Famous Labs operates on a credit-based system where every action—such as generating text, images, videos, or making API calls—consumes credits. Understanding how credits are consumed and how to optimize their usage can help you make the most of your resources.
Overview of the Credit System
Credits are deducted for every AI action performed, regardless of the outcome. This includes successful outputs, failed attempts, or unsatisfactory results. Retrying a prompt is considered a new action and will consume additional credits.
Different types of outputs consume varying amounts of credits. For example, video generation typically requires significantly more credits compared to text or image generation.
Credit Consumption Rules
Usage-Based Deduction: Credits are deducted for every action, including retries or adjustments to prompts.
No Refunds for Failed Outputs: Even if the generated output does not meet your expectations, the credits used for that action are not refunded.
Higher Costs for Complex Outputs: Tasks like video generation consume more credits compared to simpler tasks like text or image generation.
Common Issues with Credit Consumption
Failed or Incomplete Generations: Credits are still consumed even if the output is incomplete or unsatisfactory. This is because the system processes the request regardless of the result.
Unexpected Credit Usage: Users may find their credits consumed without generating the desired output, often due to retries or overly complex prompts.
Tips for Optimizing Credit Usage
To make the most of your credits, consider the following strategies:
Be Specific with Prompts: Clearly define your requirements to minimize retries and unnecessary credit consumption.
Start with Lower-Cost Outputs: Before generating videos, try creating text or image outputs to refine your ideas and reduce the need for costly retries.
Avoid Duplicate Generations: Refrain from generating the same asset multiple times unless necessary.
Monitor Credit Usage Regularly: Use the Sessions or usage area in your account to track how credits are being consumed and adjust your usage accordingly.
Monitoring and Managing Credit Balance
Famous.ai provides tools to help you monitor your credit usage. Regularly reviewing your account’s Sessions or usage area can help you stay informed about your credit consumption and identify areas for improvement. By understanding the credit system and following these optimization tips, you can maximize the value of your credits and achieve better results with Famous.ai.