🎬 Generate videos from text prompts using GPT-5 and Google Veo-3
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Description
This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.
🎬 GPT-5 Cinematic Video Generator (n8n + AI/ML API + Google Veo-3) This n8n workflow transforms even a single word into a fully rendered cinematic video using Google Veo-3 image-to-video and prompt expansion with GPT-5. Ideal for rapid creative prototyping, content creation, and AI-driven video production.
🚀 Key Features
- Ultra-Short Input Ready – Works with just one keyword or a short idea.
- AI Prompt Expansion – GPT-5 adds cinematic elements: camera motion, mood, color palette, and composition.
- Automated Video Generation – Veo-3 i2v model creates smooth, visually appealing clips.
- Smart Polling – Waits until video is ready, with success/fail handling.
- Direct Output – Returns ready-to-use video URL for download or publishing.
🛠 Setup Guide
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Create AI/ML API Credentials
- Get your API key from AI/ML API Keys.
- In n8n > Credentials, add AI/ML account (Bearer token).
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(Optional) Change Image Source
- Edit the
Set image URLnode to point to your desired still image for video generation.
- Edit the
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Run from Chat
- Send a word or short phrase via Chat Trigger to start the process.
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(Optional) Extend Output
- Add Google Drive upload, YouTube publish, or database logging nodes for a complete content pipeline.
💡 How It Works
- Trigger – Receives chat input (keyword or brief).
- Prompt Expansion – GPT-5 turns it into a cinematic, Veo-3-optimized description.
- Video Creation – Sends prompt + image to Veo-3 image-to-video.
- Polling – Checks generation status every 30 seconds until complete.
- Result – Returns direct video URL, ready for your next steps.
🔗 Nodes Used
HTTP Request, Stop and Error, Chat Trigger
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File