Artists are already getting to grips with Sora's new neural network

OpenAI has opened up access to its Sora video generation platform to a group of talented artists, designers and filmmakers.

A blog called First Impressions showcases their work, which demonstrates the diversity of Sora's capabilities, from creating abstract visual compositions to realistic yet surreal images.

Some of the most memorable works include the short film Air Head by the production team shy kids, showing a man with a balloon instead of a head, and the piece Beyond Our Reality by artist Don Allen Stevenson III, showing unique animal fusions. These examples illustrate how Sora can effectively combine elements of fantasy with reality.

OpenAI is keeping the details of the video creation process with Sora a secret. Involving creatives in testing the platform is logical given its potential impact on the fields of art, filmmaking, and animation. Some see Sora as a means to accelerate the creation of commercial projects and break down creative barriers, while others express concerns about the potential diminishing role of the human creator in the industry.