Cinematic camera moves: dolly, crane, orbit, handheld
Slow dolly-in
Slow dolly-in on [SUBJECT] standing in [LOCATION], camera pushes forward at eye level, shallow depth of field, soft key light from the left, calm and intimate mood, shot on 35mm, cinematic color grade
A slow push-in builds intimacy and pulls the eye to your subject. Naming the camera move is what separates a real shot from a static frame.
Crane boom-up reveal
Crane shot rising up and back from [SUBJECT] to reveal [WIDER SCENE], smooth vertical boom, warm golden-hour light, sweeping and epic mood, anamorphic lens, cinematic
A rising crane move reveals scale and context. Sora 2 handles smooth vertical moves well when you describe the direction clearly.
180-degree orbit
Camera orbits 180 degrees around [SUBJECT] at [LOCATION], steady circular tracking, subject stays centered, cool overcast light, mysterious mood, 50mm lens, filmic
An orbit keeps your subject centered while the world turns around it. Great for a hero reveal of a person or object.
Handheld follow
Handheld tracking shot following [CHARACTER] as they walk through [LOCATION], subtle natural camera shake, overcast daylight, grounded documentary feel, gritty realistic style
Handheld with a subtle shake reads as real and human. Perfect for documentary or grounded scenes where a clean move would feel fake.
Shot types, lighting and film-stock looks
Wide establishing shot
Wide establishing shot of [LOCATION] at [TIME OF DAY], static locked-off camera, deep focus, atmospheric haze, natural light, grand and quiet mood, cinematic 2.39:1 framing
A locked-off wide shot sets the place before you cut closer. Deep focus keeps the whole scene sharp from front to back.
Extreme close-up
Extreme close-up of [SUBJECT DETAIL], macro lens, razor-sharp focus with soft bokeh behind, side lighting that rakes across the texture, tense mood, slow subtle motion
Macro detail with raking side light shows texture and adds tension. Great for inserts and b-roll cutaways.
Film-stock look
[SCENE], shot to look like Kodak Portra 400 film, warm faded tones, soft grain, gentle halation on the highlights, nostalgic 1990s mood, handheld
A named film stock is the fastest way to lock a consistent color and grain look across every clip in a sequence.
Neon night mood
[CHARACTER] on a rain-soaked city street at night, slow push-in, reflective wet asphalt, magenta and cyan neon lighting, moody cyberpunk atmosphere, anamorphic lens flares
Colored practical lighting and wet reflections give instant mood. The slow push-in adds quiet tension on top.
Character, action and synced audio
Character line of dialogue
Medium shot of [CHARACTER] at [LOCATION] saying "[LINE OF DIALOGUE]", natural lip-sync, soft window light, warm intimate mood, quiet room tone in the background, shot on 50mm
Put the spoken line in quotes so Sora 2 syncs the mouth to the words. Adding room tone gives the space a natural feel.
Ambient sound scene
[SCENE, e.g. a forest stream at dawn], slow drifting camera, dappled morning light, birdsong and running water in the ambient audio, peaceful mood, natural documentary style
Describing the ambient sound tells Sora 2 what to build on the audio track, not just the picture. Name the exact sounds you want.
High-energy action
Fast tracking shot following [SUBJECT] running through [LOCATION], motion blur, dynamic handheld camera, harsh directional sunlight, urgent mood, whoosh and footstep sounds in the audio
Fast tracking plus motion blur sells speed. Naming the sound effects adds punch to the moment when audio is on.
Two-person conversation
Over-the-shoulder shot of two people talking in [LOCATION], one says "[LINE OF DIALOGUE]", soft practical lighting, tense quiet mood, low background murmur, filmic
Over-the-shoulder framing plus a quoted line is the base unit of a conversation scene. Cut to the reverse angle for the reply.
B-roll, product and ad clips
Product hero orbit
Slow 360-degree orbit around [PRODUCT] on a clean pedestal, studio softbox lighting, seamless [COLOR] background, crisp reflections, premium commercial look, subtle steady rotation, no text
A slow orbit on a clean pedestal is the classic premium product shot. Keep it text-free so you can add your own captions later.
Slow-motion b-roll
Close-up b-roll of [SUBJECT OR TEXTURE, e.g. coffee being poured], slow motion, shallow depth of field, warm side light, steam rising, cozy mood, gentle pouring sound in the audio
Slow-motion b-roll with shallow focus is the filler that makes any edit feel expensive. Add one clear sound for texture.
Lifestyle ad clip
Handheld lifestyle clip of [PERSON] using [PRODUCT] in [SETTING], candid natural motion, bright airy daylight, upbeat friendly mood, warm color grade, short 5-second clip
Candid handheld with bright light reads as a real lifestyle ad. Setting a short clip length keeps the pacing tight for social.
Physics-realistic motion and pacing
Realistic physics slow-mo
Slow-motion shot of [ELEMENT, e.g. water splashing, cloth falling, sand pouring], realistic physics, high frame rate, soft rim light, dark background, mesmerizing mood, macro detail
Sora 2 is strong at realistic physics. Slow motion on water, cloth or sand is the clearest way to show it off.
Single continuous take
A single continuous 8-second shot: [SUBJECT] performs [ACTION] with no cuts, steady slow dolly, even pacing throughout, soft natural light, calm observational mood, cinematic
Asking for one continuous shot with even pacing stops Sora 2 from cutting and keeps the motion smooth and readable.
Slow-mo hero reveal
[SUBJECT] captured in extreme slow motion as [ACTION HAPPENS], dramatic backlight, floating particles drifting in the air, epic mood, shallow depth of field, cinematic slow-mo
Extreme slow motion with backlight and particles turns a simple action into a hero moment worth building a clip around.
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