Seedance 2.0 Camera Settings Guide

Master director-level camera control in Seedance 2.0. Precise camera movement keywords dramatically improve cinematic quality — the right camera move can transform a static scene into a compelling visual story. Seedance 2.0 supports 9 distinct camera movement types.

How to Use Camera Keywords

Add your camera movement description after your subject and scene. Be specific about direction, speed, and start and end points. Use degree adverbs like "slowly", "smoothly", or "dramatically" to control the feel.

Basic structure: [subject + action + scene]. [Camera movement description]. [Style + lighting].

The 9 Camera Movement Types

Orbit / Surround

The camera orbits 360 degrees around the subject at medium distance. Smooth and steady speed. Creates a dramatic reveal showing all angles — great for product showcases and character introductions.

Keywords: orbit, surround, circle, revolve, 360 degrees, rotate around

Prompt keyword: smooth orbit camera circling the subject at eye level

Tips: Works best with a single centered subject. Specify the orbit angle (90°, 180°, or full 360°) for precise control. Combine with slow motion for dramatic effect.

Example prompt #1:

A marble statue in a grand museum hall. The camera smoothly orbits 360 degrees around the figure, revealing intricate chisel marks and flowing drapery from every angle. Dramatic low-key side lighting with volumetric dust particles. Cinematic, slow and reverent pace.

Example prompt #2:

A luxury watch rotating slowly on a black marble surface. Light rays catch the polished steel bezel, creating sparkle reflections. Extreme close-up macro shot with smooth 360-degree orbit. Studio lighting with soft gradient background transitioning from deep navy to black. High-end commercial photography style, crisp details, no motion blur.

Dolly In / Out

Physical camera move toward (dolly-in) or away from (dolly-out) the subject. Feels cinematic even at low speed. The default choice for product shots and emotional reveals.

Keywords: dolly, dolly-in, dolly-out, push in, pull back, move toward, move away

Prompt keyword: slow dolly-in from wide shot to medium close-up

Tips: Specify start and end shot sizes (e.g., "wide to close-up") for clearer results. Dolly-in builds emotional intensity; dolly-out reveals context. Combine with zoom for the famous Hitchcock vertigo effect.

Example prompt #1:

A young woman with flowing auburn hair and freckled skin slowly raises her gaze toward the camera. Soft golden hour light casts warm shadows across her face. A gentle breeze moves strands of hair across her forehead. Slow dolly-in from medium shot to close-up. Cinematic film grain, shallow depth of field, warm amber tones. The background is a blurred wheat field at sunset.

Example prompt #2:

The product rotates slowly 90 degrees clockwise. Light reflects dynamically across the surface, revealing texture details. Camera executes a smooth dolly-in from medium shot to macro close-up. Studio lighting shifts subtly from cool to warm. Commercial product showcase style.

Pan Left / Right

Lateral camera rotation to reveal adjacent information. Keep it slow to avoid motion blur. Great for establishing shots and panoramic reveals of wide environments.

Keywords: pan, pan left, pan right, horizontal pan, sweep, lateral rotation

Prompt keyword: slow pan right revealing the entire cityscape

Tips: Keep pans slow to avoid motion blur artifacts. Specify direction explicitly ("pan left" or "pan right"). Works well for establishing wide environments. Combine with a reveal for narrative impact.

Example prompt #1:

Clouds drift slowly across the sky. Wind ripples through the grass in the foreground. Birds fly across the distant mountains. The water surface shimmers with light reflections. Slow pan right revealing more of the valley. Nature documentary style, ambient birdsong and wind sounds.

Example prompt #2:

A row of vintage sports cars gleams under warm showroom lighting. The camera pans slowly from left to right, lingering on each vehicle's curves and chrome details. Reflections slide across polished bodywork. Soft jazz plays in the background. Cinematic automotive photography, shallow depth of field, rich saturated colors.

Handheld

Slight natural sway and micro-shake for a personal, documentary feel. Great for UGC content and immersive scenes but avoid for text overlays. Swap with "gimbal stabilized" for a polished look.

Keywords: handheld, shaky, natural sway, documentary, UGC, organic movement, gimbal

Prompt keyword: handheld camera with subtle natural movement

Tips: Adds authenticity and intimacy to personal or documentary scenes. Avoid for product shots or text-heavy compositions. Use "gimbal stabilized" if you want smooth handheld energy without the shake.

Example prompt #1:

The person blinks naturally and turns their head slightly to the right. A subtle smile forms on their lips. The wind gently moves their hair. Slight handheld camera sway. The background remains still except for soft bokeh light shifts.

Example prompt #2:

A long dark hallway in an abandoned hospital. A single flickering fluorescent light. A shadowy figure appears briefly at the far end, then vanishes. The camera slowly advances down the hallway with slight handheld tremor. Desaturated cold blue-green color grading, deep shadows, volumetric dust particles. Creaking floor sounds, distant metallic echo.

Crane / Aerial

Rising or descending camera movement for dramatic reveals. Combine with pull-back for epic establishing shots of landscapes and architecture. Creates a sense of grandeur and scale.

Keywords: crane, aerial, drone, rising shot, descending, bird's eye, overhead, ascending

Prompt keyword: crane shot rising from ground level to aerial view

Tips: Combine rising movement with pull-back for the most epic reveals. Specify start and end heights ("ground level to aerial"). Works exceptionally well for landscapes, cityscapes, and architectural shots.

Example prompt #1:

A vast mountain valley at dawn with mist rolling through pine forests. Sunbeams break through clouds dramatically, illuminating patches of wildflowers. A deer stands at the edge of a crystal-clear lake, drinking water. Slow aerial drone shot pulling back to reveal the grand landscape. Documentary nature film style, 4K clarity, rich earth tones, ambient forest sounds.

Example prompt #2:

A smooth crane shot rising upward, gradually revealing the full cityscape panorama behind the subject. The urban skyline comes into view as the camera ascends. Golden hour light stays consistent. Ambient city sounds grow louder with height.

Tracking / Follow

Camera moves alongside the subject, maintaining distance. Perfect for walking, running, or driving scenes. Creates immersive movement and a sense of journey.

Keywords: tracking, follow, tracking shot, follow shot, alongside, moving with

Prompt keyword: tracking shot following the subject from the side

Tips: Specify the direction relative to the subject: "from the side", "from behind", "in front". Maintain consistent distance for smooth results. Works perfectly with subjects in motion — walking, running, or driving.

Example prompt #1:

A young man in a vintage leather jacket walks confidently down a rain-soaked Tokyo alley at night. Neon signs reflect in puddles creating a kaleidoscope of pink and cyan. He pauses to light a cigarette, the flame briefly illuminating his face. Tracking shot from the side, then whip pan to a wide establishing shot. Cyberpunk noir aesthetic, anamorphic lens flare, moody color grading.

Example prompt #2:

A scuba diver glides gracefully through a vibrant coral reef teeming with tropical fish. Schools of neon-colored fish scatter and regroup around the diver. Sunbeams pierce through the water surface above, creating dancing light patterns on the ocean floor. Smooth tracking shot following the diver, then tilt up toward the shimmering surface. Documentary underwater photography, crystal clear blue water, natural aquatic sounds.

Zoom In / Out

Optical zoom effect for dramatic emphasis. Unlike dolly, zoom compresses or expands perspective. Combine with dolly for the famous "Hitchcock zoom" (vertigo effect) — dolly out while zooming in.

Keywords: zoom, zoom in, zoom out, optical zoom, Hitchcock zoom, vertigo effect, punch in

Prompt keyword: slow zoom in on the character's eyes, Hitchcock zoom effect

Tips: Zoom in draws attention to details and builds tension. Zoom out provides context and reveals scale. For the Hitchcock vertigo effect, specify "dolly out while zooming in" — Seedance 2.0 understands this compound movement.

Example prompt #1:

A samurai in full traditional armor stands on a hilltop overlooking a misty battlefield at sunrise. His cape billows dramatically in the wind. He slowly draws his katana, sunlight catching the polished blade. Camera zooms in to an extreme close-up of his determined eyes reflecting the battlefield. Epic historical drama, Kurosawa-inspired composition, muted earth tones, orchestral tension.

Example prompt #2:

A man stands in an elevator as the doors begin to close. Hitchcock zoom when startled by a noise, then several orbit shots inside the elevator. Doors open, tracking shot following him out. He looks around nervously. Cinematic thriller style, desaturated tones, tense ambient score.

Tilt Up / Down

Vertical camera rotation. Tilt up for reveals of tall structures or sky. Tilt down for ground-level discoveries. Pairs well with slow speed for maximum dramatic impact.

Keywords: tilt, tilt up, tilt down, vertical pan, look up, look down

Prompt keyword: camera tilts up slowly from feet to face

Tips: Tilt up creates awe and reveals scale. Tilt down creates discovery and intimacy. Specify start and end points ("from feet to face", "from treetop to forest floor"). Combine with slow speed for maximum dramatic effect.

Example prompt #1:

A warrior princess stands at the base of an ancient stone tower covered in glowing runes. The camera tilts up slowly from her armored boots, past her flowing cape, to her crowned silhouette against a stormy sky. Lightning cracks behind the tower peak. Epic fantasy style, dark dramatic lighting, rich teal and gold color grading.

Example prompt #2:

A massive redwood tree stretches impossibly high. Morning mist clings to its trunk. The camera starts at the gnarled roots covered in emerald moss and tilts up slowly through layers of branches and ferns, finally breaking through the canopy to reveal brilliant golden sunlight. Nature documentary style, dappled forest light, ambient forest sounds.

Whip Pan

Ultra-fast horizontal pan creating motion blur between scenes. Excellent for energetic transitions and action sequences. Creates dynamic energy and connects disparate scenes.

Keywords: whip pan, swish pan, fast pan, snap pan, blur transition, speed pan

Prompt keyword: whip pan transition from left to right

Tips: Use for high-energy transitions between scenes or angles. The motion blur acts as a natural cut. Best for action, dance, sports, and music video content. Specify direction ("left to right" or "right to left").

Example prompt #1:

A street dancer pops a freeze frame in a graffiti-covered tunnel, then whip pan transition to a second dancer mid-spin in a rooftop setting at sunset. Both scenes connected by motion blur. Urban dance style with dramatic rim lighting, high energy, beat-synced transitions.

Example prompt #2:

A chef's hands rapidly chop fresh herbs on a wooden cutting board. Herb pieces scatter in slow motion. Steam rises from a sizzling pan in the background. Extreme close-up macro shot then whip pan transitioning to a medium overhead shot of the complete dish being plated. Warm kitchen lighting, food photography style, ASMR-quality chopping sounds.

Camera Movement Quick Reference

• Orbit — product reveals, character introductions, 360° showcases
• Dolly In — emotional moments, building intimacy, product close-ups
• Dolly Out — context reveals, endings, pulling away from a scene
• Pan — landscape panoramas, establishing shots, row reveals
• Handheld — documentary, UGC, authenticity, intimate scenes
• Crane / Aerial — epic landscapes, architecture, grand establishing shots
• Tracking — walking scenes, journeys, action sequences
• Zoom — tension, details, Hitchcock vertigo effect
• Tilt Up — tall structures, scale reveals, awe
• Tilt Down — ground-level discovery, intimacy, downward reveals
• Whip Pan — energetic transitions, action cuts, beat-synced editing