SIGNAL / FIELD GUIDE

Estimate the cost of a finished AI video

Estimate the cost of usable shots, not just the number of generations in a subscription. Rejected outputs are part of production cost.

Cost per usable shot

Enter the plan’s cost and your own trial results. Defaults are illustrative, not performance estimates.

This estimate assumes comparable generation settings. Editing, music and upscaling are excluded. Include unused credits in total spend. Inputs stay on this device.

Test the same short scene before subscribing

1. Choose a scene you actually need: a person moving, a camera move or a product shot.
2. Set acceptance criteria first. Check hands, text and character consistency.
3. Record usable shots and enter the results above. Small samples can produce unstable estimates.

Check the official plan

Check credit use by duration and resolution, retries, watermarks, exports, expiration and upfront annual charges. For public or commercial work, check the plan’s usage terms.

Runway pricing · Adobe Firefly plans

If generation is not the problem

More credits will not fix unclear composition or shots that run too long. Review your storyboard and editing first.

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