Get Started with Seedance 2.0
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's latest video generation model — available on BigMotion. It's the world's first quad-modal video generation model, accepting images, videos, audio, and text as input for richer, more controllable AI video creation.
What is Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 supports four input types, making the creation process more natural and controllable. Here are its core capabilities:
Text-to-Video
Generate videos from detailed text descriptions. Write a prompt describing your subject, motion, scene, camera, and style — and watch it come to life.
Image-to-Video
Animate static images into dynamic videos. Upload reference images to define visual style, character details, and frame composition with precise reproduction.
Video-to-Video
Transform, extend, and edit existing videos. Use reference videos to recreate camera language, complex motion rhythms, and creative special effects.
Audio-Driven Generation
Generate videos driven by audio input. Set rhythm, mood, and pacing with just a few seconds of audio for precise synchronization with music beats.
Auto Sound
Automatic dubbing and scoring for generated videos. Produces natural voice with precise lip-sync and realistic environmental sound effects.
Up to 2K Resolution
High-resolution output up to 2K. Delivers hyper-realistic detail with smoother motion performance and consistent style retention.
The Prompt Formula
Great Seedance 2.0 prompts follow a 5-element structure. Combine these building blocks to give the model clear, detailed instructions for exactly the video you want. Optimal prompt length: 30–100 words. Too short and the model guesses; too long and details compete for attention.
Subject
Who or what is the main focus of the video? Describe their appearance, clothing, and distinguishing features.
Examples: young woman, warrior, luxury car, robot, astronaut
Motion
What actions and movements happen? Use degree adverbs like "slowly", "dramatically", or "powerfully" to control intensity.
Examples: walks slowly, spins dramatically, dances gracefully, charges forward
Scene
Where does the action take place? Set the environment, time of day, weather, and atmospheric details.
Examples: rainy city night, golden meadow, neon cyberpunk street, misty forest
Camera
How does the camera move? Specify shot type, movement direction, and speed for cinematic control.
Examples: dolly in, 360 orbit, crane up, tracking shot
Style
What visual aesthetic defines the look? Pick ONE strong style reference to anchor the video. Too many styles create visual chaos.
Examples: cinematic film, anime, film noir, photorealistic 8K
Lighting (Optional)
Define the lighting setup and atmosphere. Golden hour, moonlight, neon reflections, or dramatic rim lighting can transform the mood entirely.
Examples: golden hour, moonlight, neon reflections, volumetric rays
Audio (Optional)
Describe the sound design. From ambient rain to epic orchestral scores, audio enriches the final video experience.
Examples: rain & thunder, epic orchestra, nature sounds, cinematic bass
Example Prompt #1
A young woman with flowing dark hair and a red silk dress walks slowly forward with deliberate measured steps on a rain-soaked city street at night with reflections shimmering on wet asphalt. Slow dolly-in from medium shot to intimate close-up. Cinematic film quality with shallow depth of field and natural film grain. Warm golden hour sunlight casting long soft shadows with amber lens flare.
Example Prompt #2
A humanoid robot with glowing circuitry and metallic joints charges forward powerfully with explosive momentum in a neon-lit cyberpunk cityscape with holographic signs and rain-slicked surfaces. Camera orbits 360 degrees smoothly around the subject at eye level. Cyberpunk neon-soaked dark futuristic aesthetic. Vibrant neon lights reflecting off wet surfaces with pink and blue color cast.
Parameter Overview
Seedance 2.0 gives you fine-grained control over the generated video. Here are the key parameters to configure before generation.
Your First Video in 6 Steps
Follow these steps to go from zero to your first AI-generated video. The entire process takes about 60 seconds from prompt to final output.
- Open BigMotion and sign in with your account.
- Select Seedance 2.0 from the model dropdown. This is the latest version with quad-modal support and enhanced quality.
- Choose your generation mode: Text-to-Video for prompts only, Image-to-Video to animate images, Video-to-Video to transform clips, or multimodal to combine all inputs.
- Write your prompt using the formula: Subject + Motion + Scene + Camera + Style. Aim for 30–100 words.
- Set your aspect ratio (16:9 for cinematic, 9:16 for social), duration (4–15 seconds), and resolution.
- Click Generate and wait ~30 seconds. If not satisfied, adjust your prompt and try again — small changes to camera or style keywords can dramatically change the output.
Quick Tips for Better Results
- One style anchor — pick one strong style reference per prompt. Too many styles create visual chaos.
- Use degree adverbs — "slowly", "dramatically", "powerfully" control motion intensity.
- Lighting is half the mood — always specify: golden hour, neon, candlelight, overcast.
- Negative space works — describing what's NOT in the scene helps focus the model.
- Iterate fast — generation takes ~30 seconds, so try multiple variations and pick the best.