Learn Sora
OpenAI's video tool with Storyboard, Remix, Blend and Loop. How to prompt it, when to storyboard, and which settings matter.
What Sora is good at
- Storyboard: describe beats on a timeline
- Remix, Re-cut, Blend and Loop on existing clips
- Image-to-video from a still
- Style presets for a consistent look across clips
Quickstart
- Describe one shotSubject, action, setting, camera, light. Sora reads prose well; keep it to a paragraph.
- Pick ratio, resolution and lengthLower resolution and shorter clips for drafts; they are quicker and cost less of your allowance.
- Storyboard when there are beatsFor a clip with a beginning, middle and end, write each beat on the timeline instead of one long prompt.
- Remix instead of restartingChange a detail with Remix at low strength; keep what already works.
Settings cheat-sheet
| Setting | What it does | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 1:1, 9:16 | Match the delivery |
| Resolution | 480p to 1080p by plan | 480p for drafts |
| Duration | About 5 to 20 s by plan | 5 s |
| Variations | How many clips per prompt | 1 to 2 |
| Preset | Style preset applied to the clip | None, then test |
| Remix strength | Subtle to strong | Subtle for fixes |
Sora guides
Guides for Sora are on their way. The quickstart and cheat-sheet above are kept current in the meantime.
The five most-asked questions
Who can use Sora?
Sora is included with paid ChatGPT plans, with limits that differ by plan and region. Check OpenAI's current help pages for availability where you are.
What is Storyboard in Sora?
Storyboard lets you place prompts and images as beats along a timeline, so the video follows your sequence rather than a single prompt. It is the tool for clips with a clear progression.
What does Remix do?
Remix changes an existing video from a text instruction, with strength options from subtle to strong. Use low strength to tweak, high strength to transform.
Which resolutions and lengths are available?
Depending on plan, 480p to 1080p and roughly 5 to 20 seconds, in 16:9, 1:1 or 9:16. Draft at low settings and render the final high.
Does Sora make sound?
Sora 2 added synchronised audio at the end of 2025. Availability depends on your plan and app, so check what your interface offers.