Seedance 2.0 Use Cases & Workflows

Seedance 2.0 for every industry. Recommended settings, pro tips, and ready-to-use prompts tailored to your creative domain.

1. Social Media (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)

Recommended settings: Aspect Ratio 9:16 vertical | Duration 4–8 seconds | Resolution 720p

Pro Tips

• Hook the viewer in the first 2 seconds — start with motion or a striking visual.
• Use fast cuts and dynamic camera moves to match short-form energy.
• Reference trending styles: glitch transitions, zoom punches, text overlays.

Example Prompts

A stylish young woman in streetwear walks confidently toward the camera on a neon-lit city sidewalk at night, 9:16 vertical, handheld camera with subtle shake, quick zoom-in to close-up, cyberpunk neon aesthetic, 4 seconds, pulsing electronic beat in background.

A golden retriever puppy leaps through a sprinkler in slow motion in a sunlit backyard, 9:16 vertical, tracking shot following the dog, warm golden hour lighting, joyful upbeat energy, 6 seconds, playful acoustic guitar soundtrack.

Overhead top-down shot of colorful smoothie bowls being assembled with fruit and granola on a white marble counter, 9:16 vertical, stop-motion style with quick cuts, clean bright studio lighting, 5 seconds, satisfying ASMR layering sounds.

2. E-commerce & Product

Recommended settings: Aspect Ratio 1:1 or 16:9 | Duration 6–10 seconds | Resolution 1080p

Pro Tips

• Use clean, uncluttered backgrounds — gradient, marble, or solid white.
• Slow 360-degree orbits give buyers a complete product view.
• Hero shots with dramatic lighting sell premium feel.

Example Prompts

A luxury wristwatch rotating slowly on a polished black marble pedestal, 1:1 square format, camera orbits 360 degrees smoothly at eye level, professional three-point studio lighting with clean reflections, photorealistic ultra-detailed, 8 seconds.

A pair of white leather sneakers floating mid-air with a soft shadow below, 16:9, slow dolly-in from medium to close-up, clean gradient background shifting from pale blue to white, studio lighting with subtle rim glow, 6 seconds.

A premium skincare bottle with water droplets on the glass surface, camera tilts upward slowly revealing the full product, 1:1 square, soft diffused overcast lighting with dewy reflections, minimalist luxury aesthetic, 7 seconds, gentle ambient tone.

3. Film & Trailer

Recommended settings: Aspect Ratio 16:9 | Duration 10–15 seconds | Resolution 2K

Pro Tips

• Cinematic camera movements — dolly, crane, tracking — sell the production value.
• Dramatic rim lighting and volumetric haze create depth and mood.
• Structure prompts with a narrative arc: establish, develop, reveal.

Example Prompts

A lone warrior in battle-worn armor stands at the edge of a cliff overlooking a burning city at dusk, camera cranes upward from behind revealing the vast devastation below, dramatic rim lighting with volumetric smoke, cinematic film quality with shallow depth of field, epic orchestral score building to crescendo, 12 seconds.

A detective in a trench coat walks through a rain-soaked alleyway at night, slow dolly-in following from behind, neon signs reflecting off wet cobblestones, film noir high contrast with dramatic shadows, ambient rain pattering with distant thunder, 10 seconds.

An astronaut floating alone inside a damaged space station, debris drifting in zero gravity, camera orbits slowly around the figure, cool blue emergency lighting with flickering red warning panels, photorealistic ultra-detailed, complete silence creating dramatic tension, 15 seconds.

4. Music Videos

Recommended settings: Aspect Ratio 16:9 or 9:16 | Duration 10–15 seconds | Features: Beat-sync enabled via @Audio

Pro Tips

• Use @Audio to enable beat synchronization — visual cuts align to the music.
• Match visual intensity to the beat: slow moves for verses, dynamic cuts for drops.
• Choose 9:16 for vertical music platforms or 16:9 for cinematic music videos.

Example Prompts

A dancer in flowing neon costume performs fluid contemporary choreography in a dark warehouse with colored spotlights, 16:9, tracking shot circling the dancer, vibrant neon lighting reflecting off polished concrete floor, visual cuts synchronized to electronic beat drops, @Audio beat-sync enabled, 12 seconds.

A singer silhouetted against a massive glowing LED wall cycling through abstract color gradients, 9:16 vertical, slow dolly-in from wide to medium shot, dramatic rim lighting with lens flare, retro VHS scan lines and chromatic aberration, @Audio beat-sync on pulsing synth-wave rhythm, 15 seconds.

A guitarist playing intensely on a rooftop at sunset with city skyline behind, 16:9, handheld camera with subtle motion, golden hour warm light casting long shadows, cinematic shallow depth of field, camera zooms in on fingers during solo, @Audio acoustic guitar track, 10 seconds.

5. Education & Tutorial

Recommended settings: Aspect Ratio 16:9 | Duration 8–15 seconds | Audio: Clear narration

Pro Tips

• Keep visuals clean and focused — avoid busy backgrounds that distract from content.
• Use step-by-step sequences: show one concept at a time with clear transitions.
• Annotated overlays and highlighted elements guide the viewer through the lesson.

Example Prompts

A cross-section diagram of a plant cell assembles piece by piece in an animated explainer style, 16:9, static wide shot with smooth zoom-in on each organelle as it appears, clean white background with soft shadows, clear voiceover narrating each component, 12 seconds.

Hands demonstrating origami paper folding step-by-step on a clean wooden desk, 16:9, overhead top-down camera angle, soft diffused natural lighting from a window, each fold shown clearly with a brief pause, calm ambient background music, 15 seconds.

A 3D animated solar system with planets orbiting the sun at different speeds, camera slowly pulls back from Earth to reveal the full system, 16:9, dark space background with glowing atmospheric halos around each planet, educational documentary style, narrator explains orbital periods, 10 seconds.

6. Fashion & Lifestyle

Recommended settings: Aspect Ratio 9:16 or 4:3 | Style: Editorial | Resolution 1080p+

Pro Tips

• Fashion editorial lighting — strong directional key with soft fill for a sculpted look.
• Emphasize model movement: walking, turning, fabric flowing to showcase garments.
• Capture fabric detail with close-ups — texture, drape, and material quality sell the piece.

Example Prompts

A model in a flowing silk evening gown walks down an empty grand marble staircase, 9:16 vertical, slow tracking shot from below looking up, high-fashion editorial lighting with strong rim light and soft fill, fabric billows dramatically with each step, muted earth-tone color grading, 10 seconds.

Close-up of hands adjusting a gold chain necklace on bare collarbone, 4:3, slow dolly-in with shallow depth of field, warm studio lighting with soft golden reflections on the jewelry, luxury minimalist aesthetic, 6 seconds, gentle ambient tone.

A model in a structured linen blazer and wide-leg trousers turns toward the camera on a rooftop terrace at golden hour, 9:16 vertical, whip pan transition to a second outfit reveal, warm golden sunlight with lens flare, fashion editorial bold composition, 8 seconds.

7. Food & Culinary

Recommended settings: Aspect Ratio 1:1 or 16:9 | Shots: Macro close-ups | Resolution 1080p

Pro Tips

• Plating shots and final reveals are the most shareable — build to the hero moment.
• Steam, sizzle, and pour effects add sensory appeal and make food feel alive.
• Warm lighting with slight orange tint makes food look more appetizing.

Example Prompts

A perfectly plated steak with rosemary garnish on a dark ceramic plate, steam rising gently from the seared surface, 1:1 square, slow dolly-in from above to 45-degree angle, warm candlelight with amber tones and soft bokeh background, macro detail on the crust texture, 8 seconds.

Melted chocolate being poured slowly over a stack of pancakes with fresh berries, 16:9, extreme close-up macro shot with shallow depth of field, warm golden studio lighting, the chocolate drips and pools in satisfying slow motion, ASMR sizzle and drip sounds, 6 seconds.

A chef's hands tossing vegetables in a flaming wok in a professional kitchen, 16:9, handheld tracking shot from the side, dramatic fire illumination mixed with warm overhead lights, fast dynamic motion with oil splashing, sizzling pan sounds and flame roar, 7 seconds.

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