Sora 2 Guide

Everything you need to know to create stunning AI-generated videos

What is Sora 2?

Sora 2 is OpenAI's advanced AI model that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions. It can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user's prompt.

The model understands not only what the user has asked for in the prompt, but also how those things exist in the physical world. It has a deep understanding of language, enabling it to accurately interpret prompts and generate compelling characters that express vibrant emotions.

Key Features

Advanced Video Generation

Generate high-quality videos up to 60 seconds in length with multiple characters, specific types of motion, and accurate details of the subject and background. Sora 2 creates multiple shots within a single generated video that accurately persist characters and visual style.

Deep Language Understanding

The model has a deep understanding of language, enabling it to accurately interpret prompts and generate compelling characters that express vibrant emotions. Sora can create multiple shots within a single video that accurately persist characters and visual style.

Realistic Motion & Physics

Sora understands how things exist in the physical world and generates videos with accurate physics, realistic movements, and proper interactions between objects and characters. This creates a more believable and immersive viewing experience.

Multiple Formats & Styles

Generate videos in various aspect ratios, from widescreen cinematic formats to vertical mobile-friendly videos. Support for different artistic styles including photorealistic, animated, stylized, and more based on your creative vision.

Best Practices for Prompts

Be Specific and Detailed

Include specific details about camera angles, lighting, mood, and style. The more detailed your prompt, the better Sora can understand your vision.

Describe Motion and Action

Clearly describe how subjects move and interact. Mention speed, direction, and the type of movement for more dynamic results.

Set the Scene

Provide context about the environment, time of day, weather conditions, and atmosphere to create a rich and immersive setting.

Use Technical Terms

Include cinematography terms like "drone shot," "slow-motion," "4K," or "wide angle" to get specific visual styles.

Current Limitations

Important to Know

  • The model may have difficulty accurately simulating the physics of a complex scene and may not understand specific instances of cause and effect.
  • Spatial details of a prompt may be confused, for example, mixing up left and right directions.
  • Precise descriptions of events that take place over time can sometimes be challenging, such as following a specific camera trajectory.

Getting Started

1

Download the App

Get Sora 2 from the App Store or Google Play Store. Sign in with your OpenAI account or create a new one to get started.

2

Write Your Prompt

Describe your vision in detail. Include scene description, camera movement, lighting, style, and any specific details you want to see in your video.

3

Generate and Refine

Review your generated video. If needed, adjust your prompt and regenerate. Experiment with different descriptions to achieve your desired result.

4

Export and Share

Once satisfied with your creation, export the video in your preferred format and resolution. Share it on social media or use it in your projects.