Are there any cons going with Openrouter/KIE API vs going directly? Are models provided same exact ones or lack something?

OpenAI just dropped GPT Image 2, and it's now ranked the #1 image model, beating Nano Banana 2 by 242 points on arena.ai. I ran 30 side-by-side matchups between the two models, had Claude Opus 4.7 judge them, and then pushed GPT Image 2 through 15+ real use cases like product packaging, ad creatives, real estate staging, logo variants, and book covers. If you use AI images for content or work, this comparison will show you which model to reach for. GITHUB REPO

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Video editing just changed forever. What used to take motion graphics artists and editors hours of manual work can now be done in minutes with natural language, no code required. In this video, I'm breaking down two methods: Claude Design for spinning up custom motion graphics through conversation, and Claude Code connected with Hyperframes for a more advanced workflow with serious customization, so every output matches your brand's tone and style. I'll walk through real examples, use cases, and exactly how to set everything up. Plus, I'm giving away the free skills and GitHub repo I use in this video so you can skip the setup and start creating right away. GITHUB REPO