Day 3 - Sora is Here (Finally!)

Sora is finally Here! OpenAI teased its release over six months ago!

OpenAI is making video a priority. They're not just about text anymore; they want AI to understand and create video too. Sora is their new video generation tool, launching in most countries today, and it's included in your ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription – no extra cost! - You can try it here now if you have a subscription

Major Highlights

• Sora Turbo: They’ve supercharged their original model, making it faster and cheaper. This means high-quality videos, quicker than ever. Sora Turbo can generate from simple text prompts, animate images, and extend videos, and even remix them in new styles.

• A Creative Playground: Sora is more than just a tool; it's a co-creative partner. It’s designed to let you explore your wildest ideas.

• Explore the Feed: Discover what others are creating on the "Explore" feed. You can check out amazing videos and learn how they were made, from simple text prompts to advanced techniques. It's a place to find inspiration and share your own creations.

• Your Library: This is where you can manage all your video creations, organized them how you want. You can create videos using simple text prompts, upload images to animate, or fine-tune them with advanced tools.

• Text-to-Video Magic: Want woolly mammoths in the desert? Just type it! Sora can generate videos from simple text descriptions. You can also customize the video's aspect ratio, resolution, duration, and style.

• Storyboarding: Direct your videos with a timeline interface. Describe the scene and actions at different points, and Sora will weave it all together. Use image uploads to generate amazing transitions and continuation shots.

• Editing Tools: You can remix existing videos by simply describing changes. Want to turn woolly mammoths into robots? Just tell Sora. You can also recut videos and extend them with new beginnings and endings.

• Creative Features:

  • Loop: Turn your favorite scenes into seamless loops, great for backgrounds and creative visuals.

  • Blend: Combine two videos to create an entirely new scene, blending elements from both.

KINI BIG DEAL (Why Does this matter)

Okay, so why should this matter to you – the young, creative, tech-savvy African?

• Unleash Your Creativity: Whether you're a filmmaker, content creator, or just someone with a cool idea, Sora lets you bring your visions to life. It's like having a video studio at your fingertips.

• Create Locally Relevant Content: Imagine making videos that reflect African stories, cultures, and experiences, with the quality you'd see on global platforms.

• Affordable Video Production: High-quality video is no longer exclusive to big studios. Sora lets you produce pro-level videos without the hefty price tag, using your existing subscription.

• Global Reach: Create content that resonates with a global audience while showcasing the unique stories and perspectives of Africa.

• Innovation Hub: This is your chance to be part of the next wave of digital creativity. Use Sora to push boundaries and try new things.

• Future Skills: Develop skills in AI-powered content creation, a growing area of expertise with lots of opportunities.

This is your chance to step into the world of AI-driven video creation. You can learn more about SORA here or just Start creating with SORA today!