Example 01
Cinematic scene brief
A focused brief turns one story beat into a finished shot with defined camera movement.
- Input:
- Text prompt
- Settings:
- 1080p, landscape, 5 seconds
Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator
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Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator
Direct one scene in writing, then pin its look with frames or reference images when the shot needs to stay consistent.
Seedance 2.5: supported inputs and settings
text to video
- Aspect ratio: 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9, adaptive
- Resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Duration (seconds): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
- Output format: mp4, mov
- Generate audio: Disabled, Enabled
- Web search: Disabled, Enabled
image to video
- Frames (first, then last) (required): Up to 2 images. 30MB per image; Files are uploaded privately.
- Aspect ratio: 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9, adaptive
- Resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Duration (seconds): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
- Output format: mp4, mov
- Generate audio: Disabled, Enabled
- Web search: Disabled, Enabled
reference to video
- Reference images (optional): Up to 30 images. 30MB per image; Files are uploaded privately.
- Reference video 1 (optional): Duration is verified after upload. Reference limits are checked before charging.
- Reference video 2 (optional): Duration is verified after upload. Reference limits are checked before charging.
- Reference video 3 (optional): Duration is verified after upload. Reference limits are checked before charging.
- Reference audio 1 (optional): Optional reference audio.
- Reference audio 2 (optional): Optional reference audio.
- Reference audio 3 (optional): Optional reference audio.
- Aspect ratio: 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 21:9, adaptive
- Resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Duration (seconds): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
- Output format: mp4, mov
- Generate audio: Disabled, Enabled
- Web search: Disabled, Enabled
- Input
- A scene brief with an optional first and last frame, or a set of reference images, videos and audio.
- Output
- A 4-30 second video at 480p, 720p or 1080p as MP4 or MOV, with optional generated audio.
Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator examples
Review the input type and core settings before starting your own version.
Explore the examples, compare the visual choices, and open a card for a prompt or input guide. Published source records and editorial reference prompts are distinguished below. File dimensions and duration describe the downloaded asset.
Prepare the input
Start with a scene brief. For bookended or reference-led shots, add the first and last frame, or the reference images, videos and audio requested by the generator.
What to compare
Play the clip and inspect the beginning, middle and end. Compare the subject, motion, camera path and sound; a thumbnail cannot establish temporal consistency.
Example boundaries
These are selected external examples, not a promise that a prompt will reproduce the same result. Model versions, references and settings can change the outcome.
Source review: 2026-09-12. Preview dimensions are measured from the original files.
Model example
Pale blue speaker product detail
Seedance 2.5 model-page example.
1280 × 720 · 15.1 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing pale blue speaker product detail. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Model example
Armored fighters in a snowy courtyard
Seedance 2.5 model-page example.
1280 × 720 · 12.6 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing armored fighters in a snowy courtyard. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Model example
Mechanical insect with brass details
Seedance 2.5 model-page example.
3840 × 2160 · 15 s
Open original videoPrompt and settings
Editorial reference prompt
Create a short video showing mechanical insect with brass details. Establish the subject before introducing movement. Use one readable camera move and keep the scene consistent through the final frame.
Written from the visible scene as a starting point; this is not an original generation log.
Example 02
Bookended shot
A first and last frame fix the opening and closing composition while the brief directs the movement between them.
- Input:
- Prompt and two frames
- Settings:
- 720p, image to video, 8 seconds
Example 03
Consistent-look sequence
A set of reference images holds a character and art direction steady across a longer beat.
- Input:
- Prompt and reference images
- Settings:
- 720p, reference to video, 12 seconds
Example 04
Sound-aware clip
The visual brief carries sound intent and pacing so the clip arrives with audio in the right register.
- Input:
- Text prompt
- Settings:
- 720p, sound enabled, 6 seconds
How to use Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator
01
Write the scene brief
Describe the subject, action, environment, camera movement, timing and sound intent in one coherent beat.
02
Add frames or references
Attach a first and last frame, or a set of reference images, then choose aspect ratio, 4-30 second duration, resolution, audio and output format.
03
Generate and refine
Check the credit estimate, submit, and change one instruction at a time after reviewing motion and continuity.
Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator use cases
Storyboards and pitches
Turn written scene directions into visual material for creative reviews and production planning.
Product and campaign concepts
Explore launch scenes, product motion and campaign environments before committing to a shoot.
Social and short-form experiments
Produce several longer ideas with different pacing, framing and visual styles from the same brief.
Input requirements and limitations
Prepare your input
Define one coherent scene
Describe a single shot or beat first. Several unrelated locations and actions make continuity harder to hold.
Choose frames or references, not both
A first and last frame pair cannot be combined with reference images, videos or audio in the same task.
Know the limits
Longer clips need review
Identity, props and background detail can drift over longer generations or rapid scene changes.
Audio is not a final mix
Generated sound can support a concept but may still need a dedicated edit and rights review before publishing.
Seedance 2.5 AI Video Generator vs alternatives
| Option | Best for | Key difference |
|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5 | Longer beats with a pinned look | Reaches 30 seconds, accepts a wide reference set, and exports MP4 or MOV. |
| Seedance 2.0 | Short clips with a 4K option | Caps at 15 seconds and adds 4K output instead of the longer runtime and wider reference set. |
| Veo 3.1 | Film-like prompts and audio-aware ideas | A cinematic alternative with different scene and audio behaviour. |
Frequently asked questions
Between 4 and 30 seconds. Longer selections cost more credits and should be reviewed carefully for continuity.
Yes. A last frame must be paired with a first frame, and neither can be combined with reference images, videos or audio in the same task.
480p, 720p or 1080p, exported as MP4 or MOV. Generated audio is optional and does not change the credit price.
No. Signed-in tasks are stored in private History and are not exposed as public indexable pages.