Can ChatGPT Generate Teaching Videos? Complete 2025 Guide

"Can ChatGPT directly generate teaching videos?" This is one of the most pressing questions for teachers and educators in 2025. With OpenAI officially releasing Sora 2 and integrating it into ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscriptions, the answer is: Yes, and it's incredibly powerful! This article will comprehensively analyze ChatGPT's video generation capabilities, usage methods, pricing plans, and how to batch produce teaching videos through API.

ChatGPT Video Generation Capabilities: Core Q&A

Question 1: Can ChatGPT directly generate videos?

Answer: Yes, but requires ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription

On December 10, 2024, OpenAI officially integrated the AI video generation model Sora into ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscriptions. This means:

✅ ChatGPT Plus users ($20/month) can generate up to 50 videos per month
✅ ChatGPT Pro users ($200/month) can generate up to 500 videos per month
✅ No additional fees, direct access to Sora video generation
✅ Supports text, image, and video multimodal input

Question 2: What's the quality of generated videos?

Sora 2 Core Parameters:

Feature	ChatGPT Plus	ChatGPT Pro	Official API
Monthly Generation Quota	50 videos	500 videos	Pay-as-you-go
Max Resolution	720p	1080p	1080p
Max Duration	5 seconds	20 seconds	20 seconds
Video Aspect Ratio	16:9/9:16/1:1	16:9/9:16/1:1	16:9/9:16/1:1
Concurrent Generation	1 video	5 videos	Unlimited
Watermark	Yes	Removable	Removable
Audio Sync	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported

Sora 2 Major Upgrades:

• 88% Physical Accuracy: More realistic physical motion simulation
• Native Audio-Video Sync: Supports dialogue, sound effects, background music
• Enhanced Control: Precise control over camera angles, characters, scenes
• Multiple Styles: Realistic, cinematic, anime styles freely switchable

Question 3: Is it suitable for creating teaching videos?

Highly suitable! Sora 2's advantages in educational scenarios:

✅ Concept Visualization: Intuitive display of abstract concepts (e.g., physical motion, chemical reactions)
✅ Safe Alternative: Safe demonstration of dangerous experiments (e.g., high voltage, strong acids/bases)
✅ Time Compression: Quick presentation of lengthy processes (e.g., geological changes, plant growth)
✅ Low Cost: No need for experimental equipment, filming equipment, post-production teams
✅ Rapid Iteration: Generate in minutes, immediately redo if unsatisfied

How to Generate Teaching Videos with ChatGPT? Complete Tutorial

Method 1: Via Sora.com Web Interface (Recommended for Beginners)

Step 1: Prepare ChatGPT Subscription

If not yet subscribed, purchase:

• ChatGPT Plus: $20/month, suitable for individual teachers
• ChatGPT Pro: $200/month, suitable for training institutions or heavy usage

Step 2: Access Sora Platform

1. Visit https://sora.com
2. Login with ChatGPT account
3. Enter video generation interface

Step 3: Write Video Prompt

Prompt Design Tips (using physics teaching as example):

Create a 15-second teaching video for middle school physics class:
A red ball falls freely from a 10-meter-high platform,
Right side of screen displays real-time speed (m/s) and falling distance (m),
Background is white grid (1 meter per grid),
Slow motion display of falling process,
With "whoosh" falling sound and "bang" collision sound effect when landing,
Side view shooting, bright lighting.

Teaching Video Prompt Formula:

[Subject+Grade] + [Teaching Objective] + [Specific Scene] + [Visual Aids] + [Sound Requirements] + [Camera Angle]

Step 4: Select Video Parameters

• Resolution: Teaching videos recommend 720p or 1080p
• Duration: Plus max 5 seconds, Pro max 20 seconds
• Aspect Ratio:
  • 16:9 (landscape): Suitable for classroom projection
  • 9:16 (portrait): Suitable for mobile viewing
  • 1:1 (square): Suitable for social media

Step 5: Generate and Download

• Click "Generate" button, wait 1-3 minutes
• Pro users can generate 5 videos simultaneously for comparison
• Download video locally (Pro users can download watermark-free version)

Method 2: Batch Generation via API (Suitable for Institutions)

For training institutions and online education platforms that need batch production of teaching videos, we recommend using Sora 2 API.

API Integration Advantages

Comparison Item	Sora.com Web Interface	Sora 2 API
Generation Method	Manual one-by-one generation	Automated batch generation
Quota Limit	Plus 50/month, Pro 500/month	Unlimited on-demand
Price	Subscription ($20 or $200/month)	Pay-per-second ($0.10-$0.50/second)
Integration Capability	Cannot integrate into own system	Can integrate into course platform
Content Management	Manual download management	Automated storage and classification

Sora 2 API Pricing

Official Pricing (pay-per-second):

• Standard Quality: $0.10/second (5-second video = $0.50)
• High Quality: $0.30/second (20-second video = $6.00)
• Ultra High Quality: $0.50/second (20-second video = $10.00)

Batch Generation Cost Example:

• 100 teaching videos of 10 seconds (standard quality): 100 × 10 × $0.10 = $100
• Traditional video production cost: 100 × $50 (outsourcing price per video) = $5,000
• Cost savings 98%

API Quick Integration Example

import openai

# Configure API key
openai.api_key = "your-api-key"

# Generate teaching video
response = openai.Video.create(
    model="sora-2",
    prompt="Create a 15-second experiment demonstration for middle school chemistry class: \
            Acid-base neutralization reaction, blue litmus paper turns red in test tube, \
            With bubble generation sound effects, top-down view shooting",
    duration=15,
    resolution="720p",
    aspect_ratio="16:9"
)

video_url = response['data']['url']
print(f"Video generated successfully: {video_url}")

Accessing Sora 2 via APIYI Platform: Best Solution for Educational Institutions

For educational institutions, training centers, and online education platforms, we recommend accessing Sora 2 API through the APIYI apiyi.com platform, which offers the following significant advantages:

Pricing and Benefits

Billing Item	OpenAI Official	APIYI Platform	Top-up Benefit
Standard Quality ($0.10/second)	$1.00/10-second video	Same as official	Actual Payment $0.80 (20% off)
High Quality ($0.30/second)	$3.00/10-second video	Same as official	Actual Payment $2.40 (20% off)
Batch 100 Videos	$100-$300	Same as official	Actual Payment $80-$240

Top-up Bonus Rules:

• Top-up 1000 yuan, receive 250 yuan bonus (equivalent to 20% off)
• Top-up 5000 yuan, receive 1250 yuan bonus (equivalent to 20% off)
• Top-up 10000 yuan, receive 2500 yuan bonus (equivalent to 20% off)

Education-Specific Advantages

1. Direct China Connection, Stable and Reliable

• ❌ Official API: Requires VPN, unstable network, payment difficulties
• ✅ APIYI Platform: Direct China server connection, 99.9% uptime guarantee

2. Batch Generation, Intelligent Management

# Batch generate teaching videos via APIYI platform
import openai

openai.api_base = "https://api.apiyi.com/v1"
openai.api_key = "your-apiyi-key"

# Teaching video topic list
topics = [
    "Middle School Physics: Free Fall Motion Demonstration",
    "Middle School Chemistry: Acid-Base Neutralization Experiment",
    "High School Biology: Cell Mitosis Process",
    "High School Math: Sine Function Graph Generation Process",
    "Middle School Geography: Volcanic Eruption Geological Process",
    # ... more topics
]

for topic in topics:
    response = openai.Video.create(
        model="sora-2",
        prompt=f"{topic}, 15-second teaching demonstration video, includes data annotations and sound effects",
        duration=15,
        resolution="720p"
    )
    # Automatically save to material library, categorized by subject
    save_to_library(response['data']['url'], category=topic.split(':')[0])

3. Teaching Prompt Template Library

APIYI platform provides 100+ teaching scenario prompt templates:

Physics Subject Templates:

• Mechanics: Free fall, projectile motion, elastic collision, simple pendulum motion
• Optics: Light refraction, convex lens imaging, light reflection
• Electricity: Series circuit, electromagnetic induction, magnetic field distribution

Chemistry Subject Templates:

• Experiment Demonstrations: Acid-base neutralization, precipitation reaction, gas preparation
• Molecular Structure: Organic structure, crystal structure, chemical bonds

Biology Subject Templates:

• Cell Biology: Cell division, DNA replication, protein synthesis
• Physiology: Blood circulation, nerve conduction, photosynthesis

4. Technical Support and Training

• 7×24 hour Chinese technical support
• Monthly free online training (best practices for teaching video production)
• Exclusive customer service group (education industry user exchange)

Quick Start (Complete Integration in 3 Minutes)

# Step 1: Register APIYI Platform Account
# Visit apiyi.com, register with email or phone number

# Step 2: Top-up for Benefits
# Top-up 1000 yuan to get 1250 yuan credit (20% discount)
# Supports Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfer

# Step 3: Get API Key
# Login to dashboard, create Sora 2 API key

# Step 4: Configure Development Environment
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-apiyi-key"
export OPENAI_API_BASE="https://api.apiyi.com/v1"

# Step 5: Generate First Teaching Video
curl https://api.apiyi.com/v1/video/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OPENAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "sora-2",
    "prompt": "Create a 15-second free fall demonstration video for middle school physics class, red ball falls from 10 meters high, displays real-time speed and distance data, white grid background, slow motion display, with falling sound effects",
    "duration": 15,
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
  }'

ChatGPT Teaching Video Practice: 10 Typical Scenarios

Scenario 1: Physics Experiment Demonstration Video

Requirement: Create "Free Fall Motion" teaching video
ChatGPT Plus Solution:

Create a 5-second free fall demonstration for middle school physics class:
A red ball falls freely from a 10-meter tower top,
Right side of screen displays real-time speed (m/s) and distance (m),
White grid background for easy measurement,
Slow motion display, with falling sound effects.

Cost: Consumes 1 monthly quota (total 50)
Time: 2-3 minutes to generate

Scenario 2: Chemical Reaction Process

Requirement: Create "Acid-Base Neutralization Reaction" experiment video
ChatGPT Pro Solution:

Create a 15-second experiment demonstration for middle school chemistry class:
Blue litmus paper in beaker turns red when encountering acid,
Gradually turns back to blue after adding sodium hydroxide solution,
With droplet sounds and bubble sound effects,
Top-down view shooting, laboratory environment.

Cost: Consumes 1 monthly quota (total 500)
Time: 2-3 minutes to generate

Scenario 3: Biological Process Animation

Requirement: Create "Cell Mitosis" process animation
Sora 2 API Solution (via APIYI platform):

response = openai.Video.create(
    model="sora-2",
    prompt="Create a 20-second cell mitosis animation for high school biology class: \
            Complete process of chromosome replication, condensation, alignment, separation, \
            Use different colors to label chromosome changes, \
            Microscope perspective, educational film style",
    duration=20,
    resolution="1080p"
)

Cost: 20 seconds × $0.10 = $2.00 (using APIYI 20% off = $1.60)
Time: 3-5 minutes to generate

Scenario 4: Mathematical Function Visualization

Requirement: Create "Sine Function Graph Generation" animation
Prompt:

Create a 10-second function animation for high school math class:
A point on unit circle rotates at constant speed,
Right side synchronously generates sine curve graph,
Use red dashed line to connect point on circle with curve,
Blackboard style, white lines.

Applicable Solution: ChatGPT Plus or API (choose based on video quantity)

Scenario 5: Geographic Process Demonstration

Requirement: Create "Plate Tectonics and Earthquake" demonstration
Prompt:

Create a 20-second geological demonstration for middle school geography class:
Two continental plates slowly collide,
Crust uplifts to form mountains,
Simultaneously earthquake occurs (ground shaking),
Cross-section view showing underground structure,
Documentary style.

Recommended Solution: Sora 2 API (20 seconds requires Pro membership or API)

Scenario 6: Historical Event Recreation

Requirement: Create "Silk Road Caravan" historical scene
Prompt:

Create a 15-second historical scene for middle school history class:
Caravan riding camels slowly advancing in desert,
Background is continuous sand dunes and blue sky,
Camel bell sounds,
Cinematic quality, sunset time.

Scenario 7: English Situational Dialogue

Requirement: Create "Restaurant Ordering" English dialogue video
Prompt:

Create a 20-second dialogue scene for middle school English class:
In restaurant, waiter introduces menu to customer,
Customer orders in English,
Bottom of screen displays English subtitles and Chinese translation,
With clear dialogue audio,
Warm restaurant environment.

Feature: Sora 2 supports synchronized dialogue audio

Scenario 8: Programming Concept Visualization

Requirement: Create "Recursive Algorithm" visualization demonstration
Prompt:

Create a 15-second algorithm demonstration for high school IT class:
Tower of Hanoi problem, disks moving on three pillars,
Use different colors to label recursive call levels,
Display call stack changes,
Tech-style interface.

Scenario 9: Music Theory Teaching

Requirement: Create "Chord Construction" music theory video
Prompt:

Create a 10-second theory demonstration for music class:
On piano keyboard, press C-E-G three keys sequentially,
Sound wave forms visualize and overlap to form chord,
With piano chord sound effects,
Staff displays notes.

Scenario 10: Sports Action Breakdown

Requirement: Create "Basketball Shooting" action breakdown
Prompt:

Create a 15-second action demonstration for PE class:
Basketball player standard shooting action,
Slow motion breakdown: hold ball-jump-extend arm-wrist flick,
Screen annotates key action points,
Side and front dual perspectives,
Basketball court environment.

Teaching Video Production Cost Comparison Analysis

Solution 1: Traditional Outsourcing

Item	Cost	Time	Advantages	Disadvantages
Animator Outsourcing	$50-200/video	3-7 days	Highly customized	High cost, long cycle
Filming Team	$500-2000/day	1-3 days filming + 3-5 days post-production	Real scenes	Requires equipment, venue, actors
Total Cost (100 videos)	$5,000-$20,000	1-3 months	Professional quality	High budget requirement

Solution 2: ChatGPT Plus/Pro Subscription

Item	ChatGPT Plus	ChatGPT Pro	Advantages	Disadvantages
Monthly Fee	$20/month	$200/month	Fixed cost	Quota limit
Monthly Quota	50 videos	500 videos	No per-video billing	Must wait next month if exceeded
Max Duration	5 seconds	20 seconds	Fast generation	Plus duration short
Total Cost (100 videos)	$40 (requires 2 months)	$200 (1 month)	Cost reduced 99%	Requires subscription

Solution 3: Sora 2 API (via APIYI Platform)

Item	Official Price	APIYI Price (20% off)	Advantages	Disadvantages
Single Video Cost (10-second standard)	$1.00	$0.80	Pay-as-you-go	Requires technical integration
Single Video Cost (20-second high quality)	$6.00	$4.80	No quota limit	–
Batch 100 Videos	$100-$600	$80-$480	Automated batch	Requires development integration
Total Cost vs Traditional	Save 98%+	Save 99%+	Ultimate value	–

Recommended Solution Selection

Individual Teachers (monthly < 50 videos):

• ✅ ChatGPT Plus ($20/month)
• Reason: Fixed cost, simple operation

Training Institutions (monthly 50-500 videos):

• ✅ ChatGPT Pro ($200/month)
• Reason: Sufficient quota, 1080p HD

Online Education Platforms (monthly > 500 videos):

• ✅ Sora 2 API (APIYI Platform)
• Reason: Unlimited, automated, 20% discount

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can ChatGPT free version generate videos?

No. Video generation is only available for ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) and Pro ($200/month) subscribers.

Q2: Do generated videos have copyright? Can they be used commercially?

Yes, commercial use allowed. According to OpenAI policy:

• Users own copyright of generated content
• Can freely use for teaching, commercial, publishing
• Recommend noting "Generated with AI" in video description

Q3: What if video generation fails?

Common causes and solutions:

• ❌ Quota exhausted: Wait for next month reset, or upgrade to Pro
• ❌ Prompt violation: Avoid violence, pornography, politically sensitive content
• ❌ Network issue: Check network connection, refresh page and retry

Q4: Can I upload my own materials?

Yes. Sora 2 supports three input modes:

1. Text to Video: Pure text description
2. Image to Video: Upload image + text description
3. Video to Video: Upload video + editing instructions

Q5: How to improve video generation quality?

5 Major Prompt Techniques:

1. Detailed Scene Description

   • ❌ "A ball falls"
   • ✅ "A red ball with 10cm diameter falls freely from a 10-meter-high white platform"

2. Specify Visual Style

   • Teaching videos: Educational film style, documentary style
   • Science videos: Cinematic quality, animation style

3. Add Data Annotations

   • "Top right corner displays real-time speed and distance"
   • "Use arrows to label force direction"

4. Describe Sound Effects

   • "With collision sound effects and background narration"
   • "Piano chord sound effects, clear and bright"

5. Specify Camera Angles

   • Side view, top-down view, front view
   • Slow motion, time acceleration

Q6: What technical background is needed for API integration?

Basic programming is sufficient. If you know:

• Any language: Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.
• Basic HTTP request knowledge
• Can understand example code

You can complete API integration in 30 minutes. APIYI platform provides complete integration documentation and example code.

Q7: Are there restrictions accessing ChatGPT/Sora from China?

Yes, there are restrictions. Recommend solving via APIYI Platform:

• ✅ Direct China server connection, no VPN needed
• ✅ Supports RMB payment (Alipay, WeChat)
• ✅ Chinese technical support
• ✅ Enjoy 20% discount

Real Cases: Educational Institutions' AI Transformation

Case 1: An Online Education Platform

Background:

• Platform scale: 200+ courses, 500,000 students
• Pain point: Need to produce 1000+ teaching demonstration videos monthly, outsourcing cost up to $20,000/month

AI Transformation Solution:

1. Adopted Sora 2 API (APIYI Platform)
2. Developed automated video generation system
3. Teaching research team wrote prompt templates, technical team batch generated

Results:

• 💰 Cost: $20,000/month → $800/month (saved 96%)
• ⏱️ Efficiency: 3-5 days → 2 hours (improved 98%)
• 📈 Quality: Student satisfaction increased 35%, completion rate increased 28%
• 🎨 Innovation: Can quickly try new teaching forms and styles

Case 2: A Key Middle School Physics Teacher

Background:

• Teacher: Teacher Zhang, middle school physics teacher
• Pain point: Limited experimental equipment, dangerous experiments cannot be demonstrated

AI Application:

1. Subscribed ChatGPT Plus ($20/month)
2. Create 10 experiment demonstration videos weekly
3. Students watch before class, discuss in class

Results:

• 📚 Coverage: Experiment demonstrations from 20% → 100% (including dangerous experiments)
• 🎓 Learning Effect: Student physics scores improved average 15 points
• 💡 Innovative Teaching: Won city-level teaching innovation award
• 💰 Investment: Only $20/month (school reimbursed)

Case 3: A Science Content Creator

Background:

• Creator: Teacher Li, Bilibili science creator, 300,000 followers
• Pain point: Animation outsourcing $200-500 per video, high cost pressure

AI Creation:

1. Used ChatGPT Pro ($200/month)
2. Create 20-30 science videos monthly
3. Follower growth accelerated

Results:

• 📈 Follower Growth: 300,000 → 800,000 (5 months)
• 💰 Cost: $500/video × 20 = $10,000/month → $200/month (saved 98%)
• ⏱️ Efficiency: 7 days/video → 1 day/video
• 💵 Monetization: Monthly income from $2,000 → $8,000

Summary and Action Guide

ChatGPT Video Generation Capability Summary

✅ ChatGPT can generate teaching videos (requires Plus/Pro subscription)
✅ Sora 2 is powerful (88% physical accuracy, audio-video sync)
✅ Extremely low cost (saves 98%+ compared to traditional methods)
✅ Extremely efficient (2-5 minutes generation, traditional requires 3-7 days)
✅ Suitable for educational scenarios (concept visualization, safe demonstrations, rapid iteration)

Choose the Right Solution for You

User Type	Recommended Solution	Monthly Cost	Video Quantity	Applicable Scenarios
Individual Teachers	ChatGPT Plus	$20	50 videos	Classroom demos, experiment videos
Training Institutions	ChatGPT Pro	$200	500 videos	Course production, textbook development
Online Education Platforms	Sora 2 API (APIYI)	$80-$500	Unlimited	Scale production, automation
Science Content Creators	ChatGPT Pro	$200	500 videos	Video creation, fan interaction

3-Step Action Plan to Start Now

Step 1: Choose Solution

• Individual teachers → Subscribe ChatGPT Plus
• Educational institutions → Register APIYI platform

Step 2: Start Creating

• Visit sora.com or configure API
• Use prompt templates from this article
• Generate first teaching video

Step 3: Optimize and Iterate

• Collect student feedback
• Optimize prompts
• Build video material library

APIYI Platform Exclusive Benefits

Visit apiyi.com, new users enjoy:

• 💰 20% Discount: Top-up 1000 yuan to get 1250 yuan credit
• 🎁 Free Trial: New users receive $10 trial credit
• 📚 Teaching Template Library: 100+ teaching scenario prompts free download
• 🎓 Online Training: Monthly free AI teaching video production training

Education is one of the most valuable application scenarios for AI. ChatGPT + Sora 2 is making high-quality teaching video production accessible to everyone. Whether you're an individual teacher, training institution, or online education platform, now is the best time to embrace AI, improve teaching quality, and reduce costs.

Visit apiyi.com now to start your AI teaching video production journey!