Tutorial Overview
Learn when to use each model through cost/quality comparisons and build a decision framework for your work.
Exercise 1: Image Model Comparison
Generate the same subject with both image models:
Nano Banana Pro:
"Professional product photo of coffee mug on desk, natural lighting"
Seedream 4.5:
(Same prompt)
Compare:
- Which is more photorealistic?
- Which has better artistic interpretation?
- What's the cost difference?
Exercise 2: Video Model Cost Test
Generate a simple shot with each video model:
- Kling (Low cost): "Camera pan across desk"
- Seedance (Medium): Same prompt
- Veo (Premium): Same prompt
Track credits spent and quality received.
Exercise 3: Build Your Decision Matrix
Based on your tests, create rules:
Draft/Testing:
- Image: Nano (reliable)
- Video: Kling (fast, cheap iterations)
Refinement:
- Image: Nano (production)
- Video: Seedance (balanced)
Finals Only:
- Image: Nano at high res
- Video: Veo (premium)
Exercise 4: Optimize a Real Project
Plan a project with 20 images and 10 videos:
Budget approach:
- Test concepts: Kling (10 videos × low cost)
- Refine: Seedance (5 videos × medium)
- Finals: Veo (5 videos × high)
- Images: All Nano (consistent)
Calculate total credits and compare to "all premium" approach.
Key Learnings
- Start cheap for testing
- Premium only for finals
- Know each model's sweet spot
- Plan generation strategy upfront