Overview
Use specific style reference codes (--sref) in Sora 2 to achieve consistent animation styles. Each code produces distinct visual aesthetics for your AI-generated cartoons.
Style Reference Codes & Applications
1. Paper Cutout Animation (--sref 2650822702)
Best for: Nostalgic, handcrafted storytellingPrompt: "Generate a cartoon scene where an old man shares stories of his days sailing these waters with a young girl. As dolphins jump and dive in the background, the girl rests"
2. Lego Style
Best for: Adventure stories, kid-friendly contentPrompt: "Generate a cartoon of adventurous lego explorer in a lego world, walking through the mountains, waterfalls, forests, reaching the mountain top"
3. Ukiyo-E Style (--sref 2950587055)
Best for: Peaceful, contemplative scenes with Japanese aestheticPrompt: "Generate a cartoon of a girl standing quietly by the river, taking in the scenery, watching the people ahead, and observing the world around her in a calm, peaceful atmosphere"
4. Sci-Fi Anime Style (--sref 2966984073)
Best for: Dark, intense futuristic scenesPrompt: "Generate a dark, intense sci-fi cartoon set in a high-tech laboratory where scientists are discussing a mysterious creature they've captured. Use dramatic lighting and dynamic camera angles to heighten the tension"
5. Comic Book Style (--sref 3048385687)
Best for: Action sequences, dynamic movementPrompt: "Generate a cartoon of a car chasing newlyweds on a Vespa through Rome. Make it intense, with sharp twists and turns. The car crashes into a pole, and the couple on the Vespa gets away"
6. Pixel Animation Style
Best for: Retro gaming aesthetic, simple narrativesPrompt: "Generate a cartoon of a boy waiting at a bus stop and drinking coffee. As the bus drives by without stopping, the boy starts chasing it"
7. Pixar Style
Best for: Humorous, expressive character animationPrompt: "Generate a humorous cartoon showing a man cooking soup that goes completely wrong. He tastes it, immediately regrets it, and looks horrified and desperate as he realizes how awful it is"
How to Use
- Add style code to your prompt: Include the --sref code at the end of your prompt
- Match style to content: Choose styles that complement your story's mood
- Test variations: Same prompt with different style codes creates entirely different feels
Pro Tips
- Pixar style works best for comedy and character expressions
- Ukiyo-E creates beautiful, serene atmospheres
- Comic book style excels at action and movement
- Paper cutout adds warmth and nostalgia to any scene
Result: Consistent, professional-looking animations with distinct visual identities using simple reference codes.