Sora Prompt Generator

Generate optimized prompts for OpenAI Sora video AI. Select your scene parameters and get a structured, ready-to-use prompt.

What is OpenAI Sora?

Sora is OpenAI's advanced text-to-video AI model that generates realistic and imaginative video clips from text descriptions. It can create videos up to 25 seconds long at up to 1080p resolution.

Key Capabilities:

  • Text to Video: Generate video clips from natural language descriptions
  • Multiple Durations: Create clips from 4 seconds to 25 seconds
  • High Resolution: Up to 1080p with various aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1)
  • Physics Awareness: Understands real-world physics, materials, and motion
  • Style Versatility: Supports cinematic, anime, documentary, and artistic styles

How to Write Good Sora Prompts

Best Practices:

  • One Movement Per Shot: Describe a single camera motion — avoid combining multiple movements
  • Physical Details: Mention materials, textures, and how objects interact (fur blowing in wind, reflections on water)
  • Clear Camera Language: Use specific film terms like "tracking shot", "dolly in", "crane shot"
  • Describe Lighting: Specify the mood through lighting — golden hour, neon glow, dramatic shadows
  • Keep It Focused: A single well-described scene works better than a complex multi-scene prompt

Example Prompt:

"Cinematic style, a golden retriever running through a sunlit meadow with wildflowers. The dog's fur ripples naturally in the breeze. Slow tracking shot following the dog from the side. Warm golden hour lighting with soft lens flare. 8 seconds."

Sora Specs & Tips

Technical Specifications:

  • Duration: 4s, 8s, 12s, 15s, or 25s
  • Resolution: Up to 1080p
  • Aspect Ratios: 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait), 1:1 (square)
  • Input: Text prompts, optional reference images
  • Model: Diffusion transformer architecture

Pro Tips:

  • Shorter clips (4-8s) tend to have better quality and consistency
  • Include subject details — what they're wearing, their expression, physical features
  • Specify the environment and background elements explicitly
  • Use style keywords at the beginning of your prompt for stronger style adherence
  • Avoid asking for text or readable signs in the video