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AI Video Character Consistency: Test Plan and Cost Control

Measure identity drift across shots and budget for consistency retries.

Tracked range$0.05–$0.473/s
Configurations12
ReviewedSep 3, 2026
LanguageEnglish

1. Define identity anchors

List face shape, hair, clothing, accessories and age cues. Keep the anchor description stable across the benchmark.

CORE FORMULAEffective cost = attempt cost ÷ acceptance rate

2. Increase difficulty gradually

Test a static close-up, simple turn, full-body motion and multi-shot sequence in order. This reveals the failure threshold.

3. Budget per approved sequence

One good clip does not prove continuity. Calculate cost for the complete approved sequence, including replacement shots.

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Frequently asked questions

Can prompting alone guarantee consistency?

No. References, model capability and shot design also matter.

What is the best cost metric?

Use cost per approved multi-shot sequence.

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