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 Case | Recommended Resolution | Aspect Ratio | Prompt Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinematic | 4K/8K | 2.39:1 | cinematic widescreen, anamorphic |
| Standard video | 1080p/4K | 16:9 | standard HD, 4K resolution |
| Vertical short-form | 1080x1920 | 9:16 | vertical format, mobile-optimized |
| 1080x1080 | 1:1 | square format, Instagram-ready | |
| IMAX | 8K+ | 1.43:1 | IMAX format, premium large format |
🎬 Frame Rate Selection
| Frame Rate | Best Use | Visual Effect | Prompt Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24fps | Cinematic feel | Traditional film look | cinematic 24fps, film look |
| 30fps | Standard video | Smooth and natural | 30fps smooth, standard framerate |
| 60fps | Sports/gaming | Ultra-smooth motion | 60fps high motion, sports footage |
| 120fps+ | Slow motion | Extreme detail | high-speed camera, slow-motion 120fps |
💡 Lighting & Time of Day
| Time of Day | Color Temp | Mood | Prompt Suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden hour | Warm (~3000K) | Romantic, nostalgic | golden hour, warm sunset glow |
| Blue hour | Cool (~8000K) | Melancholy, mysterious | blue hour, twilight atmosphere |
| Midday | Neutral (~5500K) | Clear, direct | harsh midday sun, high contrast |
| Night scene | Mixed light sources | Dramatic, urban | night city lights, neon glow |
| Overcast | Soft diffuse | Calm, introspective | overcast soft light, diffused daylight |
🎨 Color Style
| Style | LUT/Grade | Best For | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinematic | Teal & orange | Action, sci-fi | cinematic color grading, teal and orange |
| Vintage film | Faded, grainy | Nostalgic, artsy | vintage film grain, faded colors |
| High saturation | Bold and vivid | Advertising, fashion | vibrant saturated, punchy colors |
| Black and white | Desaturated | Classic, serious | black and white, monochrome |
| Cyberpunk | Neon magenta/teal | Futuristic worlds | cyberpunk neon, synthwave palette |
📷 Camera Language
| Lens Type | Focal Length | Effect | Prompt Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-wide | 14–24mm | Expansive space, dramatic distortion | ultra-wide lens, 14mm distortion |
| Standard | 35–50mm | Natural perspective | 35mm natural perspective, normal lens |
| Portrait | 85mm | Shallow depth, soft rendering | 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field |
| Telephoto | 135–200mm | Compression, subject isolation | telephoto compression, 200mm lens |
| Macro | Macro | Extreme detail | macro photography, extreme close-up |
🎞️ Camera Movement
| Movement | Rig | Emotional Effect | Prompt Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push-in | Dolly | Gradual reveal | dolly push in, tracking shot |
| Follow | Steadicam | Smooth, immersive | steadicam follow, smooth tracking |
| Aerial | Drone | Grand, big-picture | aerial drone shot, bird's eye view |
| Handheld | Handheld | Realistic, tense | handheld shaky, documentary style |
| Orbit | 360° rig | Heroic spotlight | 360 bullet time, orbital shot |
🌫️ Atmosphere Elements
| Element | Visual Effect | Mood | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fog | Softens, obscures | Dreamlike | misty atmosphere, fog layer |
| Rain | Reflections, motion | Melancholy | rain droplets, wet pavement reflections |
| Dust | Visible light beams | Epic scale | dust particles in light, volumetric rays |
| Smoke | Floating, dramatic | Mysterious | smoke tendrils, hazy smoke |
| Light leaks | Dreamy, retro | Romantic | lens flares, bokeh lights |
🎭 Motion Speed
| Motion Speed | Multiplier | Use Case | Prompt Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra slow | 0.1× | Science, explosions | extreme slow motion, ultra slow-mo |
| Slow motion | 0.5× | Emotion, action | slow motion, half speed |
| Real-time | 1× | Standard storytelling | real-time, normal speed |
| Time-lapse | 100×+ | Passage of time | time-lapse, hyper-lapse |
🔊 Audio Tips
Sora focuses on video output, but you can hint at the audio mood:
| Audio Cue | Visual Hint | Prompt Tags |
|---|---|---|
| ASMR | Extreme close-up detail | ASMR-ready close-ups, sound-focused visuals |
| Ambience | Natural environments | ambient nature sounds implied, rustling leaves |
| Musical rhythm | Edit pacing | music-driven editing, beat-synced visuals |
| Dialogue | Character close-ups | dialogue-ready shots, lip-sync optimized |
📊 Content Duration Guidelines
| Platform | Recommended Length | Sweet Spot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 15–60 s | 21 s | Short and punchy wins |
| Instagram Reels | 15–90 s | 30 s | Peak attention window |
| YouTube Shorts | 15–60 s | 45 s | Supports complete micro-stories |
| Twitter/X | 30–140 s | 45 s | Optimized for quick sharing |
| YouTube long-form | 8–12 min | 10 min | Favored by the algorithm |
| Film trailers | 90–150 s | 120 s | Three-act structure baseline |
