Sora 2 Video Prompt Generator

Generate optimized video prompts for OpenAI's Sora 2. Cinematic camera direction, temporal progression, dialogue & audio cues — structured like a professional storyboard briefing.

Describe the main visual scene — subjects, environment, mood, and key visual details

Generated Prompt

Fill in the form and click "Generate" to create an optimized Sora 2 video prompt.

Tip: Describe the motion and temporal progression of your scene. Think in terms of "what happens over time" rather than a static description.

Sora 2 Tips

  • • Write prompts as if briefing a cinematographer — describe camera framing, depth of field, and lighting
  • • Shorter clips (4-5s) produce more reliable results than longer ones
  • • Anchor subjects with distinctive visual details to maintain consistency
  • • Use quotation marks for dialogue: A man says, "I remember everything."

Sora 2 Prompt Templates

Copy-ready shot briefs built around what this model actually rewards. Swap the [BRACKETED] parts for your own scene, then paste straight into the tool.

Cinematic Establishing Shot

Cinematic

One continuous camera move, described the way a shot list would.

A slow [CAMERA MOVE, e.g. dolly forward] through [ENVIRONMENT]. The camera starts on [OPENING FRAME] and pushes toward [ENDING FRAME]. [TIME OF DAY] light, [WEATHER/ATMOSPHERE]. [FOREGROUND ELEMENT] passes through frame on the left. Shot on [LENS], shallow depth of field, [COLOUR GRADE]. No cuts — a single continuous take.

Character Action Beat

Character

A single clear action with consistent subject description.

[CHARACTER — appearance, wardrobe with materials] [SPECIFIC ACTION, e.g. pushes open a heavy wooden door and steps through] in [LOCATION]. The camera [CAMERA BEHAVIOUR, e.g. tracks alongside at shoulder height]. [LIGHTING]. Their [DETAIL, e.g. coat] moves with the motion. [EXPRESSION] throughout. Realistic physics and weight.

Product Reveal

Commercial

Controlled commercial motion with a defined start and end frame.

A [PRODUCT] on [SURFACE]. The camera performs a slow [MOVE, e.g. 90-degree orbit] around it, beginning at [START ANGLE] and ending at [END ANGLE]. [LIGHTING, e.g. a soft key sweeping across the surface as it turns], catching [MATERIAL DETAIL]. Clean [COLOUR] background. Smooth constant-speed motion, no cuts, product stays centred and in focus.

Natural Phenomenon

Nature

Physics-heavy motion, where Sora is strongest.

[NATURAL EVENT, e.g. waves breaking over dark volcanic rock] filmed [FRAMING] in [CONDITIONS]. [SPECIFIC PHYSICAL DETAIL — how the water/smoke/sand behaves, its speed and weight]. [LIGHTING]. Camera [STATIC / SLOW MOVE]. Realistic fluid dynamics, natural timing, no slow motion unless stated.

Animated / Stylised Sequence

Stylised

Non-photoreal work with an explicit style anchor.

[SCENE AND ACTION] rendered as [STYLE, e.g. hand-painted 2D animation with visible brush texture]. [CHARACTER/SUBJECT DESCRIPTION]. Motion is [MOTION QUALITY, e.g. on twos with slight held poses]. [COLOUR PALETTE]. Camera [BEHAVIOUR]. Consistent style across every frame.

Interior Atmosphere

Cinematic

Mood-led shot with subtle motion rather than a big move.

A quiet [ROOM TYPE] with [KEY OBJECTS AND MATERIALS]. Light from [SOURCE] falls across [SURFACE], with [ATMOSPHERIC DETAIL, e.g. dust drifting slowly through the beam]. The camera holds nearly still with a barely perceptible [DRIFT/PUSH]. [COLOUR GRADE]. Nothing enters frame — the only motion is [WHAT MOVES].

How to Use

1

Describe Your Scene

Select a category, describe the visual scene with subject details, action, and setting. Think like a storyboard artist.

2

Set Camera & Style

Choose camera movement, motion style, duration, aspect ratio, and resolution. Add audio/dialogue cues.

3

Generate & Use

Click "Generate" to get a cinematic video prompt. Copy and paste directly into Sora.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sora 2?

Sora 2 is OpenAI's text-to-video AI model that generates high-quality video clips from text descriptions. It can create realistic and imaginative scenes with detailed camera work, lighting, and temporal progression. It supports various resolutions up to 1080p and durations from 4 to 20 seconds.

How does this prompt generator work?

You fill in structured inputs for scene, action, camera movement, style, and audio. Our AI combines these with Sora-specific prompting best practices — storyboard approach, temporal progression, and cinematic language — to produce an optimized prompt ready to paste into Sora.

What makes a good Sora prompt?

Good Sora prompts read like storyboard directions: specific camera framing, distinctive subject details, clear single actions, explicit lighting/palette, and temporal progression describing what changes over time. Shorter, focused prompts produce the most reliable results.

Is this tool free?

Yes! You get 1 free prompt generation per day. For unlimited access, sign up for a Promptslove membership.

Can Sora generate audio?

Yes, Sora supports dialogue (use quotation marks), sound effects, and ambient audio. Describe audio elements in your prompt for synchronized generation.

What resolution and duration should I use?

Higher resolutions (1080p) produce better visual fidelity but take longer. For duration, shorter clips (4-5s) are more reliable. For longer sequences, consider stitching multiple short clips together.

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