20 Sora 2 Prompt Formulas for Different Styles (Cinematic, Anime, Vlog, Ads, etc.)

Sometimes you don’t need “inspiration” – you just need a formula you can tweak. This post gives you 20 plug-and-play Sora 2 prompt patterns for different styles.

Just replace the [BRACKETS] with your own idea, character, or setting.

A. Cinematic / Film Look

1. Emotional Character Close-Up

“Cinematic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. Close-up shot of a [AGE]-year-old [GENDER] with [HAIR STYLE] and [KEY FEATURE], eyes filled with [EMOTION], standing in [LOCATION]. Soft, moody lighting, shallow depth of field, background blurred, camera slowly pushes in toward their face, subtle lens flare, filmic look.”

Use for: serious monologues, emotional hooks, quote videos.

2. Epic Wide Landscape

“Cinematic 16:9 video, [DURATION] seconds. Wide aerial shot of a vast [LANDSCAPE TYPE: mountains / desert / ocean / city] at [TIME OF DAY], clouds moving slowly, soft atmospheric haze, camera gliding smoothly forward, high dynamic range, realistic textures, sweeping orchestral mood.”

Use for: intros, travel vibes, motivational backgrounds.

3. “Running Toward the Future” Shot

“Cinematic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. A [AGE]-year-old [GENDER] in [CLOTHING STYLE] runs down an empty [STREET / BRIDGE / ROAD] at sunrise, camera tracking in front of them in slow motion, warm golden light, subtle dust in the air, hopeful and inspiring mood, film-grade color grading.”

Use for: hustle, grind, success edits.

4. Night City Reflections

“Cinematic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. A [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION] walks alone through a neon-lit city street at night after rain, puddles reflecting colorful lights, camera tracking from behind at medium distance, slight handheld feel, bokeh lights, cyberpunk mood but grounded and realistic.”

Use for: dark, moody, motivational, or music visuals.

B. Anime / Stylized

5. Anime Hero Moment

“Anime-style 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. A [AGE]-year-old anime [GENDER] with [HAIR COLOR/STYLE] and [OUTFIT] stands on a rooftop in a futuristic city at sunset, wind blowing their hair and clothes, camera slowly circling around them, dynamic lighting, high-detail anime shading, dramatic heroic mood.”

6. Cute Slice-of-Life Scene

“Soft pastel anime 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. A cute [AGE]-year-old anime [GENDER] with [HAIR STYLE] sits by a window in a cozy bedroom, drawing in a notebook, sunlight streaming in, dust particles floating, camera gently panning, relaxing wholesome vibe.”

7. Anime Battle Energy Build-Up

“High-energy anime 16:9 video, [DURATION] seconds. A [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION] stands in an open field as glowing energy builds around them, hair and clothes reacting to the power, camera rapidly dollying in, motion lines, intense lighting effects, dramatic sky, anime battle aura, no actual fighting, just power-up moment.”

C. Vlog / Real-Life Content

8. “Day in the Life” B-Roll

“Realistic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. POV-style shot walking through [LOCATION: coffee shop / campus / city street], hands occasionally visible, people in the background slightly blurred, soft natural lighting, gentle camera bob like a handheld vlog, calm and aesthetic mood.”

9. Cozy Desk / Productivity Shot

“Aesthetic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. Static shot of a clean wooden desk setup with a laptop, notebook, coffee cup, and warm desk lamp, in a dim cozy room, soft focus and shallow depth of field, subtle camera breathing effect, relaxing productivity vibe.”

10. Travel Vlog Walkthrough

“Realistic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. Forward-moving POV shot walking through [TRAVEL LOCATION: old European street / Asian night market / beach boardwalk], people and shops on both sides, ambient light and signs, slight handheld movement, immersive vlog feeling.”

D. Ads / Product / Brand

11. Clean Product Hero Shot

“Cinematic 16:9 video, [DURATION] seconds. Slow rotating shot of a [PRODUCT: phone / watch / bottle / sneaker] on a reflective black surface, dramatic studio lighting, soft glow edges, camera slowly orbiting the product, minimal background, luxury commercial vibe.”

12. Lifestyle Product in Use

“Commercial-style 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. A [TARGET USER: young professional / athlete / student] uses a [PRODUCT TYPE] in a bright modern apartment, camera moves smoothly around them in medium shot, natural daylight, soft warm grading, aspirational lifestyle mood.”

13. “Before / After” Transformation Concept

“Split-screen 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. Left side shows [BEFORE SCENE: messy desk / dull skin / cluttered room], right side shows [AFTER SCENE: organized workspace / glowing skin / clean minimalist room], both with matching camera angles, smooth subtle movement, clear contrast, modern ad style.”

E. Fantasy / Sci-Fi

14. Floating Island Fantasy

“Fantasy 16:9 video, [DURATION] seconds. Wide shot of floating islands covered in trees and waterfalls suspended in the sky, clouds drifting around them, camera gliding between islands in slow motion, magical lighting, soft god rays from the sun, high detail, epic fantasy mood.”

15. Futuristic City Flythrough

“Sci-fi 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. First-person flythrough of a futuristic city with hovering vehicles, holographic billboards, tall glass skyscrapers, neon accents, camera weaving between buildings at medium speed, cinematic lighting, polished and high-tech feel.”

F. Abstract / Lo-Fi / Visualizer

16. Lo-Fi Window Rain

“Loopable 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. Close-up of raindrops running down a window at night, blurred city lights in the background, soft focus, gentle camera push-in, cozy and melancholic mood, perfect for lo-fi music visualizer.”

17. Audio-Reactive Light Pulses (Concept)

“Abstract 16:9 video, [DURATION] seconds. Soft glowing orbs of light floating in a dark space, slowly pulsing and changing size as if reacting to a beat, smooth camera drift, subtle bokeh, relaxing ambient mood.”

(You sync the pulses to music later in editing.)

G. Action / Sports / Energy

18. Slow-Mo Training Shot

“Cinematic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. A [ATHLETE TYPE] trains in a dark gym, sweat flying as they punch a heavy bag in slow motion, dust in the air, strong directional lighting from one side, camera moving in close and around them, intense and powerful mood.”

19. City Park Running Montage

“Dynamic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. A [RUNNER DESCRIPTION] runs through a city park in the morning, camera alternating between side tracking and low angle shots of their feet hitting the pavement, soft sun rays through trees, slightly faster pacing, energetic and motivating.”

H. Story / Emotion / Symbolism

20. “Alone to Together” Emotional Arc (Single Shot)

“Cinematic 9:16 video, [DURATION] seconds. Start with a wide shot of a [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION] sitting alone on a bench in a large empty park, camera slowly pushes in as another person walks into frame and sits beside them, both smiling softly by the end, warm sunset lighting, emotional but gentle mood.”

You can save these formulas inside Notion/Docs as your prompt template library and just:

• Plug in your own character

• Change duration

• Swap style words (moody / warm / dreamy / intense)