Step 1: Describe the overall concept
Write a brief description of the full video. Sora can auto-generate a storyboard from this.
Step 2: Edit individual segments
Adjust descriptions, durations, camera angles, and reference images for each segment.
Step 3: Add reference images
Upload photos or illustrations for specific frames to guide the visual style and composition.
Step 4: Generate and iterate
Generate the full video, review the output, and remix or adjust individual segments as needed.
Video generation tips
- Be very specific about camera movement: "slow dolly forward," "aerial tracking shot," "static wide angle"
- Describe lighting explicitly: "golden hour," "overcast diffused light," "neon lit nighttime"
- Use storyboard mode for anything longer than a few seconds to maintain narrative coherence
- Start with square format to save credits while iterating, then switch to widescreen for the final version
- The remix feature is great for exploring variations without starting from scratch