Video · openai/sora-2
Sora 2 — premium video by OpenAI
Sora 2 is the slot for jobs where story coherence and physics matter, not just “the picture moves”. It is worth budgeting time and credits for: this is not a tool for ten clips an hour, but for frames you would not be ashamed to show as a quality reference.
When Sora is justified
- Short stories and teasers where edit rhythm and shot logic matter.
- Complex camera moves on which cheap models break.
- The final clip after rough versions in faster slots.
Sora 2, Veo, or WAN
WAN 2.7 often wins on iteration speed and the “liveliness” of mid scenes, Veo 3.1 brings Google’s cinematic optics, and Sora is the top layer for story coherence and physics — but slower and pricier. A sensible route: drafts and sweeping on the fast slots (WAN, Veo Fast), and the final, “staged” clip on Sora. Comparing on one scenario is usually more honest than reading the marketing.
What you need on input
Sora opens up on a thought-through script: the clearer you set the action, the edit, and the camera move, the stronger the result. Video is slower and pricier than a still; the credit cost depends on length and settings and is shown before you run.
Frequently asked about Sora 2
Sora or WAN 2.7?
WAN more often wins on iteration speed and the liveliness of mid scenes. Sora is for when you need the top layer on coherence and cinematography. On one scenario that is the most honest way to compare directly.
Is it worth running drafts on it?
Not cost-effective: for sweeping ideas, WAN or Veo Fast is cheaper and faster. Sora is taken for the final, staged clip.
Does Sora produce sound?
The main result is top-grade visuals. Sound and music are usually added separately at the editing stage.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
This is a premium slot: it takes longer and costs more. The exact credit price depends on length and settings and is shown before you run and on the pricing page.