Choosing a model

Choose a model for the task and the shot you need. There is no single best model for every result.

Start with the task

Open a node's menu and choose Image, Video, or Audio, then an action. The Model dropdown lists available models and their credit ranges. If a model is missing, check that you selected the right action.

Try Auto first

For video, try Auto for an initial test. It selects a model for speed and value. Choose a named model when you need a specific capability.

Read the description

Every model in the picker has a description. Read it for:

  • Maximum length per generation.
  • Audio: whether the clip comes with synchronized sound.
  • Start and end frames: whether you can set where the clip ends.
  • Resolution options.
  • Speed and cost: the credit range next to each model in the dropdown, and the exact cost on the Run button once duration and resolution are set.
The Model dropdown on a Frame to Video panel on a Free account: each model shows its credit range, locked models need a paid plan, and the Run button shows the cost for the current settings.
The Model dropdown on a Frame to Video panel on a Free account: each model shows its credit range, locked models need a paid plan, and the Run button shows the cost for the current settings.

Draft, then finish

Use a draft model or smaller variant while testing the shot and prompt. Once the approach works, choose the model for your final take. A new generation can change the result, so review it before replacing the draft.

Compare fairly

Compare models with the same reference, prompt, and duration. Check what matters for the shot: character consistency, the intended action, and motion speed.

Note which model works for each type of shot so you can reuse that choice.

What your plan includes

Some video models require a paid plan. Models outside your plan appear in the dropdown with a lock. On the free plan that leaves Auto, the two MiniMax H3 models, and the Pruna draft model for video. For prices per model and setting, see Model Credit Costs.

Model guides

For prompting a specific model well: Nano Banana for images and edits, Seedance Performance Guide for acting and dialogue.

If something looks wrong

The model I want is locked or missing. A lock means it needs a different plan. If it is missing, check the selected action and its available models.

Two models gave different characters. Models interpret references differently. Use one model across a scene and check each result for consistency.

My request was flagged by one model. Fix the prompt or the reference first; see Why a generation was flagged. Switching models is not a way around moderation.

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