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Quick Start: Get Veo3 + Video Editor

Get up and running with AI video creation in under 30 minutes. The essential tools to start making content like Big Yowie.

⏱️ 5 min read💰 Free to start🚀 Ready in 30 mins

What You'll Need

Required

  • • Google account
  • • Email address
  • • Basic video idea

Optional

  • • $250/month for Veo3 Ultra
  • • Pro video editing subscription
  • • Video editing experience

4 Steps to Your First AI Video

01

Sign Up for Google Veo3

Free to start, $250/month for Ultra

Go to Google's AI Test Kitchen or Labs and request access to Veo3. You'll need a Google account and may need to join a waitlist.

Get Veo3 Access
02

Set Up Video Editing Tools

Free plans available

Choose a video editing platform for post-processing, subtitle generation, and content optimization. Most platforms offer free plans to get started.

Try Kapwing (Recommended)
03

Generate Your First Test Video

1-2 credits

Start simple: Create a 5-second clip of your character doing one basic action. Test Veo3's capabilities before investing in complex scenes.

04

Edit and Optimize Your Video

Varies by platform

Import your Veo3 video into your chosen editor. Add subtitles, crop for vertical format, and optimize for TikTok/Instagram specs.

Pro Tips for Beginners

1Start with Veo3's free credits before upgrading to Ultra
2Use video editor templates for proper TikTok/Instagram sizing
3Keep first videos under 15 seconds
4Test on one platform before expanding
5Save successful prompts for reuse

Ready for the Full Process?

Once you've got the basics working, dive into the complete viral video creation method.