AI is rapidly changing the way we create film and video. If you want to stay ahead, learning the basics of how AI works, and how to use it effectively, will be essential.
Understanding the world of AI and how image and video generation work can sometimes feel overwhelming, but once you grasp the basics, you’ll unlock more control and better results.
“Seeds” play a key role in the AI process, and we’re here to help explain what they are, why they matter, and how you can use them to stay in control of your prompts and searches.
What is a seed in AI?
A seed is a series of numbers that acts as a starting point for a random number generator to create content. Think of it like shuffling a deck of cards the same way every time. Without a seed, each shuffle gives you different results. With one, you can recreate the same outcome whenever you want.
Seeds make your AI results repeatable. Once a model has learned from a dataset, patterns emerge that shape new outputs. Using seeds gives you control over these patterns so you can choose between consistency and variation.
Not every model uses seeds, though. Some are designed for one-off generations, while others rely on seeds but don’t let you modify them.
How seeds work in image and video generation
Every time you generate an image or video, the AI can use a new seed to produce a unique result. Change the seed, and you’ll get something different. Keep the seed the same, and you’ll get identical or near-identical outputs.
For you, the creator, that means unlimited variation and creative freedom. You can experiment endlessly while maintaining the consistency you need for your project.
Why seeds are useful for creators
Understanding these core concepts about seeds in AI and how they work can be very beneficial to individual creators and creative teams. Seeds can be used for creators in a number of ways, including:
- Team collaboration: Sharing seeds lets your teammates recreate the same results. It’s perfect for joint experimentation or dividing up work while keeping a unified look.
- Control and consistency: Seeds help you maintain visual continuity across frames, styles, or characters. They’re especially useful for storyboards or multi-shot projects.
- Experimentation and ideation: By adjusting seeds, you can explore variations without rewriting your prompts. It’s a fast way to test new ideas and directions.
- Efficiency: Reusing seeds saves time. You can create multiple variations in minutes instead of hours.
- Cost saving: Faster workflows mean fewer production hours and more projects completed on budget.
Limitations of seeds
Understanding how to work with seeds can be a helpful step to unlocking the best potential of how AI can help you create and grow as a creator, but they are not without their limitations.
At the end of the day, though, seeds don’t override prompt quality. A bad prompt won’t improve with the “right” seed much in the same way that the right edit won’t magically change sub-par video footage.
Even when using the same seeds correctly, results may still vary slightly between different model versions. AI technology is continually improving, becoming more adept at working with seeds and providing users with enhanced tools and features for experimentation, customization, and consistency — but AI is still very much a work in progress.
Practical tips for using seeds
Now that we’ve gone over some basics of what seeds are, how they work, and why they are useful, let’s go over some practical tips for using seeds in your projects.
- Choose the right AI model for you: Your first step for working with seeds in AI is to pick which AI model is right for you and your creative needs. There are a lot to choose from, especially in the AI video space, so explore the options and see which one feels right to you.
- Research how seeds work with your chosen AI model: While there are often many similarities, at the end of the day, all AI models are unique. As such, you’ll need to research how seeds work with your chosen AI model, as the commands and controls don’t always cross over from one model to another.
- Save your favorite seeds to use: Once you’re familiar with how seeds work with your chosen AI model, you can now explore different seed words and phrases to find some of your favorites.
- Experiment with tweaks: As you find favorite seed phrases that help you get consistent results, you can then use AI to do what it does best: ideation. With your preferred seeds locked in you can experiment with different tweaks.
- Track your results: If you’d like to truly master working with seeds in AI, tracking your results will be a crucial way to keep tabs on what works and what doesn’t for you.
Start creating with AI
Learning about seeds gives you more control over your creative process. By understanding how they work, you can achieve both consistency and freedom — a balance that helps turn ideas into professional, repeatable results.
For video creators, seeds mean control across frames, styles, and edits. They make AI a more reliable and efficient part of your workflow. The more you experiment and learn, the stronger your results will be.
Start exploring seeds today and see how AI can expand your creative potential with Artlist AI plans.
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