To use Sora 2, an AI-powered video generation app by OpenAI, the general steps are as follows:
- Device and Account Setup:
- Use an iPhone (iOS), as Sora 2 is currently only available on iOS, not Android.
- Have an OpenAI account. You may need to sign up or log in with your existing OpenAI credentials.
- Access currently requires an invite as rollout is gradual.
- Download and Onboarding:
- Download the Sora app from the Apple App Store.
- Sign in with your OpenAI account and complete the onboarding process, which includes entering your birthday for age-appropriate protections.
- If you want to use the cameo feature (creating a lifelike AI avatar of yourself), you will do a video and audio verification during onboarding.
- Creating AI Videos:
- Open the app and tap the "+" button to create a new video.
- Write a text prompt describing the scene or action you want the AI to generate.
- Optionally add a reference image and choose a style.
- Generate the video and review it.
- You can insert your cameo (avatar) into scenes for personalized videos.
- Sharing and Privacy:
- You can share generated videos on an in-app social feed similar to Instagram or TikTok.
- Control permissions for your cameo, allowing who can use your likeness.
- The app includes watermarking and metadata for provenance and responsible use.
- Safety and Consent:
- Use only images or videos of yourself or others who consent.
- Avoid harmful or risky content prompts.
- The app has safeguards and content moderation.
This process typically takes about 30-60 minutes for beginners to create a finished video, with the app designed to be user-friendly for a wide range of users. Sora 2's key features include synchronized audio, physical realism, multi-shot consistency, and strong controllability of style and camera effects.
If access or invites are an issue, some users obtain codes shared on official OpenAI Discord channels to get invites quickly.
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