OpenAI's Sora: Create AI Videos With Just Text (Your Complete Setup Guide!)

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OpenAI's Sora represents a seismic shift in content creation: type a description, and AI generates a complete video from scratch. This isn't editing existing footage—it's creating entirely new scenes, actions, and scenarios that never existed in real life. While this technology is currently invite-only, understanding how it works now prepares you for when access opens to everyone. This guide walks you through everything from securing access to creating your first AI-generated video, including the critical ethical considerations you need to understand.

📹 Watch the Full Video Tutorial

Why watch? See actual AI video generation in real-time, watch cameo creation from start to finish, and understand the full interface through visual demonstrations. Essential for grasping how prompts translate to finished videos!

What You'll Master Today:

✅ Getting Access - How to secure an invite code and complete registration
✅ Interface Navigation - Understanding the feed, profiles, and discovery features
✅ Creating AI Videos - Text-to-video generation with detailed prompts
✅ Cameo System - Adding yourself and others to AI-generated content
✅ Ethical Considerations - Critical understanding of AI-generated content implications
✅ Sharing & Distribution - Posting, remixing, and downloading your creations
✅ Processing Times - What to expect and how to manage multiple generations

🔐 Getting Access to Sora

Understanding Sora's Current Status

Sora is currently in invite-only beta. This means:

Access options:

• Have an invite code from an existing user (each user gets limited invites)

• Join the waitlist and wait for general public access

• ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscribers may receive priority access when it opens

Why invite-only?

• Computing power requirements are massive

• Content moderation systems need refinement

• OpenAI is gathering feedback for improvements

• Server capacity limitations

⚠️ Important Note: Be wary of anyone selling Sora access or claiming to offer "early access" for a fee. Legitimate access comes only through OpenAI's official channels or invites from verified users.

Installation & Initial Setup

Step 1: Download the app

1. Open App Store on your iPhone (iOS only currently)

2. Search "Sora by OpenAI"

3. Tap the blue "Get" button

4. Authorize with Face ID or Touch ID

5. Wait for download (app is approximately 150-200MB)

Step 2: Account creation

1. Open the Sora app

2. Tap "Continue with ChatGPT" (or create new account)

3. Enter your birthday (for age verification—not publicly shared)

4. Choose your path:

   • Have invite code → Enter it and continue

   • No invite code → Select "Notify me when access opens"

🔍 Quick Tip: If you already have a ChatGPT account, the login process is seamless. Your ChatGPT subscription status may affect your queue position for general access.

Profile Setup

Creating your username:

1. Choose 3-30 characters (letters, numbers, underscores)

2. Check availability (Sora will notify if taken)

3. Consider carefully - usernames may be difficult to change later

Profile configuration:

1. Upload profile photo from your camera roll

2. Add display name (how others see you)

3. Adjust photo crop/zoom to your preference

4. Tap "Continue"

⚠️ Content Advisory Screen: You'll see a critical warning that all content on Sora is AI-generated. This isn't just a formality—understanding this distinction is essential for ethical use of the platform.

🎯 Understanding the Interface

The Main Feed ("For You" Tab)

Sora's interface mimics social video platforms:

How it works:

• Vertical scrolling through AI-generated videos

• Swipe up to see next video

• Videos auto-play as you scroll

• Algorithm learns your preferences over time

Interaction options for each video:

• Heart icon - Like the video

• Comment icon - Add text comments

• Remix icon - Create variation based on this video

• Share icon - Send to others or save

• Profile tap - View creator's full content

🔍 Quick Tip: Unlike TikTok or Instagram, remember that NOTHING you see actually happened. Every person, action, location, and scenario is artificially generated. This fundamentally changes how you should consume the content.

Navigation Bar

Five main sections:

Home (House icon):

• Curated feed based on your interests

• Mix of popular and personalized content

• Primary content discovery

Search (Magnifying glass):

• Search by keywords, topics, or themes

• Browse by category (tech, comedy, drama, etc.)

• Find specific creators

Create (Plus button):

• Generate new AI videos

• Access cameo creation

• Start new projects

Activity (Bell icon):

• Notifications for likes, comments, remixes

• See who follows you

• Track engagement on your content

Profile (Person icon):

• Your posted videos

• Cameos you've created

• Videos you've liked

• Account settings

• Invite codes (if you have any to share)

🎬 Creating Your First AI Video

The Basic Creation Process

Starting a new video:

1. Tap the plus (+) button at bottom center

2. Write your text prompt describing the video

3. Select participants (yourself, friends, or celebrities with cameos)

4. Tap "Send" to begin generation

5. Wait for processing (typically 2-5 minutes depending on complexity)

Prompt writing basics:

Good prompts include:

• Setting/location - "in a parking lot," "at a coffee shop," "on a mountain"

• Action/activity - "eating pizza," "unboxing a phone," "giving a speech"

• Tone/mood - "excited," "serious," "comedic"

• Specific details - "orange iPhone," "Last Supper composition," "tech keynote style"

Example prompt structure: "[Person] [doing action] [in location] [with mood/style] [specific details]"

▶️ Try This Now: Start simple for your first video. Try something like: "Person walking through a futuristic city at sunset, cinematic style." Don't include yourself yet—just test the basic generation to understand processing times.

Understanding Processing Times

Realistic expectations:

Simple videos (one person, basic action): 2-4 minutes
Complex videos (multiple people, detailed scene): 4-8 minutes
High-detail videos (specific requests, cameos): 8-15 minutes

What affects processing time:

• Number of people in scene

• Complexity of actions

• Environmental details requested

• Current server load

• Your account priority level

🔍 Quick Tip: You can create multiple videos simultaneously. Start 2-3 generations, then browse the feed while they process in the background. The app will notify you when each completes.

Monitoring Your Generations

Check progress:

1. Look for circular progress indicator in top-right of draft videos

2. Tap on draft to see detailed status

3. Receive notification when complete

4. Videos appear in "Drafts" section of your profile

👤 The Cameo System: Adding Yourself

What Are Cameos?

Cameos allow:

• Your likeness to appear in AI-generated videos

• Others to include you in their creations (with permission settings)

• Your voice to be synthesized for dialogue

• Realistic facial expressions and movements

⚠️ Critical Understanding: When you create a cameo, you're allowing AI to generate videos of "you" doing things you've never done. This has profound implications for consent, identity, and authenticity online.

Creating Your Cameo

Initial recording process:

1. Tap "Create a Cameo" in your profile or the plus menu

2. Grant camera and microphone permissions

3. Position yourself:

   • Center your face in frame

   • Ensure good lighting

   • Remove anything from background you don't want in videos

4. Follow on-screen instructions

5. Read numbers aloud while moving head as prompted:

   • Look straight ahead

   • Turn head right

   • Move head down

   • Various combinations

The recording captures:

• Your facial structure and features

• Voice characteristics and tone

• Head movements and expressions

• Background environment (will appear in generated videos)

Processing time: Typically 30-90 seconds after recording completes

🔍 Quick Tip: Record your cameo in a neutral setting with a plain background. Anything visible behind you (posters, furniture, windows) may randomly appear in AI-generated videos featuring you.

Cameo Privacy Settings

Four permission levels:

"Only Me"

• You're the only one who can use your cameo

• Maximum privacy, full control

• Best for: Testing or personal use only

"People I Approve"

• Each person must request to use your cameo

• You manually approve each request

• Best for: Cautious users wanting case-by-case control

"Mutuals" (Recommended starting point)

• Friends who follow you and you follow back

• Balanced privacy and collaboration

• Best for: Trusted friend groups

"Everyone"

• Anyone on Sora can include you in videos

• Maximum exposure, minimum control

• Best for: Content creators, public figures, or those seeking maximum reach

⚠️ Important Consideration: Start with "Mutuals" and only expand permissions after you understand how your cameo is being used. You can always adjust later.

Cameo Preferences

Guiding AI representation:

Pronouns: Set how you want to be referred to in generated content

Representation guidelines: Brief description of how you want to appear

• Examples: "professional," "casual," "energetic," "authoritative"

• AI uses this to guide tone, setting, and behavior in generated videos

Example configurations:

• Professional creator: "professional, tech-focused, educational tone"

• Comedy creator: "humorous, exaggerated expressions, comedic timing"

• Casual user: "friendly, natural, conversational"

🎨 Advanced Creation: Using Cameos

Generating Videos with Cameos

Example creation flow:

1. Tap the plus (+) button

2. Write detailed prompt:

   • "Say hello to AppFind's 600K subscribers and congratulate them on this milestone"

3. Select cameo participants:

   • Tap profile photos of people to include

   • Available: Your friends, yourself, public figures who've created cameos

4. Review participants shown at top

5. Tap "Send"

6. Wait for generation (typically 3-6 minutes with cameos)

The actual example from the video:

Prompt: "Say hello to AppFind 600K subs"
Cameo selected: Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO)
Result: AI-generated video of Sam Altman speaking those exact words, with realistic expressions, gestures, and environment

What makes this powerful:

• The person never actually said those words

• The video looks authentic and realistic

• Generated in minutes, not hours of editing

• Could be used for personalized messages, content creation, or entertainment

Multi-Person Cameo Videos

Creating collaborative content:

Example prompt: "iPhone 17 unboxing orange"
Cameos selected: iJustine + yourself
Result: AI generates both of you unboxing and discussing a phone that doesn't exist

What the AI generates:

• Natural conversation between participants

• Realistic interactions and reactions

• Appropriate setting and props

• Synchronized dialogue and movements

Processing time for multi-person videos: Typically 5-10 minutes

▶️ Try This Now: If you have cameo access, create a simple single-person video first ("introducing myself to AppFind viewers"). Once that works, try a two-person cameo with a friend for something simple like "discussing favorite apps."

📤 Publishing & Sharing Your Creations

Posting to Your Profile

Once generation completes:

1. Review the video in your drafts

2. Tap "Post Video" to make public

3. Video appears on your profile immediately

4. Visible in followers' feeds and public discovery

What gets published:

• The generated video file

• Your username as creator

• Any cameo participants tagged

• Timestamp of creation

Privacy options:

• Currently, videos are either public or remain in drafts

• No private/unlisted options at present

Downloading for External Use

Saving to your device:

1. Open any video (yours or others')

2. Tap three-dot menu (•••)

3. Select "Download"

4. Video saves to Camera Roll/Photos

5. Now shareable to other platforms

Sharing to other platforms:

Where you can share:

• TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts

• Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn

• iMessage, WhatsApp, other messaging apps

• Your own website or portfolio

⚠️ CRITICAL ETHICAL REQUIREMENT: When sharing Sora videos outside the app, you MUST clearly disclose that it's AI-generated content. Failing to do so is unethical and potentially illegal depending on context and jurisdiction.

Recommended disclosure formats:

• "AI-generated video using OpenAI Sora"

• "This is AI-created content, not real footage"

• "Created with AI - no real people were involved in this video"

• Use hashtags: #AIgenerated #SoraAI #NotReal

The Remix Feature

Creating variations:

How remixing works:

1. Find video you want to remix

2. Tap "Remix" button

3. Add your prompt changes:

   • "Make this take place at night instead"

   • "Change the setting to a beach"

   • "Make this more dramatic"

4. Generate new variation

5. Original creator is credited

Remix use cases:

• Putting your own spin on trending videos

• Testing different visual styles

• Collaborative storytelling

• Iterating toward a specific vision

🔍 Quick Tip: Remixing is faster than generating from scratch because it uses the original video as a foundation. Expect 2-4 minutes instead of 5-10 minutes for complex original generations.

⚖️ Critical Ethical Considerations

Understanding What You're Creating

The fundamental truth about Sora:

Every video on Sora is fabricated. Nothing you see actually happened. This creates unprecedented challenges for:

Personal identity:

• Videos of people saying things they never said

• Actions attributed to individuals who never performed them

• Expressions and emotions artificially generated

Information authenticity:

• Product announcements that never occurred

• Events that never happened

• Statements from public figures they never made

Social trust:

• Difficulty distinguishing real from generated content

• Potential for manipulation and deception

• Erosion of video as reliable evidence

⚠️ Warning: Creating videos of real people (even with their cameo permission) doing or saying controversial, harmful, or false things may have legal consequences including defamation lawsuits, harassment charges, or violations of emerging deepfake laws.

Responsible Use Guidelines

Before creating content with someone's cameo:

1. Consider consent beyond permission settings

   • Just because someone enabled "Everyone" doesn't mean they consent to any content

   • Ask yourself: "Would this person be comfortable with this video?"

2. Avoid harmful content:

   • Don't create videos making false statements

   • Don't generate content that could damage someone's reputation

   • Don't produce videos that could be mistaken for authentic footage

3. Always disclose AI generation:

   • When posting externally, clearly label as AI

   • Don't attempt to pass off generated content as real

   • Include appropriate warnings and context

4. Respect intellectual property:

   • Don't recreate copyrighted content

   • Don't generate videos mimicking trademarked materials

   • Respect brand identities and logos

The platform's role:

Sora includes content moderation:

• Prohibited content policies

• Automated detection systems

• User reporting mechanisms

• Account suspension for violations

But you're still responsible for:

• How you use generated content outside Sora

• Disclosure when sharing elsewhere

• Respecting others' reputations and rights

• Following laws in your jurisdiction

Recognizing AI-Generated Content

Tell-tale signs (currently):

Visual artifacts:

• Subtle inconsistencies in lighting

• Minor distortions in complex movements

• Occasional physics violations

• Text that looks wrong or is misspelled

Contextual clues:

• Scenarios that seem too convenient

• Perfect framing of unlikely events

• Celebrities in unusual contexts

• Products that don't exist

🔍 Quick Tip: These artifacts will decrease as AI improves. Soon, distinguishing generated from real will be nearly impossible without metadata or disclosure. This makes ethical disclosure even more critical.

💡 Creative Use Cases

Legitimate Applications

Content creation:

• Concept videos for pitches and presentations

• Storyboarding before actual filming

• Testing video ideas before investing in production

• Creating impossible shots (fantasy, sci-fi scenarios)

Education and training:

• Historical reenactments for learning

• Scenario-based training videos

• Language learning with native speaker cameos

• Scientific visualization of concepts

Entertainment:

• Comedy sketches with impossible scenarios

• Collaborative storytelling with friends

• Music video concepts

• Fan content (with proper disclosure)

Personalization:

• Custom birthday or holiday messages

• Event announcements with creative flair

• Portfolio pieces showing creative vision

• Marketing concepts and mockups

Business applications:

• Product demonstrations before manufacturing

• Explainer videos for services

• Testimonial concepts (clearly labeled as demonstrations)

• Internal training materials

▶️ Try This Now: Think of one creative project you've wanted to make but lacked resources for. Could Sora help you visualize it? Create a proof-of-concept that you can use to pitch to others or develop further.

🔧 Technical Tips & Optimization

Writing Better Prompts

Prompt structure that works:

Basic template: "[Subject] [action] [location] [time of day] [camera style] [mood/tone]"

Examples with increasing detail:

Simple: "Person walking down street"

Better: "Professional woman walking down busy city street at sunset"

Best: "Professional woman in business attire walking confidently down busy Manhattan street at golden hour, cinematic wide shot, determined expression"

Prompt optimization tips:

Be specific about:

• Clothing and appearance details

• Exact actions and movements

• Environmental conditions

• Camera angles and movements

• Lighting conditions

• Emotional tone

Avoid vague terms:

• ❌ "Nice setting" → ✅ "Modern minimalist interior with large windows"

• ❌ "Happy person" → ✅ "Person smiling broadly with excited gestures"

• ❌ "Cool video" → ✅ "Slow-motion shot with dramatic lighting"

Managing Multiple Projects

Workflow strategies:

The batch approach:

1. Create 3-5 video prompts at once

2. Start all generations simultaneously

3. Browse feed while processing

4. Review all completed videos

5. Post best ones, delete others

Benefits:

• Maximizes processing time efficiency

• Allows comparison of different approaches

• Reduces perceived waiting time

• Helps identify what prompts work best

The iteration approach:

1. Generate one video

2. Review and identify improvements

3. Create refined version

4. Compare results

5. Iterate until satisfied

Benefits:

• More focused refinement

• Better learning of prompt engineering

• Higher quality final result

• Less wasted generations

🔍 Quick Tip: Save your best-performing prompts in your iPhone Notes app. Build a personal library of prompt templates that work well for different scenarios.

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📊 Top 3 Takeaways

1. Sora Represents Both Incredible Opportunity and Serious Responsibility

This technology democratizes video production in unprecedented ways—anyone can create professional-looking content without expensive equipment or teams. However, with this power comes the obligation to use it ethically. Always disclose AI-generated content when sharing outside Sora, respect others' identities and reputations, and consider the broader implications of normalizing synthetic media.

2. Prompt Engineering Is the New Video Production Skill

Traditional video creation required cameras, editing software, actors, and locations. Sora shifts the skill to descriptive writing—your ability to clearly articulate what you want determines the quality of results. Invest time in learning prompt structure, studying what works in the community, and building your personal prompt library.

3. Start with Cameo Permission Controls Set to "Mutuals"

The cameo system is powerful but potentially problematic if misused. Begin conservatively with "Mutuals" permission, which limits your likeness to trusted friends. Monitor how your cameo is being used, and only expand permissions once you're comfortable with how others incorporate you into their content. You can always open up access later, but you can't unsee videos you wish hadn't been created.

❓ Common FAQs & Troubleshooting

Q: How do I get an invite code if I don't know anyone using Sora?

Current options:

Official channels:

1. Join the waitlist through the Sora app (select "Notify me when access opens")

2. ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscribers may receive priority access

3. Follow OpenAI on social media for access expansion announcements

Community options:

• Watch for giveaways from tech YouTubers and content creators

• Participate in OpenAI community forums

• Engage with Sora users on Twitter/X who sometimes share invites

What NOT to do:

• ❌ Don't pay for invite codes (likely scams)

• ❌ Don't share personal information with strangers promising access

• ❌ Don't use unofficial apps claiming to be Sora

🔍 Quick Tip: Users typically receive 3-5 invite codes that regenerate slowly. Engage genuinely with the Sora community—helpful, creative users often receive invites from others who appreciate their contributions.

Q: My video has been processing for over 15 minutes. Is something wrong?

Troubleshooting long processing times:

Check these factors:

1. Server load status:

   • Peak usage times (evenings, weekends) are slower

   • Try generating during off-peak hours (early morning, weekdays)

2. Prompt complexity:

   • Multiple cameos = longer processing

   • Highly detailed environments = longer processing

   • Unusual or novel scenarios = longer processing

3. Your account status:

   • Free tier users may have lower priority

   • Paid subscribers typically get faster processing

When to take action:

15-20 minutes: Still normal for complex videos during peak times
20-30 minutes: Check your internet connection, force-close and reopen app
30+ minutes: Likely stuck—delete the draft and try regenerating with a simpler prompt

Recovery steps:

1. Force close the Sora app

2. Reopen and check if video completed

3. If still processing, delete the draft

4. Simplify your prompt (fewer people, less detail)

5. Try generating again

Q: Can I delete or revoke my cameo after creating it?

Yes, you can manage your cameo:

To delete your cameo:

1. Go to your Profile

2. Tap Settings (gear icon)

3. Navigate to Cameo Settings

4. Select Delete Cameo

5. Confirm deletion

⚠️ Important Limitation: Deleting your cameo only prevents FUTURE videos from using it. Videos already generated with your cameo will continue to exist. You can request individual video removals through the reporting system, but mass deletion of existing content isn't currently possible.

Alternative to deletion:

• Change permissions to "Only Me" to prevent others from using it

• Keep cameo active but control who can access it

• You maintain access for your own creations

Q: Someone created an inappropriate video using my cameo. What can I do?

Immediate actions:

1. Report the video:

   • Tap three-dot menu (•••) on the offending video

   • Select "Report"

   • Choose reason: "Misuse of my cameo" or "Harassment"

   • Provide details about why it's inappropriate

2. Block the creator:

   • Go to their profile

   • Tap three-dot menu

   • Select "Block User"

   • They can no longer see or interact with your content

3. Adjust cameo permissions:

   • Change to "People I Approve" or "Only Me"

   • Remove approval for the offending user if using approval system

4. Document everything:

   • Screenshot the video

   • Save the username and timestamp

   • May be needed for formal complaints

Escalation process:

If reporting doesn't resolve it:

• Email OpenAI support with documentation

• Reference violation of community guidelines

• Request expedited review for harassment cases

• In severe cases, consider legal consultation

🔍 Quick Tip: OpenAI takes cameo misuse seriously. Most reports are reviewed within 24-48 hours, and clear violations result in content removal and potential account suspension for the offending user.

Q: How do I improve the quality of my generated videos?

Quality optimization strategies:

Prompt refinement:

Lighting specifications:

• ❌ Vague: "good lighting"

• ✅ Specific: "golden hour sunlight, soft shadows, warm tones"

Camera direction:

• ❌ Generic: "video of person"

• ✅ Detailed: "medium close-up, eye-level angle, slight camera movement"

Action clarity:

• ❌ Ambiguous: "person doing something cool"

• ✅ Clear: "person enthusiastically unboxing product, examining it closely, smiling"

Environmental detail:

• ❌ Basic: "in a room"

• ✅ Rich: "in modern studio with exposed brick wall, plants, natural window light"

Study successful videos:

• Browse top-performing content in your niche

• Analyze their prompts (often visible in captions)

• Note common patterns and structures

• Adapt proven approaches to your content

Iterate systematically:

1. Generate baseline version with simple prompt

2. Add one specific detail at a time

3. Compare results to identify what improves quality

4. Build comprehensive template from successful elements

Q: Can I use Sora for commercial purposes?

Current status (subject to change):

OpenAI's terms generally allow:

• Content creation for business purposes

• Marketing and advertising materials

• Client work and commercial projects

• Monetized social media content

With these requirements:

• Must disclose AI-generation clearly

• Cannot violate others' rights (privacy, publicity, IP)

• Cannot create misleading or deceptive content

• Must follow platform-specific rules where shared

⚠️ Important: Specific commercial licensing may vary by account tier. Check current terms at openai.com/policies or within the Sora app settings for the most accurate information.

Best practices for commercial use:

1. Prominent disclosure:

   • Don't hide that content is AI-generated

   • Make disclosure visible, not buried in fine print

2. Rights clearance:

   • Get explicit permission for cameos in commercial work

   • Don't assume "Everyone" cameo settings = commercial consent

3. Brand guidelines:

   • Don't generate content impersonating brands without permission

   • Respect trademark and copyright

4. Client transparency:

   • Always inform clients content is AI-generated

   • Don't misrepresent as traditionally filmed content

Q: Why does my cameo video not look exactly like me?

Understanding AI limitations:

Current cameo accuracy:

Usually captures well:

• Overall facial structure

• General hair style and color

• Approximate skin tone

• Basic facial proportions

May struggle with:

• Fine facial features (exact eye shape, nose details)

• Specific expressions you didn't make during recording

• Accessories (glasses, jewelry) not in recording

• Exact replication of your mannerisms

Improvement strategies:

1. Better recording conditions:

   • High-quality lighting (bright, even, minimal shadows)

   • Solid background (neutral color, no distractions)

   • Camera at eye level, face filling ~60% of frame

   • Follow all directional prompts during recording

2. Re-record your cameo:

   • Delete existing cameo in settings

   • Record new one with improved conditions

   • May get better results with second attempt

3. Prompt specificity:

   • Include details about your appearance in prompts

   • "Professional attire," "casual style," "glasses," etc.

   • Helps AI select appropriate visual style

Realistic expectations:

• Current AI cameos are impressive but not perfect

• Likeness is recognizable but may feel slightly "off"

• Technology will improve over time with updates

Q: Is Sora available on Android or desktop?

Current platform availability:

Available:

• ✅ iPhone (iOS app) - Primary platform

Not yet available:

• ❌ Android - No official app or timeline announced

• ❌ Desktop web browser - Not accessible

• ❌ iPad standalone app - May work with iPhone app

Why iOS-only launch:

OpenAI's reasoning:

• Controlled rollout to manage server load

• iOS user base for beta testing

• Easier updates and iteration on single platform

• App Store moderation alignment with content policies

Future expectations:

Likely roadmap (unofficial):

1. iOS optimization and feature completion

2. Android app release (6-12 months after iOS based on typical OpenAI pattern)

3. Web interface for desktop access

4. API for developers

🔍 Quick Tip: If you don't have an iPhone, consider using a family member's or friend's device to experiment with Sora now. You can still download videos to share, and your account will transfer when Android/web versions launch.

Q: How much does Sora cost?

Current pricing structure:

Invite-only beta: Currently unclear if free or paid during beta

Expected future pricing models (based on OpenAI's other products):

Possible tiers:

Free tier (likely limited):

• Limited generations per day (maybe 5-10)

• Lower priority processing (slower)

• Watermarked videos

• Limited cameo slots

Paid subscription (likely $20-30/month):

• Unlimited or high-volume generations (50-100+/day)

• Priority processing (faster)

• No watermarks

• Unlimited cameo creation and usage

• Early access to new features

Enterprise (custom pricing):

• API access

• Bulk generation capabilities

• Custom content policies

• Dedicated support

⚠️ Note: This is speculation based on ChatGPT Plus and DALL-E pricing models. Actual Sora pricing may differ. Check openai.com for current official pricing.

🎬 Ready to Create AI-Generated Videos?

This guide covers everything you need to get started, but watching the actual generation process in real-time is invaluable for understanding:

• How prompts translate to finished videos

• Realistic processing time expectations

• Quality differences between simple and detailed prompts

• The cameo recording and setup process

• Interface navigation and workflow optimization

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• How will you use Sora ethically and responsibly?

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• What concerns do you have about synthetic media?

• Should there be clearer regulations around AI-generated content?

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