Video
Sora
by OpenAI
"The video model that started the arms race."
OpenAI's flagship video model. Best-in-class physics, narrative continuity, and remix workflow inside ChatGPT.
Overview
Sora by OpenAI makes cinematic videos and has its own app for sharing. Strongest for storytelling and creative scenes.
How to use it
· 4 steps- 1
Open sora.com or the Sora app with your OpenAI account.
- 2
Describe the scene like a film director.
- 3
Use remix to adjust the best result.
- 4
Download and finish in CapCut.
Best-practice prompts
Prompt 1
Story-style ad
A tired office worker opens a delivery box at night, pulls out a glowing night lamp, and the room fills with warm light. Slow, cinematic, 9:16, 10 seconds.
Why it works · Sora shines with emotional scenes.
Best for
- Story-driven short films
- Character-consistent scenes
- Remix / storyboard workflows
- 1080p vertical for social
Not for
- —High-volume cheap b-roll (use Seedance)
- —Real-time generation
Pricing
| ChatGPT Plus | $20/mo | Sora, 480p/720p, limited length |
| ChatGPT Pro | $200/mo | Sora Pro, 1080p, 20s, higher limits |
Pro tips
- →Use the storyboard tool — write beats, not a wall of adjectives.
- →Feed a still frame to lock character look across generations.
- →Remix a good clip 3–4 times before starting from scratch.