Sora 2 - Chapter 33: ⚙️ Technical Parameters Reference
2025/10/04

Sora 2 - Chapter 33: ⚙️ Technical Parameters Reference

Sora 2 chapter prompts extracted from the Ultimate Prompt Library.

33. ⚙️ Technical Parameters Reference

📹 Resolution & Aspect Ratio

Use CaseRecommended ResolutionAspect RatioPrompt Keywords
Cinematic4K/8K2.39:1cinematic widescreen, anamorphic
Standard video1080p/4K16:9standard HD, 4K resolution
Vertical short-form1080x19209:16vertical format, mobile-optimized
Instagram1080x10801:1square format, Instagram-ready
IMAX8K+1.43:1IMAX format, premium large format

🎬 Frame Rate Selection

Frame RateBest UseVisual EffectPrompt Example
24fpsCinematic feelTraditional film lookcinematic 24fps, film look
30fpsStandard videoSmooth and natural30fps smooth, standard framerate
60fpsSports/gamingUltra-smooth motion60fps high motion, sports footage
120fps+Slow motionExtreme detailhigh-speed camera, slow-motion 120fps

💡 Lighting & Time of Day

Time of DayColor TempMoodPrompt Suggestions
Golden hourWarm (~3000K)Romantic, nostalgicgolden hour, warm sunset glow
Blue hourCool (~8000K)Melancholy, mysteriousblue hour, twilight atmosphere
MiddayNeutral (~5500K)Clear, directharsh midday sun, high contrast
Night sceneMixed light sourcesDramatic, urbannight city lights, neon glow
OvercastSoft diffuseCalm, introspectiveovercast soft light, diffused daylight

🎨 Color Style

StyleLUT/GradeBest ForKeywords
CinematicTeal & orangeAction, sci-ficinematic color grading, teal and orange
Vintage filmFaded, grainyNostalgic, artsyvintage film grain, faded colors
High saturationBold and vividAdvertising, fashionvibrant saturated, punchy colors
Black and whiteDesaturatedClassic, seriousblack and white, monochrome
CyberpunkNeon magenta/tealFuturistic worldscyberpunk neon, synthwave palette

📷 Camera Language

Lens TypeFocal LengthEffectPrompt Tags
Ultra-wide14–24mmExpansive space, dramatic distortionultra-wide lens, 14mm distortion
Standard35–50mmNatural perspective35mm natural perspective, normal lens
Portrait85mmShallow depth, soft rendering85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field
Telephoto135–200mmCompression, subject isolationtelephoto compression, 200mm lens
MacroMacroExtreme detailmacro photography, extreme close-up

🎞️ Camera Movement

MovementRigEmotional EffectPrompt Tags
Push-inDollyGradual revealdolly push in, tracking shot
FollowSteadicamSmooth, immersivesteadicam follow, smooth tracking
AerialDroneGrand, big-pictureaerial drone shot, bird's eye view
HandheldHandheldRealistic, tensehandheld shaky, documentary style
Orbit360° rigHeroic spotlight360 bullet time, orbital shot

🌫️ Atmosphere Elements

ElementVisual EffectMoodKeywords
FogSoftens, obscuresDreamlikemisty atmosphere, fog layer
RainReflections, motionMelancholyrain droplets, wet pavement reflections
DustVisible light beamsEpic scaledust particles in light, volumetric rays
SmokeFloating, dramaticMysterioussmoke tendrils, hazy smoke
Light leaksDreamy, retroRomanticlens flares, bokeh lights

🎭 Motion Speed

Motion SpeedMultiplierUse CasePrompt Tags
Ultra slow0.1×Science, explosionsextreme slow motion, ultra slow-mo
Slow motion0.5×Emotion, actionslow motion, half speed
Real-timeStandard storytellingreal-time, normal speed
Time-lapse100×+Passage of timetime-lapse, hyper-lapse

🔊 Audio Tips

Sora focuses on video output, but you can hint at the audio mood:

Audio CueVisual HintPrompt Tags
ASMRExtreme close-up detailASMR-ready close-ups, sound-focused visuals
AmbienceNatural environmentsambient nature sounds implied, rustling leaves
Musical rhythmEdit pacingmusic-driven editing, beat-synced visuals
DialogueCharacter close-upsdialogue-ready shots, lip-sync optimized

📊 Content Duration Guidelines

PlatformRecommended LengthSweet SpotNotes
TikTok15–60 s21 sShort and punchy wins
Instagram Reels15–90 s30 sPeak attention window
YouTube Shorts15–60 s45 sSupports complete micro-stories
Twitter/X30–140 s45 sOptimized for quick sharing
YouTube long-form8–12 min10 minFavored by the algorithm
Film trailers90–150 s120 sThree-act structure baseline