Generate Sora v2 ASMR clips with GPT-5.1, stitch via Cloudinary, and post to Twitter/X

Generate Sora videos, stitch clips, and post to Twitter

Generate creative ASMR cutting video concepts with GPT-5.1, create high-quality video clips using Sora v2, stitch them together with Cloudinary, and automatically post to Twitter/X—transforming ideas into viral content without manual video editing.

How it works

Step 1: Generate Video Concepts Schedule Trigger activates the workflow automatically GPT-5.1 AI agent generates 3 unique ASMR cutting scene prompts with unusual objects Creates structured video prompts optimized for Sora v2 (frontal camera angle, cutting actions) Generates Twitter-ready captions with relevant hashtags Saves all concepts and scripts to Google Sheets for tracking

Step 2: Create Video Clips with Sora v2 Generates 3 separate Sora v2 video clips in parallel (8-12 seconds each) Each clip uses unique prompts from GPT-5.1 output Videos render at 720x1280 resolution (vertical format for social media) System waits 30 seconds for rendering to complete

Step 3: Monitor & Download Videos Loops through all 3 video generation requests Checks Sora API status every 30 seconds until rendering completes Automatically skips failed renders (continues workflow with successful videos) Downloads completed videos from Sora API Uploads each clip to Cloudinary for storage and processing

Step 4: Stitch Videos Together Collects all uploaded Cloudinary video IDs Builds Cloudinary transformation URL to stitch 3 clips into one seamless video Applies Twitter-compatible encoding (H.264 baseline, AAC audio, MP4 format) Downloads the final stitched video

Step 5: Upload to Twitter/X Prepares video file data and calculates total file size Uses Twitter's chunked upload API (INIT → APPEND → FINALIZE) Waits for Twitter's video processing to complete Checks processing status until video is ready Posts tweet with AI-generated caption and attached video Updates Google Sheets status to "Posted"

What you'll get

AI-Generated Concepts**: Creative ASMR cutting ideas with unusual objects (glass avocados, lava rocks, rainbow soap) Professional Video Clips**: Three 8-12 second Sora v2 videos per concept with 720x1280 resolution Seamless Stitching**: Single combined video optimized for Twitter/X specifications Engaging Captions**: GPT-5.1 generated tweets with hashtags designed for virality Automated Posting**: Direct upload to Twitter/X without manual intervention Cloud Backup**: All videos stored in Cloudinary with metadata Progress Tracking**: Google Sheets integration shows workflow status (In Progress → Posted) Error Handling**: Failed Sora renders are automatically skipped

Why use this

Save 4+ hours per video**: Eliminate scripting, shooting, editing, and posting time Consistent posting schedule**: Set it and forget it with the Schedule Trigger Scale content creation**: Generate multiple video variations in 20-30 minutes Professional quality**: Leverage Sora v2's AI video generation for realistic cutting scenes Optimize for virality**: GPT-5.1 creates concepts and captions designed for engagement Reduce creative burnout**: AI handles ideation, execution, and distribution No video editing skills needed**: Complete automation from concept to post Test multiple concepts**: Generate 3 variations per run to see what resonates

Setup instructions

Required accounts and credentials:

OpenAI API Key (GPT-5.1 and Sora v2 access required) Sign up at https://platform.openai.com Ensure your account has Sora v2 API access enabled Generate API key from API Keys section Note: Sora v2 is currently in limited beta

Google Sheets OAuth (for tracking video ideas and status) Free Google account required Create a spreadsheet with columns: Category, Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 3, Status n8n will request OAuth permissions during setup

Cloudinary Account (for video storage and stitching) Sign up at https://cloudinary.com (free tier available) Note your cloud name from the dashboard Create an upload preset named n8n_integration Enable unsigned uploads for the preset

Twitter OAuth 1.0a Credentials (for automated posting) Apply for Twitter Developer access at https://developer.twitter.com Create a new app in the Developer Portal Generate: API Key, API Secret, Access Token, Access Token Secret Enable "Read and Write" permissions (not just Read) OAuth 1.0a is required for media uploads (OAuth 2.0 won't work)

Configuration steps:

Update OpenAI API Key: Add your OpenAI API key to these nodes: "OpenAI Chat Model" credentials "Create Sora Video Scene - 1" (Authorization header) "Create Sora Video Scene - 2" (Authorization header) "Create Sora Video Scene - 3" (Authorization header) "Check Video Status" (Authorization header) "Download Completed Video" (Authorization header) Replace Bearer API KEY with Bearer YOUR_ACTUAL_API_KEY

Configure Google Sheets: Open "Save Category and Clip Scripts" and "Update Status" nodes Authenticate with your Google account (OAuth 2.0) Select your spreadsheet and sheet name Ensure columns match: Category, Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 3, Status The workflow will update Status from "In Progress" to "Posted"

Update Cloudinary Settings: In "Upload to Cloudinary" node: Replace {Cloud name here} in the URL with your Cloudinary cloud name Verify upload preset is set to n8n_integration In "Build Stitch URL" node: Open the Code node Replace dph9n4uei on line 1 with your cloud name This builds the video stitching transformation URL

Add Twitter OAuth 1.0a Credentials: Configure OAuth 1.0a in these nodes: "Twitter Upload - INIT" "Twitter Upload - APPEND" "Finalize Upload" "Check Twitter Processing Status" "Post a Tweet" Use the same OAuth 1.0a credential for all nodes Ensure your Twitter app has "Read and Write" permissions

Adjust Schedule Trigger (optional): Default: Runs on every interval Modify in "Schedule Trigger" node to set specific times Recommended: Once per day or every few hours to avoid rate limits

Test the workflow: Click "Execute Workflow" to test manually first Verify GPT-5.1 generates 3 video concepts Check that Sora v2 creates all 3 videos Confirm Cloudinary stitches videos correctly Ensure Twitter post appears with video and caption

Important notes:

Sora API Rate Limits**: Sora v2 may have rendering quotas. Monitor your usage Video Rendering Time**: Each Sora clip takes 2-5 minutes. Total workflow: 15-25 minutes Failed Videos**: The workflow automatically skips failed renders and continues Twitter Video Limits**: Maximum 512MB per video, MP4 format required Cloudinary Free Tier**: 25 credits/month includes video transformations Cost Estimate**: ~$1-3 per run (Sora API pricing varies)

Troubleshooting:

"Sora API access required": Contact OpenAI to enable Sora v2 API on your account Twitter upload fails: Verify OAuth 1.0a credentials have "Read and Write" permissions Cloudinary upload fails**: Check cloud name and ensure upload preset exists Videos don't stitch**: Verify all 3 videos uploaded successfully to Cloudinary Google Sheets not updating**: Confirm OAuth permissions and sheet column names match

Next steps:

Enable the Schedule Trigger to automate daily/weekly posts Monitor Google Sheets to track posted content Adjust GPT-5.1 prompts in "ASMR Cutting Ideas" for different content themes Experiment with different video durations (8 vs 12 seconds) Add error notifications using Email or Slack nodes