Create a Maldives Diving POV Video with Veo 3 Prompt

How to Use a Veo 3 Prompt to Generate a Maldives Diving POV Video

Veo 3 allows creators to produce hyper-realistic, immersive first-person videos using structured JSON prompts. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create an 8-second tropical diving scene in the Maldives, transitioning smoothly from above water to underwater views.

The JSON Prompt

Here is the full JSON prompt you can use in Veo 3:

{ "scene": "First-person POV dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives, starting above the water and transitioning smoothly into an underwater view", "camera": { "perspective": "first-person", "movement": "natural head motion with slight body movement during jump and descent underwater", "transitions": "above water to underwater with realistic splash, lens distortion, and lighting shift" }, "timeline": [ { "time": "0s", "description": "Camera begins on a boat. Turquoise ocean stretches out with islands in the distance. Sunlight reflects on the rippling water. The person takes a breath and prepares to jump." }, { "time": "2s", "description": "The person jumps into the water — camera shakes briefly with the splash. Water crashes onto the lens before immediately submerging." }, { "time": "3s", "description": "Underwater scene begins. Visibility is crystal clear. Coral reefs line the bottom. Small tropical fish swim past. Light rays pierce the surface, creating dancing caustics." }, { "time": "5s", "description": "Bubbles rise as the camera glides deeper for a moment. Hands briefly visible in frame. Peaceful silence underwater replaces above-water sound." }, { "time": "7s", "description": "Camera begins gently surfacing again as sunbeams shimmer through. Fish scatter slightly. Calm, immersive atmosphere continues as the video ends." } ], "environment": { "location": "Maldives ocean lagoon", "weather": "clear, sunny, calm waves", "water": { "clarity": "extremely clear", "color": "bright turquoise and deep blue gradient", "features": "colorful coral reef, tropical fish, sunlight caustics, air bubbles" }, "sound": { "above_water": "gentle waves, wind, distant seagulls", "underwater": "muted ambient hum, soft bubbling" } }, "style": { "tone": "peaceful, immersive, tropical", "visuals": "hyper-realistic water physics, slow-motion splash detail, smooth underwater lighting, slight lens distortion and water ripple effects", "motion": "fluid camera with natural human head motion" }, "duration": "8s" }

This JSON prompt defines the scene, camera perspective, timeline, environment, style, and duration to ensure a smooth, cinematic, and immersive diving experience.

Step 1: Setting Up the Camera

The camera section specifies the first-person perspective:

• Mounted on the person’s head for a natural POV
• Smooth movement with slight body motion during jump and underwater descent
• Transitions above water to underwater with realistic splash, lens distortion, and lighting shift

This creates a fully immersive diving experience for the viewer.

Step 2: Breaking Down the Timeline

The timeline field defines key moments in the 8-second video:

• 0s: Camera starts on a boat, turquoise ocean, sunlight reflecting, person prepares to jump
• 2s: Jump into water, camera shakes briefly, splash hits the lens
• 3s: Underwater scene with coral reefs, tropical fish, light caustics
• 5s: Camera glides deeper, bubbles rise, peaceful underwater silence
• 7s: Camera surfaces gently, sunbeams shimmer, fish scatter, ending calm and immersive

Breaking the video into timed actions ensures smooth pacing and realism.

Step 3: Designing the Environment

The environment section enhances the immersive experience:

• Maldives ocean lagoon with clear, sunny, calm conditions
• Extremely clear turquoise-to-blue gradient water
• Colorful coral reef, tropical fish, sunlight caustics, air bubbles
• Sound: gentle waves and seagulls above water, muted ambient hum and soft bubbling underwater

This combination creates a tropical and tranquil atmosphere.

Step 4: Applying Style and Tone

The style section defines cinematic parameters:

• Tone: peaceful, immersive, tropical
• Visuals: hyper-realistic water physics, slow-motion splash, smooth underwater lighting, slight lens distortion
• Motion: fluid camera with natural head movement

Adhering to these parameters ensures a visually captivating and relaxing video.

Step 5: Generating Your Video in Veo 3

After finalizing the JSON prompt, paste it into Veo 3. Adjust minor settings like frame rate or audio if needed, then click Generate. Veo 3 will produce an 8-second immersive first-person Maldives diving POV video.

Conclusion

Using a structured JSON prompt in Veo 3 allows you to create short, immersive, and cinematic first-person experiences. This Maldives diving example demonstrates how to guide Veo 3 in capturing smooth transitions, realistic water effects, and an engaging tropical environment in just 8 seconds.