50+ Best Sora 2 Prompts: Examples That Actually Work
Learn from top-performing Sora 2 prompts across all categories and styles
The quality of your Sora 2 videos directly depends on your prompts. We have analyzed thousands of generations to curate the best-performing prompts across different categories, styles, and use cases.
How to Use These Prompts
Each prompt below is a proven template that produces high-quality results. You can use them as-is or modify specific elements to match your creative vision. Pay attention to the structure and detail level in each example.
Cinematic Prompts
Perfect for creating film-quality videos with professional camera work and dramatic composition.
1. Epic Landscape
"Sweeping aerial view over misty mountain peaks at sunrise, camera slowly descending through layers of clouds. Golden sunlight breaking through the mist, revealing a pristine valley with a winding river below. Shot in cinematic style with smooth drone movement, epic scale, warm color grading, volumetric lighting. 4K quality with anamorphic lens flares."
Nature2. Urban Night Scene
"Time-lapse of a bustling Tokyo intersection at night, with thousands of people crossing under giant neon billboards. Rain-soaked streets reflecting vibrant pink and blue lights. Shot from elevated position with wide-angle lens, slow shutter effect creating light trails from traffic. Cyberpunk aesthetic, high contrast, saturated colors."
Urban3. Dramatic Portrait
"Close-up profile of an elderly fisherman with weathered skin and gray beard, looking out at the stormy ocean. Wind blowing through his hair, drops of sea spray on his face. Shot with 85mm lens at f/1.4, shallow depth of field, moody overcast lighting. Cinematic color grading with teal and orange tones, high detail texture."
PortraitRealistic & Documentary Style
Natural-looking videos that capture authentic moments and real-world scenarios.
4. Wildlife Documentary
"A family of elephants walking single file through African savanna grassland at golden hour, young calf staying close to mother. Dust gently rising from their footsteps, acacia trees in background. Shot with long telephoto lens, natural documentary style, warm afternoon sunlight, slight camera shake for realism. Photorealistic details, natural colors."
Wildlife5. Everyday Life
"A barista carefully pouring steamed milk into a ceramic cup, creating latte art in the shape of a heart. Morning sunlight streaming through café window, creating soft shadows. Shot at eye level with natural lighting, shallow depth of field focusing on the pour. Realistic style, warm tones, steam rising from the cup."
Lifestyle6. Sports Action
"Professional basketball player driving to the hoop for a layup, intense concentration on face, muscles tensed. Crowd blurred in background, arena lights creating dramatic overhead illumination. Shot with high-speed camera at 120fps, tracking movement smoothly. Realistic sports photography style, sharp detail on player, motion blur on background."
SportsArtistic & Creative
Stylized videos with unique visual treatments and creative interpretations.
7. Watercolor Style
"A ballerina performing a graceful pirouette in an empty studio, rendered in flowing watercolor painting style. Soft pastel colors bleeding and blending together, ethereal and dreamlike. Gentle camera rotation following the spin, painterly brushstroke textures, artistic interpretation with impressionistic quality. Delicate and elegant atmosphere."
Artistic8. Abstract Motion
"Colorful liquid ink dispersing in clear water, creating mesmerizing swirling patterns and organic shapes. Vibrant purple, teal, and gold colors mixing and separating. Macro photography with black background, dramatic side lighting revealing translucent details. Slow motion at 25% speed, hypnotic and meditative quality, abstract art style."
Abstract9. Surreal Fantasy
"Giant floating islands covered in lush forests hovering in a pastel sky, connected by delicate golden chains. Waterfalls cascading from island edges into clouds below. Ethereal light rays piercing through mist, magical particles floating in the air. Wide establishing shot, fantasy art style inspired by Studio Ghibli, soft dreamy colors, sense of wonder and scale."
FantasyAnimation Style
3D animated videos with various rendering techniques and animation styles.
10. 3D Character Animation
"A cute robot character with oversized eyes exploring a futuristic city, looking around curiously with childlike wonder. Clean 3D animation style with smooth movements, Pixar-quality rendering. Vibrant colors, bounce and squash animation principles, appealing character design. Camera following character from side angle, detailed sci-fi environment."
3D Animation11. Motion Graphics
"Abstract geometric shapes morphing and transforming in rhythmic patterns, transitioning from cubes to spheres to pyramids. Gradient colors shifting from blue to purple to pink. Clean modern motion graphics style, smooth easing animations, minimalist aesthetic. Camera slowly orbiting the composition, professional broadcast quality."
Motion GraphicsProduct & Commercial
Professional product showcases and commercial-style videos.
12. Luxury Watch
"Elegant Swiss luxury watch rotating on a black velvet surface, macro close-up showcasing intricate mechanical movement through transparent case back. Dramatic spot lighting creating reflections on polished metal and sapphire crystal. Slow 360-degree rotation, product photography style, high-end commercial quality, sophisticated and premium feel."
Product13. Food Photography
"Slow motion pour of rich chocolate sauce over a stack of fluffy pancakes, with fresh berries and powdered sugar on top. Steam rising gently, natural morning light from window creating soft highlights. Shot from 45-degree angle with macro lens, shallow depth of field, food photography style. Appetizing and mouth-watering presentation."
FoodVintage & Retro
Videos with nostalgic aesthetics and period-appropriate styling.
14. 1960s Film Style
"A classic convertible car driving along a coastal highway at sunset, shot in vintage 1960s film style. Warm faded colors, slight film grain, lens vignetting. Woman with scarf and sunglasses in passenger seat, wind blowing hair. Nostalgic road trip aesthetic, retro color grading, romantic and carefree mood. Super 8 film quality."
Vintage15. VHS Aesthetic
"Teenagers at a roller skating rink in the 1980s, disco ball reflecting colorful lights across the wooden floor. VHS camcorder aesthetic with tracking lines, chromatic aberration, and date stamp in corner. Bright neon colors, practical lighting, authentic period clothing and hairstyles. Nostalgic and energetic atmosphere, retro soundtrack vibe."
RetroTips for Adapting These Prompts
Customization Guide
- Change the Subject: Replace the main subject while keeping the same style and technical specifications
- Modify the Setting: Keep the same action but change the location and environment
- Adjust the Mood: Change lighting conditions and color grading for different emotions
- Mix Styles: Combine elements from different prompts to create unique hybrids
- Scale Up Detail: Add more specific details about clothing, expressions, or environmental elements
More Prompt Examples by Category
Explore our comprehensive prompt libraries organized by style:
- Cinematic Prompts Library - 30+ film-quality prompts
- Realistic Prompts Library - Documentary and photographic styles
- Prompt Writing Guide - Learn to create your own prompts
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Key Insights from Top Prompts
- ✓ Specific technical details (lens, lighting, angles) dramatically improve quality
- ✓ Style references help Sora 2 understand the desired aesthetic
- ✓ Layered descriptions create depth and realism
- ✓ Action and movement make videos more engaging
- ✓ Atmospheric elements (steam, mist, particles) add production value
- ✓ Clear camera instructions ensure proper framing and composition