What is AI Video Generation?
AI video generation creates short video clips from text prompts or reference images. You describe a scene, specify a style, and the AI generates a video clip (typically 5 to 20 seconds long) with realistic motion, lighting, and physics. This technology is still in its early stages compared to image generation, but it is advancing rapidly and already useful for creating short form content, prototyping ideas, and visual storytelling.
Common use cases- Creating short promotional clips, social media content, or animated explainers
- Prototyping video concepts before investing in full production
- Generating visual effects, transitions, or artistic video content
Sora evolution
Sora 1
2024
6 second limit, no audio, basic creative controls. Impressive visuals but significant limitations.
Sora 2
Late 2025
20 second videos, synchronized audio, Pro quality tier, improved storyboard and remix tools.
Sora 1
2024
6 second limit, no audio, basic creative controls. Impressive visuals but significant limitations.
Sora 2
Late 2025
20 second videos, synchronized audio, Pro quality tier, improved storyboard and remix tools.
Sora 1
Max length
6 seconds
Audio
Silent
Resolution
Up to 1080p
Physics quality
Moderate
Creative tools
Basic
Sora 2
Max length
20 seconds
Audio
Synchronized dialogue and SFX
Resolution
Up to 1080p (Pro)
Physics quality
Significantly improved
Creative tools
Storyboard, remix, blend, re-cut