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Sora 2 AI Video Generator

Use Sora 2 for prompt-driven cinematic clips with strong scene description, camera language, and clear mood direction.

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Model overview

Sora 2 for prompt-driven cinematic clips

Natural physical motion with strong complex-scene performance. Sora works best when the prompt clearly describes scene, action, and mood.

Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro
4-20 second clips
One optional reference image
Featured model

Sora 2

Model
Sora 2
Ratio
16:9 / 9:16
Resolution
720p
Duration
4-20s

How to use Sora

  1. 01Write a prompt that combines shot type, subject, action, environment, mood, and audio cues.
  2. 02Use Sora 2 for 720p output, or Sora 2 Pro when 1080p or true 1080p is needed.
  3. 03Upload no more than 1 reference image when you want visual guidance.
  4. 04Generate a clip, then refine pacing, lighting, and action details.

Sora prompt template

Use the shot, subject, action, environment, mood, and audio cues format to keep Sora prompts precise.

Prompt template
Shot type: dolly-in, wide shot, handheld close-up, static frame
Subject: who or what the clip follows
Action: the movement or emotional change
Environment: location, light, weather, props, background
Style / Mood: film grain, saturation, color palette, tone
Audio cues: ambient sound and music direction in the prompt text
01

Quiet character beat

Describe what you want to generate

Soft handheld medium close shot with a subtle dolly-in. A small restaurant after closing at night. An older chef wipes the counter, pauses, and looks toward the street, shifting from focused to thoughtful and warm. Warm tungsten light, a hint of rain, realistic cinematic mood, film grain, moderate warm saturation, soft shadows, low contrast, quiet nostalgia. Audio: rain, city ambience, wiping sounds, understated music, no voice.

Best Sora settings

Match the Sora model and resolution to your draft or final-output need.

Sora 2

720p drafts

Use Sora 2 when you want to test cinematic prompt direction at the base resolution.

Ratio
16:9 / 9:16
Resolution
720p
Duration
4-12s
Sora 2 Pro

Pro social clips

Use Sora 2 Pro for sharper vertical or horizontal social clips.

Ratio
9:16 / 16:9
Resolution
1080p
Duration
8-16s
Sora 2 Pro

Final high-detail clips

Use true 1080p only after the scene direction is already working.

Ratio
16:9
Resolution
true_1080p
Duration
8-20s

Related tools

This tool uses third-party model capabilities and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original model providers unless explicitly stated.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of scenes suit Sora especially well?+

Sora performs best on scenes with clear spatial relationships, readable subject motion, and a strong sense of mood or narrative intent.

When should I switch to Sora 2 Pro?+

Move to Pro after the base prompt is already working and you want sharper detail or a cleaner final delivery for client-facing or publish-ready clips.

How can I write Sora prompts for steadier motion?+

Keep one main subject, one clear action, and one camera idea in the prompt. Stability usually improves when the scene is focused instead of packed with unrelated beats.

How should I use a reference image with Sora?+

Treat the image as a tone or composition anchor. The best results usually come when the prompt builds on the same scene logic instead of fighting against the reference.