Sora is an AI model that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions from OpenAI. OpenAI is teaching AI to understand and simulate the physical world in motion, with the goal of training models that help people solve problems that require real-world interaction.
Sora can provide following functions:
- text to video
- animating images
- extending generated videos
- video to video editing
- connecting videos
- image generation (text to image)
đź“– In this repository, you will find a variety of prompts that can be used with Sora. You can find examples of prompts and the generated videos, and modify them as needed.
While Sora is not yet officially released, we are gathering prompts comprehensively to help you quickly get started generating the videos you want with Sora. We hope you find these prompts useful and have fun using Sora!
This repository is organized as follows:
- Techniques
- Video Generation Prompts
- Animating Images Prompts
- Video-to-video Editing Prompts
- Image Generation Prompts
Using simple, natural language, we can generate the desired videos or images. However, mastering this still requires skill. From lighting and style to scenery and characters, expertise is essential. This repository aims to collect these techniques and inspire you.
By simply adding the following keywords, you can efficiently achieve the desired effect.
cinematic film shot in 35mm
cinematic 35mm film
cinematic film shot in 70mm
shot with a mobile phone camera
depth of field
close-up shot
The shot is clear and sharp, with a shallow depth of field
vivid color
cinematic
3D digital render art style
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A stylish woman walks down a Tokyo street filled with warm glowing neon and animated city signage. She wears a black leather jacket, a long red dress, and black boots, and carries a black purse. She wears sunglasses and red lipstick. She walks confidently and casually. The street is damp and reflective, creating a mirror effect of the colorful lights. Many pedestrians walk about.
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Several giant wooly mammoths approach treading through a snowy meadow, their long wooly fur lightly blows in the wind as they walk, snow covered trees and dramatic snow capped mountains in the distance, mid afternoon light with wispy clouds and a sun high in the distance creates a warm glow, the low camera view is stunning capturing the large furry mammal with beautiful photography, depth of field.
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A movie trailer featuring the adventures of the 30 year old space man wearing a red wool knitted motorcycle helmet, blue sky, salt desert, cinematic style, shot on 35mm film, vivid colors.
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Drone view of waves crashing against the rugged cliffs along Big Sur’s garay point beach. The crashing blue waters create white-tipped waves, while the golden light of the setting sun illuminates the rocky shore. A small island with a lighthouse sits in the distance, and green shrubbery covers the cliff’s edge. The steep drop from the road down to the beach is a dramatic feat, with the cliff’s edges jutting out over the sea. This is a view that captures the raw beauty of the coast and the rugged landscape of the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Animated scene features a close-up of a short fluffy monster kneeling beside a melting red candle. The art style is 3D and realistic, with a focus on lighting and texture. The mood of the painting is one of wonder and curiosity, as the monster gazes at the flame with wide eyes and open mouth. Its pose and expression convey a sense of innocence and playfulness, as if it is exploring the world around it for the first time. The use of warm colors and dramatic lighting further enhances the cozy atmosphere of the image.
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A gorgeously rendered papercraft world of a coral reef, rife with colorful fish and sea creatures.
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This close-up shot of a Victoria crowned pigeon showcases its striking blue plumage and red chest. Its crest is made of delicate, lacy feathers, while its eye is a striking red color. The bird’s head is tilted slightly to the side, giving the impression of it looking regal and majestic. The background is blurred, drawing attention to the bird’s striking appearance.
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Photorealistic closeup video of two pirate ships battling each other as they sail inside a cup of coffee.
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A young man at his 20s is sitting on a piece of cloud in the sky, reading a book.
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Historical footage of California during the gold rush.
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A close up view of a glass sphere that has a zen garden within it. There is a small dwarf in the sphere who is raking the zen garden and creating patterns in the sand.
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Extreme close up of a 24 year old woman’s eye blinking, standing in Marrakech during magic hour, cinematic film shot in 70mm, depth of field, vivid colors, cinematic
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A cartoon kangaroo disco dances.
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A beautiful homemade video showing the people of Lagos, Nigeria in the year 2056. Shot with a mobile phone camera.
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A petri dish with a bamboo forest growing within it that has tiny red pandas running around.
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The camera rotates around a large stack of vintage televisions all showing different programs — 1950s sci-fi movies, horror movies, news, static, a 1970s sitcom, etc, set inside a large New York museum gallery.
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3D animation of a small, round, fluffy creature with big, expressive eyes explores a vibrant, enchanted forest. The creature, a whimsical blend of a rabbit and a squirrel, has soft blue fur and a bushy, striped tail. It hops along a sparkling stream, its eyes wide with wonder. The forest is alive with magical elements: flowers that glow and change colors, trees with leaves in shades of purple and silver, and small floating lights that resemble fireflies. The creature stops to interact playfully with a group of tiny, fairy-like beings dancing around a mushroom ring. The creature looks up in awe at a large, glowing tree that seems to be the heart of the forest.
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The camera follows behind a white vintage SUV with a black roof rack as it speeds up a steep dirt road surrounded by pine trees on a steep mountain slope, dust kicks up from it’s tires, the sunlight shines on the SUV as it speeds along the dirt road, casting a warm glow over the scene. The dirt road curves gently into the distance, with no other cars or vehicles in sight. The trees on either side of the road are redwoods, with patches of greenery scattered throughout. The car is seen from the rear following the curve with ease, making it seem as if it is on a rugged drive through the rugged terrain. The dirt road itself is surrounded by steep hills and mountains, with a clear blue sky above with wispy clouds.
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Reflections in the window of a train traveling through the Tokyo suburbs.
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A drone camera circles around a beautiful historic church built on a rocky outcropping along the Amalfi Coast, the view showcases historic and magnificent architectural details and tiered pathways and patios, waves are seen crashing against the rocks below as the view overlooks the horizon of the coastal waters and hilly landscapes of the Amalfi Coast Italy, several distant people are seen walking and enjoying vistas on patios of the dramatic ocean views, the warm glow of the afternoon sun creates a magical and romantic feeling to the scene, the view is stunning captured with beautiful photography.
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A large orange octopus is seen resting on the bottom of the ocean floor, blending in with the sandy and rocky terrain. Its tentacles are spread out around its body, and its eyes are closed. The octopus is unaware of a king crab that is crawling towards it from behind a rock, its claws raised and ready to attack. The crab is brown and spiny, with long legs and antennae. The scene is captured from a wide angle, showing the vastness and depth of the ocean. The water is clear and blue, with rays of sunlight filtering through. The shot is sharp and crisp, with a high dynamic range. The octopus and the crab are in focus, while the background is slightly blurred, creating a depth of field effect.
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A flock of paper airplanes flutters through a dense jungle, weaving around trees as if they were migrating birds.
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A cat waking up its sleeping owner demanding breakfast. The owner tries to ignore the cat, but the cat tries new tactics and finally the owner pulls out a secret stash of treats from under the pillow to hold the cat off a little longer.
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Borneo wildlife on the Kinabatangan River
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A Chinese Lunar New Year celebration video with Chinese Dragon.
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Tour of an art gallery with many beautiful works of art in different styles.
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Beautiful, snowy Tokyo city is bustling. The camera moves through the bustling city street, following several people enjoying the beautiful snowy weather and shopping at nearby stalls. Gorgeous sakura petals are flying through the wind along with snowflakes.
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A stop motion animation of a flower growing out of the windowsill of a suburban house.
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The story of a robot’s life in a cyberpunk setting.
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An extreme close-up of an gray-haired man with a beard in his 60s, he is deep in thought pondering the history of the universe as he sits at a cafe in Paris, his eyes focus on people offscreen as they walk as he sits mostly motionless, he is dressed in a wool coat suit coat with a button-down shirt , he wears a brown beret and glasses and has a very professorial appearance, and the end he offers a subtle closed-mouth smile as if he found the answer to the mystery of life, the lighting is very cinematic with the golden light and the Parisian streets and city in the background, depth of field, cinematic 35mm film.
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A beautiful silhouette animation shows a wolf howling at the moon, feeling lonely, until it finds its pack.
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New York City submerged like Atlantis. Fish, whales, sea turtles and sharks swim through the streets of New York.
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A litter of golden retriever puppies playing in the snow. Their heads pop out of the snow, covered in.
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The camera directly faces colorful buildings in Burano Italy. An adorable dalmation looks through a window on a building on the ground floor. Many people are walking and cycling along the canal streets in front of the buildings.
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An adorable happy otter confidently stands on a surfboard wearing a yellow lifejacket, riding along turquoise tropical waters near lush tropical islands, 3D digital render art style.
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This close-up shot of a chameleon showcases its striking color changing capabilities. The background is blurred, drawing attention to the animal’s striking appearance.
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A corgi vlogging itself in tropical Maui.
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A white and orange tabby cat is seen happily darting through a dense garden, as if chasing something. Its eyes are wide and happy as it jogs forward, scanning the branches, flowers, and leaves as it walks. The path is narrow as it makes its way between all the plants. the scene is captured from a ground-level angle, following the cat closely, giving a low and intimate perspective. The image is cinematic with warm tones and a grainy texture. The scattered daylight between the leaves and plants above creates a warm contrast, accentuating the cat’s orange fur. The shot is clear and sharp, with a shallow depth of field.
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Aerial view of Santorini during the blue hour, showcasing the stunning architecture of white Cycladic buildings with blue domes. The caldera views are breathtaking, and the lighting creates a beautiful, serene atmosphere.
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Tiltshift of a construction site filled with workers, equipment, and heavy machinery.
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A giant, towering cloud in the shape of a man looms over the earth. The cloud man shoots lighting bolts down to the earth.
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A Samoyed and a Golden Retriever dog are playfully romping through a futuristic neon city at night. The neon lights emitted from the nearby buildings glistens off of their fur.
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The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a historic railway bridge in Scotland, UK, that crosses over the west highland line between the towns of Mallaig and Fort William. It is a stunning sight as a steam train leaves the bridge, traveling over the arch-covered viaduct. The landscape is dotted with lush greenery and rocky mountains, creating a picturesque backdrop for the train journey. The sky is blue and the sun is shining, making for a beautiful day to explore this majestic spot.
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a red panda and a toucan are best friends taking a stroll through santorini during the blue hour
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a scuba diver discovers a hidden futuristic shipwreck, with cybernetic marine life and advanced alien technology
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Close-up of a majestic white dragon with pearlescent, silver-edged scales, icy blue eyes, elegant ivory horns, and misty breath. Focus on detailed facial features and textured scales, set against a softly blurred background
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in a beautifully rendered papercraft world, a steamboat travels across a vast ocean with wispy clouds in the sky. vast grassy hills lie in the distant background, and some sealife is visible near the papercraft ocean's surface
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a man BASE jumping over tropical hawaii waters. His pet macaw flies alongside him
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a dark neon rainforest aglow with fantastical fauna and animals
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a tortoise whose body is made of glass, with cracks that have been repaired using kintsugi, is walking on a black sand beach at sunset
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cinematic trailer for a group of samoyed puppies learning to become chefs
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Cinematic trailer for a group of adventurous puppies exploring ruins in the sky
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nighttime footage of a hermit crab using an incandescent lightbulb as its shell
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minecraft with the most gorgeous high res 8k texture pack ever
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this close-up shot of a futuristic cybernetic german shepherd showcases its striking brown and black fur
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pov footage of an ant navigating the inside of an ant nest
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macro shot of a leaf showing tiny trains moving through its veins
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a white and orange tabby alley cat is seen darting across a back street alley in a heavy rain, looking for shelter
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a photorealistic video of a butterfly that can swim navigating underwater through a beautiful coral reef
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a giant duck walks through the streets in Boston
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The camera lowers and widens to a grand panoramic view overlooking the beautiful ocean and the historical buildings along the a stunning coastal picturesque town perched on the cliffs
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a walking figure made out of water tours an art gallery with many beautiful works of art in different styles
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a green blob and an orange blob are in love and dancing together
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a spooky haunted mansion, with friendly jack o lanterns and ghost characters welcoming trick or treaters to the entrance, tilt shift photography
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a giant cathedral is completely filled with cats. there are cats everywhere you look. a man enters the cathedral and bows before the giant cat king sitting on a throne
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realistic video of people relaxing at beach, then a shark jumps out of the water halfway through and surprises everyone
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- Tiny potato kings wearing majestic crowns, sitting on thrones, overseeing their vast potato kingdom filled with potato subjects and potato castles.
- A minimap diorama of a cafe adorned with indoor plants. Wooden beams crisscross above, and a cold brew station stands out with tiny bottles and glasses.
- An image of a realistic cloud that spells “SORA.”
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Monkey playing chess in a park.
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Macro shot of a leaf showing tiny trains moving through its veins.
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A computer hacker labrador retreiver wearing a black hooded sweatshirt sitting in front of the computer with the glare of the screen emanating on the dog's face as he types very quickly.
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A low to the ground camera closely following ants in the jungle down into the ground into their world.
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Leaning tower of pizza.
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A low-quality, visually disappointing superbowl commercial.
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