How to Use OpenAI's Sora 2: Step-by-Step Guide for AI Video Creation

Getting Started with the Sora App

• 📱 To get the Sora app on iOS, search for "Sora" or "Sora by OpenAI" in the App Store and install it.
• ⚠️ Currently, Sora is not available on Android devices, but it can be accessed via a web browser on sora.com.
• 🔑 Access requires a ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription and an invite code, which can sometimes be found on Reddit threads or the official OpenAI Discord.

Navigating the Sora Main Feed

• 🏠 The main feed resembles platforms like Instagram or TikTok, with a "For You" section to filter video types.
• 🤔 The "Pick a Mood" feature allows users to specify the exact kind of videos they want to see.
• 🔄 Swiping left on a video reveals other ways people have recreated it, offering inspiration and new perspectives.

Creating Your First AI-Generated Video

• ➕ Select the plus icon to begin creating a video.
• 👤 Users can choose from existing people, use a photo, or describe the video they want to make.
• ✨ To add yourself, select the "Add Yours" icon and follow the process to register your likeness.
• 🔒 After processing, you can choose who can use your cameo: "Only You," "People You Approve," "Mutuals," or "Everyone."
• 🎬 Once your cameo is available, tap it to insert it into the prompt.
• 📝 Enter your desired prompt and select the video orientation (portrait or landscape) from the dropdown.
• 🌟 Sora 2 Pro users have additional options, such as changing video resolution for higher quality.

Managing and Editing Videos

• ⏳ Generated videos may take a few minutes to complete and will appear in your drafts.
• ✏️ Videos can be edited by going back into the prompt and making changes.
• 📤 Once satisfied, you can post or share the video.
• ⬇️ The three dots in the top right corner offer options to download or delete the video.

Using Sora on Desktop

• 💻 Access Sora on your desktop by visiting sora.com.
• ⚠️ Note that you cannot create a new cameo on the desktop version, but you can use one previously set up on a mobile device.
• ✍️ The prompt window is at the bottom of the page, allowing you to create videos using the same steps as the mobile app.