Is OpenAI's Video Creation Tool Beneficial for Instructional Purposes?
In the realm of AI-driven video creation tools, OpenAI's Sora has made a notable entrance. However, its adoption in educational settings and among a larger user base has been somewhat hindered by a few key factors.
Firstly, the cost of Sora makes it a challenging option for use with more than a few students due to credit limits. Each video created on Sora costs 1,000 credits, with the number of credits varying based on length, resolution, and other settings. This means that the average cost of a video is approximately 50 credits, limiting the number of videos that can be created per month to about 20. For educators who require more frequent video creation, this could prove to be a restricting factor.
Secondly, the website of Sora, despite being a major player in the AI space, appears clunky and in Beta testing. Frequent errors on the platform can be frustrating for users who are paying for access.
Thirdly, Sora has a steeper learning curve than anticipated. Learning how to prompt Sora effectively requires a significant amount of time, and the videos generated by Sora are unimpressive compared to some other AI tools currently available.
However, it's important to note that Sora does offer some unique features. For instance, it can generate multiple versions of a video from the same prompt, and it's theoretically useful for pre-generating videos for educational lessons and topics, illustrating terms, and punching up slideshows.
At the moment, Sora may not be a realistic teaching option for the majority of educators due to its cost and limitations. However, the experience of using Sora can change as the technology improves, and there are many other AI tools more interesting and helpful for educators at the current time.
For those interested in exploring Sora, it's available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers for $20 per month. Non-ChatGPT Plus subscribers can access Sora at no cost but with more limited features compared to paid plans. OpenAI's pricing structure for Sora includes a Free Plan, a Plus Plan, and a Pro Plan, each offering different levels of access and features.
Despite its current challenges, the author is not counting out Sora for all time and will keep an eye on it for potential future improvements. The potential benefits of an AI video creation tool tailored for educational purposes are undeniable, and with continued development and refinement, Sora could prove to be a valuable asset in the world of education.
[1] OpenAI Pricing for Sora [3] OpenAI Pricing for ChatGPT Plus
- The high cost of Sora's video creation, with each video costing approximately 50 credits, makes it difficult for educators who require more frequent video creation to use Sora due to credit limits.
- The clunky and beta-like website of Sora, with frequent errors, can be frustrating for users who are paying for access, potentially hindering its adoption in educational settings.
- The learning curve for effective use of Sora is steeper than anticipated, requiring a significant amount of time to learn how to prompt Sora effectively, and the videos generated by Sora are currently less impressive compared to other AI tools in the market.
- In spite of its current challenges, Sora offers unique features like generating multiple versions of a video from the same prompt, and it has potential to be a valuable asset in education if it continues to develop and refine its technology.
