1. Effective cost formula
Effective cost per accepted clip = cost per attempt ÷ acceptance rate. A $1 attempt with a 25% acceptance rate costs $4 per usable clip.
CORE FORMULAEffective cost = attempt cost ÷ acceptance rate
2. Measure by prompt family
Product shots, dialogue and character continuity fail differently. Keep separate acceptance rates so one easy workload does not hide an expensive one.
3. Improve before scaling
A better prompt template or reference image can save more than switching to a model that is a few cents cheaper per second.
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Frequently asked questions
What acceptance rate should I assume?
Use 33% as a cautious placeholder, then replace it with your own measured rate.
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