Vidu AI Character Consistency — Shengshu's Video Model and the Reference Layer It Depends On

Vidu AI, developed by Shengshu Technology, is one of the major Chinese AI video models competing in the rapidly consolidating image-to-video market alongside Kling (Kuaishou), Seedance/Jimeng (ByteDance), and Hailuo (MiniMax). Vidu differentiates on high-resolution output and what early testers describe as particularly strong facial coherence in character-driven clips. Like every competitor in the space, Vidu's image-to-video pipeline depends on reference image quality to anchor character identity. The workflow is consistent across all these tools: generate a locked multi-angle character reference in EZ Character, feed the strongest angle to Vidu as the reference frame, and repeat with different angles for clip variety.

Last updated May 20, 2026 · By the EZ Character team

Vidu AI vs EZ Character at a glance

Criterion	EZ Character	Vidu AI
Primary use case	Static multi-angle character reference sheets	Image-to-video generation with high-resolution output (Shengshu Technology)
Output type	Multi-angle PNG/JPG reference sheets	Video clips with strong facial coherence, Chinese AI video ecosystem
Pricing (entry)	$0 free tier (40 free credits every month)	Free trial credits; paid tiers competitive with Kling and Seedance
Differentiator	Multi-angle character lock in one pass	High-resolution output and strong facial feature preservation
Character identity lock	High — 8 consistent angles per job	Depends on reference image; strong within individual clips
Multi-angle static output	Yes — 8 angles native	No — video-only
Best for	Building locked character references that maximise Vidu's facial coherence strength	Character video where facial detail and high resolution are the priority

When to use each

EZ Character

You need a locked multi-angle character reference before entering any AI video pipeline — Vidu included. The reference quality is the single biggest lever on output.

Vidu AI

You want to test Vidu's specific strengths (high resolution, facial coherence) against Kling, Seedance, and Hailuo for your specific character type and use case.

Frequently asked questions

How does Vidu AI compare to Kling and Seedance?

All three are major Chinese AI video models competing on similar feature sets. Vidu emphasises high resolution and facial coherence. Kling leads on motion naturalism for photorealistic content. Seedance benefits from ByteDance's TikTok ecosystem integration. For character consistency specifically, all three tools depend on reference image quality more than model differences — the reference is the differentiator.

How do I use EZ Character with Vidu AI?

Generate the 8-angle reference set in EZ Character. Pick the angle with the best facial clarity and lighting — this plays directly to Vidu's facial coherence strength. Upload to Vidu as the reference image. Repeat with different angles from the same locked set for clip variety.

Is Vidu AI available internationally?

As of mid-2025, Vidu AI has international access. Check vidu.ai or Shengshu Technology's website for current availability and pricing in your region. The Chinese AI video market is evolving rapidly — access status may change.

Which Chinese AI video tool should I use for character animation?

The right choice depends on your content type. Kling for photorealistic, Hailuo for anime/stylised, Vidu for high-resolution facial work, Seedance for TikTok ecosystem integration. All benefit from a clean, locked character reference — test each with the same EZ Character reference set to find which renders your specific character type best.

Try EZ Character free

Upload one image. Get 8 consistent angles. See the difference for your own character.

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Free tier: 40 credits every month. No credit card required.