Summary
Nate Herk shows how to connect OpenAI’s Codex coding agent to Higgsfield’s newly launched API, letting creators generate AI video and images on a pay-per-use basis instead of committing to Higgsfield’s $60-a-month subscription plan. The tutorial walks through creating an API key, setting it up inside Codex, and using a custom ‘skill’ that automates image and video generation requests across multiple underlying models.
The video includes a hands-on cost and quality comparison across leading video generation models available through the API, including Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0, and Minimax, with real dollar figures for each generation (ranging from about 20 cents to over $3) and side-by-side UGC-style video outputs so viewers can judge realism and consistency. Seedance 2.5 and GPT image 2.5 are highlighted as standout performers for product shots and image generation respectively.
Creators and developers interested in building AI video pipelines will learn a practical, budget-conscious workflow for testing multiple generation models against the same prompt, along with specific pricing details and a limited-time discount offer tied to Higgsfield’s API launch.
📺 Source: Nate Herk | AI Automation · Published September 18, 2026
🏷️ Format: Tutorial Demo
