Switching AI models

CoDirector is available in two versions — CoDirector Basic and CoDirector Pro. Each one strikes a different balance between speed and capability. Knowing when to use which lets you get fast results on straightforward edits and bring in heavier firepower when the task is more demanding.

CoDirector Basic

Basic is optimized for speed. It responds quickly and handles clear, specific instructions with high accuracy.

Use Basic when:

• The instruction is direct and unambiguous — "remove the last 10 seconds," "add a lower third with this text," "cut out the pauses"
• You're iterating quickly through a series of small tweaks
• You want a fast turnaround and the task doesn't require judgment or creativity
• You're working through a long editing session and want to preserve credits

CoDirector Pro

Pro uses a more capable model with deeper reasoning. It handles complex, open-ended, or creative instructions better — situations where the right answer involves interpretation, context, or nuance rather than just following a specific directive.

Use Pro when:

• The instruction is open-ended — "make this more engaging for a LinkedIn audience" or "restructure this so the hook lands harder"
• You want CoDirector to suggest what to change rather than execute a specific command
• The Basic model's output isn't quite meeting the mark and you want a more considered result
• The edit involves multiple trade-offs that require judgment — pacing, tone, emphasis

How to switch models

The model selector appears at the bottom of the CoDirector panel. Click the model name — it shows either CoDirector Basic or CoDirector Pro — to open the dropdown. Select the model you want and the selector updates immediately. Your choice applies to all subsequent messages in the current session.

Credits and usage

CoDirector Pro uses more AI credits per message than Basic. If you're doing a large volume of quick, specific edits, Basic is the more credit-efficient choice. Save Pro for the edits where its added capability will actually make a difference.

Tip: A common workflow is to use Basic throughout the editing process for precise cuts and structural changes, then switch to Pro at the end for a pass focused on overall pacing, tone, and impact — the kinds of judgments that benefit from a more capable model.