Image-to-Video: Animating Static Photos

One of Sora's most powerful but underrated features is Image-to-Video. This allows you to bring static assets from Midjourney, DALL-E 3, or even your own photography to life.

How it Works

Instead of starting with a text prompt, you upload a reference image.Sora analyzes the geometry and lighting of the image and "hallucinates" the next frames based on your instructions.

Step - by - Step Workflow

1. Generate Your Base Image: Use Midjourney v6 for the highest texture quality. Ensure the aspect ratio matches your desired video output (e.g., --ar 16:9).
2. Upload to Sora: Drag and drop your image into the prompt box.
3. Describe the Motion: Be specific about what should move.
   "The water ripples gently, the clouds drift slowly to the right, slight camera zoom in."
4. Set Reliability: Keep the "Influence" slider high if you want to strictly adhere to the original image's composition.

Best Use Cases

This technique is perfect for animating logos , creating cinemagraphs for websites, or making establishing shots where specific architectural details must be preserved.