Seedance 1.0: The Original AI Video Model

ByteDance's first AI video generation model. Learn about the legacy Seedance 1.0 and how it compares to Seedance 2.0.

📜 What is Seedance 1.0?

Seedance 1.0 was ByteDance's initial foray into AI video generation. Released as part of Dreamina platform, it demonstrated the potential of multi-modal video AI but had significant limitations.

Key Features

  • ✅ Text-to-video generation
  • ✅ Basic image reference support
  • ⚠️ Max resolution: 720p
  • ⚠️ Limited to 5-second videos
  • ❌ No audio synchronization
  • ❌ Inconsistent character preservation

📊 Seedance 1.0 vs 1.5 vs 2.0

Feature 1.0 1.5 2.0
Max Resolution 720p 1080p ✅ 2K
Max Duration 5s 10s ✅ 30s+
Audio Sync ⚠️ Basic ✅ Full
Multi-Modal ⚠️ Limited ⚠️ Good ✅ Excellent
Speed Slow Moderate ✅ Fast
Cost (credits) 5/video 15/video 25/video

Recommendation: Use Seedance 2.0 for all new projects. 1.0 is only available for compatibility.

🤔 When to Use Seedance 1.0?

✅ Good For:

  • Quick tests and experiments (very cheap credits)
  • Learning AI video basics without spending much
  • Historical/archival purposes

❌ Not Recommended For:

  • Any professional or production work
  • Social media content (resolution too low)
  • Projects requiring consistency

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