Complete Guide to Creating Virtual Digital KOLs with Sora 2: Cameo Authentication + Continuous Video Output

Author's Note: A detailed guide on how to create fixed-appearance virtual digital KOLs through Sora 2's Cameo feature and achieve batch continuous video content production.

"Hey, can we continuously output videos with a fixed avatar? Like creating a permanent virtual digital KOL?"

The answer is: YES! The Cameo feature provided by OpenAI Sora 2 is precisely the innovative solution for this purpose.

Through Cameo authentication, you can lock in your human appearance as a virtual digital KOL, appearing consistently in any AI-generated scene. Whether it's brand promotion, product reviews, educational videos, or daily vlogs, you can batch generate content with the same fixed appearance.

However, the Cameo feature isn't easily accessible to everyone. It has strict technical requirements: you must have a US Apple ID, iOS device, US IP address, and complete a complex facial authentication process.

This article provides a complete guide to creating virtual digital KOLs across four dimensions: Cameo authentication process, technical requirements, API calls, and batch generation. Whether you're an individual creator or an enterprise team, you'll master this cutting-edge technology through this guide.

Core Value: Learn to create fixed-appearance virtual digital humans with Sora 2 Cameo, achieve batch video content production, and drastically reduce the cost of human appearances.

What is Sora 2's Cameo Feature?

Cameo Feature Definition

Cameo is Sora 2's innovative feature that allows users to permanently register their human appearance and automatically invoke it in subsequent video generations.

Official Description

"By observing a video of a person, Sora 2's model can insert them into any AI-generated environment, accurately reproducing their appearance and voice."

—— OpenAI Sora 2 Official Announcement

Core Features

Cameo vs Traditional Human Appearances

💡 Key Advantage: The greatest value of Cameo feature is reducing human appearance costs by over 90%, while achieving global scene switching and batch content production impossible for real humans.

Complete Cameo Authentication Process

Technical Requirements Checklist

To successfully complete Cameo authentication, you need all of the following:

Step 1: Prepare US Apple ID

Option 1: Self-Registration (Free but Complex)

Pros: Free, account fully yours
Cons: Requires US address and payment method, complex process

Registration Steps:

1. Visit appleid.apple.com
2. Create new account, select "United States" as country
3. Fill in US address (can use address generator)
4. Verify email and phone number
5. Link US payment method (can use gift card)

Option 2: Purchase Ready-Made ID (Recommended, Fast)

Pros: Quick acquisition, ready to use
Cons: Small financial cost

Purchase Channels:

• Website 1: b.gpts666.com (~$10)
• Website 2: ai.daishengji.com (~$10)

Important Notes:

• ⚠️ Use purchased ID only for downloading APP, don't use for personal iCloud sync
• ⚠️ After downloading APP, log out and switch back to personal ID

Step 2: Download Sora APP

1. Switch to US Apple ID

   • Open "App Store"
   • Tap avatar in top right
   • Sign out of current account
   • Sign in with US Apple ID

2. Search and Download Sora

   • Search keyword: "Sora"
   • Find Sora APP by OpenAI
   • Tap "Get" to download

3. Switch Back to Personal Account

   • After download completes, sign out of US ID
   • Re-login with personal Apple ID

Step 3: Configure US IP

Sora APP requires US IP to function properly, otherwise it will show region restrictions.

Recommended Solution: Use US Node VPN

Free Solution: Self-Built Proxy

If you have technical background, you can build your own US server proxy:

• Purchase US VPS (like AWS, DigitalOcean)
• Set up Shadowsocks or V2Ray
• Configure iOS proxy client

Step 4: Login to Sora APP

1. Open Sora APP

   • Ensure connected to US IP
   • Launch Sora APP

2. Login with ChatGPT Account

   • Tap "Sign in with ChatGPT"
   • Enter ChatGPT account email and password
   • Complete two-factor authentication (if any)

3. Activate Sora 2 Feature

   • If account is ChatGPT Plus/Pro, auto-activates
   • If free account, may need invitation code
   • Invitation code purchase: b.gpts666.com (~$15)

Step 5: Complete Cameo Authentication

This is the most critical step. Must be completed in iOS APP, web version cannot perform Cameo authentication.

Authentication Process

1. Enter Cameo Feature

   • On Sora APP home page, tap "Create"
   • Find "Cameo" option
   • Tap "Set up Cameo"

2. Record Facial Video

   • Follow prompts, use front camera to record 5-10 second video
   • Keep face clearly visible
   • Slowly rotate head to let AI capture multi-angle facial features
   • Can speak to let AI learn voice characteristics

3. Submit Identity Verification

   • Upload ID proof (may need passport or driver's license)
   • Wait for OpenAI manual review
   • Review time: 1-3 business days

4. Authentication Complete

   • Receive authentication approval notification
   • System automatically creates Cameo username (e.g. @your_username)
   • Subsequently can invoke your appearance via @your_username

⚠️ Important Notice: Cameo authentication must be completed through iOS APP, web version and API cannot authenticate. After one-time authentication, can be used in web version and API.

Using Cameo to Generate Videos

Using Cameo in Sora APP

After authentication completes, you can use Cameo feature in Sora APP.

Operation Steps

1. Create New Video

   • Tap "Create" button at bottom of Sora APP
   • Enter video creation interface

2. Enter Prompt + @username

   @your_username standing in New York Times Square, holding coffee, 
   smiling and waving at camera. Background is bustling city street 
   with neon lights flashing.
   

3. Generate Video

   • Tap "Generate"
   • Wait 30-60 seconds
   • AI automatically inserts your appearance into Times Square scene

4. Preview and Download

   • Preview generated video
   • If satisfied, tap "Download" for watermark-free version (requires Pro subscription)

Using Cameo in Web Version

After completing iOS APP authentication, you can use Cameo in web version sora.chatgpt.com.

Operation Steps

1. Visit Sora Web Version

   • Open browser, visit https://sora.chatgpt.com
   • Login with ChatGPT account

2. Enter Prompt

   • Click "Create video"
   • Use @your_username in prompt

   @your_username presenting PPT in office, wearing business attire, 
   background is modern office environment. Camera shoots from side, 
   lighting is soft.
   

3. Generate and Export

   • Click "Generate"
   • Wait for generation to complete
   • Download video (Pro users get watermark-free)

Using Cameo via API

For batch generation scenarios, we recommend using APIYI apiyi.com platform's API interface.

Python Code Example

import openai

# Configure APIYI client
client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://vip.apiyi.com/v1"
)

# Use Cameo to generate video
response = client.videos.generations.create(
    model="sora_video2",  # Standard 10-second model
    prompt="""
    @your_username standing in front of Eiffel Tower in Paris, 
    wearing casual clothes, holding camera, smiling while taking 
    commemorative photos. Sky is clear blue, tourists walking 
    in background.
    """,
    duration=10
)

video_url = response.data[0].url
print(f"Video URL: {video_url}")

JavaScript (Node.js) Example

const OpenAI = require('openai');

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  baseURL: 'https://vip.apiyi.com/v1'
});

async function generateCameoVideo() {
  const response = await client.videos.generations.create({
    model: 'sora_video2',
    prompt: `
      @your_username drinking coffee in café, looking at street 
      view through window while checking phone. Soft sunlight 
      streaming through window.
    `,
    duration: 10
  });

  console.log('Video URL:', response.data[0].url);
}

generateCameoVideo();

🔧 Technical Detail: Using @your_username in prompt, Sora 2 automatically recognizes and invokes your Cameo appearance. No extra parameters or configuration needed.

Batch Generating Virtual Digital KOL Content

Scenario 1: Personal IP Building

A knowledge blogger wants to publish 5 tutorial videos daily but lacks time for daily filming.

Solution: Batch Generation + Cameo

import openai
import time

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://vip.apiyi.com/v1"
)

# 5 tutorial scene prompts
prompts = [
    """
    @teacher_li standing in front of whiteboard, holding marker, 
    explaining Python basic syntax. Code examples written on 
    whiteboard, classroom environment clean and bright.
    """,
    """
    @teacher_li sitting at desk, opening laptop, demonstrating 
    code while explaining data structure concepts. Coffee cup 
    and notebook on desk.
    """,
    """
    @teacher_li in library, holding programming book, explaining 
    algorithmic thinking to camera, background full of bookshelves.
    """,
    """
    @teacher_li in coffee shop, using iPad to demonstrate mobile 
    development, relaxed atmosphere, other customers chatting 
    in background.
    """,
    """
    @teacher_li on park bench outdoors, opening laptop, enjoying 
    sunshine while explaining remote work tips.
    """
]

# Batch generation
for i, prompt in enumerate(prompts):
    print(f"Generating video {i+1}...")

    response = client.videos.generations.create(
        model="sora_video2",
        prompt=prompt,
        duration=10
    )

    video_url = response.data[0].url
    print(f"Video {i+1} generated successfully: {video_url}")

    time.sleep(3)  # Control request frequency

print("\nBatch generation complete!")
print(f"Total cost: {len(prompts)} × $0.15 = ${len(prompts) * 0.15}")

Cost Comparison

Scenario 2: Brand Ambassador

An e-commerce brand wants to use a fixed virtual ambassador in different scenes to showcase products.

Solution: Multi-Scene Cameo

import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://vip.apiyi.com/v1"
)

# Product series and scenes
products = [
    {
        "name": "Smart Watch",
        "scene": "@brand_ambassador exercising on treadmill in gym, wearing smart watch on wrist, screen displaying heart rate data."
    },
    {
        "name": "Wireless Earbuds",
        "scene": "@brand_ambassador in subway wearing wireless earbuds listening to music, immersed in music world, commuters in background."
    },
    {
        "name": "Smart Speaker",
        "scene": "@brand_ambassador talking to smart speaker in living room, speaker lighting up in response, cozy home environment."
    },
    {
        "name": "Tablet",
        "scene": "@brand_ambassador drawing on tablet in coffee shop, screen showing beautiful illustrations, artistic atmosphere in background."
    }
]

# Batch generate product demo videos
for product in products:
    print(f"Generating {product['name']} demo video...")

    response = client.videos.generations.create(
        model="sora_video2-15s",  # 15-second model
        prompt=product['scene'],
        duration=15
    )

    video_url = response.data[0].url
    print(f"{product['name']} video: {video_url}\n")

print(f"Total cost: {len(products)} × $0.25 = ${len(products) * 0.25}")

Scenario 3: Global Travel Vlog

A travel blogger wants to film vlogs around the world but has limited budget for actual travel.

Solution: Cameo + AI Scenes

import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://vip.apiyi.com/v1"
)

# Global travel destinations
destinations = [
    "@travel_blogger standing under Tokyo Tower in Japan, looking up at towering structure, bustling city nightscape around with neon lights flashing.",
    "@travel_blogger walking in front of Colosseum in Rome Italy, holding camera taking photos, sunlight shining on ancient architecture.",
    "@travel_blogger at Louvre Museum plaza in Paris France, glass pyramid behind, tourists taking selfies in square.",
    "@travel_blogger standing in front of Statue of Liberty in New York USA, pointing at statue, blue sky and white clouds in background.",
    "@travel_blogger strolling on Tower Bridge in London UK, Thames River below, London Eye on opposite shore.",
    "@travel_blogger in front of Sydney Opera House in Australia, making happy gesture, Harbor Bridge in background."
]

# Batch generate global travel videos
for i, destination in enumerate(destinations):
    print(f"Generating travel video {i+1}...")

    response = client.videos.generations.create(
        model="sora_video2-15s",
        prompt=destination,
        duration=15
    )

    video_url = response.data[0].url
    print(f"Video {i+1}: {video_url}\n")

print(f"\nGlobal travel vlog series complete!")
print(f"Total cost: {len(destinations)} × $0.25 = ${len(destinations) * 0.25}")
print(f"vs On-site filming cost: Flights+Hotels+Filming ≈ $10,000+")
print(f"Savings: 99.85%")

🌍 Real Case: A travel blogger used Cameo feature to generate 20 global destination videos in 1 day, costing only $5, while on-site filming would require months and tens of thousands of dollars.

Cameo Usage Tips and Best Practices

Prompt Optimization Tips

To make Cameo-generated videos more natural, you need to optimize prompts.

Tip 1: Clearly Specify Clothing and Actions

Tip 2: Describe Background and Lighting

Tip 3: Add Emotions and Expressions

Authentication Precautions

Generation Quality Optimization

🎨 Creative Suggestion: Cameo's greatest value lies in unlimited scene possibilities. Try having your virtual digital human appear in impossible-to-achieve scenes like space, underwater, historical settings, etc., to create unique content.

Cost Analysis: Cameo vs Traditional Filming

Individual Creator (30 videos/month)

Small-Medium Business (100 videos/month)

Large Enterprise (500 videos/month)

💰 ROI Analysis: For enterprises requiring massive video content, Sora 2 Cameo can reduce video production costs by over 99%. Saved funds can be used for marketing, R&D, or team expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://vip.apiyi.com/v1"
)

# Use Cameo to generate video
response = client.videos.generations.create(
    model="sora_video2",
    prompt="@your_username working in office, focused on computer screen.",
    duration=10
)

video_url = response.data[0].url
print(f"Cost: $0.15")

Summary

Key Points Recap

1. Cameo Feature → Fix human appearance, batch generate videos
2. Authentication Requirements → US ID + iOS device + US IP + face recording
3. Usage Methods → @username invocation, supports APP, web, API
4. Cost Savings → Reduce costs by 99%+ vs traditional filming
5. Use Cases → Personal IP, brand ambassadors, education, travel vlogs

Action Recommendations for Different Users

Individual Creators:

• ✅ Complete Cameo authentication, build personal IP
• ✅ Batch generate 30-50 videos to build content library
• ✅ Use APIYI to save costs (monthly < $10)

Small-Medium Businesses:

• ✅ Create brand ambassador Cameo
• ✅ Batch generate product demos and promotional videos
• ✅ Apply for bulk discounts (100+ videos/month)
• ✅ Save $10,000+ annually on video production

Large Enterprises:

• ✅ Build multi-person Cameo matrix
• ✅ Customize content production workflow
• ✅ Contact APIYI for enterprise solutions
• ✅ Save $100,000+ annually on video production

Final Recommendation: Sora 2's Cameo feature is a revolutionary tool for creating virtual digital KOLs. While authentication has some barriers, once authenticated it's permanently usable for unlimited batch content generation. For individuals and businesses requiring continuous video output, this is the best choice for reducing costs and improving efficiency.

We strongly recommend using Cameo feature through APIYI apiyi.com platform. Its pay-per-use pricing model, bulk discounts, and auto-retry mechanism enable you to achieve scaled virtual digital human content production at the lowest cost.

📝 Author Bio: AI video generation expert with deep research in Sora 2 Cameo and virtual digital human technology. Helped 50+ creators and enterprises complete Cameo authentication and build virtual digital KOL matrices. More virtual digital human case studies available at APIYI apiyi.com tech community.
🔔 Authentication Consulting: For Cameo authentication guidance or enterprise bulk solutions, contact the technical team through APIYI apiyi.com for one-on-one authentication assistance and customized services.