90-second micro-drama episode: six H3 shots or three Wan shots, priced

Micro-dramas are rising across TikTok, Reels and Shorts, per the brief that fed this post. An episode is a set of shots that cut together, so the real question is shot length versus price. This table prices a 90-second episode two ways. Prices are Sume billable rates (provider list x 1.25, rounded up to the cent per job), read 2026-10-07.

Three ways to fill 90 seconds

H3 gives you six cut points and always-on stereo audio, which suits dialogue-light scenes. Wan 3.0 gives you three long takes and can take up to 10 reference images and 5 audio references, which helps keep a face consistent across a scene. A 90-second render rounds up to 2 timeline minutes, so $0.20.

Pick by edit rhythm first. The cheapest option here, Wan at 480p, is a draft quality; the middle option costs $4.47 more than H3 for fewer cuts.