Sora 2 Week 1 Updates: 40% Faster Pro Speed & New Camera Controls
OpenAI quietly pushed significant updates to Sora 2 this week, with Pro users reporting dramatic speed improvements and new camera control features appearing in the interface. Here's everything that changed.
🚀 Pro Speed Boost: 40% Faster Generation
The biggest change is performance. Pro users are now seeing average generation times of 90 seconds for 20-second videos, down from 150 seconds last week. That's a 40% improvement that makes the Pro plan significantly more attractive.
Before vs After (20-second video)
Before (Week 4)
150s
After (Week 1)
90s ⚡
Plus users still average 180-240 seconds (no change).
This puts Sora 2 Pro ahead of Runway Gen-3 Turbo for speed, which averages 120 seconds for equivalent quality. The gap between Plus and Pro plans is now more pronounced than ever.
📹 New Camera Tracking Controls
A new "Advanced Camera" panel appeared in the generation interface, giving users precise control over camera movement throughout the video. Previously, camera instructions had to be embedded in text prompts—now they're visual controls.
Available Movements:
- Dolly In/Out: Smooth forward/backward movement
- Pan Left/Right: Horizontal sweeping motion
- Tilt Up/Down: Vertical camera angle shifts
- Track Subject: Follows a specified object/person
- Orbit: Circles around a central point (Beta)
The tracking feature is particularly impressive. You can now click on any element in your scene and have the camera automatically follow it through the entire video. Early tests show 85% accuracy—meaning the camera successfully tracks the subject through most of the clip.
⚠️ Pro Only Feature
Camera tracking is currently exclusive to Pro users. Plus users still need to describe camera movement in text prompts. OpenAI hasn't announced if this will come to Plus.
🐛 Bug Fixes & Minor Improvements
- Motion Blur Fix: Reduced excessive blur in fast-moving scenes
- Text Rendering: 15% improvement in legibility for on-screen text
- Audio Sync: Fixed timing drift in videos longer than 15 seconds
- Storyboard Mode: Now supports up to 8 scenes (up from 5)
💰 Should You Upgrade to Pro?
With this week's updates, the value gap between Plus ($20/month) and Pro ($200/month) is clearer:
| Feature | Plus | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Generation Speed | 180-240s | 90s ⚡ |
| Camera Controls | Text only | Visual UI ✨ |
| Priority Queue | ❌ | ✅ |
| Monthly Videos | 100 | Unlimited |
Our take: If you're generating 50+ videos per month and need fast turnaround times, Pro is now worth the 10x price premium. Casual users can still get excellent results on Plus—you'll just wait 2-3x longer.
🔮 What's Next?
OpenAI's update notes mention "additional announcements coming this week," likely referring to:
- API access for developers (rumored for November 15)
- Batch generation tool for bulk video creation
- Integration with ChatGPT for automated scriptwriting
We'll update this post as more information becomes available. Subscribe to our weekly digest to stay on top of Sora 2 changes.