What This Workflow Does
Veo 3 AI Animation
Generate 4-8 second animations with Google's cutting-edge Veo 3 model. Create character animations, UI elements, loading screens - anything you can describe in text.
Transparent Background
Automatically remove backgrounds with AI precision using VideoBGRemover. Perfect transparency for compositing over any UI or background.
Lottie JSON Export
Export as mobile-optimized Lottie JSON format with embedded WebP frames. Tiny file size (30-150KB), full transparency, hardware-accelerated rendering.
Mobile-Ready Output
Compatible with lottie-ios, lottie-android, and lottie-react-native. Use in your iOS/Android apps with just a few lines of code.
How It Works
1. Describe Your Animation
- Write a text prompt describing what you want
- Choose duration: 4, 6, or 8 seconds
- 1:1 square aspect ratio (mobile-optimized)
- Example: 'Cute owl celebrating with confetti'
2. Veo 3 Generates Animation
- Google's Veo 3 creates high-quality animation
- Smooth, natural movements
- 720p resolution, no audio (saves 50% credits)
- Processing: ~2-4 minutes
3. Export as Lottie JSON
- Background removal with AI precision
- Convert to Lottie format with WebP frames
- Full alpha channel transparency
- Uploads .json file to Google Drive (~30-150KB)
Mobile Animation FAQ
What is Lottie and why use it for mobile apps?
Lottie is a JSON-based animation format created by Airbnb that renders animations natively on iOS and Android. Benefits: 10-50x smaller file size than video, scales to any resolution, hardware-accelerated rendering, programmable (play/pause/loop), and supports full transparency. It's the industry standard for mobile animations - used by Duolingo, Uber, Netflix, and thousands of apps.
How do I use the Lottie JSON file in my mobile app?
iOS (Swift): Import Lottie and use `LottieAnimationView(name: "animation")`. Android (Kotlin): Use `LottieAnimationView` and `setAnimation("animation.json")`. React Native: Import `lottie-react-native` and use `<LottieView source={require('./animation.json')} autoPlay loop />`. Full documentation: lottiefiles.com/how-to-use-lottie
What kinds of animations work best for this workflow?
Best for: character animations (mascots, avatars), celebration effects (confetti, sparkles), loading indicators, success/error states, onboarding walkthrough elements, UI micro-interactions, progress indicators, and tutorial animations. Keep it simple: 4-6 seconds (Veo 3 accepts 4, 6, or 8), focused on a single subject with clear action. Duolingo-style character animations work perfectly.
Why is audio disabled in the workflow?
Lottie JSON format doesn't support audio - it's a visual-only format. By disabling audio generation in Veo 3 (generate_audio: false), you save 50% on FAL API credits while getting the exact same video quality. If you need audio, use the video composition templates instead.
What's the file size of the Lottie JSON output?
Typical file sizes: 30-150KB for a 5-second animation at 720p. This is 10-50x smaller than an equivalent MP4 video. The format uses embedded WebP images for frames and vector data for structure. Longer animations or higher complexity will be larger, but still dramatically smaller than video.
Can I customize the aspect ratio for different use cases?
Yes! The workflow defaults to 1:1 (square) for universal mobile compatibility, but you can change the aspect_ratio parameter to 9:16 (portrait fullscreen), 16:9 (landscape), 4:3, or other ratios. Square works great for most UI elements, while 9:16 is perfect for fullscreen character animations.
How much does it cost per animation?
Costs: FAL Veo 3 charges ~$0.10-0.30 per generation (4-8 seconds, audio disabled saves 50%). VideoBGRemover charges $0.50-1.00 per video minute (typically $0.25-0.50 for 6s animation). Total: approximately $0.35-0.80 per animation. Both services offer free trial credits for testing.
What animation prompts work best with Veo 3?
Be clear and descriptive. Good: 'A cute owl character celebrating success with colorful confetti falling around, smooth cartoon animation style with vibrant colors.' Include: subject (owl), action (celebrating), props (confetti), style (cartoon, smooth), and mood (vibrant). Avoid abstract concepts. Think visually: what would you see on screen?
Can I batch generate multiple animations?
Yes! Connect the workflow to Google Sheets or Airtable with columns for prompt, duration, and aspect_ratio. Each row will be processed sequentially, generating unique animations. Perfect for creating complete animation sets for onboarding flows, loading states, or tutorial sequences.
How do I loop the animation seamlessly in my app?
The Lottie format is designed for looping. In code, set the loop parameter: iOS: `animationView.loopMode = .loop`, Android: `animationView.repeatCount = LottieDrawable.INFINITE`, React Native: `<LottieView loop={true} />`. For best results, design prompts with circular motion or actions that naturally restart.
What if my animation needs to be longer than 8 seconds?
Veo 3 supports up to 8 seconds per generation (valid values: 4, 6, or 8 seconds). For longer sequences, generate multiple 8s clips with similar prompts and concatenate them, or chain multiple workflow runs together in n8n. However, mobile animations should typically be 4-6 seconds for optimal UX and file size.
Can I edit or customize the Lottie JSON after generation?
Yes! Use Lottie Editor (lottiefiles.com/editor) to adjust colors, timing, or add text overlays. You can also programmatically modify the JSON - it's just a structured JSON file with animation data. Advanced: use lottie-api for JavaScript-based editing.
Does this work with Flutter or other mobile frameworks?
Yes! Lottie has packages for Flutter (lottie package), Xamarin, Unity, and more. The JSON output is framework-agnostic - as long as a Lottie renderer exists for your platform, it will work. Check lottiefiles.com for platform-specific implementation guides.
What's the difference between this and using GIF or MP4?
Lottie advantages: 10-50x smaller file size, scales infinitely (resolution-independent), hardware-accelerated (smoother rendering), programmable (control playback), true transparency (not GIF's limited palette), and better for slow networks. GIFs have limited colors and large file sizes. MP4s are heavy and don't scale well on different screen densities.