Sora's language style
Unlike keyword-driven models, Sora prefers narrative sentences. Writing "A 35-year-old chef prepares breakfast in a pre-dawn kitchen. He takes eggs from the fridge and gently cracks them onto a preheated skillet; the oil sizzles softly." works better than a keyword stack.
Long-shot writing
A continuous 30-second tracking shot follows a young architect walking through the rain-soaked streets of Lisbon at dawn. She wears a charcoal wool coat and carries a worn leather portfolio. The camera tracks behind her at the same pace as she walks past quiet cafes and stone facades, water reflections shimmering on the cobblestone. Soft golden side light from the east breaks through low clouds. Cinematic, shallow depth of field, no jump cuts.
Multi-shot sequences
Sora accepts several linked shots in one prompt:
The clip begins with a close-up of espresso being poured into a glass cup, then slowly cuts to the barista's calm face, ending on a wide shot of the sunlit cafe interior. 15 seconds total, soft warm light throughout.
Pitfalls
Sora attention has limits. Keep each shot description to 2–3 sentences.
Consistency drops sharply with simultaneous active characters. One character per shot is the safe path.