Studio Economy
Studio Credits
Credits are the atelier's currency. Fuel is the monthly allowance that comes with Patron; purchased credits never expire.
The Life of a Credit
Acquire
Credits come with your plan or are purchased à la carte. Patron subscribers receive 350 fuel each month; apprentices receive a one-time welcome grant of 10 credits. Credit packs (100 / 200 / 500) are available on the pricing page at any time.
Spend
Every co-creation costs 5 credits. If you're a Patron, your monthly fuel is spent first; purchased credits are only touched once fuel runs out. Choose your masters, set their influence weights, describe your vision, and commence.
Receive
Your creation arrives with a full critique from the masters. It lives in your collection forever. Make it public to share it with the gallery.
Credit Allowance by Tier
| Tier | Monthly allowance |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | 10 credits (welcome) |
| Patron | 350 fuel / month |
| Credit Packs | 100 / 200 / 500 |
Cinema Workshop films are funded by the same credits or monthly fuel — 25 / 50 / 75 credits for 5 / 10 / 15 seconds.
Quick Answers
Do fuel or credits expire? Fuel is the monthly allowance granted with your Patron subscription. It resets at the end of each billing cycle and does not roll over. Credits — purchased packs and the welcome grant — never expire.
Can I buy extra credits? Yes. Credit packs are available on the pricing page at any time, regardless of your tier. Packs start at 100 credits for $10.
What happens if I run out mid-creation? Your work-in-progress is preserved. Add credits or renew your Patron subscription to resume — the studio will not discard a half-rendered canvas.
How many credits does standard co-creation cost? A standard co-creation costs 5 credits; HD downloads cost 2 credits for non-Patrons and are free for Patron subscribers. Patron fuel is drawn first; credits cover any shortfall.
Are credits refundable? No. All credit packs and Patron subscriptions are non-refundable. Unused balances cannot be returned for cash, and subscriptions cannot be pro-rated. Because each generation delivers digital content and triggers upstream rendering costs at the moment of creation, EU consumers acknowledge and consent that the right of withdrawal under EU Directive 2011/83/EU is waived once a generation begins. If a generation fails on our side, the credits for that attempt are automatically returned to your balance. See the Terms of Service for full details.