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📹 THE FULL SCRIPT - Episode 03

N8N + SORA 2 Automation: The ACTUAL Recording

Published: October 15, 2025 Video Duration: 46 minutes 47 seconds YouTube: https://youtu.be/c7xZb556RkI Format: Live build with real debugging

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE

This document describes what was ACTUALLY recorded, not what was originally planned.

The original script was for an 18-minute polished tutorial. The actual recording became a 46-minute real build session with: - Live debugging - API errors - Policy violations - Workflow rearrangements - Discovery of API limitations - Unscripted problem-solving

For the complete verbatim transcript: See 📄 FULL_TRANSCRIPT.txt For exact timestamps: See ⏰ TIMESTAMPS.md

📊 VIDEO STRUCTURE (ACTUAL)

Total Duration: 46:47

Segments: 558 (from Whisper transcription)

Chapters: 50 (YouTube timestamps)

High-Level Breakdown:

Section Time Duration Description
Introduction 00:00-02:06 2:06 SORA 2 demos, automation benefits, access methods
SORA 2 Overview 02:06-15:08 13:02 Pricing, iOS/Web walkthrough, cameo feature, policy handling
N8N Introduction 15:08-19:27 4:19 What is N8N, installation options, local setup
Building Workflow 19:27-42:18 22:51 Form trigger, SORA API, Discord, debugging, testing
N8NMCP Integration 42:18-46:27 4:09 MCP setup, Claude workflow generation, testing

🎬 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION & DEMOS

[00:00] - [02:06] | Duration: 2:06

What Happens:

[00:00-00:21] AI-generated SORA 2 video demos shown - Carnegie Hall performance - Champions League goal - Mission Impossible stunts - "Everything you just saw, built with AI"

[00:21-00:37] Value proposition - "In less than 30 minutes, you'll know exactly how" - SORA 2 introduction, released September 30, 2025 - Why it matters for business

[00:44-02:01] Automation capabilities mentioned - Resume fine-tuning (from Episode 02) - Lead management - LinkedIn data automation - AI customer support - Content creation - N8N + SORA 2 API integration

[02:01-02:06] Transition to pricing discussion

Key Quotes:

"Everything you just saw, built with AI. In less than 30 minutes, you'll know exactly how."

"Last week I saved 40 hours. This is my resume fine tuning automation."

🎬 SECTION 2: SORA 2 DEEP DIVE

[02:06] - [15:08] | Duration: 13:02

Part A: Access Methods & Pricing [02:06-05:17]

Three ways to access SORA 2:

  1. iOS mobile application [02:06]
  2. Download from App Store

  3. Perfect for testing prompts

  4. Web platform [02:12]

  5. Login with ChatGPT credentials
  6. Access at platform.openai.com

  7. Works in any browser

  8. API for automation [02:38]

  9. Requires organization verification
  10. Driver's license or state-issued ID
  11. 90-day reverification if rejected
  12. EXPENSIVE: \(0.10-\)0.50 per second

API Cost Breakdown [03:24]: - $5 for 10-second HD video - $50 for 100 seconds - Hundreds per month for business automation

ChatGPT Plans [03:53]: - Plus (\(20/mo):** 30 videos/24 hours, up to 10 seconds, watermark - **Pro (\)200/mo): 500 videos/month, up to 20 seconds, no watermark

Part B: iOS/Web App Walkthrough [05:17-15:08]

[05:17] Mobile app demonstration starts - Download "Sora AI" from App Store - US & Canada only (VPN workaround mentioned)

[05:59] Connectivity issue discovered - iPhone recording via QuickTime causes internet issues - Switched to web version at sora.gpt.com

[06:18] Web interface tour - Instagram/TikTok-like feed - Community videos and trending prompts - Like, follow, remix features

[07:40] Profile page features - Posts, Cameos, Likes sections - Drafts (unpublished work)

[08:27] Creating first video - Prompt: "Sam Altman welcomes Anton Abyzov as new CTO of OpenAI" - Image upload feature - Orientation settings (portrait/landscape) - Video generation queue

[10:44] Generation issues - 3-5 minute wait time - Policy violation handling - Page refresh needed

[12:05] Handling violations [IMPORTANT] - "May violate our guard rails around potential fraudulent or scam activity" - Solution: Use ChatGPT/Claude to rewrite prompt - Remove specific person names - Make prompt generic

[14:21] Successful generation - Final video shown - Remix feature demonstrated

[14:34] Invite codes giveaway - First 5 commenters with workflow ideas get SORA access

🎬 SECTION 3: N8N INTRODUCTION

[15:08] - [19:27] | Duration: 4:19

What is N8N? [15:08]

Core Concept: - Fair code workflow automation - Like Zapier or Make.com but self-hosted - Your data, your server - No limits: unlimited workflows, unlimited executions - Open source, FREE forever - Code when needed (JavaScript)

Visual workflow builder [15:50] - For SecOps, DevOps, many other workflows - 400+ integrations (Gmail, Discord, Obsidian, Google Sheets, Claude AI, OpenAI)

Key Philosophy: "If it has an API, N8N connects to it."

Three Installation Methods [16:51]

1. Local Environment [16:54] - What Anton uses in the video - Free, simple, perfect for learning

2. Remote Machine/VM [16:57] - Hostinger or other VM services - Paid service (~$10/month)

3. N8N Cloud [17:09] - Create username - Start trial - Standard paid service ($20/month)

Local Installation Walkthrough [17:18]

Command shown:

npx n8n

Issue encountered: [17:40] - Node.js version too old - Need version 22+

Solution: [17:48] - Visit nodejs.org - Download version 22.20 - Use NVM (Node Version Manager)

NVM commands shown: [18:05]

nvm ls           # List installed versions
nvm use 22       # Switch to version 22
npx n8n          # Start N8N

Success: [18:25] - N8N starts on localhost:5678 - First-time setup screen shown

Auto-start setup mentioned [18:43] - Command available on request (in comments)

Cost Comparison [18:59]

  • Local: FREE (only needs Node.js)
  • N8N Cloud: $20/month starter plan
  • Hostinger: ~$10/month (Black Friday discounts)

Huge savings with self-hosted approach!

🎬 SECTION 4: BUILDING THE WORKFLOW

[19:27] - [42:18] | Duration: 22:51

This is the CORE of the video - building the SORA 2 automation workflow with real debugging.

Workflow Overview [19:27]

Goal: Generate AI videos with SORA 2 on demand

Flow: 1. Manual trigger OR form submission 2. Enter video prompt 3. OpenAI API generates video 4. Discord notification when ready

Building the Workflow (Detailed Steps)

For complete step-by-step breakdown with exact timestamps, see the transcript sections:

[19:27-20:06] Form Submission Trigger setup [21:05-23:26] SORA 2 API Documentation review [23:26-27:31] HTTP POST Request configuration [27:31-28:35] Conditional logic and video retrieval [28:35-30:51] Form input improvements (orientation, duration) [30:51-33:30] Discord webhook integration

🐛 REAL DEBUGGING MOMENTS

[31:01] Debugging #1: Rearranging Broken Workflow

Problem: Nodes connected incorrectly after adding Discord Solution: Remove and reconnect in proper order Lesson: N8N visual layout matters for execution flow

[36:42] Debugging #2: Infinite Loop Bug

Problem: Workflow loops forever on failed videos Solution: Add explicit "failed" status check before looping Lesson: Always handle failure states, not just success

[39:32] Debugging #3: Cameo API Blocking [CRITICAL DISCOVERY]

Problem: Human face references blocked via API (but work in iOS/Web) Solution: Use generic descriptions without names Lesson: API has stricter moderation than UI apps

Quote from video:

"It took me some time to understand that actually OpenAI API blocks human face references. It means cameo via API equals moderation blocked."

[40:26] Debugging #4: Discord Formatting

Problem: Complex prompts break Discord message formatting Solution: Send simple metadata instead of full prompt Lesson: Sanitize data before external API calls

Production Testing [34:01-42:18]

[34:07] Complex prompt prepared - Deep sea diver scene - Structured by time segments - Professional atmospheric video

[35:31] Production URL testing - Simple prompt: "Sam Altman welcomes Anton Abyzov in Tesla office" - Status: Failed (policy violation)

[39:43] Modified prompt without names - "Professional deep sea diver" instead of person names - Landscape orientation, 12-second maximum duration

[41:16] Successful result - 12-second video generated - Professional deep sea diver exactly as specified - "Oh wow, this is insane" [41:44]

🎬 SECTION 5: N8NMCP INTEGRATION

[42:18] - [46:05] | Duration: 3:47

What is N8NMCP? [42:18]

N8N Model Context Protocol - Lets Claude control N8N workflows - Generate workflows using natural language - Available on GitHub

Installation & Configuration [42:36]

Steps shown: 1. Go to N8NMCP GitHub repository 2. Copy Claude Desktop configuration 3. Edit Claude Desktop settings (Developer → Edit Config) 4. Paste N8NMCP configuration 5. Restart Claude Desktop

Testing N8NMCP [44:06]

Test prompt:

"Build a workflow that sends Discord test diagnostic message on manual trigger"

Claude generates: - JSON workflow definition - Manual trigger node - Discord message node - Pre-configured structure

Import and test: - Save JSON to file - Import into N8N - Test execution

[45:43] Issue discovered: - Claude included undefined variables - Remove dynamic variables - Execute again - Success!

[46:05] Result:

"We've just leveraged N8NMCP server to generate a new workflow. This is truly insane."

🎬 SECTION 6: CLOSING

[46:05] - [46:47] | Duration: 0:42

Final Message

"Real results, real time saved. This is not productivity. This is life-changing."

"You build a system that worked for you. This is the future."

B-Roll Visuals [46:27]

  • Ocean/wave footage
  • Dramatic closing shots

Call to Action [46:40]

"Coming in hot, subscribe, like, and comment below your next idea. Make some noise."

📊 KEY LEARNINGS FROM ACTUAL RECORDING

What Viewers Actually Saw:

  1. Real debugging - 4 major issues fixed live
  2. API limitations discovered - Cameo blocking via API
  3. Cost considerations - Emphasized throughout
  4. Iteration process - Multiple attempts shown
  5. Production workflow - From test to working solution

Debugging Summary:

Issue Timestamp Problem Solution
#1 [31:01] Broken connections Rearrange nodes
#2 [36:42] Infinite loop Add failed status check
#3 [39:32] Cameo API blocking Generic descriptions
#4 [40:26] Discord formatting Simplify messages

🎯 WHAT MAKES THIS VALUABLE

Why This Format Works:

  1. Authenticity - Shows reality, not perfection
  2. Educational - Learning from errors
  3. Relatable - Everyone hits bugs
  4. Memorable - "Cameo API = blocked" sticks
  5. Practical - Saves viewers time by showing what doesn't work

Key Differences from Plan:

Planned Actual
18 minutes 46:47 minutes
Polished demo Real debugging
Perfect workflow 4 major fixes
Scripted Unscripted discoveries
Theory-focused Problem-solving focused

📺 VIDEO METADATA

Title: I Spent 48 Hours Automating SORA 2 - Here's What ACTUALLY Works

Duration: 46:47

Description: See POSTING-STRATEGY-OCT-15-2025.md for full YouTube description

Tags: sora 2, n8n, automation, ai video generation, workflow automation, debugging, real tutorial

Category: Science & Technology

Audience: Developers, automation enthusiasts, AI early adopters

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

This was the REAL recording. No script followed. Just building, debugging, and learning live.

That's what makes it valuable. 🚀