Sora video generation Node

Overview

The Sora Video Generation Node enables your flow to create high-quality videos using OpenAI's Sora model. This cutting-edge video generation node transforms text prompts into realistic and imaginative video content, supporting various resolutions, aspect ratios, and durations. Currently, the node supports Azure OpenAI providers only.

Usage cost: 2 credits

Configuration Settings

1. Model Selection

• Model* Select Sora model from available providers

2. Video Generation

• Prompt* Text description of the video to generate

• Resolution* Video quality and pixel height

  • 480p: Lower resolution, faster generation

  • 720p: Standard HD quality

  • 1080p: Full HD quality, highest detail

• Aspect Ratio* Video dimensions and orientation

  • Square (1:1): Equal width and height, ideal for social media

  • Landscape (16:9): Widescreen format for traditional video content

  • Portrait (9:16): Vertical format for mobile and social stories

• Duration* Video length in seconds

  • 5 seconds: Short clips, quick demonstrations

  • 10 seconds: Standard short-form content

  • 15 seconds: Extended clips with more detail

  • 20 seconds: Longer narrative sequences

Outputs

• video (Video): Generated video object for use in subsequent nodes

• base64_video (string): Base64-encoded video data with data URL format

Best Practices

1. Prompt Engineering

• Provide clear, descriptive narratives

• Include specific visual and motion elements:

  • Subject and action: "A person walking through a forest"

  • Camera movement: "Close-up shot panning left to right"

  • Environment: "Sunny morning with dappled light"

  • Style and mood: "Cinematic, warm lighting, peaceful atmosphere"

• Structure prompts for video storytelling:

  • "A [subject] [action] in [environment], [camera angle], [lighting], [mood]"

• Specify temporal elements:

  • Movement direction and speed

  • Scene transitions

  • Environmental changes

2. Resolution Selection

• Use 480p for:

  • Rapid prototyping and concept testing

  • Draft versions and previews

  • Cost-effective generation

• Use 720p for:

  • Standard content creation

  • Social media videos

  • Balanced quality and generation time

• Use 1080p for:

  • Professional content

  • Final deliverables

  • High-quality presentations

3. Aspect Ratio Selection

• Choose 1:1 (Square) for:

  • Instagram posts and feeds

  • Profile videos

  • Platform-agnostic content

• Choose 16:9 (Landscape) for:

  • YouTube videos

  • Website headers

  • Traditional video content

• Choose 9:16 (Portrait) for:

  • TikTok and Instagram Stories

  • Mobile-first content

  • Vertical video platforms

4. Duration Selection

• Use 5 seconds for:

  • Quick animations

  • Logo reveals

  • Simple demonstrations

• Use 10 seconds for:

  • Standard social media clips

  • Product showcases

  • Brief narratives

• Use 15-20 seconds for:

  • Complex scenes

  • Detailed storytelling

  • Multi-action sequences

5. Variable Integration

All fields support variable interpolation for dynamic content creation.

• Prompt: Accepts any string value

• Resolution: Must resolve to '480', '720', or '1080'

• Aspect Ratio: Must resolve to '1:1', '16:9', or '9:16'

• Duration: Must resolve to '5', '10', '15', or '20'

Technical Considerations

File Handling

• Videos are returned as MP4 format

• Base64 encoding for easy integration

Common Issues

• Provider Limitations: Currently only Azure OpenAI is supported; OpenAI direct API is not yet available

• Generation Timeouts: Complex scenes or longer durations may approach the 10-minute timeout limit

• Network Issues: Large video files may experience download delays

• API Rate Limiting: Azure OpenAI quotas may affect generation frequency

Troubleshooting

"Video generation timed out after 10 minutes"

• Simplify the prompt to reduce complexity

• Try shorter duration settings

• Use lower resolution for faster processing

Example Prompts

Simple Scene:

A golden retriever playing in a sunny park, close-up shot, natural lighting, joyful atmosphere

Cinematic Style:

A vintage car driving down a coastal highway at sunset, drone shot following from behind, warm golden hour lighting, peaceful and nostalgic mood

Product Demonstration:

Hands opening a sleek smartphone box on a clean white desk, overhead shot, soft studio lighting, minimalist and professional

Abstract/Artistic:

Colorful paint drops falling into clear water in slow motion, macro lens, high contrast lighting, mesmerizing and fluid motion