AI Video Generators: Is Better Control More Important Than Visual Quality? I’ve been looking into how AI video tools fit into actual content production, and one question keeps coming up: how much does creative control matter compared with visual quality? A generated clip can look impressive but still be difficult to use. The camera might move in the wrong direction, a character’s appearance can change, or the action may not match the original idea. Features such as reference images and keyframe guidance are interesting because they aim to give creators more control over these details. I’m involved in promoting Kling 4.0, which describes reference-guided generation and multi-keyframe controls. I haven’t independently benchmarked its results, so I’m especially interested in experiences from people using similar workflows. For those creating AI videos regularly: Do references noticeably reduce the number of revisions? Is character consistency still your biggest problem? Would you rather have better-looking first attempts or more precise control over the final result? I’d be interested in hearing what actually works in production, not just what looks impressive in demos.