OpenAI Sora Revolutionizes AI Video Creation: 5 Key Features You Need to Know

The AI world just got a major upgrade as OpenAI officially launched Sora, its groundbreaking AI video generator.

Announced during the third day of OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI,” Sora is set to change how we create and experience videos.

Accessible now for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers, Sora brings a host of features, including text-to-video capabilities, blending, and storyboarding, making it a must-know tool for creators.

How to Use Sora to Create Videos

Sora is available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the U.S. and several other countries. To get started, visit the Sora website, log in, and begin generating videos using the upgraded Sora Turbo model.

This enhanced version delivers faster and higher-quality video creation.

Creating a video is simple:

1. Log in to the Sora website with your ChatGPT credentials.
2. Click on “Create” or “New Video.”
3. Enter a text prompt describing the video you want.
4. Select the resolution, duration, and style (Pro users get higher-quality options).
5. Hit “Generate” and preview the finished video.

ChatGPT Plus subscribers receive 1,000 monthly credits for short videos (up to 720p resolution). For those needing more, the Pro plan offers longer, higher-quality videos (up to 1080p) with priority generation and watermark-free output.

Creative Features: Storyboarding and Blending

Storyboarding

Sora’s Storyboarding feature empowers creators to craft cohesive narratives by stringing together multiple prompts into a seamless video sequence. For example, you can animate the entire water cycle—from evaporation to rain—with just a few prompts.

This feature ensures that all scenes share a unified style, simplifying storytelling for educational videos, short films, or creative projects.

Blending

Another standout feature is Blending, which transitions seamlessly between two distinct video scenes. Imagine blending a serene forest into a futuristic cityscape or transitioning from the ocean to outer space.

This tool makes it easy to create visually stunning and emotionally evocative scenes.

Limitations and Regional Availability

Currently, Sora is unavailable in the UK and Europe due to regulatory challenges. This follows a pattern seen with other OpenAI products like ChatGPT and DALL-E, which faced delays and restrictions in these regions. While OpenAI navigates stringent AI governance, users in supported regions can enjoy Sora’s full capabilities.

Built-In Safety Measures

Sora prioritizes ethical video generation. Every video includes metadata to trace its origin, even if the watermark is removed. Users must also agree to strict guidelines prohibiting harmful, explicit, or copyrighted content. Violators risk suspension or bans.

These measures align with industry standards and aim to combat issues like deepfakes and misinformation.

Competition in AI Video Generation

Sora enters a competitive market alongside tools like Runway, Stability AI, and Luma Labs’ Dream Machine. However, Sora’s integration with the ChatGPT ecosystem and unique features like Storyboarding and Blending set it apart as a leader in the field.

With its intuitive interface and powerful tools, Sora makes AI video creation accessible to a broader audience, from hobbyists to professionals.