These 35 prompts are written for Seedance, ByteDance's Seed-team video model. What sets it apart is native audio-video in a single pass — Seedance generates dialogue, sound effects, ambient sound, and music together with the picture, with phoneme-level lip-sync in more than eight languages — plus up to 2K output and native 9:16 vertical. Seedance 2.0 makes 3 to 10 second clips; Seedance 2.5 stretches a single generation to 30 seconds with built-in scene changes. Every prompt below follows the same Subject + Action + Setting + Camera + Lighting + Audio pattern, so you can paste one straight into Dreamina, Jimeng, fal.ai, or the API, then set your duration, resolution, and aspect ratio before you hit generate. Skim the section that fits your project, copy a prompt, and swap the subject for your own.
Cinematic & B-roll
Atmospheric establishing shots and mood pieces. Keep one camera move per shot and let the ambient audio do the heavy lifting. For deeper coverage, see our 24 Seedance prompts for cinematic b-roll, and if you want the theory behind why these read as real, start with how to prompt Seedance for realistic video.
1. Rain-soaked neon alley walk
A lone figure in a wet trench coat walks slowly down a narrow neon-lit alley at night, hands in pockets, breath visible in the cold. Rain-slicked cobblestones reflect pink and cyan signage. Medium wide shot, slow dolly-in following behind the figure. Low-key lighting, practical neon, anamorphic flares, shallow depth of field. Ambient: steady rain, distant traffic, a dripping gutter. SFX: footsteps splashing through puddles. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Why it works: one clear action and one move keep the motion stable while the neon and rain carry the mood.
2. Desert diner at first light
An empty roadside diner sits alone in the Nevada desert as the first orange light of dawn hits its chrome trim and a lit "OPEN" sign flickers. Wide establishing shot, slow static hold with a faint heat shimmer. Golden hour lighting, warm rim light along the roofline, 35mm, subtle film grain. Ambient: desert wind, a lone bird, the low hum of the neon sign. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 8s)Best for: title cards, travel intros, and moody b-roll openers.
3. Snowy mountain cabin dawn
Smoke curls from the chimney of a log cabin half-buried in fresh snow, warm light glowing in one window at dawn. Snow drifts gently down. Wide shot, slow push-in toward the window. Blue hour lighting turning warm, volumetric light in the falling snow, 50mm. Ambient: soft wind, crackling fire faint through the window, snow muffling all sound. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Why it works: the warm window against cold blue snow gives the frame instant depth and contrast.
4. Rooftop city pan at blue hour
A sprawling city skyline glitters at blue hour, office windows and street traffic glowing as clouds drift overhead. Extreme wide shot from a rooftop, slow pan left across the skyline. Blue hour lighting, practical city lights, deep contrast, 24mm. Ambient: distant traffic hum, a faint siren, wind across the rooftop. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: establishing shots and montage transitions.
5. Vintage bookstore push-in
Dust motes float in a shaft of afternoon sun inside a cramped vintage bookstore, towering shelves crammed with worn hardcovers. A ginger cat sleeps on a stack near the window. Medium shot, slow push-in down the aisle. Warm practical lamplight, volumetric sunbeam, shallow depth of field, 35mm. Ambient: a ticking clock, a page turning, muffled street noise outside. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 8s)Why it works: the sunbeam and dust give Seedance something textured to render and read as photoreal.
Product & Ads
Clean, controlled shots that make a product the hero. Load the item as @Image1 to keep labels and shapes accurate, and set the style with @Image2. See more in 22 Seedance prompts for product & ad video.
6. Perfume bottle hero shot
A faceted glass perfume bottle stands on a black reflective surface as a thin ribbon of gold silk drifts past it in slow motion. Use @Image1 as the bottle's appearance. Extreme close-up rising to a medium shot, slow orbit around the bottle. Studio softbox key with a bright rim light, glossy reflections, shallow depth of field, 100mm macro. SFX: a soft whoosh of fabric, a gentle glass chime as light catches the facets. Ambient: quiet studio room tone. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: luxury and beauty ads. Load the bottle as @Image1 for label accuracy.
7. Sneaker on a rotating platform
A white high-top sneaker sits on a slowly rotating platform against a seamless coral backdrop, laces crisp, sole catching the light. Medium close-up, static camera as the platform turns. High-key studio lighting, soft even shadows, clean commercial look, 85mm. SFX: a subtle mechanical hum of the turntable, a light bass swell. Ambient: quiet studio room tone. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 5s)Why it works: letting the platform move instead of the camera keeps the product razor-sharp.
8. Fresh burger stack pour
A double cheeseburger sits on a wooden board as melted cheese slowly drips down the side and a hand drizzles glossy sauce over the top. Close-up, slow push-in on the drip. Warm practical key light, soft backlight through steam, appetizing high saturation, 60mm macro. SFX: sizzle, the wet drizzle of sauce, a faint crackle from the griddle behind. Ambient: busy kitchen murmur. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 5s)Best for: food delivery and restaurant ads that need mouth-watering motion.
9. Skincare serum drop macro
A single amber drop of serum falls from a glass dropper and lands in a rippling pool of clear serum below, splash frozen mid-bounce. Extreme macro close-up, static camera. Bright clinical softbox lighting, crisp highlights, clean white background, 100mm macro. SFX: a delicate droplet plink, a soft ripple. Ambient: silent studio, faint high shimmer. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 5s)Why it works: the frozen splash reads as premium and gives Seedance a clear physics moment to nail.
10. Coffee brand morning ritual
Steam rises from a fresh pour-over as coffee streams into a ceramic mug on a sunlit kitchen counter, a hand lifting the kettle away. Medium close-up, gentle tilt up from mug to the window. Warm golden hour light through the window, soft shadows, shallow depth of field, 50mm. SFX: water pouring, the kettle settling, a spoon tapping ceramic. Ambient: quiet morning kitchen, faint birdsong outside. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 8s)Best for: lifestyle brand ads that sell a feeling more than a spec sheet.
Characters & Dialogue
Seedance's signature is spoken lines in sync, generated in the same pass as the picture. Keep dialogue to one short line for a 3 to 5 second clip, and use @Image1 for a consistent face. More in 20 Seedance prompts for talking characters & dialogue.
11. Barista greeting a regular
A friendly barista with a green apron looks up from the espresso machine and smiles as a customer approaches the counter. Medium shot, static camera. Warm practical cafe lighting, soft window fill, shallow depth of field, 50mm. The barista says, "Morning! The usual oat flat white?" SFX: espresso machine hissing, cups clinking. Ambient: low cafe chatter, soft jazz. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 5s)Why it works: a single short line lands cleanly in 5 seconds and shows off Seedance's synced lip movement.
12. Grandmother telling a story
An elderly woman with silver hair sits in a worn armchair by a fireplace, leaning forward with a warm, knowing smile as she speaks to someone off-camera. Close-up, slow push-in. Warm low-key firelight, soft rim light on her hair, 85mm, gentle film grain. She says, "Now, this was long before any of you were born." SFX: fire crackling, a chair creak. Ambient: quiet living room, a clock ticking. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: narrative openers and emotive character moments.
13. Detective in a rainy car
A weary detective sits in a parked car at night, rain streaking the windshield, streetlight flickering across his face as he watches a building. Close-up through the passenger window, static camera. Low-key lighting, cool practical streetlight, deep shadows, 50mm, film grain. He mutters, "Come on, just show me you're home." SFX: rain drumming on the roof, wipers off, a distant car passing. Ambient: muffled city night. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Why it works: the confined space and single line create tension without needing a camera move.
14. Startup founder pitch to camera
A confident founder in a casual blazer stands in a bright modern office, gesturing as she speaks directly to camera. Medium shot, very slow push-in. High-key lighting, soft window light, clean corporate look, 35mm. She says, "We cut your monthly reporting from six hours to six minutes." SFX: a faint keyboard clack behind her. Ambient: quiet open-plan office hum. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 8s)Best for: explainer intros, landing-page hero videos, and pitch reels.
15. Two kids trading a secret
Two children crouch behind a garden hedge, one cupping a hand to whisper into the other's ear, both grinning with excitement. Over-the-shoulder shot, static camera. Bright natural daylight, soft shadows, warm summer tone, 50mm. One whispers, "Okay, but you can't tell anyone." SFX: leaves rustling, a distant lawnmower. Ambient: suburban backyard, birdsong. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 5s)Why it works: the whisper is a natural, quiet line that showcases subtle audio and expression.
Nature & Landscape
Big scenery, patient camera, layered ambient sound. These pair well with slow moves and 2K. For quick vocabulary while you tune them, keep the Seedance prompt cheat sheet open.
16. Whale breaching at dawn
A humpback whale breaches out of a calm ocean at dawn, water cascading off its body as it twists mid-air before crashing back. Wide shot, slow track following the arc. Golden hour lighting, soft mist off the water, backlight through the spray, 70mm. SFX: a thunderous splash, water rushing, a distant whale call. Ambient: gentle ocean swell, gulls overhead. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: nature docs and awe-driven b-roll.
17. Autumn forest drone reveal
A dense forest ablaze in red and gold autumn leaves stretches to the horizon, a mist-filled river winding through it. Extreme wide aerial shot, slow crane rising to reveal the valley. Soft overcast morning light, low fog between the trees, 24mm. Ambient: wind through leaves, a distant crow, the hush of a wide open landscape. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Why it works: a single rising move over static scenery gives grandeur without stressing the model.
18. Desert dunes at golden hour
Wind sculpts fine sand off the crest of a towering dune as long shadows stretch across rippled desert at golden hour. Wide shot, slow pan following the blowing sand. Golden hour lighting, warm low sun, crisp shadow lines, 50mm. Ambient: steady desert wind, sand hissing over the ridge, deep silence beneath. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: minimalist, texture-forward landscape shots.
19. Coral reef fly-through
A vibrant coral reef teems with clownfish and swaying anemones as sunbeams cut through the clear blue water above. Wide shot, smooth forward tracking through the reef. Bright dappled underwater light, volumetric god rays, high color, 28mm. SFX: muffled underwater burbling, the click and crackle of reef life. Ambient: gentle current hum. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Why it works: the god rays and particle motion give Seedance rich, believable underwater cues.
20. Northern lights over a frozen lake
Green and violet aurora ripples across a starry sky above a mirror-still frozen lake, faint reflections shimmering on the ice. Extreme wide shot, static hold with the aurora slowly undulating. Cool low-key night lighting, faint starlight, high dynamic range, 24mm. Ambient: absolute stillness, a soft crackle of ice, faint wind. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 10s)Best for: ambient loops, meditation content, and dramatic openers.
Action & Sports
Fast subjects, decisive camera work, punchy SFX. Match one move to the motion — tracking for lateral speed, dolly for approach. If you want a longer chase, Seedance 2.5 can run the whole thing in one 30-second clip with built-in scene changes.
21. Mountain biker downhill chase
A mountain biker in full gear rips down a rocky forest trail, kicking up dirt as he leans hard into a bend. Full shot, fast tracking alongside the rider. Dappled daylight through the trees, handheld energy, motion blur, 35mm. SFX: tires crunching gravel, chain rattle, wind rushing past. Ambient: forest, the whir of the freewheel. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: sports edits and high-adrenaline b-roll.
22. Surfer inside a barrel wave
A surfer crouches low inside the curl of a massive turquoise barrel wave, spray flying as the tube collapses behind him. Wide shot, tracking with the surfer through the barrel. Bright backlit daylight through the wave wall, glassy highlights, 24mm. SFX: the roar of rushing water, spray hissing, the crash of the closing wave. Ambient: ocean thunder. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 5s)Why it works: a single tracking move through the barrel keeps the chaos readable.
23. Sprinter exploding off the blocks
A sprinter in a red singlet launches off the starting blocks in a packed stadium, muscles taut, spikes biting the track. Low-angle medium shot, fast dolly-back as she accelerates toward camera. Bright stadium floodlights, crisp shadows, high shutter look, 85mm. SFX: the starting gun crack, spikes striking the track, a roaring crowd. Ambient: stadium reverb. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 5s)Best for: sports promos and dramatic slow-build moments.
24. Rally car drift on gravel
A rally car slides sideways through a gravel hairpin, spraying stones and dust as the driver counter-steers. Wide shot, fast pan following the drift. Overcast flat daylight, gritty realistic tone, motion blur, 35mm. SFX: engine screaming, gravel pelting the underbody, tires scrabbling for grip. Ambient: forest rally stage, distant cheering. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 5s)Why it works: the dust and gravel spray give Seedance clear high-energy particles to render.
25. Rock climber on a sheer face
A rock climber chalks up and reaches for a tiny hold on a sheer granite face high above a valley, muscles trembling with effort. Medium shot, slow crane down revealing the drop below. Hard midday sun, sharp shadows on the rock, 50mm. SFX: fingers scraping stone, heavy controlled breathing, a carabiner clink. Ambient: high-altitude wind, a distant eagle. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: tension-driven adventure content.
Vertical Social (9:16)
Built for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. Set the aspect ratio to 9:16 in the app — it is a setting, not prompt text. For a whole pack tuned to the feed, see our 24 Seedance prompts for TikTok & Reels.
26. Street food cook flipping noodles
A street food cook tosses sizzling noodles in a flaming wok at a bustling night market stall, flames leaping as steam billows up. Medium vertical shot, static camera framed tight on the wok. Warm practical stall lights, orange flame glow, high saturation, 35mm. SFX: the whoosh of flames, noodles sizzling, the scrape of the wok. Ambient: crowded night market chatter. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (9:16, 2K, 8s)Best for: food creators and satisfying vertical loops.
27. Get-ready-with-me mirror shot
A young woman does her makeup in a ring-lit bathroom mirror, glancing at the camera with a grin as she blends foundation. Vertical medium close-up, static camera facing the mirror. Bright even ring light, flattering high-key look, 35mm. She says, "Okay, five-minute face, let's go." SFX: the tap of a compact, a brush sweeping. Ambient: quiet bathroom, faint music. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (9:16, 1080p, 8s)Why it works: the direct address plus a single line is exactly what performs on Reels and Shorts.
28. Unboxing reveal for social
Two hands lift the lid off a matte black gift box on a marble table, revealing a glowing pair of wireless earbuds nestled in foam. Vertical top-down shot, slow push-in on the reveal. Bright clean high-key lighting, soft reflections, 50mm. SFX: the crisp slide of the lid, a satisfying pop, a light chime as the earbuds are revealed. Ambient: quiet room tone. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (9:16, 2K, 5s)Best for: product drops and affiliate unboxing clips.
29. Cafe review talking head
A food blogger holds up a dripping cinnamon roll to a vertical selfie camera inside a cozy cafe, eyes widening after the first bite. Vertical medium close-up, slight handheld sway. Warm window light, shallow depth of field, 35mm. She says, "Okay, this might be the best one in the city." SFX: a soft bite crunch. Ambient: cafe hum, an espresso machine hissing behind. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (9:16, 1080p, 8s)Why it works: handheld sway plus a reaction line reads as authentic creator content.
30. Dog reaction meme clip
A golden retriever tilts its head sharply and perks its ears the instant a treat bag crinkles off-camera, then springs upright. Vertical close-up, static camera. Bright natural living-room daylight, soft shadows, 50mm. SFX: a treat bag crinkling, an excited whine, paws thumping the floor. Ambient: quiet home interior. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (9:16, 1080p, 3s)Best for: shareable, loopable meme-style clips.
Creative & Stylized
Non-photoreal looks that still lean on Seedance's native audio. Name the medium clearly — clay, watercolor, VHS — and keep the motion simple. Set an @Image2 style reference if you want the look to carry across a series.
31. Stop-motion clay creature
A chubby blue clay monster waddles across a handmade felt forest set, blinking its googly eyes and waving at the camera. Stop-motion claymation style with visible fingerprints in the clay. Medium shot, static camera with the slight jitter of stop-motion. Soft warm tabletop lighting, shallow depth of field, 50mm. The creature squeaks, "Hello, friend!" SFX: a soft clay squish with each step. Ambient: cozy studio room tone. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 5s)Best for: charming, characterful intros and channel bumpers.
32. Watercolor city that comes alive
A hand-painted watercolor street scene slowly comes to life as painted rain begins to fall and tiny painted figures stroll under bleeding-ink umbrellas. Illustrated watercolor animation style, soft paper texture. Wide shot, gentle static hold. Muted warm washes, soft edges, visible brush strokes. Ambient: a soft rain patter rendered as gentle white noise, a distant painted piano. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 8s)Why it works: naming the medium and paper texture keeps the style consistent instead of drifting to photoreal.
33. Retro 80s VHS music intro
A synthwave sports car cruises down a neon grid highway toward a giant setting sun, palm trees flickering past. Retro 1980s VHS aesthetic with scan lines, chromatic aberration, and tape warble. Wide shot, slow tracking behind the car. Saturated magenta and cyan grid glow, hazy sunset, 24mm. SFX: an analog synth arpeggio, a low engine hum. Ambient: warm tape hiss. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 1080p, 8s)Best for: music video intros and retro channel branding.
34. Miniature tilt-shift town
A busy little town square looks like a toy model as tiny cars and pedestrians move about, everything rendered in miniature tilt-shift with heavy blur top and bottom. High-angle wide shot, slow static hold. Bright saturated daylight, hyper-real toy colors, tilt-shift lens. SFX: sped-up toy-like car beeps and footsteps. Ambient: a soft playful hum. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Why it works: the tilt-shift blur is the whole trick, so calling it out explicitly is what sells the miniature illusion.
35. Neon cyberpunk street vendor
A cyborg street vendor with glowing circuitry ladles steaming broth into a bowl at a rain-slicked futuristic food stall drenched in holographic signage. Stylized cyberpunk anime look, bold cel shading. Medium shot, slow dolly-in on the vendor. Neon-lit low-key palette of magenta and teal, volumetric haze, 35mm. The vendor rasps, "Extra spice? On the house tonight." SFX: broth bubbling, a holographic sign buzzing. Ambient: rain, distant hovercar traffic. No subtitles, no on-screen text. (16:9, 2K, 8s)Best for: stylized world-building and anime-inflected shorts.
That is the full pack. Pair these with the Seedance prompt cheat sheet for the vocabulary tables, and remember to draft at 720p to iterate cheaply before rendering the keeper at 1080p or 2K.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Seedance generate its own audio?
Yes. Native audio-video in a single pass is Seedance's headline feature. It generates dialogue, sound effects, ambient sound, and music together with the picture rather than adding them afterward. Write spoken lines in quotation marks and describe SFX and ambience explicitly, and the model syncs them to the action, including phoneme-level lip-sync in more than eight languages.
How long can a Seedance clip be?
Seedance 2.0 generates 3, 5, 8, or 10 second clips. Seedance 2.5 pushes a single generation up to 30 seconds with scene changes and tempo shifts, so you can get a multi-shot sequence without stitching clips together. Length is an app or API setting, not something you type into the prompt.
Can Seedance output 2K resolution?
Yes. Seedance renders at 480p, 720p, and 1080p, up to 2K, at 24 fps in MP4. A common workflow is to draft at 720p to save credits and iterate quickly, then re-render the keeper at 1080p or 2K once the shot is locked.
Does Seedance support vertical 9:16 video?
Yes. Seedance supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and adaptive aspect ratios, so native vertical 9:16 for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts works out of the box. You choose the aspect ratio as an app or API setting, not inside the prompt text.
How do I keep a character or style consistent across shots?
Use Seedance's multimodal @mention references. @Image1 sets the character's face and appearance, @Image2 sets the style or aesthetic, @Video1 supplies a camera-movement or motion reference, and @Audio1 supplies a music, rhythm, or dialogue track. Write a line like "Use @Image1 as the character's appearance" so the same face carries across generations.
How do I write dialogue for Seedance?
Put the spoken line in quotation marks inside the prompt and Seedance handles lip-sync automatically. Keep it to one short line for a 3 to 5 second clip. For longer 2.5 clips you can time-code segments, for example 0-3s wide shot, 3-6s medium, 6-10s close-up, and give each shot its own line.
Do aspect ratio and length go inside the prompt?
No. Seedance has no inline parameters like Midjourney's --ar. Duration, resolution, and aspect ratio are chosen in Dreamina, Jimeng, fal.ai, or the API before you generate. The settings note like (16:9, 1080p, 8s) at the end of each prompt is a reminder to set those toggles, not prompt text.
What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.0, released February 12, 2026, was the first model with true native audio and video in a single pass, generating 3 to 10 second clips. Seedance 2.5, announced June 23, 2026 at the Volcano Engine FORCE conference, extends single clips up to 30 seconds with built-in scene changes and tempo shifts and sharper multi-shot storytelling from one prompt. Both use the same prompt style, so every prompt here works on either.