Prompt Engineering Guide

Master Sora 2 Prompts for Stunning Videos

Unlock the full potential of Sora 2 with expert prompt templates and techniques. Learn how to craft perfect prompts that generate cinematic, hyperreal videos every time.

Prompt Writing Guide

Be Specific and Detailed

Include specific details about subjects, actions, environment, lighting, and camera angles for best results.

A close-up shot of a professional chef skillfully chopping fresh vegetables on a wooden cutting board, warm kitchen lighting, shallow depth of field, 4K cinematic

Specify Camera Movement

Describe camera angles, movements, and shot types to control the cinematography of your video.

Drone shot slowly rising and circling around a medieval castle at golden hour, revealing the surrounding mountains and valley below

Define Visual Style

Specify the artistic style, color grading, and mood to achieve your desired aesthetic.

Cyberpunk city street at night, neon signs reflecting on wet pavement, moody blue and pink color grading, blade runner aesthetic

Include Motion Details

Describe the movement and actions happening in the scene for realistic physics and motion.

Professional skateboarder performing a kickflip down stadium stairs, slow motion, multiple camera angles, realistic physics

Real-World Examples from Creators

See how creators are already using Sora 2 to generate stunning videos

Cinematic Sports

A beach volleyball rally generated with fluid motion and physics-accurate ball rebounds

Extreme Stunts

Skateboard tricks and dives that look natural, not glitchy

Epic Scenes

Vikings launching into battle on stormy seas, complete with roaring sound effects

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Prompt Templates by Category

Browse our curated collection of professional prompt templates organized by style and use case

Cinematic & Film

Hollywood-style shots with professional cinematography

Aerial drone shot flying through a dense redwood forest, sunbeams piercing through the canopy, cinematic color grading, 24fps film look

Steadicam shot following a detective walking through a noir-style city alley at night, rain-soaked streets, dramatic shadows, 1940s aesthetic

Extreme slow motion shot of a surfer riding inside a massive barrel wave, water droplets suspended in air, golden hour lighting, RED camera quality

Artistic & Abstract

Creative and stylized visual expressions

Watercolor painting style animation of flowers blooming in a garden, soft pastel colors, gentle wind movement, impressionist aesthetic

3D geometric shapes morphing and rotating in zero gravity, metallic chrome surfaces, reflective environment, minimalist design

Stop-motion animation of paper cutouts creating a city skyline, shadows playing on textured background, handcrafted aesthetic

Action & Sports

Dynamic movement and athletic performance

BMX rider performing backflip off a ramp at skate park, multiple camera angles, slow motion peak moment, energetic music video style

Professional basketball player executing a slam dunk, camera following the arc of the jump, arena lighting, Nike commercial aesthetic

Rock climber scaling a sheer cliff face at sunrise, sweeping camera movement, dramatic mountain landscape, adventure documentary style

Nature & Wildlife

Natural environments and wildlife behavior

Hummingbird hovering near tropical flowers, macro lens, vibrant colors, natural lighting, BBC Planet Earth documentary style

Time-lapse of storm clouds gathering over prairie landscape, lightning strikes in the distance, dramatic sky, National Geographic quality

Pod of dolphins swimming and jumping alongside a boat at sunset, underwater and surface shots, crystal clear ocean water, nature documentary

Sci-Fi & Futuristic

Science fiction and futuristic environments

Spaceship approaching a massive space station orbiting a ringed planet, stars in background, hard sci-fi realistic style, interstellar aesthetic

Holographic interface being manipulated by hands in a futuristic lab, blue and cyan glowing UI elements, minimalist tech aesthetic

Android walking through a crowded futuristic Tokyo street market, neon signs, rain, cyberpunk atmosphere, blade runner inspired

Fantasy & Magic

Magical and fantastical scenes

Wizard casting a spell with glowing magical particles swirling around their hands in an ancient library, candlelit atmosphere, fantasy RPG cinematic

Dragon flying over a medieval kingdom at dawn, detailed scales, realistic wing physics, epic fantasy movie quality

Enchanted forest with bioluminescent plants and floating magical orbs, ethereal atmosphere, fairy tale aesthetic, Studio Ghibli inspired

Visual Prompt Gallery

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Cinematic Drone Shot

Sweeping aerial cinematography with dramatic lighting

Cinematic drone shot soaring over misty mountain peaks at sunrise, golden light breaking through clouds, epic landscape, 4K quality

Action Sports

High-energy skateboarding with realistic physics

Professional skateboarder performing kickflip down stadium stairs, slow motion capture, multiple angles, realistic physics simulation

Nature Documentary

Wildlife behavior in natural habitat

Hummingbird hovering near vibrant tropical flowers, macro lens closeup, natural lighting, BBC Planet Earth documentary style

Sci-Fi Environment

Futuristic cityscape with cyberpunk aesthetics

Neon-lit cyberpunk city street at night, rain-soaked reflections, holographic advertisements, blade runner atmosphere, cinematic depth

Fantasy Magic

Mystical scene with magical elements

Wizard casting glowing spell with swirling magical particles in ancient library, candlelit atmosphere, fantasy RPG cinematic style

Portrait Cinematography

Character-focused shot with emotional depth

Close-up portrait of artist painting at sunset, warm golden hour lighting, shallow depth of field, emotional storytelling, film grain

Best Practices

Do

  • Use specific descriptive language for subjects, actions, and environment
  • Include camera terminology (close-up, wide shot, tracking shot, etc.)
  • Specify lighting conditions (golden hour, studio lighting, natural light)
  • Reference visual styles or cinematographers for consistent aesthetic

Don't

  • Use vague or generic descriptions that leave too much to interpretation
  • Overcomplicate prompts with contradictory or conflicting instructions
  • Forget to specify important details like time of day or weather
  • Ignore physics constraints for unrealistic or impossible scenarios

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