Learn the art of writing effective prompts for ChatGPT Sora 2. Master advanced techniques, best practices, and expert tips for creating stunning AI videos from text descriptions.
A well-structured prompt includes these key elements
Who or what is the main focus
Example: “A professional chef”
What is happening in the scene
Example: “preparing a gourmet meal”
Where the scene takes place
Example: “in a modern kitchen”
How it should look
Example: “cinematic lighting, warm tones”
Camera angles and movements
Example: “close-up shot, slow zoom out”
The feeling or emotion
Example: “peaceful and focused”
Master these techniques to create more effective prompts
Use vivid, specific adjectives and adverbs to create detailed visual descriptions
“A majestic golden eagle soaring gracefully through misty mountain peaks at sunrise”
Specify camera positioning and movement for cinematic effects
“Close-up shot slowly zooming out to reveal a bustling city street”
Control the mood and atmosphere through lighting descriptions
“Soft golden hour lighting casting long shadows across the landscape”
Define characters and their actions clearly
“A young woman in a flowing red dress walking confidently down a marble staircase”
Set the visual style and artistic direction
“Cinematic style with film grain, warm color palette, vintage aesthetic”
Expert techniques to elevate your prompting game
Reference specific visual styles or artists to guide the aesthetic
“In the style of Studio Ghibli animation”
Start with basic elements and add complexity
“A cat → A fluffy orange cat → A fluffy orange cat sitting on a windowsill”
Specify what you don't want to see
“Avoid blurry, low quality, distorted”
Specify video quality and technical details
“4K resolution, 60fps, professional cinematography”
See how different techniques work in practice
“A lone figure walking through a misty forest at dawn, cinematic wide shot with dramatic lighting, film grain texture, atmospheric and mysterious”
“Colorful abstract shapes morphing and flowing like liquid paint, artistic movement, vibrant colors, creative composition, surreal atmosphere”
“Professional business meeting in a sleek modern office, diverse team collaborating around a glass table, natural lighting, corporate style”
“Breathtaking mountain landscape at sunrise, golden light streaming through valleys, misty atmosphere, cinematic wide shot, 4K quality”
“A young woman in a flowing red dress walking confidently down a marble staircase, elegant movements, soft lighting, portrait style”
“High-speed car chase through city streets, dynamic camera angles, cinematic action, movie-quality cinematography, intense pacing”
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