More video models
Alternative models that can be useful in specific situations where cost-effectiveness and specialized capabilities matter more than cutting-edge features.
Seedance Pro
Multi-shot storytelling leader
Strengths: Great prompt adherence, native multi-shot capabilities with smooth transitions, cinematic camera movements
Weaknesses: Performance issues with complex prompts, no native audio
Use cases: Multi-shot marketing campaigns (e.g., UGC video), brand storytelling, educational narratives
Specs: 480p-1080p resolution, 5-10 seconds, multiple aspect ratios
Runway Gen4
Decent choice for creating professional-quality videos with consistent subjects and movie-like camera work.
Strengths: Character consistency, product consistency, cinematic quality
Weaknesses: Struggles with overly complex multi-element scenes, occasional visual glitches or hallucinations, worse than other state-of-the-art model
Use cases: product videos (show a product in various lifestyle settings with perfect consistency), mascot animation (create consistent spokespersons or mascots across multiple video assets).
Specs: 1080p resolution, 5s or 10s, multiple aspect ratios
Hailuo 2 Pro
Physics simulation specialist
Strengths: Exceptional physics simulation and environmental effects (water, fire, smoke), strong character consistency
Weaknesses: No audio support, 10-second maximum duration, slower generation times
Use cases: Physics-heavy product demos, viral social content, educational physics content
Specs: 1080p resolution, 6-10 seconds, multiple aspect ratios
Runway Aleph
AI-powered video editing and variation model
Strengths: Easy text-based editing without traditional software, generates multiple camera angles and variations from single video, professional VFX capabilities (background removal, cinematic effects), simple prompt structure
Weaknesses: Requires existing video input (can't generate from scratch), limited to 5-second clips, auto-crops to fit supported formats
Use cases: Product placement in lifestyle footage, UGC ads with multiple camera angles, campaign A/B testing variations, removing unwanted logos or brand elements, adding VFX effects to existing footage
How to use effectively: Keep prompts simple with two parts: action word ("add," "remove," "change," "replace," "re-light") + clear description of the change. Example: "Remove the person in the background" or "Change the lighting to golden hour"
Specs: 1280x720 (HD) resolution, up to 5 seconds, auto-crops to supported aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9
Kling 2.0
Extended duration image-to-video
Strengths: Good image-to-video conversion, great character consistency
Weaknesses: Much slower generation times, superseded by newer Kling 2.1, struggles with text in videos
Use cases: Character animation
Specs: 720p native, 5-10 seconds, multiple aspect ratios
Vidu Q1
Budget-friendly video generation with animation focus
Strengths: Fastest generation speed and lowest cost structure, excellent for anime-style content and character consistency
Weaknesses: Limited to 5-second clips only, less competitive photorealistic quality
Use cases: Social media content, anime/illustration videos, rapid prototyping
Specs: 1080p resolution, 5 seconds max, multiple aspect ratios
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