Seedance 2
Generate multi-shot narratives with consistent characters, realistic physics, director-level camera control, and native audio — all from a single prompt.
What It Is & Why It Matters
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's most advanced AI video generation model, built on a unified multimodal architecture that processes text, image, audio, and video inputs simultaneously. What sets it apart is native multi-shot storytelling — the ability to produce coherent sequences with consistent characters, props, and visual style across scene transitions from a single prompt. Combined with director-level camera control and real-world physics simulation, it is built for narrative-driven production.
Core Capabilities
- Unified multimodal input: text + image + audio + video references in a single generation
- Native multi-shot storytelling with consistent characters across scene transitions
- Director-level camera control: dolly zooms, rack focus, tracking, POV switches, handheld
- Real-world physics simulation: collisions, fabric dynamics, debris, vehicle momentum
- Native audio-video joint generation: dialogue with lip-sync, cinematic music, SFX on cue
- 1080p Full HD output up to 15 seconds per generation
- Multiple aspect ratios for cross-platform delivery
- Diverse visual styles: photorealism, anime, cyberpunk, watercolor, and more
- Lightning-fast generation optimized for production workflows
- Advanced semantic understanding for multi-agent interactions and complex sequences
How to Use for Production
- 1Describe the full narrative arc in one prompt: hook, action, payoff — Seedance handles the shot transitions
- 2Provide reference images for characters and settings to anchor visual consistency
- 3Specify camera language for each beat: "opens with wide shot, cuts to close-up on impact"
- 4Include audio direction inline: "dialogue: 'Run!' — followed by explosion SFX and orchestral swell"
- 5Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your delivery platform before generating
- 6Use image-to-video mode to animate storyboard frames or concept art
- 7For complex action sequences, describe the physics explicitly: "the glass shatters and debris flies toward camera"
Production Prompts
Action Sequence
Multi-shot action sequence. A man in a leather jacket runs through a rain-soaked alley at night. Shot 1: wide establishing shot showing neon reflections on wet pavement. Shot 2: close-up of boots splashing through puddles. Shot 3: over-the-shoulder tracking shot as he turns a corner. Realistic physics — water splashes naturally, jacket fabric moves with momentum. SFX: heavy rain, footsteps, distant sirens. No music. Dark, high-contrast lighting with cyan neon accents.
Emotional Reveal
A woman opens a door and steps into a sunlit room filled with flowers. Shot 1: her hand on the doorknob, close-up. Shot 2: medium shot from inside the room as light floods in. Shot 3: her face in warm golden light, eyes widening with emotion. Consistent character appearance across all shots. Soft piano music builds gradually. Ambient: birdsong through an open window. Warm color palette, soft focus background.
Fashion Brand Film
Multi-shot fashion campaign. A model in a structured black coat walks through a minimalist concrete gallery. Shot 1: full body, frontal, slow dolly out. Shot 2: detail of fabric texture, extreme close-up. Shot 3: profile silhouette against white gallery wall. Consistent model appearance. Sharp directional lighting creating dramatic shadows. SFX: heels on polished concrete. Ambient: gallery silence. No music. Editorial aesthetic.
Food Brand Narrative
Morning routine micro-story. Shot 1: hands crack an egg into a pan, overhead shot, sizzling sound. Shot 2: coffee being poured into a ceramic mug, steam rising, side angle. Shot 3: a person takes their first sip at a sunlit kitchen table, smiling subtly. Warm morning light throughout. Consistent kitchen environment. SFX: cooking sounds, liquid pouring, satisfied exhale. Cozy, authentic atmosphere.
Sci-Fi Concept
A scientist discovers something extraordinary. Shot 1: wide shot of a sterile white lab, blue holographic displays flickering. Shot 2: close-up of her eyes reflecting complex data. Shot 3: she slowly reaches toward a floating luminous sphere. Real physics — the sphere gently distorts the air around it. Cold blue laboratory light contrasts with warm sphere glow. SFX: electronic hum, subtle energy pulse. Tension building.
Travel Narrative
Multi-shot travel story. Shot 1: aerial wide of a coastal village at golden hour. Shot 2: a traveler's hand trailing along a stone wall while walking a narrow street. Shot 3: the traveler sitting at a cliffside café, looking at the ocean. Consistent character across shots. Warm Mediterranean color palette. Ambient: seagulls, distant waves, village sounds. Gentle acoustic guitar. Nostalgic, wanderlust feeling.
Technical Breakdown
subject
Describe characters with fixed visual anchors: clothing, hair, distinctive features. Upload reference images for multi-shot consistency.
action
Write actions as narrative beats: "Shot 1: she enters... Shot 2: she discovers... Shot 3: she reacts". Seedance handles transitions.
camera
Specify per-shot camera work: "wide establishing", "close-up tracking", "over-the-shoulder". Include transitions: "cuts to", "racks focus to".
lighting
Describe consistent lighting across shots with variation: "warm golden hour throughout, Shot 3 adds rim light from behind".
motion
Describe physics explicitly for action scenes. Seedance simulates fabric, water, debris, and momentum realistically.
Common Mistakes & Fixes
Writing disconnected shots instead of a narrative arc
Structure prompts as a story: beginning (hook), middle (action), end (payoff). Seedance excels at narrative coherence.
Not providing reference images for character consistency
Always upload character reference images when available. Text-only descriptions can drift across shots.
Ignoring physics in action scenes
Describe physical interactions explicitly: "glass shatters outward", "fabric catches wind". Seedance simulates real physics when guided.
Forgetting audio design in narrative sequences
Audio is generated natively. Describe SFX, dialogue, and music per shot or the model will default to generic ambient.
Using only text when image/audio references would improve results
Combine input types: reference image for setting + audio clip for mood + text for action. Multimodal input gives the best results.
Use Cases for Brands & Agencies
Brand Narrative Campaigns
Produce multi-shot brand stories with consistent characters and environments from a single prompt.
Social Media Mini-Films
Generate 15-second narrative clips with hook-action-payoff structure optimized for platform engagement.
Storyboard Animation
Transform static storyboard frames into dynamic video sequences with image-to-video mode.
Action & VFX Previs
Visualize complex action sequences with realistic physics before committing to production resources.