Getting the most out of Sora 2 requires understanding how to write effective prompts. After generating hundreds of videos, we've compiled the most reliable prompt patterns and techniques.
The Anatomy of a Great Sora 2 Prompt
A well-structured prompt typically includes: Subject (what), Action (doing what), Setting (where), Style (how it looks), and Camera (how it's filmed).
Cinematic Camera Prompts
- "Slow dolly push-in on a woman reading in a sunlit café, shallow depth of field, warm golden hour light"
- "Aerial drone shot tracking a red sports car along a coastal highway at sunset, cinematic color grading"
- "Smooth steadicam following a chef through a busy restaurant kitchen, documentary style"
Nature and Landscape
- "Time-lapse of cherry blossoms blooming in a Japanese garden, soft morning light, 4K detail"
- "Underwater shot of a coral reef with tropical fish, volumetric light rays penetrating the surface"
- "Northern lights dancing over a frozen Scandinavian lake, long exposure feel, vivid greens and purples"
Character and Portrait
- "Close-up portrait of an elderly craftsman working with leather, warm workshop lighting, shallow DOF"
- "A dancer performing a contemporary routine in an abandoned warehouse, dramatic side lighting"
Abstract and Artistic
- "Liquid mercury forming impossible geometric shapes, studio lighting, macro lens perspective"
- "Ink dropping into water in slow motion, vibrant colors mixing, high-speed camera feel"
Pro Tips
- 1Be specific about lighting — "golden hour," "overcast diffused," and "neon-lit" give dramatically different results
- 2Specify camera movement — "tracking shot," "pan," "tilt," and "dolly" are all understood
- 3Include style references — "Wes Anderson style," "noir cinematography," and "documentary feel" work well
- 4Add temporal details — "slow motion," "time-lapse," and "real-time" control the pacing
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