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Multi-step workflow · Veo 3 · Veo + ChatGPT +1 · Short films · 0:21 · Posted 7 July 2026

Dragon cave scene planned in ChatGPT, rendered shot by shot in Veo 3

A dragon encounter inspired by House of the Dragon, with ChatGPT writing the shot list, Midjourney making the images and Veo 3 animating them.

The prompt

Shot 1 (0:00 - 0:02) — The Hidden View
Visual Prompt: A low-angle, frame-within-a-frame cinematic shot looking out from a dark, narrow rocky crevice. In the background, a man with curly hair, glasses, and wearing dark steel armor sits quietly in a dusty, dimly lit cave. Soft, dramatic light streams from an opening above, illuminating the dust motes in the air. The camera is static, creating a tense, quiet atmosphere.

Camera & Style: 8k resolution, cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field, high-contrast shadows.
Shot 2 (0:02 - 0:03) — The Beast Awakens
Visual Prompt: Close-up shot inside the cave. A massive, ancient dragon with rough, dark scaly skin and a prominent horn on its snout slowly lowers its head into the frame. The dragon’s nostrils flare as it breathes out a faint mist of smoke and dust. The lighting is dark and gritty, emphasizing the texture of the scales.
Camera & Style: Extreme close-up, high detail, photorealistic CGI, dramatic side-lighting.
Shot 3 (0:03 - 0:05) — The Confrontation & Fall
Visual Prompt: A dynamic medium shot. A terrifying, massive grey dragon with sharp teeth and an open mouth roars directly into the camera, kicking up a massive cloud of dust and debris. The man in armor screams in terror and falls backward onto the ground as sparks and embers fly across the screen, creating a chaotic and intense action sequence.
Camera & Style: Handheld camera shake, motion blur, explosive visual effects, cinematic action composition.
Shot 4 (0:05 - 0:06) — The Heavy Stomp
Visual Prompt: Macro close-up shot of a massive, reptilian dragon claw slamming heavily onto the dusty cave floor. The sharp, black talons dig into the dirt, sending a shockwave of dust and smoke swirling around the foot.
Camera & Style: Ground-level camera angle, slow-motion impact, high texture detail, cinematic smoke effects.
Shot 5 (0:06 - 0:07) — Frozen in Fear
Visual Prompt: Extreme close-up shot of the man lying flat on his back on the rocky ground. He is wearing round glasses, has a thick beard, and his eyes are wide with sheer terror, looking upward. The warm glow of distant fire reflects on his face and lenses, casting dramatic shadows.
Camera & Style: Shallow depth of field, intense facial expression, high-contrast dramatic lighting.
Shot 6 (0:07 - 0:10) — The Fire Breath
Visual Prompt: Overhead bird's-eye view shot. The man lies helpless on the stone ground. A detailed dragon head enters the frame from the left and breathes a continuous stream of bright orange and yellow fire over him. The flames beautifully arc just above his body, missing him closely, illuminating the entire stone floor and walls with an intense, flickering warm glow.
Camera & Style: Top-down perspective, realistic fluid simulation for the fire, high-contrast lighting, cinematic scale.
Shot 7 (0:10 - 0:13) — Looming Danger
Visual Prompt: Tight close-up shot from a low side angle focusing on the man's face. He is panting heavily, his chest heaving in panic as a massive, sharp black dragon talon slowly descends from above, stopping just inches away from his face, casting a dark shadow over his terrified eyes.
Camera & Style: Shallow depth of field, slow, tense movement, macro lens focus on facial expression and the sharp texture of the talon.
Shot 8 (0:13 - 0:16) — Trapped
Visual Prompt: Full overhead shot of the man pinned down on the ground. Two massive, scaly dragon feet flank him on both sides. The sharp claws slowly close in, lightly tapping and scratching against his steel chest plate, completely trapping him under the creature's immense weight. Dust and small pebbles shake around him.
Camera & Style: Static overhead camera, tense and claustrophobic framing, photorealistic CGI blending with the armor plates.
Shot 9 (0:16 - 0:20) — The Escape Attempt
Visual Prompt: Medium shot from a slightly low angle. The man is pinned down between the massive, dark reptilian claws….
He gasps for air, panicking, and frantically tries to wave his hands to push the massive claws away or find a way out, his armor scraping against the stone floor in a desperate struggle.
Camera & Style: Medium close-up, high-action framing, gritty atmosphere, cinematic survival tone.

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Poster frame: Dragon cave scene planned in ChatGPT, rendered shot by shot in Veo 3VEO + CHATGPT +10:21
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