Two variants: Lite and Pro
Seedance 1.0 is available in two variants to match your workflow needs:| Feature | Seedance 1.0 Lite | Seedance 1.0 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Output resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 480p, 1080p |
| Duration | 5–10 seconds | Extended sequences |
| Multi-shot support | Basic transitions | Advanced coherence |
| Prompt fidelity | High | Very high |
| Style control | Good | Excellent |
| Generation speed | Very fast | Fast |
| Credits (per generation) | 200 (480p), 400 (720p), 900 (1080p) | 250 (480p), 1,250 (1080p) |
What Seedance 1.0 does well
Multi-shot storytelling
Ensures smooth transitions and consistent subjects across shots — one of its defining strengths compared to other models.
Accurate prompt interpretation
Handles detailed inputs including subject actions, camera angles, and emotional tones with high fidelity.
Visual style range
Adapts to realism, anime, artistic styles, and more — flexible across different creative directions.
Text and image input
Seamlessly switches between text or images as input. Also accepts video reference, using its starting frame for generation.
Fast generation
Optimized for efficient production without sacrificing quality — Lite is especially fast.
Cinematic camera styles
Handles cinematic camera instructions in prompts — tracking shots, low angles, wide shots, and more.
Strengths and limitations
| Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Strong multi-shot consistency | No audio generation |
| Text-to-video and image-to-video | Highly stylized or abstract prompts may need refinement |
| Up to 1080p resolution | — |
| Fast generation (especially Lite) | — |
| Wide stylistic range | — |
How to use Seedance 1.0
Upload references (optional)
Upload reference images or videos. If using a video, only the starting frame will be used for generation.
Write your prompt
Describe the video you want to generate, including subject, movement, scene, and camera or style instructions.
Prompting tips
Text-to-video prompt structure
A well-structured prompt helps Seedance generate the best results. Follow this format:- Subject — The main focus of the video (person, animal, object)
- Movement — The action the subject performs
- Scene — The environment or background
- Camera/Style — Framing or stylistic instructions (wide shot, cinematic)
- Atmosphere — Mood or tone through lighting or emotional cues
A tiger prowls through dense jungle undergrowth at dawn, its damp fur shimmering in the soft morning light. The camera tracks it smoothly at eye level from a low angle, capturing the crunch of leaves and mist drifting through beams of sunlight.Example 2
A young woman dances freely in the center of a warmly lit laundry room. The camera remains fixed at a low angle, capturing her movements as her shadow stretches across the wall.
Image-to-video prompt structure
Start with a visual reference, then describe the motion and mood you want to add: Example 1A model walks through a mist-covered forest, dressed in translucent garments. A cinematic drone weaves smoothly between the trees, capturing the hypnotic flow of fabric with each step. The scene is lit with cold blue light, creating a surreal, high-fashion vibe.Example 2
A group of five stylish individuals stand together, each holding a different-flavored smoothie. Their outfits combine tailored suits and retro-inspired layers, illuminated by cool overhead lighting. Their serious expressions evoke a cinematic, fashion editorial moment.
Use cases
- Multi-shot video storytelling — Seedance’s strong consistency across shots makes it reliable for narrative clips where subjects need to appear coherently across cuts.
- Social media and campaign content — Fast generation and stylistic flexibility make it practical for content series and brand campaigns.
- Storyboarding and concept visualization — Use image-to-video mode to animate reference frames into moving concept sequences.
- Music videos and dynamic scenes — Cinematic camera styles and motion control support energetic, fluid visual content.
- Product showcases — Combine image references with motion prompts to animate product visuals in realistic environments.
Model comparison
| Feature | Seedance 1.0 | Google Veo 3 | MiniMax Hailuo 02 | Kling 2.1 | Wan 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 480p / 720p / 1080p | 720p | 512p / 768p / 1080p | 720p / 1080p | 480p / 720p / 1080p |
| Video length | 5–10s | 4–8s | 6s | 5–10s | 5–10s |
| Audio generation | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Multi-shot consistency | Strong | Limited | Basic | Limited | Limited |
| Camera control | Cinematic styles | Prompt-based | Cinematic pans, tilts | Prompt-based | Prompt-based |
| Prompt input | Text + image/video | Text + image | Text + image | Text + image | Text + image |