Understanding Sora 2 API
Sora 2 is a next-generation media generation model capable of producing videos with synchronized audio and rich motion cues. It supports text, image, and combined prompts for flexible creation.
Prerequisites & Tier Access
- Free Tier: Access basic functions, limited to preview outputs.
- Tier 2 Upgrade: Requires $10 top-up, unlocking the Sora 2 series models.
- API Endpoint:
v1/chat/completions
. - Prompt Placement: Write your prompt in the
content
field of the request.
Key Features Overview
Guest Mode Usage
You can reference public character IDs listed on Sora.com via the @id format. Example: @sama
in your prompt.
Aspect Ratio Control
Switch between output formats:
- horizontal: Landscape.
- vertical: Portrait. Include the keyword directly in your prompt.
Output Quality Levels & Pricing
- Standard (
sora-2
): 10s, 720p, $0.20 per video. - Pro (
sora-2-pro
): 15s, 1080p, $1.00 per video.
All outputs are watermark-free.
Setting Up Your Dev Environment
- Sign up for a JuheAPI account.
- Ensure your token and Tier level are ready.
- Install required libraries (Node.js or Python requests).
- Prepare a test frontend for sending prompts.
Text-to-Video Demo
Example request to create a short clip from text:
{
"model": "sora-2",
"stream": true,
"messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "A girl walking on the street." } ]
}
Response will return a streaming link to the generated video.
Image-to-Video Demo with JuheAPI
For Pro tier, you can combine text and image:
{
"model": "sora-2",
"stream": true,
"messages": [ {
"role": "user",
"content": [
{ "text": "A girl walking on the street.", "type": "text" },
{ "image_url": { "url": "https://juheapi.com/cdn/20250603/k0kVgLClcJyhH3Pybb5AInvsLptmQV.png" }, "type": "image_url" }
]
} ]
}
This blends visual input with descriptive text to produce dynamic AI video.
Full-Stack Integration Steps
Frontend Prompt Handling
- Capture user text and optional image URL.
- Validate aspect ratio keyword inclusion.
Backend API Calls
- Send properly structured JSON to the
v1/chat/completions
endpoint. - Include authentication headers from JuheAPI.
Streaming & Playback
- Parse stream responses progressively.
- Implement video player to handle partial chunks and final render.
Optimization Tips
- Structure prompts with clear actions and settings.
- Use Guest Mode for known characters to boost realism.
- Leverage aspect ratio keywords for target platform fit.
- Combine text + image for richer scene generation.
Common Error Handling
- Invalid Model: Ensure correct model string (e.g.,
sora-2-pro
). - Tier Access Error: Confirm Tier 2 upgrade for HD and Pro.
- Malformed Prompt: Match type fields exactly.
Scaling Your App
- Cache frequent video requests.
- Optimize streaming performance with CDN.
- Parallelize batch generation for heavy loads.
Monetizing with AI Video Content
- Offer in-app purchases for Pro-tier videos.
- Sell premium character-based clips.
- License generated media for marketing campaigns.
Conclusion & Next Steps
With the Sora 2 API and JuheAPI integration, startups can deliver immersive video experiences directly in their apps. Explore advanced prompt strategies and output tuning to maximize engagement.
Check it out: https://wisdom-gate.juheapi.com/models/sora-2