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His key value rule: compare how much usable video each generation yields, not credits per generation - a cheaper call that returns a shorter clip can cost more per second (R1); in Jan 2026 he contrasted a top realism model costing ~3,000 OpenArt credits with a near-equal alternative at ~400 credits per 10 s (R3); in Nov 2025 he rate...","status":"active","body":{"text":"Creator-reported: statements attributed to the creator(s) come from discovery's reading of auto-caption transcript excerpts; the curator checked the video metadata (title, date, length) and any cited documentation pages, not the spoken claims. Nothing was tested; promotional or sponsored framing applies where stated.\n\nYouri van Hofwegen's ranking format (condensed reads; videos use OpenArt or Higgsfield as the test host and link to them). Method: identical prompt across models per round (universal realism scene, multi-character fight, dialogue), audio quality counts in the score (poor audio drops a model even if visuals are good), and a final VALUE round. His key value rule: compare how much usable video each generation yields, not credits per generation - a cheaper call that returns a shorter clip can cost more per second (R1); in Jan 2026 he contrasted a top realism model costing ~3,000 OpenArt credits with a near-equal alternative at ~400 credits per 10 s (R3); in Nov 2025 he rated Kling 2.5 \"S tier\" for realism-per-price across 16 models (R2). Beginner advice (R4): host features like a \"Smart Shot\" planner that previews/fixes the plan before spending credits. Cartoon course (R5): Nano Banana Pro for character images and edits; explicit style locks (\"colorful animation style, no realism, no sharp detail, consistent proportions across all scenes\"). Evidence grade: single-rater, best-of selections on sponsor hosts; rankings date quickly (several models ranked are superseded - compare measured boards C3-B438-01 and the selection table C3-B462-01). Packaging note: \"Backed by Data\"/\"Most Realistic\" titles promise more rigour than the method provides (C3-B394-03).\n\nCurator qualifications: Creator-reported: statements attributed to the creator(s) come from discovery's reading of auto-caption transcript excerpts; the curator checked the video metadata (title, date, length) and any cited documentation pages, not the spoken claims. Nothing was tested; promotional or sponsored framing applies where stated. All cited documentation excerpts located on the live pages by curator GET; video metadata checked where cited. 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