How to Use Sora 2 (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

This paragraph introduces Sora 2, OpenAI's new video and audio generation model. The speaker, Kevin, highlights the exciting new features of Sora 2, including realistic motion, sound, and better control. Kevin also reassures the audience that he is a real person and walks them through how to get started with the app. He explains that Sora is available on iOS and can be accessed in a browser at Sora.com. To create videos, users need a ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription and an invite code. Kevin shares ways to obtain invite codes, like checking the official OpenAI Discord or searching on X. Sora is in a limited rollout, but more invites will be available over time.

In this paragraph, Kevin explains how to navigate the main feed of Sora 2, which functions like a social media platform. Users can swipe through videos, filter content by mood, and interact with others through familiar actions like liking, commenting, sharing, and following. The app allows for a dynamic video feed based on who users follow and what they like. Kevin also shows how to create a video using the app, either by adding a person’s likeness, starting from a photo, or typing a text prompt. He walksSora 2 introduction and guide through the process of creating a video featuring himself, demonstrating how to add likenesses, set permissions, and customize the prompt to generate a video.

This paragraph provides a detailed guide on how to create and customize videos using Sora 2. After setting up a user’s likeness, Kevin demonstrates how to generate a video using a text prompt, such as a scene in zero gravity flipping cookies in space with jazz music. He shows the option to choose between portrait and landscape orientations, and after generating the video, users can preview and edit drafts. Kevin demonstrates the power of Sora 2 by showing how it generates videos quickly, even using just a few seconds of video and voice. He also notes the future potential for even more realistic likenesses.

Kevin continues by explaining the editing options available in Sora 2. Users can adjust the soundtrack, camera angles, and visual style of their videos. After making adjustments, they can either post the video to their profile or share it with others. Kevin highlights the ability to use the desktop version of Sora 2 at Sora.com, where users can select previously created cameos and generate new videos. He also introduces Sora 2 Pro for Pro subscribers, which provides higher-quality videos and additional settings for video resolution and duration, offering more control over the final output.

In this paragraph, Kevin explains the advanced features of Sora 2 Pro, including the ability to generate higher-quality videos with longer durations. He emphasizes that the number of videos a user can create depends on their subscription and available system resources. Kevin also discusses the ethical considerations of using Sora 2, stressing the importance of consent, transparency, and authenticity when creating videos with others' likenesses. He encourages responsible use of the platform and highlights OpenAI’s built-in safeguards to prevent misuse.

The final paragraph showcases various sample clips generated with Sora 2, highlighting the versatility and creativity that the platform enables. Kevin presents a range of scenes, including a city walk, a cookie production line, a gondola operation, and even a surfing adventure with a cookie snack. These clips demonstrate how users can use Sora 2 to create imaginative and engaging content, further illustrating the app’s potential to bring creative ideas to life.