Issue #36: 🎬 Mark Just Built a Full AI Video Studio with Sora 2 [Free Access]

Workflow of the Week 🚀

Who Built It: Mark

What It Does: This workflow walks you through creating a Sora Studio — a complete, no-code/low-code web app built on top of OpenAI’s new Sora 2 API for AI-generated video. Using Cloud Code and advanced prompt engineering with Claude 4.5 Sonnet, Mark demonstrates how to go from API documentation to a fully functional video generation platform in just a few iterative AI-assisted steps — no deep coding knowledge required.

Where to Find It: 👉 View Mark’s Sora Studio Workflow

Why It’s Incredible: Instead of manually reading API docs and writing complex code, Mark uses an AI-first development workflow that builds the app for you. By combining Claude Code, Cloud Code, and the Sora 2 API, the workflow transforms natural language instructions into a working web app that can generate, remix, and manage AI videos through a clean, production-ready dashboard.

You can prompt videos (“create a short explainer about AI agents”), select aspect ratios, and even upload an image to animate within your video. The app handles job creation, progress tracking, and metadata — all wrapped in an intuitive UI generated through AI-guided code.

This approach shows how AI-assisted development is now reaching a point where non-technical founders can ship powerful video tools in days instead of months.

Key advantages:

• AI-powered API comprehension: Let Claude interpret and implement Sora 2’s documentation.

• Full production web app: Includes prompt templates, video management, progress tracking, and UI theming.

• No-code / low-code friendly: Works with minimal manual code, ideal for fast prototyping or commercial SaaS builds.

📊 Difficulty Rating:
🌊🌊 (2/5 — Easy for non-developers using Cloud Code)

💰 Get The Bag – Monetize This Workflow

1) Launch a “Sora Video Studio as a Service” for Clients
Package the Sora Studio setup as a hosted tool for marketing teams, content creators, or startups. Offer tiered subscription pricing (e.g., $49/mo for basic video creation, $199/mo for remix and dashboard access). Bundle custom branding and hosting as a premium service. Upsell: add a content template library for verticals like real estate, SaaS demos, and education explainers — created directly inside Sora Studio.

2) Sell “AI App Build Kits” for Founders and Agencies
Use this workflow to generate full SaaS prototypes on demand — for example, an AI explainer video generator or branded video builder. Sell white-labeled build kits (template + setup + prompt file) for $499–$1,500 each. You can also offer a one-day “AI App Sprint” service where you build an MVP in 8 hours using Claude + Cloud Code. Perfect for agencies serving non-technical founders.

3) Offer Training or Workshops on AI-Assisted App Building
Package what Mark demonstrated as a teachable skill. Run a workshop or cohort called “Build Apps with AI and APIs — No Coding Required.” Show participants how to pair Claude Code with Sora or other APIs (like Runway or Leonardo). Charge $99–$499 per seat depending on cohort size. Record sessions and turn them into an on-demand course for recurring income.

📈 By The Bootstraps - Featured reader projects and workflows

Starting out is hard. That is why I have added this new section to the newsletter. I want to get your workflows and tools infront of our readers. If you need feedback, beta testers or your first paying customers then this is what this section is all about. We want to shout about your from the rooftops!

This week I want to feature Hamzaa. He is a builder just like you, but unlike some of you he has already shipped his products 4 times. We chatted this week about his methodology behind getting products to market quickly and I asked him to share his thoughs in the newsletter as I think we could all learn a lot. His latest tool is in the Build Better Section if you want to check it out.

Here is what Hamzaa said:

🧰 Build Better – Tools, tricks, and reads to up your automation game

Hamzaa’s tool is called Connectra — An AI-Powered Content Automation for Lightning Growth ⚡
Connectra is an all-in-one AI platform that helps you create, automate, and post LinkedIn-ready content in seconds. It’s built to supercharge personal brands, solopreneurs, and marketing teams by combining AI writing, design, and automation in one workflow.

You can:

• Create posts instantly — Generate authentic, on-brand LinkedIn content with a single click.

• Train AI on your writing style — Build custom “Content Archetypes” that mimic your tone or favorite creator’s style.

• Automate workflows — Connect LinkedIn, Gmail, or Slack to schedule and post automatically.

• Design carousels & creatives — Turn one-line prompts into ready-to-post visuals for LinkedIn or Instagram.

It’s a powerful stack for creators who want to grow faster without juggling multiple tools. Support our community and check out what Hamzaa built today.

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Have a great weekend and remember - Code Less, Create More!

Kate

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