Master professional techniques for creating high-quality AI videos with Sora 2. Learn Sora 2 AI video composition, lighting, storytelling, and Sora 2 video technical optimization tips used by industry experts.
Master these fundamental practices for professional-quality AI videos
Position key elements along imaginary lines that divide the frame into thirds
💡 Place subjects at intersection points for more dynamic compositions
Use natural or architectural lines to guide the viewer's eye
💡 Roads, rivers, and architectural elements work great as leading lines
Control focus to create depth and draw attention to subjects
💡 Use shallow depth of field for portraits, deep focus for landscapes
Shoot during golden hour for warm, flattering lighting
💡 Golden hour occurs 1 hour after sunrise and 1 hour before sunset
Use complementary or analogous color schemes
💡 Blue and orange, or red and green create striking contrasts
Match lighting to the emotional tone of your video
💡 Soft lighting for romance, harsh lighting for drama
Use steady, purposeful camera movements
💡 Avoid jerky movements unless intentional for dramatic effect
Match video pacing to your content's energy
💡 Fast cuts for action, slow movements for contemplation
Use smooth transitions between scenes
💡 Match cuts, dissolves, and wipes to your video's style
Technical tips for better video quality and performance
Advanced storytelling methods for engaging AI videos
Organize your video with a clear beginning, middle, and end
Setup → Conflict → Resolution
Perfect for narrative videos and storytelling content
Use symbolic imagery to convey deeper meanings
A butterfly emerging from a cocoon representing transformation
Great for conceptual and artistic videos
Guide viewers through an emotional experience
Start with tension, build to climax, resolve with satisfaction
Effective for marketing and brand storytelling
Demonstrate concepts through visual action rather than explanation
Show someone struggling with a problem, then solving it
Ideal for educational and how-to content
Learn from these common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Keep prompts focused and specific. Less is often more.
Impact: Can lead to confusing or inconsistent results
Apply basic photography and cinematography principles.
Impact: Results may look amateurish or poorly framed
Maintain visual consistency throughout your video series.
Impact: Can confuse viewers and weaken brand identity
Always specify lighting conditions in your prompts.
Impact: Videos may appear flat or poorly lit
Use this checklist before generating your AI videos
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