and how Veo 3.1 sits next to other models

What Veo 3.1 brings to a Stratboost-style stack

  • Richer native audio. Ambient sound and effects make short clips feel more complete out of the box.
  • Better narrative control. Stronger understanding of cinematic styles and beats helps follow your storyboards.
  • Improved realism. More natural motion and textures make marketing clips easier to use alongside real footage.
  • Prompt adherence. Closer alignment to your shot and scene descriptions reduces trial and error.

Considerations & responsible use

  • Clip length & focus. Veo 3.1 focuses on short clips; Stratboost uses workflows to chain ideas into full funnels instead of chasing long, single renders.
  • Safety & disclosure. Photoreal video should be labelled and used responsibly, especially with Signature Models or sensitive topics.
  • Model churn. Video models evolve quickly. Stratboost aims to keep your workflows, assets and brand brain stable while the engines change underneath.

How Veo-style video works with other models

Veo 3.1 doesn’t replace your other models — it works alongside them:

  • GPT-5.1 for the scripts, hooks and campaign logic behind each video.
  • Nano Banana Pro and Flux 2 for still frames, thumbnails and supporting visuals.
  • Gemini- and Claude-style models for reading briefs, analysing existing content and suggesting new video angles.

Stratboost’s job is to make these engines feel like one director, not three separate tools.

Inside your 2026 stack

Where Veo-style video sits in your Stratboost system

Ecommerce & product brands

Use short AI video to support launches, evergreen offers and retargeting:

  • Hook clips and explainers for the Ecommerce use case.
  • Product-focused Reels and Shorts made from launch scripts.
  • Retargeting creatives that reuse the same Signature Models avatar and visual style.

Creators, coaches & agencies

Turn your frameworks and IP into regular video without living in a timeline editor:

  • Creators: hooks and Reels tied into the Creators use case and AI Reel Maker.
  • Coaches: framework explainers and course teasers via the Coaches use case.
  • Agencies: packaged shot recipes and workflows clients can approve and reuse.

Local & service businesses

You don’t need “cinema” to benefit from AI video — you need clear, simple clips:

  • Location and team showcase clips tied to the Local businesses use case.
  • Appointment, booking and offer reminders repurposed for Reels and stories.
  • Signature Models avatars to explain what you do without always being on camera.

Questions

Common questions about Veo 3.1-style video inside Stratboost

Do I need to be “good at video” to benefit from Veo 3.1?

No. Stratboost is built so you think in terms of hooks, offers and workflows, not editing timelines. Nova, AI Reel Maker and Veo-style engines handle storyboards, shots and clips for you.

Does Stratboost guarantee it uses Veo 3.1 specifically?

Stratboost is designed to work with a range of AI video engines, including Veo-style models, through supported APIs. The exact models in use can change over time as providers release new versions. The goal is to keep your workflows and brand brain stable while upgrading the engines underneath.

Can I mix AI-generated clips with my own footage?

Yes. You can use Nova and AI Reel Maker to generate clips around your existing footage, then combine them in your editor of choice. Stratboost’s job is to keep scripts, hooks and offers aligned across everything you publish.

How does Stratboost prevent harmful or misleading AI video?

Stratboost is designed for legitimate brand content. You’re expected to follow the underlying provider’s safety policies, avoid impersonation or deceptive edits, and label AI-generated avatars or scenes where appropriate. Signature Models are meant to be clearly synthetic spokespeople, not deepfakes of real people.

What happens when new AI video models launch in 2026?

As new video models appear, Stratboost aims to adopt them behind the scenes where they make sense, without forcing you to rebuild your campaigns, prompts or workflows. Your system stays familiar even as the engines evolve.

Built for brands, creators and teams who want video that actually fits their funnels

Use Veo 3.1-level AI video without rebuilding your marketing stack

Stratboost connects scripts, hooks, Signature Models and Veo-style video engines through Nova and AI Reel Maker. Turn ideas into clips, and clips into full funnels, without living in an editor or babysitting models.

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