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Free Sora 2 video prompts

Free Sora 2 AI Video Prompts

Copy-paste prompts for OpenAI Sora 2 that turn a plain idea into a real cinematic clip. Each one names the subject, the action, the camera move, the lighting and the mood, the way Sora 2 likes it. Swap the bracketed parts for your own scene and generate.

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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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Frequently asked questions

Do these prompts work with Sora 2?
Yes. They are written in the subject, action, camera, lighting and mood structure that Sora 2 responds to. Paste one into Sora, swap the bracketed parts for your own idea, and generate. They also adapt well to other AI video tools.
Can Sora 2 really add sound and dialogue?
Sora 2 can generate synced audio, including ambient sound, sound effects and spoken dialogue. The prompts that use audio describe the sounds you want and put the spoken line in quotes so it lines up with the character. Results vary from clip to clip.
How do I write a good Sora 2 prompt?
Name one subject, one clear action, then one camera move, the lighting and the mood, and finish with a style or film look. Keep it to a single continuous shot and add pacing or duration if it matters. Change one thing at a time so you can see what each word does.
What is the difference between the free prompts and the pack?
The free prompts cover the core shots and moves. The paid pack goes deep with a full tested Sora 2 library and a one-click Copy-Deck, or grab everything in the Vault.