Hedra Video Model Guide
There isn’t one “best” model. There is a best model for your goal. If you’re unsure where to begin: • Dialogue or presenters → Start with Hedra-native models• Cinematic visuals → Use text-to-video tiers
• Copying motion → Use Motion / Reference models
• Testing ideas → Use budget or fast tiers
Hedra Native Models (Recommended Starting Point)
Hedra Avatar -7 credits per second
Category: Audio-Driven AvatarAudio Support: Yes
Input Type: Image + Audio Best For:
Talking heads, presenters, tutorials, explainers. Max Duration: 10 minutes per clip Strengths:
• Reliable lip-sync
• Stable performance delivery
• Cost-efficient for longer dialogue
• Longest single-clip duration of any model on Hedra Use When:
You need a host speaking clearly on camera, or you need long-form uncut video. Avoid When:
You’re building complex cinematic scenes.
Hedra Omnia -15 credits per second
Category: Cinematic DialogueAudio Support: Yes
Input Type: Text + Audio Best For:
Short cinematic scenes with expressive dialogue and controlled camera movement. Strengths:
• Lifelike motion and emotion
• Precision camera control
• Strong for short-form ads Use When:
You want dialogue plus dynamic framing. Avoid When:
You need long monologues or large-scale action sequences.
Premium Cinematic Models
Sora 2 Pro -70 credits per second
Category: Premium NarrativeAudio Support: Confirm
Input Type: Text-to-video Best For:
Complex narrative scenes and high realism. Strengths:
• Strong scene coherence
• Advanced world interaction Use When:
Rendering final, high-impact cinematic shots. Avoid When:
Testing prompts or simple dialogue.
Veo 3 / Veo 3.1 -55 credits per second
Category: Premium CinematicAudio Support: No
Input Type: Text-to-video Best For:
Photorealistic environments and physics-heavy scenes. Strengths:
• High realism
• Strong camera motion
• Environmental detail Use When:
You need polished visual realism. Avoid When:
You need native speech performance.
Kling V3 Pro -40 credits per second
Category: Premium CinematicAudio Support: Yes (Pro tier)
Input Type: Text-to-video Best For:
High-resolution cinematic sequences with audio. Strengths:
• Strong visual fidelity
• Extended generation capability Use When:
Producing final cinematic visuals with dialogue. Avoid When:
You are experimenting or testing cheaply.
Balanced Cinematic Models
Kling O3 Pro -24 credits per second
Category: Cinematic Text-to-VideoAudio Support: Yes
Input Type: Text-to-video Best For:
Balanced cinematic scenes with audio support. Use When:
You want good quality without premium pricing. Avoid When:
You need maximum realism or budget testing.
Veo 3 Fast / Veo 3.1 Fast -20 credits per second
Category: Fast CinematicAudio Support: No
Input Type: Text-to-video Best For:
Quick-turn cinematic visuals. Avoid When:
You need maximum fidelity.
Budget & Fast Iteration
Kling V3 Standard -9 credits per second
Category: Balanced CinematicAudio Support: No
Input Type: Image-to-video (start frame only) Best For:
Animating a strong starting image into a short clip. Use When:
You already have a polished still frame. Avoid When:
You need dialogue or extended scene control.
Motion Transfer & Reference Models
Kling O3 Reference -24 credits per second
Category: Reference PreservationAudio Support: Confirm
Input Type: Reference Video Best For:
Preserving camera style and motion from an existing clip.
Kling O3 Edit / O3 Standard Edit 18-24 credits per second
Category: Video EditingAudio Support: Confirm
Input Type: Existing Video Best For:
Editing videos using natural language instructions.
Kling O1 -20 credits per second
Category: Start-End Frame AnimationAudio Support: No
Input Type: Start Frame + End Frame Best For:
Animating between two images.
Seedance 1.5 Pro -8 credits per second
Category: Motion + AudioAudio Support: Yes
Input Type: Start/End Frame + Audio Best For:
Audio-driven motion between defined frames.
Avatar Alternatives
Kling AI Avatar v2 Pro -16 credits per second
Category: AvatarAudio Support: Yes
Input Type: Image + Audio Best For:
Creating avatar videos from still images.
Kling AI Avatar v2 Standard -8 credits per second
Category: AvatarAudio Support: Yes
Input Type: Image + Audio Best For:
Budget avatar generation.
VEED Fabric 1.0 -20 credits per second
Category: AvatarAudio Support: Yes
Input Type: Image + Audio Best For:
Talking videos with expressive lip-sync.
Credit Strategy Guidance
• Start with lower-cost models when testing ideas.• Upgrade to higher-tier models when finalizing.
• Use Hedra-native models first for dialogue.
• Use Motion models only when copying movement.
• Use Premium tiers for maximum realism and narrative consistency.
| Use Case | Recommended Model |
|---|---|
| On-camera dialogue, explainers, songs | Hedra Avatar |
| Long-form uncut video (up to 10 min) | Hedra Avatar |
| Longer scenes with cuts | Composer (combine clips from any model) |
| Cinematic, photoreal B-roll | Veo 3 |
| Fast prototyping / quick variants | Hedra Avatar, Veo 3 Fast, or Kling 2.1 Pro |
| Action / splash / physics | Hailou-02 Pro |
| Premium polished 1080p social clips | Kling 2.1 Master |
Video AI models evolve rapidly. Each one improves often, so use this guide as directional, not permanent truth — good starting points for choosing the right fit. Always feel free to reach out to the Hedra support team if you need help.