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The Ultimate Guide to Seedance 2.0

Master Seedance 2.0 — the most powerful AI video generation tool. Learn the multi-modal @ reference system, prompt techniques, and creative workflows for stunning results.

Feb 14, 2025
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The Ultimate Guide to Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 is the most powerful AI video generation tool available today. Unlike earlier models where you type a prompt and hope for the best, Seedance 2.0 lets you direct and produce — referencing images, videos, and audio to generate exactly the video you envision.

This isn't just an incremental update. Seedance 2.0 = multi-modal reference (reference anything) + strong creative generation + precise instruction following (it truly understands you).

This guide covers everything you need to know, from the core multi-modal @ reference system to advanced prompt techniques and real-world use cases packed with examples from the official handbook.

Table of Contents

The Multi-Modal @ Reference System

The @ system is the core of Seedance 2.0. It's how you tell the model what each uploaded file is for — and it now supports text, images, videos, and audio as inputs.

All of these materials can be used as subjects or references. You can reference motion, effects, style, camera work, characters, scenes, and even sound from any piece of content. As long as your prompt is clear, the model understands.

When you upload assets, they are automatically labeled — @Image1, @Image2, @Video1, @Audio1, etc. You then reference them directly in your prompt to assign a role to each file.

Example prompt:

@Image1 as the first frame, reference @Video1 for camera movement, use @Audio1 for background music.

This is what gives you real creative control. You're not just describing a scene — you're assigning roles to every single file.

How It Works

  1. Upload your assets — images, videos, or audio files
  2. They get labeled — @Image1, @Image2, @Video1, @Audio1, etc.
  3. Reference them in your prompt — tell the model exactly how to use each file
  4. Generate — Seedance combines everything according to your direction

Special Usage Patterns

The multi-modal system supports far more than simple references. Here are powerful patterns you should know:

First/last frame + video motion reference:

@Image1 as the first frame, reference @Video1's fighting choreography.

Extend an existing video:

Extend @Video1 by 5 seconds.

Note: Set your generation duration to match the new portion only (e.g., if extending by 5s, set generation length to 5s).

Merge multiple videos:

I want to add a scene between @Video1 and @Video2. The content is xxx.

Reference audio from a video (no separate audio file needed):

Reference @Video1's background music and sound effects.

Generate continuous actions:

The character transitions from a jump directly into a roll, maintaining fluid and coherent motion. @Image1 @Image2 @Image3...

Important: When using multiple assets, double-check that each @ reference is correctly labeled. Don't mix up images, videos, and characters — clearly specify whether something is a reference or being edited.

Ultra-Realistic Text-to-Video

Even with just text prompts (no reference files), Seedance 2.0 produces stunningly realistic results. The model excels at complex, multi-step actions described in natural language.

Example Prompts

Everyday realism — laundry scene:

A girl elegantly hanging clothes to dry. After hanging one piece, she reaches into the bucket for another, gives it a vigorous shake, and hangs it up.

Painting comes alive — commercial concept:

The person in the painting looks nervous, eyes darting left and right, then peeks out from the frame. They quickly reach out of the painting to grab a cola, take a sip, and show a satisfied expression. Footsteps approach — the person in the painting hurriedly puts the cola back. A cowboy walks up and takes the cola, then leaves. The camera pushes in as the screen gradually fades to black with only a top light illuminating a can of cola. Artistic subtitles appear at the bottom: "Yikou Cola — a taste you can't miss!"

Period drama — 19th century London:

Camera slowly pulls out (revealing the full street) and follows the female lead. Wind blows her skirt as she walks along a 19th-century London street. A steam-powered car speeds past from the right side, its wind lifting her skirt — she gasps in shock and quickly presses her skirt down with both hands. Background audio: footsteps, crowd chatter, vehicle sounds.

Action sequence — chase scene:

Camera follows a man in black sprinting in a desperate escape, a crowd chasing behind. Camera shifts to a side tracking shot. He panics, crashes into a roadside fruit stand, scrambles up, and keeps running. Sounds of a chaotic crowd.

Consistency Across Every Detail

One of the biggest pain points in AI video has been consistency — faces changing mid-clip, product details lost, text becoming illegible, scenes shifting style randomly. Seedance 2.0 solves this comprehensively.

From face identity to clothing, logos, text details, and visual style — everything stays locked across the entire generation. No more morphing.

What Stays Consistent

  • Face identity throughout the video
  • Product details — logos, text, fine elements
  • Environment across shots
  • Visual style — no random drift mid-clip
  • Clothing and accessories

Example Prompts

Multi-scene family reunion — character consistency across complex narrative:

The man (@Image1) tiredly walks down a hallway after work, his steps slowing. He stops at the front door. Close-up on his face — he takes a deep breath, adjusts his emotions, releases the negativity, and relaxes. Close-up of him finding his keys, inserting into the lock. After entering, his young daughter and a pet dog joyfully run over to greet him with hugs. The interior is warm and cozy. Natural dialogue throughout.

Style transfer — maintaining character through transformation:

Replace the girl in @Video1 with a Chinese opera huadan (花旦). The scene is an ornate stage. Reference @Video1's camera work and transitions. Use the camera to match the character's movements. Ultimate stage aesthetics with enhanced visual impact.

One-take with consistent character across scene changes:

Reference all transitions and camera work from @Video1. One continuous take. The scene opens on a chess game, camera pans left revealing yellow sand on the floor, camera tilts up to a beach with footprints. A girl in white walks into the distance on the beach. Camera cuts to an aerial overhead view — ocean waves washing the shore (no people visible). Seamless dissolve transition — the washing waves transform into flowing curtains. Camera pulls back to reveal the girl's face in close-up. One continuous take throughout.

Product commercial — brand consistency:

Perform a commercial-grade showcase of the handbag in @Image2. The side view references @Image1. The surface material references @Image3. Show all details of the handbag. Background audio should be grand and majestic.

Multi-language commercial with brand elements:

0–2s: Rapid four-frame flash cuts — red, pink, purple, and leopard-print bows displayed in sequence. Close-ups of satin sheen and the "chéri" brand text. 3–6s: Close-up of silver magnetic clasp clicking shut, then gently pulled apart — showcasing silky texture and convenience. 7–12s: Quick cuts of wearing scenarios — wine-red bow on a coat collar for commuter style; pink bow tying a ponytail for sweet street look; purple bow on a bag strap for understated luxury; leopard-print bow on a suit collar for bold style. 13–15s: All four bows displayed side by side with brand name.

First-person POV with multi-scene references:

Set @Image1 as the first frame. First-person perspective. Reference @Video1 for camera movement. Upper scene references @Image2, left scene references @Image3, right scene references @Image4.

Camera & Motion Replication

Previously, getting the model to replicate specific film techniques — walking patterns, camera movements, complex choreography — required endless prompt engineering or was simply impossible. Now you just upload a reference video and the model extracts everything.

Seedance 2.0 can replicate:

  • Choreography — fight scenes, dance moves, action sequences
  • Camera techniques — dolly shots, tracking, crane, handheld, Hitchcock zoom
  • Editing rhythm — cut timing, transitions, pacing
  • Specific moves — whip pans, orbit shots, mechanical arm tracking

Example Prompts

Hitchcock zoom + mechanical arm tracking:

Reference @Image1 for the man's appearance. He's in @Image2's elevator. Fully replicate @Video1's camera movements and the protagonist's facial expressions. Hitchcock zoom when startled, then several orbit shots showcasing the elevator interior. Elevator doors open — tracking shot follows him out. The exterior scene references @Image3. The man looks around. Reference @Video1's mechanical-arm multi-angle tracking following the character's line of sight.

Complex chase sequence with multiple camera techniques:

Reference @Image1 for the man's appearance. He's in @Image2's corridor. Fully replicate @Video1's camera work and the protagonist's facial expressions. Camera follows the protagonist sprinting around a corner in @Image2, then in @Image3's long hallway — camera tracks from behind, low angle, orbiting around to the front. Camera pans right 90° to capture @Image4's forked intersection, hard stop, then pans 180° for a close-up of the protagonist's face: gasping for breath. Camera follows the protagonist's POV looking around — reference @Video1's rapid left-right orbital camera work to showcase the scene. Pull back to @Image5's setting, continue side-angle tracking of the protagonist running.

Product showcase with cinematic camera:

The tablet from @Image1 as the main subject. Camera work references @Video1 — push in to a screen close-up, camera rotates as the tablet flips to reveal its full form. Data streams on screen constantly change. The surrounding environment gradually transforms into a sci-fi data space.

Dance with synchronized camera rhythm:

The female star from @Image1 as the main subject. Reference @Video1's camera techniques for rhythmic push-pull-pan movements. The star's movements also reference the dance choreography from @Video1's dancer — performing energetically on stage.

Multi-character fight choreography:

Reference @Image1 and @Image2 for the spear-wielding character. @Image3 and @Image4 for the dual-blade character. Replicate @Video1's choreography. They fight in @Image5's maple leaf forest.

Fight scene with environment and camera fusion:

Reference @Video1 for character actions. Reference @Video2 for orbiting camera language. Generate a fight scene between Character 1 and Character 2. The fight takes place under a starry sky. White dust rises during combat. The fighting is spectacular, the atmosphere intensely tense.

Commercial car showcase:

Reference @Video1's camera work, frame transitions, and rhythm. Replicate using the red supercar from @Image1.

Creative Template & Effects Replication

Seedance 2.0 can identify action rhythm, camera language, and visual structure from reference content and replicate it precisely. Find a video style you love — an ad format, a transition effect, complex editing — and generate new content in that exact format.

You don't need to know professional terminology. Just write clearly what you want to reference: "Reference @Video1's rhythm and camera work, @Image1's character design" — and the model delivers.

Example Prompts

VR/Sci-fi scene transitions with template video:

Replace @Video1's subject with @Image1. @Image1 as the first frame. The character puts on a virtual sci-fi headset. Reference @Video1's camera work. From third-person view to the character's subjective POV. Through the AI headset, arrive at @Image2's deep blue universe. Several spaceships appear, flying into the distance. Camera follows the ships, transitioning to @Image3's pixel world. Camera flies low over pixel mountains with trees growing in stylized formations. Then the view tilts up, accelerating through to @Image4's green-textured planet, camera gliding over the planet's surface.

Fashion montage with fish-eye effect:

Reference the first image for the model's facial features. The model wears outfits from images 2–6, approaching the camera with playful, cool, cute, surprised, and suave poses respectively. Each outfit change triggers a cut. Reference the video's fish-eye lens effect and ghosting/flickering visual effects.

Advertisement recreation:

Reference the video's ad concept. Using the provided down jacket image, reference the goose feather image and swan image. Pair with this ad copy: "This is goose down. This is a warm swan. This is a wearable arctic swan-down jacket. Dress warm for the new year, live warm every day." Generate a new down jacket advertisement.

Ink-wash style with effects transfer:

Black-and-white ink-wash style. The character from @Image1 references @Video1's effects and movements — performing an ink-wash tai chi martial arts sequence.

Particle and texture effects transfer:

Starting from black. Reference @Video1's particle effects and materials. Gold-gilded sand drifts in from the left side of the frame, covering rightward. Reference @Video1's particle dispersion effect. The text from @Image1 gradually appears at the center of the frame.

Character effects mashup:

The character from @Image1 references @Video1's actions and expression changes — demonstrating the absurd act of eating instant noodles.

Puzzle-shatter transition recreation:

Starting from @Image1's ceiling. Reference @Video1's puzzle-shattering effect for the transition. Replace the "BELIEVE" text with "Seedance." Reference @Image2's font style.

AI Creativity & Story Completion

Seedance 2.0 doesn't just follow instructions — it can fill in the gaps creatively. Give it a starting premise, and it adds drama, emotion, and narrative flow on its own.

Example Prompts

Comic panel to animated story:

Animate @Image1 as a comic strip, reading left-to-right, top-to-bottom. Keep the characters' dialogue consistent with what's written in the image. Add special sound effects for scene transitions and key story moments. The overall style should be humorous and playful. Reference @Video1 for the animation style.

Storyboard to cinematic intro:

Reference @Image1's storyboard — follow its shot breakdowns, framing, camera movements, visuals, and copy. Create a 15-second healing-style opening for a piece about "Childhood Through the Four Seasons."

Mood-driven video from image inspiration:

Using @Image1 through @Image5 as inspiration, create an emotionally-driven video. Background music references @Video1's audio.

Video Extension & Continuation

Take an existing clip and extend it forward or backward. Seedance supports smooth video extension with shot-to-shot continuity — not just "generate more," but "keep filming."

Set your generation duration to match how much new content you want (e.g., extending by 5s means setting generation length to 5s).

Example Prompts

Wild commercial extension (15s):

Extend the video by 15 seconds. Reference @Image1 and @Image2's donkey-on-motorcycle character. Add a wild advertisement sequence: Scene 1: Side fixed shot — donkey bursts out of a fence on a motorcycle, nearby chickens are startled. Scene 2: Donkey does donuts on sand. Close-up of motorcycle tire, then aerial overhead shot of the donkey performing spinning stunts, kicking up dust. Scene 3: Snowy mountain backdrop — donkey flies over a hillside on the motorcycle. Ad text "Inspire Creativity, Enrich Life" appears behind the subject through a masking effect as the motorcycle flies past, ending with a dust trail.

Fitness ad extension (6s):

Extend the video by 6 seconds. An intense electric guitar riff kicks in. "JUST DO IT" text appears center-screen then gradually fades. Camera tilts up to the ceiling — a muscular man pulls himself up on gymnastic rings, wearing @Image1's tight-fitting workout gear with @Image2's "Fitness" logo on the back. He powers through the pull-up, then "DO SOME SPORT" text appears as the closing ad frame.

Coffee commercial extension (15s):

Extend @Video1 by 15 seconds. 1–5s: Light and shadow slowly slide across a wooden table and cup through venetian blinds, with branches gently swaying. 6–10s: A single coffee bean gently drifts down from above. Camera pushes into the bean until the screen goes black. 11–15s: Text fades in — first line: "Lucky Coffee", second line: "Breakfast", third line: "AM 7:00–10:00".

Backward extension — adding a prequel (10s):

Extend backward by 10 seconds. In warm afternoon light, the camera starts from awnings fluttering in the breeze at a street corner, slowly tilting down to small daisies poking out at the base of a wall. The protagonist's red sneakers appear — he's crouching at a flower stand, smiling as he gathers a big bunch of sunflowers into his arms, petals brushing his white T-shirt. As he turns to step onto his skateboard, the flower stand owner laughs and calls out "Watch out for flying petals!" He waves back, then starts skating — a few golden petals have already escaped the bouquet, landing on the skateboard deck.

Audio, Voice & Lip Sync

One of the most impressive additions. The sound engine in Seedance 2.0:

  • Generates realistic lip-sync matched to mouth movements
  • Works in multiple languages — Mandarin, English, Spanish, Korean, and more
  • Creates environmental sound — wind, rain, traffic based on what's on screen
  • Produces sound effects matched to on-screen actions
  • Generates background music following visual rhythm
  • Can reference voice timbre from uploaded videos

Example Prompts

Animal dialogue with voice reference:

Fixed camera. Central fish-eye lens view looking down through a circular opening. Reference @Video1's fish-eye lens. Make the horse from @Video2 look into the fish-eye camera. Reference @Video1's talking movements. Background music references @Video3's sound effects.

Real estate documentary with voiceover reference:

Based on the provided office building photos, generate a 15-second cinematic documentary in realistic style. 2.35:1 widescreen, 24fps, with delicate visuals. The narrator's voice timbre references @Video1. Capture "the ecosystem of the office building" — showing different companies operating inside, with narration explaining how the building has become a vibrant commercial ecosystem.

Character dialogue — comedy talk show:

A comedy roast between a cat and a dog in a "Cat & Dog Roast Show": Cat host (licking paw, eye-roll): "Folks, who even understands? This guy next to me does nothing all day but wag his tail, destroy the couch, and use those 'I'm so good, please pet me' eyes to scam treats from humans. Honestly, you destroy everything when nobody's looking, and you still go by 'Lucky'? I'd call you 'Wrecky'! Hahaha." Dog host (head tilted, tail wagging): "You're one to talk! You sleep 18 hours a day, and the moment you're awake you rub against humans' legs for canned food. You shed so much the humans' black clothes are covered in your fur. They finish vacuuming and you immediately roll on the couch again. And you still pretend to be royalty?"

Chinese opera dialogue with period drama tones:

The prelude to "The Case of Chen Shimei" begins. The black-robed Judge Bao on the left points at the red-robed Chen Shimei on the right, teeth gritted, singing in traditional opera style: "The blade meets its sheath — with irrefutable evidence, do you dare deny it?" Chen Shimei's eyes dart nervously, seeking an escape, his face deeply embarrassed. Then, from off-screen, a female opera voice calls out: "Hold!" Both Bao and Chen turn to look to the right of the frame.

Multi-character multilingual dialogue:

The girl in the hat center frame warmly sings "I'm so proud of my family!", then turns to hug the girl next to her. The girl responds emotionally: "My sweetie, you're the heart of our family." The boy in yellow on the left says excitedly: "Folks, let's dance together to celebrate!" The girl on the far right responds: "I'll bring the music!" Latin music kicks in. The woman in the orange dress on the left nods and smiles. The woman with braids on the right pumps her fist. People in the crowd start stomping their feet, children clap along to the beat. The whole family forms a circle, dancing joyfully on a colorful street, skirts swirling, spreading warmth and joy.

Action squad dialogue:

Fixed camera. The standing squad leader clenches his fist and commands in Spanish: "We strike in three minutes!" The knife-wielder sheathes his blade. The blond team member checks his firearm. The green-haired member grips a tactical flashlight. The dark-skinned member puts a hand on his partner's shoulder and asks in Spanish: "Flank them?" The captain nods: "Standard play — leave survivors for interrogation." Everyone goes silent, equipment clinking as they complete tactical hand signals and rise in unison, ready for battle.

Morning scene with voice timbre reference:

0–3s: An alarm clock rings. A blurry image of Scene 1 fades in. 3–10s: Quick camera pan to the man's face in close-up. He tiredly calls the girl to wake up — his voice and timbre reference @Video1. 10–12s: The girl pouts and dives under the covers. 12–15s: Cut to full body shot of the man. He sighs and says: "I really can't do anything with you!"

Science explainer with educational narration:

In a science-documentary style and tone, animate the content from @Image1. The story covers: Wukong needs the Banana Leaf Fan to cross Flaming Mountain, so he goes to Princess Iron Fan at Emerald Cloud Mountain to borrow it. But she refuses — her son Red Boy was subdued by Wukong and made a disciple of Guanyin, separating mother and child. She won't lend the fan and even tries to take revenge. Wukong's polite request fails, and a confrontation erupts.

One-Take Continuity

Long, unbroken shots with consistent motion, scene transitions, and character persistence — no cuts. Seedance 2.0 excels at "oner" filmmaking.

Example Prompts

Urban tracking shot:

@Image1 through @Image5 — one continuous tracking shot following a runner up stairs, through corridors, onto the roof, ending with an overhead view of the city.

Imaginative scene transition — airplane to ice cream:

Starting with @Image1 as the first frame. Camera zooms into the airplane window. Clouds drift slowly across the frame, one of them studded with colorful candy sprinkles. This cloud stays centered, then gradually morphs into @Image2's ice cream. Camera pulls back into the cabin — the girl from @Image3 reaches through the window to grab the ice cream, takes a bite, cream on her lips, beaming with a sweet smile. Voiceover references @Video1.

Spy thriller — continuous tracking:

Spy-thriller style. @Image1 as the first frame. Camera tracks in front of a female spy in a red trench coat walking forward. Full tracking shot — passersby repeatedly obscure her. She reaches a corner (building references @Image2). Fixed camera — she exits frame around the corner and disappears. A masked girl (appearance references @Image3 — reference appearance only) lurks at the corner, glaring menacingly after her. Camera pans forward toward the spy — she walks into a mansion (@Image4) and vanishes. No cuts throughout — one continuous take.

Cozy cabin scene — POV one-take:

Starting from @Image1's exterior, first-person subjective POV with a fast push-in to the interior of the cabin. A deer (@Image2) and a sheep (@Image3) sit by the fireplace drinking tea and chatting. Camera pushes in for a close-up — the teacup's design references @Image4.

Roller coaster POV:

@Image1 through @Image5 — subjective POV, one continuous take of a thrilling roller coaster ride, speed increasing.

Video Editing

Already have a video but want to adjust a specific part without starting over? Seedance 2.0 lets you make targeted edits — swap characters, change hairstyles, add elements, or completely flip the narrative — while preserving everything else.

Example Prompts

Complete narrative reversal:

Subvert @Video1's entire storyline. 0–3s: A man in a suit sits at a bar, calm, swirling his glass. Camera slowly pushes in — elegant lighting, serious atmosphere. He whispers: "This deal... it's big." 3–6s: The woman behind him looks tense and asks "How big?" He looks up, lowers his voice: "Very big." Camera cuts to a hand close-up as he sets the glass down — full gravitas. 6–9s: Suddenly he pulls out from under the table — an absurdly oversized snack gift pack, slamming it on the table with a thud. 9–12s: The woman's hand, tensed at her waist, visibly relaxes. Her expression softens. The entire mood shifts to playful. 13–15s: The man offers her a snack. Camera pulls wide to the full bar. The image goes transparent and blurry — subtitle appears: "No matter how busy, remember to have a snack~"

Character swap preserving all motion:

Replace the female lead singer in @Video1 with the male vocalist from @Image1. All actions should exactly replicate the original video. No cuts. Band performance music throughout.

Simple element addition:

Change the woman's hairstyle in @Video1 to long red hair. The great white shark from @Image1 slowly surfaces behind her, half its head visible.

Commercial edit with brand insertion:

@Video1: Camera pans right. The fried chicken shop owner busily hands fried chicken to queuing customers, saying in Mandarin: "After his order, yours — everyone please line up." He then grabs a paper bag printed with @Image1's design. Close-up of the branded bag. Close-up of the hand-off to the customer.

Beat-Synced Editing

Music video style content that actually hits the beats. Upload a reference video with music and the model matches the rhythm.

Example Prompts

Fashion beat-sync:

The girl in the poster keeps changing outfits. Clothing styles reference @Image1 and @Image2. She holds the bag from @Image3. Video rhythm and beat references @Video1.

Multi-image rhythm montage:

@Image1 through @Image7: the characters sync to @Video1's keyframe positions and overall rhythm. Characters should be more dynamic. The overall visual style is more dreamlike with strong visual tension. Adjust framing of reference images as needed for the music and scene requirements. Add lighting variations to complement the visuals.

Landscape rhythm montage:

@Image1 through @Image6 scenic landscape images. Reference @Video1's visual rhythm. Transitions between scenes should match the style and musical beat for perfect sync.

Anime combat with precise timing:

8-second intense strategic battle anime clip with a revenge theme. 0–3s: The female lead from storyboard 1 turns and sits. Cut — she places a chess piece, saying "You lose." Reference storyboard 2. 3–4s: Quick pan to the opposing man's face close-up (storyboard 3). He grits his teeth, furious at the result. 4–6s: Cut to overhead shot. She plays a piece — onlookers gasp in amazement (storyboard 4). 6–8s: Camera whips down. Screen goes black, then fades in — dim interior — she gazes out the window at the moonlight and quietly says "We'll see about that" (storyboard 5).

Emotion Performance

Seedance 2.0 has significantly improved emotional expression — characters can convey nuanced feelings through facial expressions, body language, and voice.

Example Prompts

Emotional breakdown:

The woman from @Image1 walks to a mirror. She looks at her reflection — pose references @Image2. She pauses in thought, then suddenly breaks down screaming. Her grabbing-the-mirror action and her breakdown expression and emotion fully reference @Video1.

Comedic transformation:

@Image1 as the first frame. Camera rotates and pushes in. The character suddenly looks up — facial appearance references @Image2 — and begins roaring loudly. Intense with comedic flair — expression and demeanor reference @Image3. Then the character's body transforms into a bear — reference @Image4.

Commercial with contrasting emotions:

This is a range-hood advertisement. @Image1 as the first frame — a woman elegantly cooking, no smoke. Camera quickly pans right to @Image2 — a man sweating profusely, face flushed, cooking in heavy smoke. Camera pans left and pushes in on a range hood on @Image1's table — the hood references @Image4 — frantically sucking up all the smoke.

Prompt Writing Fundamentals

The universal formula for Seedance 2.0 prompts:

Subject + Action + Setting + Lighting + Camera Language + Style + Quality + Constraints

Example:

A young woman walking slowly along the beach, gentle breeze moving her hair, smiling toward the camera, warm golden-hour lighting, 4K HD, cinematic feel, stable camera movement, smooth and fluid footage, sharp details.

Just describe the scene and action you want in natural language. Be clear about whether something is a reference or an edit. When you have many assets, double-check each @ label.

Action Description Tips

Seedance 2.0 excels at motion — this is where your prompts matter most.

Do use:

  • Slow, gentle, continuous, natural, fluid, smooth
  • "Slowly turns around," "gently raises hand," "light footsteps," "slightly lowers head," "sways with the wind"

Avoid:

  • Exaggerated, high-speed, complex multi-person interactions, extreme twisting
  • Single vague words like "dancing" or "walking" — be specific about the motion

Camera & Cinematography Language

Seedance 2.0 has strong camera language recognition. Write your camera directions directly:

Shot types:

  • Close-up / Medium shot / Wide shot / Extreme close-up

Camera movements:

  • Slow push-in / Gentle pull-out / Steady pan / Half-orbit
  • Fixed shot / Handheld-stable / No shake / Silky smooth

Example:

Medium shot, slow push-in, steady follow-cam, silky smooth with no jitter.

Character Consistency Tips

Preventing face morphing and body distortion is critical. Always add constraint keywords:

  • Clear facial features, stable face, no distortion, no deformation
  • Normal body proportions, natural structure, no stiffness
  • Same character, consistent clothing, unchanged hairstyle

Example:

Character's face remains stable without deformation, normal body structure, natural and fluid motion.

Video Quality Control

Always include quality keywords in your prompts:

Resolution & clarity:

  • 4K, ultra-high definition, rich details, sharp resolution

Visual feel:

  • Cinematic quality, natural colors, soft lighting

Stability:

  • No blur, no ghosting, no flickering, stable footage

Multi-Shot Storytelling

Seedance 2.0 understands sequential shots as belonging to the same story. Describe shots in order:

Shot 1 is a wide view of the city. Shot 2 is a close-up of the character from @Image1. Shot 3 is an over-the-shoulder tracking shot as they walk into the building.

The AI generates multi-camera narrative flow with synced audio, consistent characters, and smooth transitions between scenes.

You can also describe transitions naturally:

Opens with a close-up of the face, slowly pulls out to a wide shot, character walks slowly, camera follows steadily, ends on a freeze-frame smile.

Real-World Use Cases

Ads & E-commerce

  • Product demos with synced narration
  • Replicate winning ad creatives with your own products
  • Template-based ad scaling
  • Brand-consistent multi-scene commercials
  • Multi-language ads with native lip-sync

Content Localization

  • Multi-language versions with native lip-sync
  • Reference original video for motion, generate new dialogue in the target language

Short-Form Content

  • Combine multiple clips, audio, and effects in minutes
  • TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts
  • Beat-synced montages from still images

Storyboard to Video

  • Upload storyboard panels as reference images
  • Describe the motion between them
  • The model fills in creative details automatically

Tutorials & Guides

  • Add voiceover, show step-by-step processes with AI avatars
  • Science explainers with narrated animations

Film & Narrative

  • Complex chase sequences with multi-angle coverage
  • Emotional dialogue scenes with lip-sync
  • One-take continuous shots with scene transitions
  • Period dramas with historically-appropriate settings

Video Remix Ideas

Here are tested workflows you can try right now:

  1. Fashion runway swap — Input a runway video + a clothing image → "Replace the clothing of the model in @Video1 with the clothing in @Image1"
  2. Element addition/removal — Input a video → "Add a glowing neon sign in the background" or "Remove the car from the scene"
  3. Character replacement — Input a video + character image → "Replace the lead in @Video1 with @Image1, replicate all original actions"
  4. Video continuation — Input a video → "Extend @Video1 by 10 seconds with a dramatic reveal"
  5. Narrative reversal — Input a video → "Subvert @Video1's storyline — turn the dramatic scene into a comedy"
  6. Style transfer — Input a video + style reference → "Recreate @Video1 in black-and-white ink-wash style"
  7. Commercial recreation — Input a trending ad + your product images → "Reference @Video1's ad concept and rhythm. Replace the product with @Image1"
  8. Multi-character swap — Input a fight video + 2 character images → "Replace the 2 characters in @Video1 with @Image1 and @Image2"
  9. Music video from stills — Input photos + a music video → "Sync @Image1 through @Image6 to @Video1's rhythm and beats"

Pro Tips

1. Use High-Quality References

If @Image1 is blurry, your video will be blurry. Use 2K or 4K images. The AI needs clean source material.

2. Be Explicit About References

"Reference @Video1's camera movement" hits way harder than just mentioning the file. Tell the model exactly what to extract: camera work, choreography, rhythm, effects, transitions, or voice timbre.

3. Combine Video + Image Tags

Upload a photo as @Image1, a dance video as @Video1, then prompt:

@Image1 performs the dance from @Video1.

Perfect motion transfer with a custom character. This is the pro move.

4. Iterate Small Changes

Don't rewrite your whole prompt if you don't like a result. Change one word or swap one reference file. The speed lets you try ten versions in five minutes.

5. Specify Edit vs. Reference

Make clear whether you want to edit an existing video or use it as reference for something new. These are different operations and the model handles them differently.

6. Label Your Assets Carefully

When working with many files, double-check that each @Image and @Video reference points to the right file. Mixing up image numbers is the #1 cause of unexpected results.

7. Use Time Segments for Long Videos

For 10–15 second videos, break your prompt into time segments for precise control:

0–3s: Close-up of the character's face. 4–8s: Camera pulls back to reveal the full scene. 9–12s: Action sequence with tracking shot. 13–15s: Closing frame with brand text.

8. Reference Audio from Videos

You don't need a separate audio file. You can reference the sound from any uploaded video:

Background music references @Video1's audio.

9. Quick Recap

  1. Write actions slowly and continuously
  2. Write camera movements steadily and simply
  3. Always add stability / no-deformation / no-stiffness constraints
  4. Append quality + style keywords at the end
  5. Avoid intense, complex, multi-person actions
  6. Clearly label each @ reference's role
  7. Specify whether you're referencing or editing

What to Avoid

  • Complex multi-person interactions — fighting, running, jumping, intense choreography with many people
  • Vague descriptions — "looks good," "very beautiful," "super cool" (these tell the AI nothing)
  • Contradictory requirements — "ultra-fast speed + extremely stable" (pick one)
  • Mixing up @ references — accidentally referencing the wrong image or video
  • Prohibited content — explicit, violent, dangerous actions, or copyrighted characters
  • Uploading realistic human faces — current policy does not support uploading materials containing realistic human faces (official examples shown may use internal permissions)

Ready-to-Use Prompt Templates

Template 1: Cinematic Portrait Video

A young woman walking slowly through a forest, gentle breeze lightly sweeping her hair, natural smile, warm sunlight, medium shot, slow push-in, smooth and stable footage, 4K HD, cinematic feel, clear face without deformation, normal body structure, rich details.

Template 2: Atmospheric Landscape

Seaside sunset, waves gently lapping the shore, camera slowly panning horizontally, warm orange tones, calming and fresh, silky smooth footage, 4K ultra-high definition, no flickering, no ghosting.

Template 3: Image-to-Video (First Frame Lock)

Based on the reference image, maintain consistent character appearance and clothing, slow hand-raise and turn, natural and fluid, no stiffness or deformation, stable camera movement, high-definition details, cinematic quality.

Template 4: Product Showcase Ad

Reference @Video1's camera work and transitions. Replace the product with @Image1. Smooth tracking shot, close-up of product details, cinematic lighting, 4K ultra-HD, professional commercial quality.

Template 5: Character Dance Transfer

@Image1 performs the dance from @Video1. Maintain character face consistency, fluid motion matching the reference choreography, medium shot, slight orbit, 4K cinematic quality, natural lighting.

Template 6: Multi-Scene Narrative with Audio

The man from @Image1 walks through the corridor. Close-up: he takes a deep breath at the door, adjusts his expression. He unlocks the door and enters — his daughter and pet dog run to greet him with hugs. Warm interior. Natural dialogue throughout with ambient home sounds.

Template 7: One-Take Transition Sequence

@Image1 as the first frame. One continuous take. Camera pushes through the doorway into the first room (@Image2), pans left to reveal the corridor (@Image3), follows the character walking to the window (@Image4), camera pushes through the window into the exterior (@Image5). No cuts. Smooth continuous motion throughout.

Template 8: Video Extension with Brand Ending

Extend @Video1 by 10 seconds. Camera slowly pushes in as the scene fades to a clean background. Product appears center-frame with spotlight lighting. Brand text fades in below: "Your Brand — Tagline Here." Background music crescendos to a satisfying close.

Template 9: Beat-Synced Photo Montage

@Image1 through @Image6 synced to @Video1's rhythm and beats. Each image transitions on the beat. Characters are dynamic with strong visual tension. Dreamlike visual style. Adjust framing per scene as needed. Add dramatic lighting shifts between beats.

Template 10: Emotion-Driven Character Scene

@Image1 as the first frame. The character slowly looks up — expression shifts from calm to intense. Camera rotates and pushes in during the emotional peak. Reference @Video1 for the emotional intensity and expression changes. Cinematic lighting, 4K quality, no deformation.

Settings Reference

| Setting | Options | |---------|---------| | Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 | | Duration | 4s – 15s per generation | | Reference Images | Up to 6 | | Reference Videos | Up to 6 (total duration ≤ 15s) |

Final Thoughts

Seedance 2.0 is the first AI video tool that gives you genuine creative control. It's not "type and pray" anymore — it's "direct and produce."

The key insight: telling the model "use THIS for motion, THIS for style, THIS for audio, THIS for the character" changes the entire workflow. The more specific your inputs, the more unique your output.

The multi-modal system means you can reference anything — motion from a dance video, camera work from a film, voice timbre from a podcast, visual style from a painting. Combine them freely. The model understands natural language, so just describe what you want clearly.

When the tools get this easy, the differentiator becomes you — your vision, your taste, your creative direction. Don't just prompt and post. Ask yourself: Could anyone else make this? If the answer is yes, add more of yourself to it.

Bookmark this guide. You'll need it.

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