How to extend Veo 3 AI videos beyond 8 seconds
The Rundown: While Google's Veo 3 limits you to 8-second clips, this workaround using Flow’s frame-to-video feature lets you create longer videos with character consistency.
🧰 Who is this useful for:
- Content creators needing longer AI-generated videos
- Social media managers creating extended promotional content
- Video editors looking to maximize AI video tools
- Marketers developing comprehensive video campaigns
STEP 1: Create Your Initial Video
Head over to Flow and create a new project. Choose "Text to Video" to generate your starting clip. For this example, we'll create a TV presenter introducing a topic.
Write a detailed prompt like:
“A TV presenter saying ‘Breaking news, Dr. Cintas is going to teach you how to extend your videos past 8 seconds’”
Select Veo 3 if you want audio included (requires subscription) or choose from the free Veo 2 options. Veo 3 Fast offers good quality with audio at lower credits, while Veo 3 Quality provides the highest quality output.
STEP 2: Save the Final Frame
Once your initial video is generated, open it in Flow’s scene editor. Navigate to the very end of your 8-second clip using the timeline scrubber.
Look for the plus button and hover over it to reveal “Save frame as asset.” Click this option to capture the last frame of your video. This frame will serve as the starting point for your next video segment, ensuring character and scene consistency.
STEP 3: Generate the Extension
Return to your main project and select “Frames to Video” instead of “Text to Video.” Upload the saved final frame from your previous video.
Write a detailed prompt describing what should happen next in your extended sequence. For example:
“Camera flips to the guy behind her. He is sitting in a studio with his laptop that says ‘The trick is on the extend button.’”
The AI will use your frame as reference to maintain the same character, lighting, and scene continuity while generating the next 8 seconds of content.
STEP 4: Combine and Edit Your Scenes
Once your second video segment is generated, click “Add to Scene” to combine both clips in the timeline. You can now trim any unwanted portions from the beginning or end of either clip to create smooth transitions.
Use the timeline editor to fine-tune the pacing and remove any static moments. The result is a seamless video that appears to be one continuous take, extending well beyond the typical 8-second limitation.
Pro tip: You can repeat this process multiple times to create even longer videos. Each extension maintains character consistency, making it perfect for creating comprehensive tutorials, presentations, or storytelling content.