We’ve all been there – trying to craft the perfect prompt for our AI video generator, expecting magic on the first try. But what if I told you that’s not how AI video works? The secret to success lies in embracing the iteration process.
I’ve spent countless hours and dollars figuring this out, and I’m excited to share my breakthrough with you.
## The Volume Over Perfection Breakthrough
The goal is not to create one perfect video, but to generate multiple attempts to find gold. I call this the volume approach, and it’s changed the way I approach AI video generation.
## Seed Bracketing Technique
This technique has been a game-changer for me. Here’s how it works:
1. Run the same prompt with seeds 1000-1010.
2. Judge each result on shape and readability.
3. Pick the best 2-3 for further refinement.
4. Use those as base seeds for micro-adjustments.
This technique allows you to generate multiple variations of the same prompt, increasing your chances of getting a high-quality video.
## What I Learned After 1000+ Generations
After generating over 1000 videos, I’ve learned a few valuable lessons:
1. **AI video is about iteration, not perfection**. The goal is to generate multiple attempts to find gold, not to nail it once.
2. **10 decent videos then selecting beats 1 “perfect prompt” video**. The volume approach with selection outperforms single perfect attempts.
3. **Budget for failed generations**. They’re part of the process, not a bug.
## The Cost Reality Check
Google’s pricing can be brutal. With prices starting at $0.50 per second, a 1-minute video can cost up to $30. And if you’re not lucky, you might need to generate multiple videos to get the desired result, increasing your costs exponentially.
## Game Changing Discovery
But what if I told you there’s a way to generate high-quality AI videos at a fraction of the cost? I stumbled upon a platform called VEO3GEN that offers the same Veo3 model at 75-80% less than Google’s direct pricing.
This discovery has literally changed how I approach AI video generation. Instead of being precious about each generation, I can now afford to test multiple seed variations, different prompt structures, and actually iterate until I get something great.
## The Workflow That Works
Here’s my workflow for generating high-quality AI videos at an affordable price:
1. Start with a base prompt.
2. Generate 5-8 seed variations.
3. Select the best 2-3.
4. Refine those with micro-adjustments.
5. Generate final variations.
6. Select the winner.
By following this workflow, you can generate high-quality AI videos without breaking the bank.
I hope this helps!