How to Use Sora 2 for AI Video Generation — Complete Tutorial

Sora 2 is OpenAI's powerful AI video generation model that creates stunning 1080p videos from text descriptions. This tutorial shows you how to use Sora 2 on Nano Banana to create professional-quality videos.

Getting Started with Sora 2

1. Go to Text to Video on Nano Banana
2. Select Sora 2 from the model selector
3. Write your video prompt (more on this below)
4. Choose duration: 10 seconds or 15 seconds
5. Select aspect ratio: 16:9 (landscape) or 9:16 (portrait)
6. Click Generate and wait for your video

Writing Effective Sora 2 Prompts

Video prompts are different from image prompts. You need to describe motion and temporal changes:

Describe the Scene

Start with the setting and atmosphere:

"A cozy coffee shop on a rainy evening, warm interior lighting, rain streaming down the windows"

Specify the Action

Describe what moves and how:

"A woman slowly stirs her latte, steam rising from the cup, she looks out the rain-streaked window and smiles"

Define Camera Movement

Camera direction adds cinematic quality:

• "Slow dolly forward" — Gradually moving closer
• "Aerial tracking shot" — Following from above
• "Handheld camera, slight movement" — Documentary feel
• "Static wide shot" — Fixed camera, scene unfolds
• "Slow pan from left to right" — Revealing the scene

Best Use Cases for Sora 2

Cinematic Scenes

"Cinematic shot of a lone astronaut walking across a Mars landscape, red dust swirling, dramatic sunset, epic sci-fi movie style"

Nature and Landscapes

"Timelapse of clouds rolling over a mountain valley, sunbeams breaking through, lush green forest below, National Geographic style"

Product Showcases

"Luxury perfume bottle rotating on a reflective surface, soft studio lighting, particles of light floating around, premium commercial style"

Social Media Content

"Satisfying cooking video, chef's hands skillfully slicing fresh sushi, close-up, restaurant kitchen, warm lighting"

Tips for Better Sora 2 Results

• Keep it simple — Focus on one clear scene rather than trying to describe multiple scenes
• Be specific about motion — "Slowly walks" is better than just "walks"
• Use cinematic vocabulary — Terms like "shallow depth of field", "lens flare", "bokeh" improve quality
• Specify the mood — "Peaceful", "dramatic", "energetic" helps set the tone
• Choose 16:9 for cinematic content and 9:16 for mobile/social content

Sora 2 vs Sora 2 Pro

Nano Banana also offers Sora 2 Pro, which delivers even higher quality output for demanding projects. Both share the same interface and prompt format.

Image-to-Video with Sora 2

You can also animate existing images with Sora 2. Upload a photo and describe the motion you want. Try it on our Image to Video page.

Start Creating

Head to our Text to Video generator, select Sora 2, and start creating professional AI videos. New users get free credits to experiment with all models.