Model Selection and Configuration

An overview of all available video generation models in Qolaba, their capabilities, supported features, and recommendations by use case.

Qolaba provides access to multiple state-of-the-art video generation models, each with different strengths across realism, speed, creative quality, and supported capabilities. Choosing the right model before generating directly affects output quality, available controls, and credit usage.

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How to Select a Model

1. Open the Video Generation workspace

2. Click the Model Selector at the top of the interface

3. Select your preferred model — the credit cost per generation updates in the bottom bar immediately

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Available Models

Model	Strengths	Max Duration	Max Quality	Audio Control
Veo 3.1	Google's flagship model — high realism, physics-accurate motion, detailed environments	8s	4K	—
Veo 3.1 Fast	Faster generation of Veo 3.1 — balanced speed and quality	8s	4K	—
Seedance	Strong reference-guided generation — supports image, video, and audio references	8s	4K	✓
Seedance 2.5	Updated Seedance with improved motion consistency and reference handling	8s	4K	✓
Happy Horse	Creative and stylized outputs — supports reference image input	8s	1080p	—
Runway	High production quality — reliable for commercial and branded content	8s	1080p	—
Hailuo	Smooth motion, strong for cinematic storytelling	6s	1080p	—
Kling 3	Fast short-form video — cost-efficient, good for social media clips	8s	4K	—
Kling V3	Updated Kling with improved motion realism and detail	8s	4K	—
Vidu Q3	Supports very short duration clips — ideal for quick cuts and transitions	1s+	1080p	—
Luma	Cinematic quality, smooth motion — strong for creative and narrative content	8s	4K	—
Imagine	Creative and experimental outputs — good for stylized and artistic generation	8s	1080p	—

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Model-Specific Capabilities

Not all models support the same input and output features. The table below shows what each model supports for reference media uploads:

Model	Initial Image	Last Frame Image	Reference Files (Image, Video, Audio)
Veo 3.1	✓	✓	—
Veo 3.1 Fast	✓	✓	—
Seedance	✓	✓	✓ Image, Video, Audio
Seedance 2.5	✓	✓	✓ Image, Video, Audio
Happy Horse	✓	—	✓ Image only
Runway	✓	—	—
Hailuo	✓	✓	—
Kling 3	✓	✓	—
Kling V3	✓	✓	—
Vidu Q3	✓	—	—
Luma	✓	✓	—
Imagine	✓	—	—

All models support uploading an initial image as the starting frame. Last frame and reference file support varies — check the table above before selecting a model if these inputs are part of your workflow.

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Model Recommendations by Use Case

1. Highest realism and motion accuracy → Veo 3.1 — Google's most advanced model with physics-accurate motion and highly detailed environments. Best for cinematic and documentary-style content.

2. Fastest generation → Veo 3.1 Fast or Kling 3 — Balanced speed and quality for workflows where turnaround time matters more than maximum fidelity.

3. Reference-guided generation → Seedance or Seedance 2.5 — The only models that support image, video, and audio as reference inputs. Best for generation that needs to stay consistent with existing creative assets.

4. Cinematic storytelling → Luma or Hailuo — Smooth, cinematic motion with strong temporal consistency. Well-suited for narrative content, mood reels, and creative storytelling.

5. Short-form social content → Kling 3 or Kling V3 — Cost-efficient, fast, and well-optimized for short clips with strong motion.

6. Stylized and artistic output → Happy Horse or Imagine — Creative and experimental results with a more stylized aesthetic. Good for branded or artistic content that doesn't require photorealism.

7. Commercial and branded production → Runway — Reliable, high-quality output suited for commercial use cases with consistent results.

8. Ultra-short clips and transitions → Vidu Q3 — Supports durations starting from 1 second. Ideal for quick cuts, looping visuals, and short transitions.

9. Audio-included video generation → Seedance or Seedance 2.5 — The only models with built-in audio generation controls. All other models generate video without audio.

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Credit Cost Visibility

Each model displays its credit cost per generation next to its name in the model selector. Credit cost varies based on:

• The model selected

• Resolution and quality setting

• Video duration

• Audio on or off (Seedance models only)

• Number of generations

The live credit counter in the bottom bar updates in real time as you adjust any of these settings, so you always know the exact cost before clicking Generate.

For a full breakdown of how credits are calculated, see Understanding Credit Usage →